The Motorcycle Cannonball will be making an “Official Pit Stop” at the Hemmings Motor News in Bennington, VT at approximately 9:00 am to 10:30 am. See the riders as they travel from Keene, NH to Binghamton, NY on Stage 2 of the Motorcycle Cannonball.

This is the official checkpoint for Stage 2 for the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball. You will be able to see all the riders check in and be able to get your official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise at the Double Tree Hotel in Binghamton, NY.

Come See the Motorcycle Cannonball riders as we visit Arkport Cycles in Hornell, NY.

At Arkport Cycles, they are one of the largest dealers in New York State for Harley-Davidson®, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, & Arctic Cat.

Arkport Motorcycles is a family business and has been since 1972.
Located at 7611 Industrial Park Road, Hornell NY. They carry a full line of new and used machines, parts and accessories.

Check out the service department. Let their full time, factory trained technicians help you with all of your service needs.

The Motorcycle Cannonball will be making an Official stop in Jamestown, NY at Jamestown Harley-Davidson. We will be display for the general public to see and interact with riders from 4-6pm

Jamestown Harley Davidson was Founded by David C. Reid in 1975, Harley-Davidson of Jamestown is a 36,000 sq. ft. full-service dealership serving Western NY and Northwest PA. Family owned and operated with over 30 employees, HDJ has become a dealership well known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are strong believers in camaraderie, freedom, and the fresh breath of air that comes with riding a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. From the very beginning we have loved what we do. This is our passion, a passion we share with millions around the world. We look forward to the many years ahead with our customers and the memories and accomplishments we will make. Here’s to the future of Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, and may the lifestyle that Harley-Davidson conveys last forever. Visit our two story, state of the art facility, and discover our tradition. Live to Ride. Ride to Live.

This is the official checkpoint for Stage 4 for the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball. You will be able to see all the riders check in and get your Official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bowling Green, Ohio. Motorcycles and riders will be on display from approx 4:30pm to 6:00pm.

Come see the Motorcycle Cannonball riders and to get you Official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise on Wednesday, September 12 at Kersting’s Cycle Center and Museum In Winamac, Indiana.

Kerstings is the Official Motorcycle Cannonball Lunch stop for Stage 5 of competition. Riders will start arriving at approximately 11:00 am and will be on display until approx 12:30 pm.

Kersting’s Cycle Center & Museum

As is often the case with young boys, Jim Kersting was struck with the all-things-mechanical bug at an early age. One of his most memorable experiments involved the combination of a motorcycle frame, and the motor from his mother’s washing machine. The results were rather spectacular, despite the fact that his mother was not yet finished with the use of her Maytag. The Simpletag is still on display at Kersting’s. Unlike other children whose mechanical inclinations get put aside for other endeavors, Jim allowed his passion to grow into a blooming business.

Kersting’s Cycle Center was first opened in September of 1962, and has expanded with every passing year. The current facility is situated on a forty-acre plot, and encompasses over 40,000 square feet of motorcycle nirvana. Kersting’s has sold Harley-Davidson®, Kawaski® and Yamaha® for years, and is now one of the country’s few select dealers to carry the Excelsior-Henderson® brand. The showrooms are loaded with shining new machines, as well as a great selection of clothing, accessories and related gear for the motorcycle enthusiast.

This mecca of motorcycling is not located in a large metropolitan area, but in a quiet section of Indiana., North Judson is within 100 miles of Chicago, but seems to be in a world of its own. Surrounded by fields of active farms, and with many neighbors of the four legged variety, Kersting’s is hardly the location you’d expect for a world class museum of motorcycle collectibles.

The rustic facade of Kersting’s is right at home in its rural setting, and a cigar store Indian greets you as you approach the main entrance. Once inside, you are exposed to a friendly atmosphere of yesterday and today. Being family owned and operated, you will run into a member of the Kersting clan before too long, and you’ll feel like a friend soon after that.

It takes a moment to comprehend the vast array on display. With an interest in nearly all brands of two-wheeled transport, you will see machines from eight different countries that span nearly nine decades of history. American made machines are joined by those from France, Italy, Germany, as well as lesser known origins. Jim’s first collector bike, a 1931 Indian 4 cylinder, was purchased in December of 1967 at a farm auction. His initial plans were to hold the American made Indian for a few years, then sell it to pay for his daughter’s college tuition. When it came time to make the financial decision, his daughter Sandy drove a less than perfect car while in school, allowing Jim to hold onto his beloved Indian. The bike is still on display over 30 years later.

