Published Columns - Rob Dingman

​​2024


Minis...Where it all Began - March, 2024


Special Moments and Motorcyclists - January, 2024

​2023


VMD: The Bigger Picture - October, 2023


Regional Representation...Reimagined - July, 2023


Adventures "R' Us - May, 2023


Existential Threats? You Betcha - March, 2023


Turning the Page - January, 2023


2022


Bikes, Boards and Big Sky - October, 2022


Motorcycling to the Rescue - July, 2022


Surviving the Storm - May, 2022


Motorcyclist of the Year and More - January, 2022


2021


The AMA and the FIM - September, 2021


A Tale of Two Movies, July, 2021


Motocross and the AMA, June, 2021


Meeting Malcolm, April, 2021


2020 AMA Motorcyclists Of The Year, Recognizing The Success Of Those Who Got Us Back To Racing, January, 2021


2020


Ukrainian Connection, On The Road and Sharing The Ride With Others, December, 2020


Jim Viverito Friend Of The AMA Award, Former AMA Board Member Exemplified Volunteer Service, October, 2020


Has Ford Built A Game-Changer, Motorcyclists Must Remain Top Of Mind In AV Tech Development, September, 2020


Resuming Activities Under New Reality, AMA Racing Restarts, Business Continues, July, 2020


Eroding Freedom, Closed For Our Own Good, June, 2020


Community in Crisis, No Escaping Serious Business, May, 2020


Rider Engagement, Giving Members Reasons to Ride, April, 2020


Sidecar Dreams, 'Wild' Idea Reignites Old Project Plans, March, 2020


Doping Control, FIM Puts New Procedures in Place, February, 2020


2019


Common Interests, AMA, MIC Share History, Goals, December 2019


Asleep at the Wheel, Dozing Drivers Highlight Auto-Driving Threat, November, 2019


Riding Time, Taking Two-Wheel Opportunities, October, 2019


Enforcement in Context, Anti-Doping and the FIM, September, 2019


Motorcycling Around Monterey, Honoring Malcolm, Appreciating History At The Quail, July, 2019


Fee Equity, Users Don't Always Get What We Pay For, June, 2019


Safety Checks, Prepping Bike and Mind to Ride, May, 2019


Common Interests, The AMA Advocates on all Levels, April, 2019


Signs of Life, Opportunities for Growth in Motorcycling, March, 2019


New World Order, Changes at the FIM Herald Fairness, Opportunity, February, 2019


Motorcyclist of the Year: Travis Pastrana, Great American Daredevil, January, 2019


2018


The AMA and the FIM, Our Place in it All, December, 2018


Membership Milestone, Earning Life Member Status, November, 2018


More than Racing, Advocating for the Future of Motorcycling, October, 2018

New Vintage Adventure, Experiencing the Wonder of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, September, 2018

Riding to the Rally, Annual Americade Trek Reveals Updates, August, 2018

Preserving History, Supporting the Hall of Fame, July, 2018

The State of Racing, Navigating a Diverse Landscape, June, 2018

All Things Motorcycling, AMA Convention in Columbus, Dec. 7-9, May, 2018


Support Your Local Dealer - What Goes Around, Comes Around, April, 2018


Automated Vehicle Vigilance - Staying Ahead of the Threat, March, 2018


Bob Ham: Front Line Advocate - AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, January, 2018


2017


Covered on the Road - AMA Roadside Assistance Updates, December, 2017


Everything Motorcycling - Celebrating the Past, Present and Future, November, 2017


Fueling a Comeback - Motorcycle Industry Eyes Horizon Despite Hardship, October, 2017


AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days - The Best Keeps Getting Better, September, 2017


The Beef Goes On - Fight Against 100 Percent Tariff Continues, August, 2017


Leaders Wanted - Give Time To Give Back, July, 2017


Leaving His Mark, John Ulrich Makes Motorcycling Better, June, 2017


Adjusting the Ride - New Season, New Plans, May, 2017


Battling Government Overreach - Bikes for Beef Roars Back. Motorcyclists Respond, April, 2017


