AMA Board Member Andy Goldfine

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Born: Duluth, Minnesota, in 1953.

First bike: A kit mini-bike, when I was 13.

Motorcycling experience: Commuting, traveling, track days, rider training events, rallies, races, show event attending, two years of AMA district 23 enduros, trail riding.

Life experience: Various retailing, sales, etc., founder of and manager of design for Aerostich Riderwearhouse.

Proudest achievement: That the Aerostich business has given me the opportunity to promote motorcycling. I hope that my proudest achievements in this area still lie ahead of me.

Why I ride: 1.Fun; 2.Episodic Transcendence; 3.Environmental value; 4. Economic advantage.

Favorite current bike: 1981 BMW R80GS, because I've ridden and maintained it for so long, and ride it so frequently.

Best bike ever: Not yet made.

AMA Member since: 1983.

Why you are an AMA Board member: To improve the climate for motorcycling.

The biggest challenge facing motorcycling: Public biases or misunderstandings about the benefits of riding.

Philosophy: Motorcycling is a true social good. Riding helps everyone, even those who do not ride.