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Start your engines, because National Motorcycle Day is coming up on July 12! This exhilarating holiday is dedicated to celebrating the thrill of cruising on two wheels. Did you know the motorcycle has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when inventors began to experiment with steam-powered vehicles? It's an important day for riders and enthusiasts alike to honor not only the fun and freedom that comes with riding, but also the camaraderie and brotherhood among bikers worldwide. So get ready, let's kick-start this celebration and let the good times roll! Adventure awaits on National Motorcycle Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Motorcycle</div><div class='timeline-text'>German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach developed and built the first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Royal Enfield Begins Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>Royal Enfield starts production of motorcycles, making it the oldest surviving motorcycle brand.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Harley-Davidson Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is founded, becoming a major player in the global motorcycle industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hells Angels Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>One of the most famous motorcycle clubs, Hells Angels, is founded in California, USA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Motorcycle Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official National Motorcycle Day is celebrated, commemorating the freedom and camaraderie experienced by motorcycle enthusiasts.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a motorcycle ride</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gather your biker friends and get out on the open road for a day of cruising. Whether it's along a scenic path or through the heart of your city, the best way to celebrate National Motorcycle Day is to ride!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Partake in a history lesson</h3><p class='facts-text'>Brush up on your knowledge of the history of motorcycles. Research online or at the library about the inventors who first brought these two-wheeled machines into our world and appreciate their contribution to the freedom of transportation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Maintain your bike</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take this day to give your bike some extra love. Perform a thorough maintenance check, clean it, or even upgrade some parts. This not only keeps your bike running smoothly, but also shows respect to the creation that is a motorcycle.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend a motorcycle event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Check out any motorcycle events happening locally - be it a motorcycle fair, exhibition, or race. It's a great opportunity to connect with other bikers and share in the love for these fantastic machines.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Promote motorcycle safety</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take the time to promote motorcycle safety amongst fellow riders and automotive drivers as well. This could be through social media, community talks, or just casual conversations. Spreading awareness about helmet use, proper signaling, and safety gear can go a long way in reducing accidents on the road.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sense of Adventure</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Motorcycle Day reminds us of the sense of adventure that these two-wheeled machines offer. The freedom of the open road and the thrill of cruising at high speeds - there's nothing quite like it! This holiday allows anyone who loves this feeling to embrace that adventurist spirit together.</p></div></div> <div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Community and Camaraderie</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Motorcycle Day helps bring the motorcycle community together. Whether you're joining a group ride, taking part in a motorcycle event, or just talking shop with other enthusiasts, this day celebrates the camaraderie and brotherhood that is unique to riders worldwide.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotion of Safety and Education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day provides a great opportunity for the promotion of safety practices and education about motorcycles. Through activities like community discussions about helmet use and proper signaling, National Motorcycle Day helps foster a safer and more responsible motorcycle culture.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Motorcycles played integral parts in both World Wars</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to their speed and mobility, motorcycles served as important vehicles for dispatch carriers and reconnaissance missions during both World War I and II.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Motorcycles are an eco-friendly mode of transportation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Compared to automobiles, motorcycles consume less fuel and emit less CO2, contributing to a more sustainable environment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Honda is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer</h3><p class='facts-content'>Japanese company Honda has had the title of the largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, making a wide variety of models beloved by riders worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Born to be Wild" is considered the ultimate motorcycle anthem</h3><p class='facts-content'>The song by Steppenwolf, featured in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider," is widely regarded as the unofficial anthem for bikers, epitomizing the freedom and rebellion associated with motorcycles.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Motorcycles have been featured in numerous cultural and artistic representations</h3><p class='facts-content'>From Marlon Brando's iconic role in "The Wild One" to the motorcycle diaries of Che Guevara, motorcycles have a rich presence in films, music, and literature, symbolizing independence and counterculture.</p></div></div>
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