Motorcyclist Killed in Car-Motorcycle Crash

Another fatal car-motorcycle accident occurred over the weekend, this time killing one motorcyclist, and seriously injuring three other people on Route 28 in Centerville, Massachusetts.

Woman Killed in DWI Car-Motorcycle Crash

A tragic crash marked a charity drive on Route 111 in Hampstead, NH, on Saturday. The fatal accident involved a drunk driver of an SUV and two motorcycles, killing one woman who was riding on one of the motorcycles with her husband, and critically injuring the biker on the other.

Hoka Hey Challenger Carlos Vieira Update

Here are the newest updates for 2010 Hoka Hey Challenger Carlos Vieira.
 
6/25  – Carlos & Willie have hit the 3rd checkpoint!!   They are grabbing some food, getting an oil change and hitting the road.  Next stop is 1351.6 miles at Montana Harley Davidson in Missoula MT.  So far they have traveled approx 4300 miles in [...]

44-Yr-Old Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Boston Globe reported on a motorcycle accident in Marshfield, MA, in which a 44-year-old man was severely injured yesterday.

Update for Carlos Vieira’s Hoka Hey Challenge

As most of you already know by now, we are following our friend Carlos Vieira across the US as he is travelling on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the Hoka Hey Challenge.
The latest updates of his progress can be found on his website:
- June 20, 8:18 pm  Carlos has reached the 1st check point and the [...]

Laconia Motorcycle Week Closed with Minor Accidents

Minor accidents and just a few arrests marked the 87th Laconia Motorcycle Week, which closed on Sunday.

Taunton Biker Killed in Pickup Truck Crash

A Taunton biker was killed last week in a crash involving his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a pickup truck in New Hampshire.

Laconia Bicycle Police Officer Struck by Drunk Motorcyclist

Sometimes drunk motorcyclists crash into people who are even more vulnerable to injuries than themselves – bicyclists.
The Union Leader recently reported the motorcycle/bicycle collision between a city police officer on bicycle patrol and a Manchester motorcyclist in Laconia, NH, last Thursday. The police officer was struck by a drunk motorcyclist on Lakeside Avenue who was [...]

RI Motorcyclist Dies in Crash

Wearing a motorcycle helmet is the most basic safety precaution that motorcyclists should be aware of, and remember to practice. However, sadly, chances are that bikers all over New England forget to, or don’t want to, wear their helmets before going on a ride.

Hoka Hey Challenge

The Hoka Hey Challenge is about to start this Sunday (June 20th), so don’t forget to tune in as we follow Carlos Vieira on this amazing journey across the US. 
The 7,000+ miles Challenge starts from Key West, Florida, and ends somewhere on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.
We’ll post updates about Carlos’s progress throughout next week, as [...]