The following Biker Legend article was featured in Born To Ride magazine. Rick Fairless was born in Dallas, Texas and lives in the suburb of Irving. He’s a custom bike builder who loves the psychedelic 1960’s and it shows in his world-class roadside attraction and biker hangout, Strokers Dallas, … [Read More]

“You know Billy, we blew it.” —Peter Fonda, Easy Rider (If you've missed any of our Birth of Bikers series, click here to catch up.)  The turbulent ’60s was a time of war and chaos. Timothy Leary was teaching us to “tune in, turn on, and drop out.” We lived through Vietnam, Kent … [Read More]

The following Biker Legend article was featured in Born To Ride magazine. We’d like to introduce you to a true Biker Legend named Jody Perewitz, the fastest woman on two wheels and daughter to world-renowned custom bike builder and the “father of flames” Dave Perewitz. Jody grew up around … [Read More]

"Three can keep a secret if two are dead." —famous biker expression The evolution of American bikers from tie-wearing Dapper Dans on stock dressers to WWII vets in bomber jackets and black jeans on chopped bobbers didn't happen overnight. (Click here to catch up, if you missed the Birth of … [Read More]

"What are you rebelling against?" "Whaddaya got?" —Marlon Brando as Johnny, The Wild One Last time we looked back at the origins of the biker lifestyle to discover that veterans returning from World War II formed motorcycle clubs to enjoy some of the freedom they fought so diligently to defend. … [Read More]

Ever wonder how the whole biker lifestyle got its start? Well, it began with servicemen returning from World War II who bonded together over the love of motorcycles. You see, by 1934 out of nearly 300 American Motorcycle Companies that were created from around 1900, only two remained in business, … [Read More]

Of the scores of "chrome pony operas" made between 1954 and the present, the following dozen stand out as noteworthy in the eyes of bikers everywhere. Though most are B-movies to be sure, each offers a bit of that illusive spark in capturing the spirit of the road and the freedom of … [Read More]

The lure of the motorcycle brotherhood and sisterhood is a strong one. The biker lifestyle offers a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime. For over 100 years, motorcyclists have forged a family that is stronger than steel. This multi-generational legacy embraces a culture like no other. … [Read More]

In these bizarre times of social distancing and quarantine, due to the virus which will not be named here, I’d like to remind you that the best way to relieve stress, enjoy life to the max, and NOT catch the coronavirus (DAMN, I said it!), is to go for a ride on your motorcycle.  I know that … [Read More]

As the month of April brings warmer temperatures and you are no doubt itchin’ to throw a leg over your bike and get out there on the road, we here at the High Seas Rally would like to suggest Arizona Bike Week as the perfect two-wheeled getaway. AZ Bike Week is known as the biggest motorcycle rally … [Read More]