Jack pine enduro history book

A rare peek into the history of off road motorcycling and a true american hero. Primitive camping is available along with a gas truck bring 2 cans. Each part is evaluated, repaired, rebuilt, reground, or replaced, and then machined, polished, chrome plated, cad plated, painted, or powder coated. These were also the days of motorcycle polo and we had a fine team, playing all over the state and winning most of our games. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from april until october. Moorestown, mi fmf ktm factory rider kailub russell took the win at the jack pine national enduro to extend his points lead in the kenda ama national enduro series, while his teammate russell bobbitt finished 3rd. Russell was consistent with his results throughout the seven special tests. Nov 20, 2015 he ran in the jack pine enduro, a 500mile endurance run in lansing, michigan, on three separate occasions, and was awarded the state championship for endurance runs in alabama. Lansing motorcycle club 723 e johnson rd lake city mi 49651.

Then to the present jack pine lodge north of the city. The american motorcycle heritage foundation rcognizes that artifacts survive, but our heros of the sport have knowledge that is easily lost with time. The result of our concours restoration is a brandnew motorcycle, exactly as it left the factory, down to every last detail. Dirt bike jack pine enduro vintage ad 10 x 7 reproduction metal sign a389 stay safe and healthy. July 25, east central chapter summer thunder ride august 7 16, sturgis motorcycle rally. The other said he did not think he could do that, books being so important to him.

The accompanying yarn gives an outsiders impression of the jack pines run. Penton became one of the top motorcycle enduro competitors in the nation, representing the united states seven times at the international six days trial now called. The jack pine began back when enduro bikes werent much more than street bikes with a couple of addons. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The process begins with total disassembly to every last nut and bolt. August 28 29 central chapter 2nd annual biker bash, hillman, mn labor day weekend, abate of mn state rally litchfield, mn. John penton was an accomplished american offroad motorcycle racer. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Hazelgrove is a fiercely talented novelist who is one our finest modern american novelists working today but nobody is perfect and jack pine is a certified bust. The golden age of enduros is a first hand account of how the sport started here in the usa by an interesting rider who was there.

I have seen these on jack pine and sandy lane enduro bikes from the 40s and early 50s. When i got there, jeff was packing up to go pick up a couple bikes at the lichter exhibit at the buffalo chip. The 91st annual jackpine enduro at the lansing motorcycle club in moorestown, michigan. Tom thomson, the jack pine, 19161917, oil on canvas, 127. The first major enduro after the war, was the 1946 jack pine, was won by claude goulding on a bsa. Ndsu extension and western area power administration, bismarck. Matts real deal jack pine knuckle with a history \ my hydra bob 41 knuckle. The club was formed by local motorcycle enthusiasts from lansing, mi, but due to an increase in motorcyclings popularity among american gis, their numbers quickly swelled. Penton entered the grueling jack pine 500mile enduro in 1948 where. The book describes how he went on to win the new england enduro grand.

Selling with no reserve buyer agrees by bidding to pay shipping. From the book harley racers by allan girdler regarding license plates on racers. Ama district 14 enduro sports league 782 photos facebook. Jack pine 30 the upper peninsula sled dog association. Piner the jack pine enduro has been a motorcycle racing tradition since the 1910s, and for the first half of the. Lenz rode in the first 14 jack pines, and won the event seven times. This sport became so popular that we were asked to play an exhibition game on michigan avenue in front of the capitol during one of the city celebrations. Some of the older riders i know have shown me pics of chatsworth with the whole middle of town filled with enduro riders. Yeah good points mr happy, ill be honest, im pretty comfy riding through the trees in the band but i get what youre saying. Ive had these for decades waiting on the right project. Aug 28, 2015 enduro engineering at the jack pine national enduro, august 23rd, 2015. Aug, 2009 unrestored jackpine enduro sidehack while i was in sturgis i went downtown on friday, to see jeff decker where hed set up at the old greasemonkey mayhem lot.

In 1948, the two set off for michigan to ride in the grueling jack pine enduro. John penton born august 19, 1925 was an influential figure in the development of offroad motorcycle racing in the united states during the 1960s and 1970s. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1972 penton jack piner enduro motorcycles with kelley blue book. The famous jack pine enduro trails in moorestown mi youtube. A representation of the most broadly distributed pine species in canada, it is considered an iconic image of the countrys landscape, and is one of the countrys most widely recognized and reproduced artworks the painting was completed in 1917, the year of thomsons death.

