American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe sparks concern after dangerous motorcycle ride without helmet with his girlfriend in Iowa amid show’s struggling ratings

Mike Wolfe, the star of the History Channel’s hit show American Pickers, has sparked concern after going on a dangerous motorcycle ride without a helmet.

After posting a photo of him cruising down the highway on his vintage two-wheeler, the TV personality, 59, raised his eyebrows for opting not to wear protective gear.

Although Iowa is one of the few states that does not require helmets, motorcyclists who do not wear them are at significantly increased risk of death or traumatic brain injury.

He then gave his more than 477,000 followers a look at the speedometer of his Harley-Davidson as he approached nearly 50 mph.

“Rolling with my lady @leticiacline,” he captioned a photo, which showed him traveling to Sabula, a town in Jackson County, Iowa.

In the picture, he can be seen wearing a black graphic tee and sunglasses.

As his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, 44, filmed him, Wolfe blew her a kiss and waved.

Earlier this week, he shared more of his and Cline’s adventures in Iowa as they relaxed on the banks of the Mississippi River with his dog Francie.

Good morning from the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Come to Leclaire Iowa,” he wrote, next to a photo of a boat sailing on the water.

In addition, the star encouraged others to visit his store, Antique Archaeology, which has two store locations. One is in LeClaire, Iowa and the other is in Nashville, Tennessee.

His posts came after the news broke and his reality series, American Pickers, fell by 100,000 viewers, he said. The sun.

The loss of viewers comes after some fans began boycotting the show after Frank Fritz left the program.

In 2021, Fritz revealed that he had not spoken to Wolfe in two years, after undergoing back surgery.

“He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me to ask how I was. That’s just how it is,” he told the outlet.

New love: He was driving around with his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, 44, who he started dating after the end of his eight-year marriage to Jodi Faeth

Dangerous: After posting a photo of him riding his vintage two-wheeler down the highway, the TV personality, 59, raised his eyebrows for choosing not to wear protective gear

Cruising: He then gave his more than 477,000 followers a look at the speedometer of his Harley-Davidson as he approached nearly 50 miles per hour.

“The show is 1,000 percent focused on him. I can’t even bend over to show you how much,’ he continued. ‘That’s fine. It’s like you have Aerosmith and Steven Tyler and he’s the front man.’

While talking about his role on the show, Fritz liked his “spot” as “second” and didn’t mind Wolfe being “number one on the show.”

Last summer, Fritz went into receivership after suffering a stroke that allegedly hampered his decision-making ability, according to The Sun.

Legal documents obtained by the publication revealed that the star was “unable to provide for his own safety, or provide basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical care, without which bodily harm or illness would can occur. ‘

The papers also claimed, “Mr. Fritz’s decision-making ability is so limited that he is unable to make, communicate or execute important decisions regarding his own financial affairs.’

The legal papers also stated, “Decisions must be made regarding the care and placement of Mr. Fritz as he continues to recover and receive treatment for his injuries.”

Not safe: While Iowa is one of the few states where motorcyclists are not required to wear helmets, riders who do not have a significantly increased risk of death or traumatic brain injury

Relaxing: Earlier this week, he shared more of his and Cline’s adventures in Iowa as they relaxed on the banks of the Mississippi River with his dog Francie

Over Memorial Day Weekend, Fritz and Wolfe were said to have reunited, and a source revealed that they “didn’t argue.”

“They needed separation to appreciate each other,” the source said The Quad City Times.

As they reminisced about the past, the insider revealed that they “both cried.”

Wolfe also assured Fritz that “no one” could ever “replace” him.

“Mike did say he would like Frank back on the show, but Frank is focused on his health,” the source said.