American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 225 April 2018 | Page 13

The 2018 AMA Gypsy Tour is a national series of premier road-riding events, launched in March, with 15 events on the schedule for riders across the country. Some of the largest and best-known U. S. motorcycle gatherings have received the AMA National Gypsy Tour designation. AMA Recreational Riding Manager Heather Wilson said: " These events allow riders of all makes and models to get together and enjoy food, entertainment, group or individual riding and vendors. AMA members can visit the pin stop at each event to show their membership cards and receive a 2018 AMA Gypsy Tour pin." Originally a Gypsy Tour was an overnight event with organized road rides and other activities of interest to motorcycle enthusiasts, and groups of riders would converge on a single destination. Gypsy Tours were staged in different parts of the country and typically occurred on the same weekend every year. The AMA has been sanctioning Gypsy

Tours since 1924. Laconia Motorcycle Week, which dates to 1916, is the longest-running AMA Gypsy Tour and has again been named a Gypsy Tour Heritage Event.

Dave and Jody Perewitz kicked off their annual Custom Paint Show series at Daytona Bike week, at a new location on the riverfront, at the end of Main St on Beach St. Judged by professional custom painters from around the country, the trophies awarded are said to be“ the coolest you’ ll find at any show and probably the most sought-after awards in the industry,” said Dave.“ Score one of these unique hand fabricated, custom painted works of art and you’ ve scored big time.“ The estimated cash value of giveaways this year is in the vicinity of $ 10,000 and growing. Our judges are custom painters in the industry.” All bikes with custom paint are welcome. After Daytona, Dave and Jody will be setting up at Cave Creek Bike Week, Arizona, April 14; The Iron Horse Saloon, Sturgis, August 8; The Cherokee Blue Ridge Run, September 8, and the Lonestar Rally, Galveston, Texas, November 2.