I got on the horn with Atomic Bob to ask him to donate some art for the upcoming Flying Piston Benefit online auction in Daytona on March 4, 2024. If you haven’t seen Atomic Bob’s artistic style, then you are in for a treat. He seamlessly blends pinstriping, custom paint, Read more…
2024 Flying Piston Benefit Auction presented by Motorcycle Safety Lawyers STACYC Custom Bike Pro Builders The fourth-annual class of STACYC pro builders includes Athena “Chickie” Ransom a.k.a. “The Vagabond Chickie”, Vanessa Klock of Klock Werks, Bob Kay from A Bikers Garage, and Freddie Arnold of Hickory Flat Hot Rods. Click Read more…
“Captain America Motorcycle,” the Harley-Davidson chopper ridden by Peter Fonda in 1969’s Easy Rider is arguably one of the most iconic motorcycles in pop culture history. It embodies the rebellious spirit that signaled a cultural shift and inspired a counter-culture movement, and became a symbol of the anti-establishment. I’m absolutely Read more…
Dive into the vibrant world of underground art as we sit down with the incredibly talented Lowbrow artist, Kelly Campanile. She painted a BIG FRIG Growler for the 2024 Flying Piston Benefit auction scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024. Forget the conventional and embrace the unconventional in Kelly’s unique blend Read more…
Chasing the Chill: The frozen thunder ride from Boulder Canyon to Spearfish, South Dakota on a Harley-Davidson amidst a snowy spectacle. The Buck Lovell “Snow Rider” photo has been broadcast on Facebook so many times I have lost count. After numerous requests, I am providing the story about how, when Read more…
Welcome our 2024 Custom STACYC Builders! They are embarking on an electrifying journey as they transform tiny electric STACYC bikes into awe-inspiring works of art, blending innovation with craftsmanship to redefine the limits of two-wheeled creativity. To get the latest on the 2024 Daytona Edition of the Flying Piston Benefit, Read more…
The Theme is Kustom Kulture. Artists competing for the Daytona 2024 Flying Piston Benefit “Art on Deck” are creating skate decks with an old-school Kustom Kulture design. Kustom Kulture refers to an American subculture that emerged in the 1950s and encompasses various art forms such as hot rod cars, motorcycles, Read more…
Calling Artists for the 2024 “Drink the Art” Campaign Canvas for the “Drink the Art” Campaign Artists choose the canvas of their choice (tumbler/growler). We send each artists 2 (tumblers/growlers) of their choice. One is custom painted for the Flying Piston charity and the other one is used for the Read more…
2024 Daytona “Art on Deck” Presented by Gnarly Magazine Features Kustom Kulture Art 20 artists from across the country are focusing on Kustom Kulture art. It’s represented by artists like Ed Newton, Stanley Mouse, Big “Daddy” Roth, and Chris “Coop” Cooper. All of the 2024 Art on Deck Artists are Read more…
How To Help Kids Build Confidence Through Biking Since the 1960s, self-esteem has become a cornerstone of Western child-rearing. After reviewing a large body of rigorous longitudinal research, Orth and Robins (2022) conclude that self-esteem brings modest but significant benefits across all ages. Confident children are better equipped to deal Read more…