Fake News in Motorcycling - Consider the Source, March, 2017


AMA Motorcyclist of the Year - Winning Against the World, January, 2017


2016


Rob Rasor: Freedom Fighter - 43 Years of Service, December, 2016


Highly Automated Horror - Addressing The Threats of Self-Driving Vehicles, November, 2016


Making a Difference - When it Comes to Laws, Motorcyclists Matter, October, 2016


A Project and the Swap Meet - 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Proved Perfect - September, 2016


Historic Gathering - Honoring Great Motorcycles and Motorcyclists At The Quail, July, 2016


No Excuse Needed - Just Get on Your Bike and Ride, April, 2016


Representing Your Interests - AMA Board Improves Procedures, March, 2016


Road Racing's Champion - Announcing the 2015 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, January, 2016


2015


All Things Motorcycling - AMA National Convention Assembles in Orlando, December, 2015


Orlando is Calling - Something for Everyone, October, 2015


Supporting History - Advancing the Cause, September, 2015


On the Road - Member Outreach at Work, August, 2015


Membership Has its Privileges, Belonging for the Benefits, July, 2015


Motorcycling: It's a Social Good - Do Your Part and Ride, June, 2015


2014 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year - Bryan Carroll & James Walker, January, 2015


2014


MotoAmerica and the AMA - The Future of Road Racing is Now, November, 2014


2014 AMA National Convention, Oct. 16-19, Orlando, Fla., June, 2014


Champions Among Us, Honoring AMA Racers, March, 2014


2013 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year - Larry Little, January, 2014


2013


An Electric Experience in Las Vegas, December, 2013


The Very Boring Rally was Anything But - A Good Time with Friends, November, 2013


A Family Affair - Sharing a Passion for Riding, August, 2013


Will 'Smart Cars' be Smart Enough? Making Sure Motorcycles are Part of the Conversation, June, 2013


Working the Plan - Goal Focused, Strategically Minded, April, 2013


2012 Motorcyclist of the Year, Jon-Erik Burleson, January, 2013


2012


Government Intrusion - Quiet Efforts to Restrict Your Freedoms, October, 2012


Defense Wins the Day - Keeping What's Ours, September, 2012


An AMA for All Riders - The Challenge is Clear, August, 2012


The State of Your AMA - The Future is Bright, June, 2012


Once Voice, Many Results - Surviving the Next 'Meteor Strike', March, 2012


All for One, The AMA is the One National Organization that Represents the Interests of All Motorcyclists, February, 2012


Real Heroes - Picking the 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, January, 2012


2011


Mile Markers - Change Often Starts Small, December, 2011


A Taxing Situation, July, 2011


AMA Members Have Spoken - Future 'Motorcyclist of the Year' Designations Will Honor Positive Actions, June, 2011


Singled Out - Motorcycle Only Checkpoints are Wrong, May, 2011


Engaging Our AMA Life Members, Introducing Life Member Plus, April, 2011


The Optimistic Future, A Look at Where We've Been and Where We're Going, February, 2011

The AMA Motorcyclist of the Year - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, January, 2011


2010


Motorcyclist of the Year, Our Youngest Rider's were at the Center of the Year's Biggest Story, January, 2010


Sitting on the Sidelines is Not an Option, March, 2010


Your Vote Counts, April, 2010


Elevating the Hall of Fame, New Exhibit Expansion is Only the Beginning, August, 2010


Having an Impact, The Motorcycle Rights Agenda is Moving Forward in Government, November, 2010


2009


Who Had the Most Impact on Motorcycling in 2008? Choosing the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, January, 2009

Rider Advocacy, The AMA Champions All Riders - Including Racers - In Pursuit of Their Passion, December, 2009


Giving Back - Helping Others is a Way of Life for AMA Members, November, 2009


Time Capsule - Looking Back, and Forward to the AMA's Next 85 Years, August, 2009


2008


What We Are - The AMA Remains Committed to Amateur Racing and the Motorcycling Lifestyle, December, 2008


A New Day for the AMA, Completed Sale of AMA Pro Racing Marks Start of New Era, October, 2008

It's All About You, the New American Motorcyclist, June, 2008