For 2027, a new Svartpilen (Swedish for “black arrow”) will be offered with a unique color scheme and electronic rider aids fitted as standard. The 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE arrives to dealerships in the spring of 2026.  The SE model features with green accents, including a dark green fuel tank and front fender, contrasting the regular Svartpilen 801’s color scheme of black and silver. Standard equipment includes cruise control and Easy Shift, Husqvarna’s up/down quickshifter, which are optional on the base model.  Other than the unique color and added rider aids, the SE is the same as the Svartpilen 801 that was updated for 2024. It’s powered by a 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin that’s also used in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. The engine makes 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64.2 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm.  The bike’s chromoly steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member, and suspension includes a compression- and rebound-adjustable WP Apex fork and a rebound- and preload-adjustable WP Apex monoshock. The bike comes with three standard ride modes, with the optional Dynamic Pack including a fourth ride mode as well as Motor Slip Regulation (10 levels) and Anti-Wheelie (five settings). Cornering ABS and traction control and a USB-C charging port are included, and the connectivity unit pairs withthe rider’s smartphone for navigation, calls, and music.  The Svartpilen offers an upright motocross-style tapered aluminum handlebar and a wide, ribbed seat with a seat height of 32.3 inches. It rides on 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli MT 60 RS tires. J.Juan brakes include two 4-piston radial front calipers pinching 300mm discs and a 2-piston rear caliper paired with a 240mm disc, along with steel-braided hydraulic lines.  Pricing for the 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE has not yet been announced. For more info, visit the Husqvarna Motorcycles website. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

                 ABATE OF FLORIDA 29th ANNUAL FREEDOM RIDE TO THE FLORIDA STATE CAPITOL  ABATE  (A BROTHERHOODD AGAINST TOTALITARIAN ENACTMENTS ) has come a long way since it was started by Easyriders in 1971 and it continues to grow and protect the rights of motorcycle riders around the country.  The way that is done is to get people involved. There are numerous ways to do that, and, in most cases, it starts with joining a motorcycle rights organization. Contact your legislators and other elected officials and letting them know what changes you want made and why. In my opinion the most effective way to get their attention is to bring people to their office in the Capitol.Groups left from different locations and the one I was in had a Tallahassee Police Escort who did a. excellent job When we arrived at the capitol ABATE of Florida had already set up a welcome tent and podium for speakers. The President of ABATE of Florida led the pledge of allegiance and addressed those present about meeting their legislators. Elisabeth Fetterhoff of the FWD Consulting Firm the lobbyist for ABATE of Florida spoke to the group about how the bills were doing and points to bring up to legislators for those doing so.The handouts of legislation I and others discussed with our legislators are.HB  1241 & SB 1152 ABATE Support for Hands-Free Driving Bills (HB 1241 & SB 1152) What the Bills Do (in plain language): HB 1241 would prohibit a driver from operating a vehicle while holding or physically supporting a wireless communications device (like a phone), except for brief activation/deactivation. Sustained use must be via hands-free accessories. The Senate bill SB 1152 mirrors the House bill with similar language, definitions, and provisions to make Florida a hands-free state. Why ABATE Supports This Legislation 1. Reduces Distracted Driving Risk Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable around drivers who take eyes off the road. Hands-free laws target the manual and visual distractions that lead to crashes. 2. Addresses a Known Safety Gap Current Florida law bans texting while driving, but does not clearly prohibit holding a device for other uses (navigation, scrolling, etc.) — making enforcement difficult. HB 1241/SB 1152 close that gap. 3. Easier Enforcement Means Safer Roads By making the rule simply about holding the device, law enforcement can more reliably uphold the law, promoting consistent deterrence of dangerous behavior that disproportionately affects motorcyclists. 4. Consistent with Trends in Other States Over 30 states have adopted hands-free driving laws. Advocates (like Hands-Free Florida) point to these as a model for reducing distracted driving across all road users. 