Unlike some collectors, Jim didn’t rush into things. His second purchase would take place nearly two years after the Indian. A 1926 Harley-Davidson® BA was taken in a trade in February 1969, and was first put on sale amongst the other used machines. With no takers to be found, the VBA relegated to the collection. Having paid far less than $1,000 for the BA in 1969, it now seems to have been a stroke of genius holding on to the vintage Harley-Davidson®. It would be more than two years before the third entrant to the museum was acquired, and it too was first offered for sale. At the time, a 1916 Harley-Davidson® model J seemed to be less desirable to the used bike audience, so Jim was “stuck” with yet another relic. Little did he know that the crusty old scooter would someday become a coveted model from Harley-Davidson® past.

As the years rolled by, Jim’s collection expanded. His current inventory includes an array of nearly 100 machines, many of which have all but disappeared from the everyday world. Early Japanese entrants are placed alongside classic British mounts, and the entire collection is punctuated by related hardware, clothing and display materials. Postcards denote each of the cycles on display, and additional questions are happily answered by Jim. In addition to the collection being historic, every piece of this museum has a personal history. Many of the cycles were desired by Jim in his early days, but had to wait until finances allowed their eventual purchase.

Unlike Mr. Kersting’s wait to get his hands on these machines, you can visit this collection today. Located 4 miles south of North Judson, Indiana, on Hwy. 39, Kersting’s Cycle Center is well worth the effort to find, and makes for a pleasant afternoon ride, except on Sunday and Mondays, when the crew takes a well deserved break from the action. Anyone interested in seeing this multi-faceted venue can call 574-896-3172 or email for additional information. There is a $5 donation per person for the museum.

Whether your interest lies in buying a new motorcycle, getting first class service on your existing ride, or simply taking a walk down memory lane, the Kersting family will make your visit seem like a journey home.

The World of Motorcycles Museum is a not for profit organization operating under Federal 501C3 status.

This is the official checkpoint for Stage 5 for the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball. You will be able to see all the riders check in and be able to get your official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise at the Holiday Inn Express in Bourbonnais, IL.

Come see the Motorcycle Cannonball riders and to get you Official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise on Thursday, September 13 at Workman Harley Davidson in Rock Falls, Illinois

Workman Harley Davidson is the Official Motorcycle Cannonball Lunch stop for Stage 6 of competition.

Riders will start arriving at approximately 11:00 am and will be on display until approx 12:30 pm.

Come see the Motorcycle Cannonball riders and to get you Official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise on Thursday, September 13 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, IA

The National Motorcycle Museum is the Official Motorcycle Cannonball stop for Stage 6 of competition. Riders will start arriving at approximately 4:00 pm and will be on display until approx 6:00 pm.

The National Motorcycle Museum was founded in 1989 by people who love motorcycling and it thrives today because of their sound plan. Engineers, racers, bike builders, tuners and others as far back as the late 1800′s built the groundwork for what motorcycling has become. The National Motorcycle Museum’s goal is to present their passion, and ours, through fine interpretive exhibits built around a fine collection of machines and historical objects from around the world.
The National Motorcycle Museum is chartered as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation and is governed by a board of directors. Funding comes from a variety of sources including admissions, Museum Store sales, fundraisers, donations*, memberships, corporate sponsorships and occasionally grants. But it is by far generous donations from individual motorcyclists who love the freedom provided by two wheels that we are able to “tell the exciting stories” of motorcycling and important motorcyclists. Continuous support allows us to create new exhibitions, add interpretive media, research and produce labels holding deeper information about motorcycles on display.
Support has brought expanded displays of motorcycles, from 40 in 1989 to over 500 currently. Many motorcycles are on loan from private collectors from around the world. The collection of memorabilia, antique motorcycle toys, photos and posters has also grown tremendously.
The breakthrough for 2010 was the adaptive reuse of a structure on the outskirts of Anamosa over twice the size of the old downtown location. With a location just off U.S. 151, more parking and single story architecture we are better able to handle bus tours and large groups as well as create and produce exciting special events on our grounds.

Come see the Motorcycle Cannonball riders and to get your Official Motorcycle Cannonball Merchandise on Friday, September 14 at Harley-Davidson of Mason City, IA
which is the Official Motorcycle Cannonball Lunch stop for Stage 7 of competition.

Riders will start arriving at approximately 11:00 am and will be on display until approx 12:30 pm.