Posted by: columbusbiker05/20/2009SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Organizers of Ohio Bike Week say they're worried that the closing of a Harley-Davidson dealership in northern Ohio will hurt the event, an important source of tourism dollars.Roeder Harley-Davidson in Sandusky has been the main sponsor of Bike Week, which has included live music, races and stunt demonstrations and is scheduled this year for June 5-14.
Many events were to originate at the dealership, which shut its doors Friday after its bank started foreclosure proceedings. Harley-Davidson also says the dealership owes it $2 million.
Bike Week organizer Steve Ernst says a portion of the dealership's campus is expected to remain available, but it's unclear if buildings will be open.
The event began in 2001 as a bike rally that ended on the shores of Lake Erie.
Posted by: columbusbiker04/21/2009PUBLIC SAFETY CHIEF VOICES SUPPORT FOR RESTORING UNIVERSAL HELMET LAW FOR OHIO MOTORCYCLISTSThe Ohio Department of Public Safety says continued growth in the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic accidents may require the state to take another look at adopting a mandatory helmet law for all riders.
There were 157 fatalities involving motorcyclists inOhioin 2006. The toll rose to 190 deaths in 2007, and reached 213 fatalities last year.
Henry Guzman, the department director, said he would "absolutely" support the General Assembly's enactment of a universal helmet law.
Posted by: columbusbiker03/29/2009Ride SMART is Motorcycle Ohio's program to cover all aspects of rider safety:
Ride Sober. Ride Motorcycle Licensed. Ride Alert. Use the Right Gear. Ride Trained. Ride SMART
Who: Ohio Department of Public Safety's Ohio Traffic Safety Office - Motorcycle Ohio.
What: Kick off for RideSMART Campaign for 2009 Riding Season
When: April 16, 2009 2 p.m.
Where: Ohio Department of Public Safety, southwest corner of the main parking lot. Rain location - ODPS Atrium - main BMV entrance.