5. Clear Legislative Intent to Improve Safety for all Road Users The bills explicitly aim to improve safety for vehicle operators, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other road users — which aligns with ABATE’s mission of promoting rider safety without unnecessary burden. There were a lot of different clubs present Opposition to HB 429 & SB 536 (Criminal Gang Membership Expansion Bills) ABATE’s Position ABATE of Florida opposes HB 429 and SB 536 because these bills expand the definition of “criminal gang membership” in a way that is overly broad, subjective, and vulnerable to misuse, posing serious risks to lawful motorcycle riders, clubs, and other constitutionally protected associations. 1. Overly Broad & Subjective Criteria The bills allow appearance, associations, language, symbols, and social media activity to be used as indicators of gang membership. These factors are inherently subjective and depend heavily on interpretation rather than clear criminal conduct. Law-abiding citizens should not be at risk of enhanced penalties based on lifestyle, clothing, or group affiliation. 2. Guilt by Association The bills weaken the long-standing principle that people are judged by their actions, not who they know or ride with. Merely associating with others who may later be accused of wrongdoing could expose innocent individuals to gang designation or sentencing enhancements. This creates a dangerous precedent of punishing association rather than criminal behavior. 3. Chilling Effect on Constitutional Rights Freedom of association and expression are core constitutional protections. These bills risk discouraging lawful citizens from: Joining motorcycle clubs Attending events or charity rides Expressing themselves online or in public Floridians should not have to choose between their rights and avoiding suspicion. 4. Disproportionate Impact on Motorcycle Clubs Motorcycle clubs—especially traditional MCs—often have: Patches, colors, insignia Defined hierarchies and terminology Strong group identity and camaraderie These cultural elements could be mischaracterized under the expanded criteria, despite no criminal intent or activity. 5. Existing Laws Are Already Sufficient Florida already has robust criminal statutes to prosecute: Organized crime Conspiracy Racketeering Violent offenses Expanding definitions is unnecessary and risks net-widening rather than improving public safety. 6. Risk of Uneven or Discriminatory Enforcement Broad discretion increases the likelihood of inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions. What one agency views as harmless association, another may view as “gang-related.” Laws should be clear, objective, and uniformly applied, not dependent on individual interpretation. ABATE’s Recommendation ABATE urges lawmakers to: Reject HB 429 and SB 536 as written Preserve clear, conduct-based standards for criminal liability Protect the rights of law-abiding motorcyclists and civic organizations Focus enforcement on actual criminal acts, not perceived identity or association Steve Kliemisch ABATE VP and Rogue discussing how good things were going. There is some concern about Electric Bicycles because of unclear past legislation about of road and rode motorcycles. HB 243 (Electric Bicycles / Motorized Vehicle Definitions) Position: WATCH WITH CONCERN SUMMARY HB 243 is presented as an electric bicycle safety and classification bill. While it does not directly regulate motorcycles, it creates definition, licensing, and reporting precedents that could later be expanded to include motorcycles and other motorized two-wheel vehicles. ABATE of Florida urges lawmakers to consider long-term impacts on rider rights, enforcement, and data accuracy. KEY CONCERNS 1. Definition Expansion (“Definition Creep”) HB 243 revises statutory definitions for electric and motorized two-wheel vehicles. History shows that once definitions are broadened, future legislation often folds motorcycles into those frameworks.ABATE is concerned about blurred lines between: electric bicycleselectric motorcyclesscooters and mopedstraditional motorcycles   ABATE Position: Motorcycles must remain clearly and distinctly defined in statute. 2. Licensing & Endorsement Precedent HB 243 introduces or reinforces licensing concepts tied to vehicle classes. This sets a precedent that can later justify: additional endorsements  IF YOU LIVE IN FLORIDA PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT THIS AND ANY OTHER ISSUES YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT. https://www.abatefloridainc.com The post ABATE OF FLORIDA FREEDOM RIDE appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, the British couple riding around the world on motorcycles, have been handed a 10-year jail sentence in Iran after being accused of espionage – a charge their family insist is baseless. the Foremans, a Sussex couple in their 50s, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran as part of a round-the-world bike trip. This week, a judge at Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced them to a decade behind bars. They are being held separately inside Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, a facility long criticised