He also founded a successful offroad motorcycle boot and apparel company. A representation of the most broadly distributed pine species in canada, it is considered an iconic image of the countrys landscape, and is one of the countrys most widely recognized and reproduced artworks. The early years 1934 to 1948 story by frank bolton the sandy lane enduro was started in 1934 because two meteor members were enthusiastic offroad riders. Interestingly, the pine barrens caught on with the sport very early on. The 75th annual jack pine of 2000, july 30th to be exact. In 1950, penton and his brothers opened a motorcycle dealership in amherst, ohio, where they sold bsa as well as bmw and nsu motorcycles. Originally a 3day, 800mile course with riders averaging 24 mph, the jack pine is currently a 2day, 500mile course with riders averaging about the same speed, maybe a little more. Here are a couple of the firestone studded ground grip tires. Dirt bike jack pine enduro vintage ad 10 x 7 reproduction metal sign a389 newfree shipping we have put together a collection of reproduction metal signs inspired by vintage print advertising. His mother only read one book but when she finished it, she loved it so, she started it over again. He was a national champion enduro rider and entrepreneur who went on to develop an enduro motorcycle brand that bore his name.

The lansing motorcycleclub home of the world famous jackpine enduro. Oscar lenz inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1998 sixtime jack pine enduro winner oscar lenz was better known as the old jack piner for his close association with michigans jack pine endurance run now known as enduros, which became an american classic motorcycling event. Your 1972 penton jack piner enduro values kelley blue book. Biker movies, cult movies, action movies, book posters, movie poster art, retro. Dirt bike jack pine enduro vintage ad 10 x 7 reproduction. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Neither of us have ever seen an endurance run, except in our imagination. The bad ass yellow enduro jack pine style knucklehead owned by my buddy matt in nc is reminiscent of my 41 hydra bob knuckle or visa versa.

The engine was irretrievably damaged by this and was rebuilt using a short stroke crank and rod. John penton born august 19, 1925 was an influential figure in the development of offroad. Real enduro riders are a whole different breed than the. The finest vintage british motorcycles, gear and apparel, suitable for all dualsport adventures, asphalt, gravel or woods. Kailub russell scores big at the jack pine national enduro. Enduro engineering look at the jack pine national enduro.

Tr6sc trophy introduced, and dominated most of the major american classic competitions, including the jack pine enduro, catalina grand prix and the big bear run the latter for four years in a row. A book, john penton and the offroad motorcycle revolution, and a 2014 video. Apr 04, 2017 the famous jack pine enduro trails in moorestown mi mcs bike life. July 10 12, jack pine riders 15th annual upper kettle river shakedown finlayson, mn. These signs are completely unique and make a great conversation piece in any room. They had been reading, dreaming about the jack pine. Thankfully, the jack pine is still going, and it wont be long until we ride the 100th. See more ideas about female motorcycle riders, harley davidson history and vintage motocross.

One of the aspects of the event that is truly amazing is that in those early years there was no such thing as an enduro or off road specific motorcycle. Riders faced numerous obstacles and varied terrain, guiding their motorcycles through rivers, miles of deep sand, up and down hills, through mud, tangled underbrush, etc. As elsewhere, modern practices suppressed fires, and the habitat declined. Triumph 500s for instance, may have won the jack pine enduro here in the us, but i always feel they were actually built for a quick spin down a country lane between two small villages in the. He won the jack pine in michigan and the corduroy in canada on a germanmade nsu, then crossed mainland mexico on a bmw r69. Thunderbird fitted with bathtub enclosure until 1962. The birds are also susceptible to cowbirds, which are. It is definitely a big part and yeah, often overlooked of pine barrens history culture. The regions natural wildfires originally maintained a sufficient area of young jack pines. The book describes how he went on to win the new england enduro grand championship in 1966, followed by winning the heavyweight championship at the famed canadian national corduroy enduro. In 1923, they held the first official jack pine endurance run which was a three day, 800 mile off road race through michigans back country.

This was considered a oneinamillion shot at the time as everyone knew those limey jobs wouldnt hold up like a holly. In jack pine, a serious murder mystery, we are expected to believe that regular, everyday minnesotans from all professions and all walks of life, young and old, all talk like ole olson he was a guy from my home town of greenbush. His wife, katherine, had passed away after an extended illness, and he went awol for more than a year, racing and riding motorcycles all over north america. This year johnson imports about 3,000 triumphs 12 models into the usa.

Throughout his career he has collected over 200 awards, many of which were as highpoint rider. Ama jack pine national enduro results posted on august 25, 2015 by twowheelmania. This gorgeous bike lives in canada and has raced in the jack pine enduro and detroit speed way for a number of years. The kenda ama national enduro series returns to action on september 27th in lynnville, indiana, for the black coal national enduro. Penton is a name that speaks of quality and integrity in the history of offroad. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The jack pine is a wellknown oil painting by canadian artist tom thomson. Infothis enduro is put on by lansing motorcycle club. See more ideas about female motorcycle riders, harley davidson history and.