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Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Hip Hip Hooray

Vintage Iron, Modern Magic: 2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

The Last of the Mohicans: The Odd and Enduring Story of One of the Final Springfield Indians Ever Produced

Catskills to Cooperstown, New York Motorcycle Ride

The Sport-Tourer Is Dead. Long Live the Sport-Tourer.

JT Nesbitt, Bienville Studios | Ep. 84 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt,...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Give Me a (Rear) Brake

I’m not gonna sit here and brag about the fact that, in the summer of 1980, I held the unofficial record for the longest...

Reload Land Electric Motorcycle Festival: Dance Out of Line

After participating in this year’s Moto Giro d’Italia – well known for its glorious array of petrol-powered classic motorcycles – I travelled to Berlin...

Thunder Beach Rally Fall 2025 Preview

The 2025 riding season for much of the country will be winding down within a couple of months, but there are some events on...

Ken Engelman, Rider Group National Account Manager | Ep. 83 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 83 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ken Engelman, the National Account Manager for Rider, American Rider, Woman Rider,...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: The Secret of My Success

If you were to hang out with me at a police motor competition, you would immediately notice that I approach my police motorcycle a...

Route 66: America’s Highway

No road tells the story of 20th-century America and captures the spirit of adventure like Route 66. The history of Route 66 is one...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Silver Lining

We could argue that my dad’s rugged good looks and “never quit” attitude were the main assets that enabled him to make it to...

Eric Trow, Contributing Editor | Ep. 82 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and...

Flagstaff to Barstow on Historic Route 66 | Favorite Ride

Testing the new Can-Am Canyon Redrock in Arizona presented me with an opportunity to ride part of Historic Route 66. I began in Flagstaff,...

Rupp Minibikes Renewal

In the early 1970s, Bob Gaudette wanted the same thing many of us wanted: a minibike. “It seemed like forever,” he recalled, “but when...

From Ojai to the Carrizo Plain: California Adventure Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

When I want a taste of adventure in my own backyard, one of my favorite rides is around the Carrizo Plain National Monument, a...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Get Off Your Keister

Now just hear me out. The title of this column, "Motor School," is not to suggest that you don’t have a strong work ethic...

Kyle Bradshaw, Nelson-Rigg | Ep. 81 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg,...

California Superbike School Review – Level II

A year ago, I wrote about taking the Level I class of California Superbike School at the NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky....

2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Raises $7.3 Million

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a worldwide charity event that raises funds to support men’s mental health and cancer research, celebrated another successful year as...

Scott Calhoun, Butler Maps | Ep. 80 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Rediscovering Joy

I fully appreciate that my role within the space of these two pages of Motor School is to provide you with riding concepts, training...

See Quinn Redeker at the BMW MOA National Rally, June 19-21

If you’re a fan of Quinn Redeker’s Motor School column or have seen his videos on YouTube, you can see him in person at...

Utah Motorcycle Ride to Great Basin National Park | Favorite Ride

Ten years ago, doctors removed my left kidney – and the golfball-sized tumor attached to it. To mark a decade of being cancer-free, I...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Cool Tricks

Correct me if I’m wrong, but when we were kids, the heat of the day didn’t matter much. Sure, we knew it was hot,...

Gordon McCall, The Quail MotoFest | Ep. 79 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 79 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Gordon McCall, Director of Motorsports at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. McCall...

Clarksville Cruise – Tennessee Motorcycle Loop

Clarksville, also known as Queen City, sits along the Cumberland River in Tennessee about 50 miles northwest of Nashville. Lifelong residents mingle with newcomers...

Best Motorcycle Roads in Marin County, California

California is known for excellent motorcycle roads. But even in such a target-rich environment, there are special areas that offer a mind-boggling blend of...

Love Letter to the Gold Wing: A Lifelong Affair with Honda’s GL

The following story is excerpted from 50th Anniversary Gold Wing, a book released this year by American Honda. It will be provided as a...

Indian Riders Fest 2025 Relocates to Lake Lipno

Indian Riders Fest, the largest summer event for Indian motorcycle riders, is set to be bigger and better than ever for its fifth anniversary,...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Music to Your Ears

In the summer of 1982, I revolutionized my motorcycle riding experience. After ingesting a pile of microwaved Ball Park franks, I strapped a Sony...

Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary and Daytona Bike Week | Ep. 78 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 78 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Western Power Sports. In this episode, Greg and Duke talk about...

Western Connecticut Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

It had been years since I last explored the winding, scenic roadways of western Connecticut, but I fondly recalled the joy of cruising alongside...

Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Buddy Bike Push

A few months back, I visited the University of Virginia motor unit to show them the features and benefits of the BMW R 1250...

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