Evel Knievel
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RIDE Cymru Knievels: Raising money and breaking records
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Thirteen years ago, the ‘RIDE Cymru’ event was conceived – a charity 1,000-mile ride around the scenic roads of Wales. In its third year, the event mutated to have all riders dressed as Evel Knievel in honour of the 40th anniversary of the stunt legend’s famous Wembley Stadium jump over thirteen buses. The Cymru Knievel…
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Evel Knievel’s Final Stunt Bike is recycled into the “TTT Knievel”
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The TTT KNIEVEL is a Swiss-made limited edition timepiece made from Evel Knievel’s final stunt bike, the “Shark Jump” XR750. Only 736 pieces will be made.
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VIDEO: The BEST film you’ll see for a while. Peter Fonda and Evel Knievel’s SAFETY tips for BIKERS.
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We’ve just stumbled across this brilliant Public Service Announcement starring Peter Fonda and Evel Knievel. And it’s the epitome of 70’s cool. With Fonda doing most of the talking, the film offers riding tips, demos, and a look at some awesome old AMF Harley-Davidsons in action. And best of all, Evel Knievel’s on hand to…
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VIDEO: The BEST film you’ll see for a while. Peter Fonda and Evel Knievel’s SAFETY tips for BIKERS.
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We’ve just stumbled across this brilliant Public Service Announcement starring Peter Fonda and Evel Knievel. And it’s the epitome of 70’s cool. With Fonda doing most of the talking, the film offers riding tips, demos, and a look at some awesome old AMF Harley-Davidsons in action. And best of all, Evel Knievel’s on hand to…
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Motorcycle legend Gene Romero has died
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Very sad news from America this morning, Gene Romero – racing legend and a pioneer for the sport of motorcycle competition, plus one of the legends who starred in the iconic movie On Any Sunday, has died. Arguably best known worldwide for this appearance in the seminal film, Romero was a genuine riding superstar. His…
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Nicky Hayden inducted into the 2018 AMA motorcycle Hall of Fame
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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members over the weekend at the 2018 American Honda AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 2018 inductees are four-time AMA National Enduro Champion Terry Cunningham, stunt rider Gary Davis, flat track and road racing tuner Skip Eaken, MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden, flat track…
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Travis Pastrana to attempt three of Evel Knievel’s iconic jumps on an Indian Scout FTR 750
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Indian Motorcycle has announced that Travis Pastrana will be jumping an Indian Scout FTR750 in tribute to Evel Knievel, the founding father of motorcycle stunts. ‘Evel Live’, which is being run in partnership with Nitro Circus, on Sunday July 8th, will see Pastrana attempt three of Knievel’s most famed jumps on the Scout FTR750, including…
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Street Hawk (now a grandad) to jump 20 double-decker buses and break his own World Record
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Back in 1983 stuntman Chris Bromham leapt 196ft over 18 buses on a KTM495, breaking the world distance and obstacle records – and now the Street Hawk stuntman is hoping to go one better at the age of 61. Chris retired in 1997 after a 21-year career inspired by legendary stuntman Evel Knievel – but…
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Video: Celebrating 50 years since Evel Knievel first cleared 16 cars on his motorcycle
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50 years ago this week, legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel successfully launched himself over 16 cars at the Ascot Park Speedway in Gardena, California. And to celebrate, here’s a short run down on Knievel’s most spectacular stunts from his 15-year career. The jump that kick started Evel Knievel’s remarkable career was over a box of…
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Evel Knievel’s famous jump suit and diamond-encrusted walking cane up for auction!
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All hail the King of the Stuntmen (yeah, he was) and marvel in the big-jump glow of the man’s big collar jump suit and super-cool cane. If you’re an Evel Knievel fan then it’s time to raid the piggybank because the world’s most famous stunt man’s most famous bits of personal kit are on auction…