by human rights groups for alleged torture and inhumane conditions. The Foremans’ problems began at the start of 2025, when the couple entered Iran as part of their global motorcycle journey. Iranian authorities then detained them, charging them both with spying – an allegation they, and their family, strenuously deny. Throughout 2025, the pair were held in Evin prison in what their family describe as “dire” conditions. According to Lindsay’s son, Joe Bennett, they were surrounded by “dirt, vermin, and violence” and were losing weight. READ MORE British bikers Lindsay and Craig Foreman jailed in Iran for ten years YOU’RE NOT A 1%er SATANS CHOICE MC OUTLAWS MC TIED TO MURDER Second person arrested on murder, kidnapping charges in death of man found in remote CT woods WARLOCKS MC STATEMENT REGARDING EPSTEIN LIST

Hey, I just received a message from CO2 Coalition boss. He is trying to save motorcycling from being forced to go all-electric. I put him in touch with a major motorcycle rights group. They are all over it. Every week is like this. I received a call with serious implications for expanding the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.  I was asked to come on the board of directors of a charitable foundation. Let’s hit the news: The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Agent Zebra, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, Jenn and the rest of the crew. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Easyriders Magazine, Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Q: What is the Spirit of Ecstasy? A: The official name of the mascot of Rolls Royce, she is the lady on top of their radiators. Also known as “Nellie in her nighty”. –Sam Burns SAWICKI SPEED– Intimidator Exhausts Now In Stock and Available Through WPS/HardDrive Dealers Nationwide Sawicki Speed has announced that its all-new Intimidator Series performance exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson M8 models are now in stock and available through Western Powersports (WPS) / HardDrive, making it easier than ever for riders to purchase through their local motorcycle dealership. Sawicki Speed’s new Intimidator Series exhaust for Harley M8 Touring and Softail models are now available through WPS/HardDrive dealers. Following the recent launch of the Intimidator Series – a fully CAD-designed performance exhaust platform engineered through more than 1,000 hours of R&D – Sawicki Speed has partnered with its distribution partner, WPS/HardDrive, to ensure strong inventory, dealer availability, and fast fulfillment nationwide. With WPS/HardDrive stocking the Intimidator lineup, dealers can now access systems quickly for M8 Touring, Softail and Low Rider ST models, helping riders get upgraded and back on the road without extended wait times. Intimidator Exhausts through WPS/HardDrive: Hand-Brushed Stainless Steel finish (Now in Stock) Jet-Hot Black Ceramic Coated finish (Coming Soon) “We’re excited to strengthen our partnership with WPS/HardDrive and to give their dealer network direct access to Intimidator inventory,” explained Chris Clark, President of Sawicki Speed. “We’re excited to see riders get their hands on the most advanced exhaust system we’ve ever built.” Learn more about the Intimidator Series at  www.sawickispeed.com. Find a WPS/HardDrive dealer near you using the WPS Dealer Locator. Be sure to follow Sawicki on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for the latest updates and product announcements. URAL MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCEMENT–Parts for Legacy Motorcycles We know that many of you are concerned with support for your existing Ural motorcycles and frustrated with the parts availability. Here are the current updates: – We secured the entire remaining inventory of EFI Gen 2 system components from our supplier, including oxygen sensors, ignition coils, and other related parts. This shipment is expected to arrive in the U.S. by mid-March. – A large consolidated order of factory-produced parts is being organized in cooperation with our European partner, Congenia GmbH, with support from dealers and long-time Ural enthusiasts. We especially want to thank Mike Paull for his support and financial contribution. This shipment includes a number of items with long manufacturing lead times (crankshafts among them). Because of this it’s expected to leave from Kazakhstan at the end of May and arrive in the US mid-July (second half of June for the EU). While that’s a wait, this shipment should cover the majority of backorders and create some buffer inventory.     – We are working with other suppliers outside the factory to secure available inventory and address backorders. An important piece of context. The Ural parts business on its own isn’t large enough to be self-sustaining without ongoing bike sales. It also requires significant working capital due to large minimum order quantity, long lead times and slow turnover. The very limited presence of aftermarket alternatives for most of the Ural-specific parts reflects how niche this ecosystem is. Launching Neo and restoring meaningful unit sales is the only realistic path to rebuilding working capital and establishing stable, long-term parts supply for legacy bikes. Supporting the Neo project – especially by introducing new riders to sidecars – directly contributes to that outcome. A number of dealers and long-time Ural enthusiasts have stepped in to support the Neo rollout financially. If you’re interested in helping us move Neo faster – please reach out privately to madina@ural.com Neo Engineering Development We’ve reached an important milestone in the Ural Neo journey: the engineering development of the Ural Neo 500 is complete, and the final technical specification is now confirmed. This marks the end of a year-long process of refining the original platform with three priorities in mind: performance, reliability, and compliance. A MUST TO SUPPORT–RE: Support H.R. 3385 — Clarifying the Federal Definition of “Motorcycle” We write in support of H.R. 3385, legislation that directs the Secretary of Transportation to update the federal definition of “motorcycle.” Far from eliminating innovation or harming American jobs, this bill provides long-overdue regulatory clarity, strengthens consumer safety, and restores coherence between vehicle design, performance expectations, and applicable federal safety standards. H.R. 3385 does not constitute a ban. It corrects a definitional inconsistency that has allowed fundamentally different vehicle architectures—three-wheeled vehicles equipped with steering wheels, pedals, and bucket seats—to be regulated under motorcycle standards that were never designed for such configurations. Ensuring that vehicles are regulated according to their design characteristics is not market interference; it is sound public policy. Our support for H.R. 3385 is based on the following considerations: Regulatory Integrity and Safety Alignment Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) were developed with distinct engineering assumptions for passenger cars and motorcycles. Vehicles equipped with steering wheels, foot pedals, automotive-style seating, and occupant restraint systems operate, handle, and protect occupants in ways that differ materially from traditional motorcycles. Maintaining these vehicles within the motorcycle classification creates a structural mismatch between design and regulatory oversight. Updating the definition of “motorcycle” ensures that safety standards are aligned with vehicle architecture and consumer expectations. Regulatory clarity enhances—not undermines—innovation by establishing clear guardrails for compliance and future product development. Pathway to Appropriate Classification — Not “Limbo” Opponents characterize H.R. 3385 as creating “classification limbo.” The legislation directs the Department of Transportation to update definitions through rulemaking. This process provides manufacturers with notice, opportunity for comment, and transition periods as appropriate. If a distinct safety category for these vehicles is warranted, the appropriate mechanism is deliberate rulemaking — not indefinite reliance on a definition that was never intended to encompass automobile-like vehicles. Clear classification promotes legal certainty, preserves interstate consistency, and protects consumers. State Law Harmonization It is true that some states reference federal definitions. That fact underscores why federal definitions must be precise and technically sound. When state statutes incorporate federal terminology, Congress has a responsibility to ensure that those terms accurately reflect vehicle design and safety intent. Updating the federal definition will provide states with a clearer foundation for registration and operational laws. Any necessary adjustments at the state level can and should occur through orderly legislative processes, as has occurred historically when federal vehicle standards evolve. Economic Stability Through Regulatory Certainty The powersports marketplace is significant, and its continued strength depends on predictable and defensible regulatory frameworks. Long-term economic stability is not served by preserving regulatory inconsistencies that invite litigation, enforcement uncertainty, or uneven safety oversight. Manufacturers innovate best when classifications are transparent and durable. Clarifying definitions now reduces future risk exposure for manufacturers, dealers, and consumers alike. Fair Competition and Market Transparency H.R. 3385 does not “pick winners and losers.” It ensures that vehicles competing in the marketplace are regulated under standards that correspond to their design and risk profiles. Allowing automobile-configured vehicles to remain classified as motorcycles may inadvertently create uneven compliance obligations across vehicle categories. A fair market requires consistent application of safety standards. Updating definitions to reflect modern vehicle designs strengthens competition rather than suppressing it. Preserving Public Confidence Consumers reasonably expect that vehicle classifications correspond to meaningful safety distinctions. Regulatory precision reinforces public trust in the federal safety framework. When classifications become stretched beyond their original intent, confidence erodes. H.R. 3385 represents an effort to modernize statutory language so that federal law keeps pace with evolving vehicle designs while preserving the integrity of established safety standards. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Subcommittee to support H.R. 3385. Clarifying the definition of “motorcycle” is not an attack on innovation. It is a commitment to regulatory consistency, consumer protection, and long-term market stability. We appreciate the opportunity to provide this perspective and welcome continued engagement with the Committee and its staff as this legislation moves forward. HELP VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS–Find Relief After Service Many veterans and first responders live with the effects of service long after the job ends, and for some, traditional mental health care feels out of reach. Motorcycle Missions offers a practical path to relief. Through Throttle Therapy, veterans and first responders reconnect with a community through riding, shared purpose, and camaraderie. Your one-time donation directly makes these programs possible for people who might never raise their hand for help, but still need it. Support at the right moment can be the difference between someone continuing to struggle alone or finding a way forward. That moment is now. Make a one-time donation today to help veterans and first responders find relief after service. –Motorcycle Missions DIRECT FROM THE BASE OF THE THOUGHTFUL MOUNTAIN–Choices Life continually places us at crossroads. Some decisions are small and fleeting, others shape the entire direction of our lives. “There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” — Denis Waitley As this day begins, let us remember that we will be presented with choices in every conversation, every reaction, every thought. The most powerful choice we make is this: Who governs my day — me, or circumstances? The past has no authority over this moment unless we hand it that authority. The future cannot intimidate us unless we give it permission. All true power lives in the present. Today is a gift, an opportunity to rise to a higher awareness, a higher expression, a higher way of living. We learn from yesterday so we can create a better today, but we are never required to relive what is already finished. At times we may feel controlled by habits, fears, or addictions. It can seem as though we have no choice. Yet even believing we have no choice is, in itself, a choice. Some accept defeat. Others decide to seek help, to find support, to lean into faith, to do the inner work. They choose to reclaim their lives. They choose to become victors instead of victims. When we shift our consciousness, life responds. The Universe meets us at the level of our decision. When challenges arise, pause — even for a breath — and turn within. The Infinite Wisdom that animates all life is present within you. The answer is never outside your reach. Only you determine how you respond. Only you choose your attitude. Only you decide what meaning to assign to events. That is your power. Today Know: I choose to live fully in the gift of the present. I have learned from my past, but I am not bound by it. I refuse to surrender my peace to anyone or anything. I move forward confidently, willing to try new paths and make new decisions. I welcome the good that is unfolding in my life. I am supported by Divine Love, always and unconditionally. My life is shaped by my choices, and today I choose wisely. “Alice came to a fork in the road. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ responded the Cheshire Cat. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the Cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.’” — Cheshire Cat from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Clarity of direction gives power to our choices. Five Daily Affirmations for Making Better Choices I pause before I respond and choose wisdom over reaction. I choose thoughts that strengthen me and release those that weaken me. I take full responsibility for my decisions and their outcomes. I trust the Divine Intelligence within me to guide each step. I choose growth, courage, and love in every situation. Three Reflective Questions Where in my life am I surrendering my power instead of making a conscious choice? What old pattern am I ready to release so I can choose differently today? If I fully trusted the wisdom within me, what decision would I make right now? Namaste. –Yale ALEX EPSTEIN UPDATE–Solar and wind aren’t real power sources, they’re intermittent fuel-savers As a recent week of winter weather illustrated, solar and wind don’t replace reliable power sources—they just save them fuel, usually at great expense. We hear constant claims that solar and wind are rapidly and cheaply replacing fossil fuel power; Storm Fern demonstrated this is 100% false We’re bombarded with supposed examples of solar/wind rapidly and cheaply replacing fossil fuel power: rapid rises in solar/wind “capacity”¹ or “generation”²; solar/wind credited for supplying most of a day’s electricity³; stats claiming solar/wind is now cheaper than fossil fuels⁴. Advocates of solar and wind replacing fossil fuel power downplay the obvious, glaring problem that the grid requires electricity on-demand and that weather-determined, intermittent solar and wind can provide nothing resembling that. They either don’t mention intermittency or claim it’s easily addressed. Take Elon Musk. He posts incessantly about solar replacing fossil fuels, and the vast majority of the time he doesn’t mention the intermittency at all! When he does he treats it as trivial, e.g., addressable by just storing excess daytime power in batteries and deploying it at night.⁵ If you want to understand why intermittent solar and wind are not rapidly and cheaply replacing fossil fuel power, there is no better case study than their frequent disappearance during the high-demand week of Winter Storm Fern (1/23 to 1/31)—and the high costs this imposed on the public. Solar/wind frequently disappeared during Storm Fern’s huge power demand, leaving Americans 100% reliant on our gutted reliable power sources The electricity grid that our lives and prosperity depend on requires that power plants and their supporting infrastructure—pipelines, transmission lines, distribution lines—provide exactly as much supply of electricity as consumers demand. If our power plants can’t do this, the grid blacks out. For any technology to replace fossil fuel power, in whole or in part, it needs to make a reliable contribution to providing the on-demand, all-the-time (24/7/365) power our grid needs to work. In technical terms, it needs to provide “capacity”—the ability to generate electricity as-needed. If a technology can’t reliably provide capacity then we still need the exact same amount of fossil fuel power infrastructure to meet demand. Arguably, the single most important time for a power source to operate reliably is during winter storms, where demand is high, persistent, and existential. E.g., the cold from Storm Fern generated near-record winter demand throughout the country, causing a week-long period of extreme electricity consumption such that if the power went off many Americans would quickly freeze to death.⁶ We commonly hear about the impressive “capacity” growth of wind and solar⁷. But this is a perversion of the proper meaning of “capacity.” For traditional, reliable power plants—nuclear, coal, gas, oil—“capacity” is the amount of electricity it can generate on-demand, when needed. For solar and wind, “capacity” is the maximum potential electricity it can generate when there are perfect weather conditions. Storm Fern showed how in real-world conditions, solar and wind’s “capacity” is an illusion. Wind frequently provided very little electricity at times of high demand during Storm Fern. For example, the Mid-Atlantic grid (“PJM”) and the Midwest grid (“MISO”) each had at least one morning of peak demand where wind performed at around (and sometimes lower than) 10% of its supposed “capacity.” And for a 6-hour mid-day period on 1/29 in MISO, wind provided only around 2% of its “capacity.” As badly as wind performed during Storm Fern, solar—which Elon Musk and his acolytes treat as infinitely superior to wind—performed far, far worse. As often happens during winter storms, solar was mostly or totally useless during the times of highest demand (evening and early morning). Observe that in Florida, which was hit later than other states by Storm Fern’s cold, solar provided zero help during its intense evening peak demand on 1/31 and 2/1, barely any help during the morning peak of 2/1, and zero help during its highest demand time of all, the morning peak of 2/2. Solar’s real “capacity” was obviously zero.⁸ Not only did solar predictably disappear when needed most, during evenings and early mornings, it also underperformed during the day—meaning it could not reliably charge the batteries we are told are solar’s savior. Observe that in New England, solar performed far, far lower than its “capacity” for days on end, to the point that burning wood and trash often provided significantly more electricity than solar.⁹ We are often told that if you combine solar and wind together, they’re somehow reliable. But this is not true, as Storm Fern painfully illustrated. For long stretches of time in most affected grids, solar/wind combined generated less than 10% of their supposed “capacity”—meaning that even together they couldn’t be relied upon to provide power or charge batteries.¹⁰ The only reason that the lights and heat stayed on around the country during Storm Fern is that we have, barely, kept enough reliable capacity to provide all the power when solar and wind disappear. But just barely, and at great cost, since the anti-fossil-fuel policies urged by solar/wind propagandists have reduced the supply of reliable power plants and supporting infrastructure.¹¹ Had we not shut down so many coal plants and suppressed so many pipelines and prevented so many gas plants,¹² Storm Fern’s demand could have been easily and cheaply met. Instead, it strained grids, spiked power prices, and spiked heating prices when solar/wind failed to deliver.¹³ Storm Fern was a perfect litmus test for purported replacements of fossil fuels. If a type of “power” or “capacity” cannot reliably contribute to preventing Americans from freezing to death during a week of nationwide cold weather, whatever else it is doing it is absolutely not replacing fossil fuels. Solar and wind failed that test. The only way you can rely on just solar, wind, and batteries to provide on-demand, all-the-time electricity—is a combination of “overbuilding” and multi-day storage that would end up costing, in free-market conditions, 10-20X what a natural gas plant does! THE NEW SCOUNDRELS FROM GRIFTER– Our latest addition to the Scoundrel lineup is this new olive color Scoundrel. We sourced this leather in Upstate New York, and are excited to bring it to you. This glove is the perfect soft leather glove, whether you are riding a bike or walking the streets. Order yours today. All Gloves are made to order and can take up to 2 weeks to ship At All Kids Bike, we’re continually inspired by the creativity, generosity, and heart of our supporters. Today, we’re honored to spotlight one donor whose personal challenge turned into a powerful gift for kids—and a reminder of what’s possible when passion meets purpose. To celebrate his 65th birthday, longtime endurance athlete Doug Thurston set out to complete the Triple Bypass Ride—a grueling 120-mile cycling challenge through the Colorado mountains. But Doug didn’t ride just for himself. He turned this milestone into a fundraiser to bring the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program to Alameda Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. What started as a birthday goal became something even more meaningful. Near the finish line, Doug was involved in a serious crash that left him with a broken femur and in emergency surgery. Despite this unexpected setback, the support of his friends, family, and community rallied behind him. Within just two weeks, Doug raised enough to fully fund the All Kids Bike program for Alameda Elementary. Stories like Doug’s are a powerful reminder: every donor has the ability to create moments that change lives. Whether it’s a birthday ride, a workplace fundraiser, or a simple act of generosity, your support helps bring the joy and freedom of riding a bike to kids who might not otherwise have that opportunity. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—and for helping us get more kids on bikes, one school at a time. Let’s Bring This Joy to More Schools TURN 14 HEADS TO DAYTONA BIKE WEEK– Kuryakyn, Biker’s Choice, Twin Power, Speed & Strength, and Skid Lid to Highlight New Products and Custom Bikes DAYTONA BEACH, FL – February 19, 2026 – For Daytona Bike Week 2026, industry-leading brands Kuryakyn, Biker’s Choice, Twin Power, Speed & Strength, and Skid Lid are expanding their presence across two retail locations: Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson and the nearby J&P Cycles vendor lot. Each brand is part of the Turn 14 Powersports family. The expanded footprint focuses on engaging directly with rally attendees. At Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson, Biker’s Choice, Twin Power, Speed & Strength, and Skid Lid will feature a large display near the main entrance. Kuryakyn and Kuryakyn Leather will anchor a dedicated space within the J&P Cycles lot. At both locations, product experts will be available to answer technical questions, provide fitment guidance, and discuss the benefits of each brand’s latest offerings. Kuryakyn will also offer on-site product installations at its tent. A key highlight at each display area will be bikes from the company’s recently completed fleet of eight custom motorcycle builds, each showcasing products from Turn 14’s accessory brands. The display areas will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 27 through March 8, 2026. WHAT’S NEXT–We are cranking away and the new issue is out there. Things are interesting in the streets, but we’re dealing with anything they throw at us. It’s so wild and as an outlaw we understand the play. Adam croft understands. He’s had a tough life and is trying to survive building cool stuff out of leather. There you have it. The brother is trying to survive with his craft and he might show up in Daytona. Hang on for more reports. Ride fast and fuckin’ Free Forever, –Bandit The post THE MOVING BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for February 19th, 2026 appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.