Harley-Davidson released a preliminary list featuring some of the musical acts performing during the company’s 110th anniversary celebrations. The acts will share the stage at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (A.K.A. Summerfest Grounds) from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

The preliminary lineup includes 28 acts including ZZ Top, “Sons of Anarchy” star Katey Sagal & the Forest Rangers, Dropkick Murphys, Lupe Fiasco, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Doobie Brothers, and more. Harley Owners Group members will also receive access to a separate show at the Summerfest Grounds headlined by Lynyrd Skynyrd. These acts are in addition to the three headlining acts at the Marcus Amphitheater including the previously announced Kid Rock. Harley-Davidson says more acts will be added, bringing the final total up to more than 60.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg of the talent we’re bringing to town for the 110th Anniversary Celebration,” said Mark-Hans Richer , Chief Marketing Officer at Harley-Davidson.  “Stay tuned for the unveiling of even more bands, including two additional headlining acts.” Continue Reading »

Harley-Davidson announced a new contest for women looking to get started into riding motorcycles.

The “Ultimate Learn-to-Ride” Experience will award four women with a prize package including a new Harley-Davidson Sportster personally designed through the H-D1 Factory Customization program, $1,000 in Harley-Davidson apparel and a trip for two to Milwaukee to take the Harley-Davidson Riders Edge rider course.

To enter, visit www.h-d.com/mytime and fill out the form. The contest runs through July 20, 2011, and is open to women only.

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Historically speaking, the kinds of places that have openly accepted or invited motorcycle enthusiasts and their bikes were lacking in a number of areas. While they may have been convenient and offered motorcycle-friendly amenities, they did so with little comfort or luxury. On the other hand, accommodations on the higher end of the spectrum were pretentious and inconvenient for storing bikes and gear. The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee is out to change that by offering extravagance and essential services for travelers arriving on two wheels.

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Harley-Davidson has been building motorcycles for a long time. Over 105 years in fact, according to the summer celebration I attended in Milwaukee last summer. Who could have guessed over a century ago that the company would be alive and thriving today? Fortunately someone at the organization had the foresight to store examples of the bikes being manufactured over the years within the HD facility.

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