Ten Great American Motorcycle Events

For proof that biker culture is alive and kicking in America, look no further than these ten great motorcycle events.

Check out these iconic events that seem to capture the freedom and sense of community that seems to be a natural part of the motorcycling lifestyle.

In alphabetical order:

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Held every summer at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days events draws a broad crowd of vintage bike enthusiast, and has attracted such racing legends as Giacomo Agostini and Dick Mann.
Official AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days website

Biketoberfest
While most of the country is slipping into winter, thousands descend upon sunny Daytona Beach, Florida in October for rallies, track events, and much more.
Official Biketoberfest website

Cannonball Bike Run
A sort of Gumball 3000 for motorcycles, the Cannonball Bike Run is a six day celebration of hooliganism, reckless riding, and two-wheeled debauchery; definitely not for the faint of heart.
Official Cannonball Bike Run Website

Daytona Bike Week
Usually held during the first week of March, Daytona Bike Week attracts nearly half a million bikers for events including races, concerts, and street festivals.
Official Daytona Bike Week website

Legend of the Motorcycle
Legend of the Motorcycle is a concours limited to bikes pre-dating 1976, and is held every year on the greens of the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
Official Legend of the Motorcycle website

Love Ride
The annual Love Ride, which originates in Glendale, California, raises money for charity organizations and has been grand marshalled by Jay Leno every year since 1985.
Official Love Ride website

Monterey Classic Bike Auction
Held in conjuction with the US Grand Prix, the Monterey Classic Bike Auction is a great place to pickup a piece of racing history, or just watch some beautiful bikes trade hands.
Official Monterey Classic Bike Auction website

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction, which takes place every year at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, guarantees a rare confluence of living motorcycling legends.
Official Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum website

Sturgis Rally
Approaching its 70th year, Sturgis-- the Granddaddy of motorcycle rallies-- draws massive crowds to South Dakota from across the country.
Official Sturgis website

U.S. Grand Prix
Since its return to the United States in 2005, MotoGP racing, the equivalent of Formula 1 on two wheels, has captured the imagination of America with its unparalleled display of speed and engineering.
Official Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix website