Inside the Moped Army

“We don’t run guns in our bedrolls, it’s kinda just a leisure club I guess.” Moped culture is awesome, totally capturing the fun and accessibility that too-serious motorcycling lacks. Here, SoulPancake takes a look inside that most notorious of outlaw … Continued

Custom: Super Motor Company Salt Shaker

Sometimes you start on a bike that along the way gets bigger and bigger ending up as a totally overambitious project. We did start such a project over a year ago, a small capacity racing bike, that we just could … Continued

Mopeds tackle the alps

Every September for the last three years, hundreds of mopeds have gathered in Switzerland to tackle the mountain passes there. This year’s Red Bull Alpenbrevet saw 770 entrants compete in the rally.

Flock Yeah 3: Cheeseburgers in Paradise

Fancy a spot of moped mayhem this weekend? The Latebirds are bringing their annual rally to Los Angeles in a three day orgy of pre-mix, pedals and inappropriate-for-August flannel. Events kick off tomorrow with a ride around LA and drinks/pizza … Continued

Janus Halcyon: a 1920s style 50cc two-stroke

The first product of a new bike manufacturer from Indiana, this Janus Halcyon was designed to look like a record-breaker from the 1920s or 30s, but powered by a 50cc two-stroke, is light and legally accessible to first time riders.

Thunderdrome brings racing back to Detroit

Everyone’s favorite scooter/moped/pit bike/mini moto/bicycle race is returning to Detroit’s re-discovered Dorais Velodrome with two dates this year. Thunderdrome will race on 30 June and 15 September, 2012. Make sure you visit the Thunderdrome site for full details, there’s changes … Continued

Custom: Indigan Diablo

Built to showcase a new, American-made moped parts company, the bike you see here is based on an old Bultaco 125 frame. It’s quite possibly the hottest moped we’ve ever seen. “Indigan is a return to manufacturing in the USA,” … Continued