Phil Schilling

Phil Schilling was an editor at Cycle magazine from 1970 until approximately 1988, including nine years as editor-in-chief. For his contributions to journalism and motorcycle racing, he was inducted to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2011.

In 1977, he helped to create the 750SS that won Ducati's first AMA Superbike title and brought the Ducati marque to the attention of the American public. The process was documented in Cycle's "Racer Road" series.

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