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Blog: Shorai Lithium-Iron Battery Follow-up Review

Four years after putting a Shorai battery (previous story here) into my BMW F 800 GS, I was on a dirt road in eastern...

Where Would Jesus Ride?

The question of what Jesus would ride will obviously never be answered to everyone's satisfaction. The faithful of all brands would welcome the common...

From Generation to Generation: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

Photos by Remy Frank and Steven M. Green “Dad! I have a surprise for you in the garage,” said my younger daughter. Normally, those words,...

Dual-Purpose Glove Liners

Packing for a tour a couple years back, I tossed in my Elkskin Ropers from RiderWearhouse for normal temps and the warm, waterproof Macna...

Anna Grechishkina: 2 Years, 5 Continents, 50 Countries

Ten years ago, Ukrainian traveler Anna Grechishkina had no ties to motorcycling. Her family members didn’t ride. Her friends didn’t ride. But she was...

America’s Parade—2014 Veteran's Day Celebration in New York City

On a beautiful autumn day in Manhattan last month, more than 700 members of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America made their way...

The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland

The town of Akureyri, on Iceland’s northern shore, is so close to the Arctic Circle that polar bears sometimes float in on ice floes....

Legends of the Sport Converge on the Pomona Flat Track Finals

Most avid motorcyclists of a certain age remember fondly the golden era of flat track racing in America. I’m north of a half century...

Horizons Unlimited: The Yosemite Meet-Up

Inspiration and guidance for the around-the-world traveler or for those hoping to be. The bulk of the motorcycle activity in the USA is based around...

Serendipity in SoCal: BMW Test Rides and a Campout in the Mountains Near L.A.

Sometimes, things just come together and make folks happy. In this case, the international motorcycle tour company, MotoQuest, and the Southern California BMW Motorcycle...

Petersen Museum Café Racer Cruise-In: Rider Blog

The Petersen Museum in Los Angeles is a mecca for gearheads, be it two wheels or four. The museum is closing for a year,...

Jimmy Lewis Off-Road School Review

As much as I love riding off-road, every time I leave the pavement my anxiety spikes. My chest gets tight, my heart begins to...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 8 and Final Thoughts

EDITOR'S NOTE: Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle...

Caffeinate Your Ride at the Black Lightning Motorcycle Café

Far northern California is an ideal motorcycling destination for many reasons, from the rugged coastal scenery to the majestic redwoods to the hidden backroads...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 5

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 4

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 3

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 2

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update – Day 1

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—The Kickoff

Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity...

Death Valley—An Adventurous Expedition

Let’s face it: the recent plethora of action reality TV shows pander to the empty space in our DNA that grew out of having...

Rider Blog: Good Samaritans

As experienced dual-sport/adventure riders, we knew to ride in a group, to be prepared with plenty of water and snacks, tools and first-aid kits,...

RawHyde Goes Urban

When the email arrived announcing that RawHyde, best known for adventure bike training and tours, was conducting a fun ride with some challenges in...

Motorcycles and Surfboards: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Venice Beach’s Deus Ex Machina

Michael “Woolie” Woolaway bends over the frame of a BMW R100S that he’s transforming into a custom-built bike, studying his next move. A designer...

Lucky Stars and Fall Colors: Rider Blog

Sometimes good things just happen. It could be the alignment of the stars and the moon, it could be just blind luck or it...

A Meeting of the Real Movers and Shakers: 'Why We Ride' Movie Premiere

When you talk about stellar motorcycle movies, several pop into gear, notably Brando’s The Wild One (1953), Bruce Brown’s On Any Sunday (1971) and...

Blog: Goodbye Shadow

The other day I said goodbye to a friend of mine. It had been a little while coming. I went out to the garage...

WeSTOC on the Rock: 2013 Western Rally of the ST Owners Club

“Go Ride!” is the credo of the ST Owners Club (STOC), and members who ride a Honda ST1100 or ST1300 motorcycle think little of...

Diary of a SaddleSore 1000

Planetary alignment, good fortune and luck helped me complete a SaddleSore 1000—riding at least 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours. The previous day...

ART ATTACK: Ian Barry’s Cataclysmic Café Racers

Perhaps some would call it a “crime of passion” to “recycle” classic British bikes into “works of art,” but perhaps there’s significant leeway when...

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