The winners in H-D’s Get Down to Daytona Contest were finally announced and will receive an expense paid trip for two to Daytona Bike Week alongside Karen Davidson (great-granddaughter of William S) as well as a three nights stay in lovely Daytona.

Women had until November 15 to submit videos (90 seconds or less) about their greatest motorcycle mentor story. More than 200 videos were submitted before that figure was narrowed down to 6 finalists whose videos were voted on by online viewers.

The six winners in alphabetical order are: Carol Dicicco from Chalfont, Pa.; Tonya Lamia from Rockford, Ill.; Kimberly Ryon from Harford, Pa.; Shelli Strand from Birch Run, Mich.; Jennifer Thorne from Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; and Teresa Weston from Hermitage, Tenn.

Videos are still posted online at www.harley-davidson.com/womensride

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According to Frost Illustrated, H-D recently paid tribute to one of the nation’s earliest established African American Motorcycle Clubs, the LA DOs. Established in 1957, The LA Defiant Ones had the pleasure of Harley-Davidson Motor Company joining in with 5,000 motorcyclists and clubs in a weekend long celebration honoring The LA DOs 50th anniversary.

Highlights of the reception included a special tribute to the club showcasing a visual portrayal that spans their 50 years of Harley- Davidson motorcycling; special awards and tributes to the club founders and living retirees; presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation for long-time commitment to the Harley-Davidson Brand.

H-D also paid tribute to 15 retirees from the LA DOs with jackets and a signed letter from Willie G and Bill Davidson.

Sure it’s easy to imagine a massive early summer Harley rally being domestic material, but the international appeal of H-D is alive and well. Sabah will be hosting the 5th Malaysia National Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) Rally for the first time ever this upcoming May.

Some 300 participants and more than 150 Harley Davidson motorcycles from around the world are expected to be involved in the event that is scheduled to take place May 28 to June 2.

The event’s participation is far from a local affair, however, and is expected to attract H-D enthusiasts from Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Japan, Australia, Thailand and the US to ride their motorcycles through scenic destinations covering a distance of 750km (467 miles).

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