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Which Way Do You Lean?

I think it’s fair to say there are a few subjects we should all steer clear of if we want to foster a harmonious...

Royal Enfield BTR Flat Track Daytona Race Results

Daytona Bike Week is the place to be to catch the first rounds of a variety of motorcycle racing events. One event not to...

Progressive AFT Season Resumes with Senoia Short Track

The Progressive AFT season-opening double-header in Daytona delighted race fans with Sammy Halbert’s Harley-Davidson XR750 as the fastest bike around the short-track circuit. Unfortunately,...

A Scenic Casa Grande, Arizona Motorcycle Ride

Arizona is known for its five Cs – copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate – all of which are represented on the state’s great...

New Indian Scout To Debut!

The Indian Scout has a legendary place in American motorcycling, first introduced in 1920 and then morphing into the revered 101 Scout in 1928....

Rocker MC at Bard College: New School Meets Old School

Some think the face of motorcycling is aging. Not so in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where one man is bringing the biker zeitgeist to Bard...

Rubber-Side Down: Community

I’ve been thinking about the tagline that graced the cover of Thunder Press for many years: “The journal of the American V‑Twin community.” Even...

Unrepentant Curmudgeon: Old Skool Dealerships

One of the many things I miss about motorcycle dealerships from the past is the camaraderie at the counter. I’d drop by on the...

Jesse Swickard Builds “Riding Dirty” Custom Chopper

When a custom-built chopper is undeniably cool, it can stand on its own as a piece of art. But oftentimes, the story behind the...

Harley-Davidson Museum March Events

The Harley-Davidson Museum is ready for spring with a schedule full of activities, events, exhibits, themed menu items, and more. Visit the museum for your...

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Gets New Leadership

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has appointed a new president and executive vice president, both of whom come to their new roles with extensive experience...

King Of The Baggers Daytona Results

The outrageous King Of The Baggers series had its season-opening double-header at Daytona International Speedway, March 8-9, with speeds topping 185 mph on the...

Progressive AFT Season-Opening Daytona Short Track Results

The 2024 Progressive AFT season kicked off with a double-header round in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 7-8. On the first night of Mission SuperTwins action, Harley-Davidson’s legendary XR750 nearly...

FastTrack Riders Track Day at Laguna Seca, March 16-17

Looking for something to do this weekend? Itching for a track day at an epic track? Join FastTrack Riders this weekend, March 16-17, at...

2024 Moto Guzzi Experience Tour Schedule

Moto Guzzi fans can enjoy a ride in some of America’s most picturesque destinations during the Moto Guzzi Experience in 2024. Riders can bring...

Suzuki National Demo Tour Schedule Announced

It’s hard to know if a motorcycle is right for you until you’ve ridden it, but many dealers don’t offer test rides. At Rider,...

Daytona Bike Week Kicks Off 2024 Race Season

Bike Week in Daytona is underway, and there's a full slate of racing on tap this week, including three King Of The Baggers races,...

10 Most Significant Motorcycles of the Last 50 Years

The following feature on the 10 most significant motorcycles of the last 50 years first appeared in the March issue of Rider as part...

Rider Magazine Revamps Touring Webpage

You may have noticed some changes to the Rider website the past couple months. Some of these changes are more subtle. For example, gone...

Remembering ‘Dr. John’: John Wittner, Dentist Turned Moto Guzzi Engineer

Rider offers condolences to the family and friends of Dr. John Wittner, DMD, who passed away Feb. 15 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, at the...

Clutch Situation

People ask me if I miss being a motor cop. Let’s unpack that. Do I miss washing off petrol and sunscreen at the end...

Rubber-Side Down: Building Stories and Remembering Evans Brasfield

The best aspect of motorcycles is, of course, riding them. The next best is hearing stories about the people who ride them and those...

Unrepentant Curmudgeon: Sticker Shock

Motorcycle dealerships have an allure I can’t resist, nor do I try to. I tell Lora it’s “research,” but that excuse fools neither of...

Heidi Haro Appointed Executive Director of Sturgis Motorcycle Museum

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame has been preserving and honoring the history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally since the museum opened...

How to Livestream Progressive AFT Racing Events

Progressive American Flat Track fans can now livestream Progressive AFT race events and coverage through FloRacing, a subscription service that will provide over 1,000...

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame: Mission Accomplished

The weather in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the annual rally can be a mixed bag. When the American Rider team was there in 2022,...

Obscurity Files: The Harley-Davidson Topper

Now and again you’ll still see a nice Harley Duo-Glide from the 1960s ambling down the road, a happy couple in the saddle, powered...

Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team for King Of The Baggers Announced

H-D revealed its new King Of The Baggers team livery today in advance of the race season kicking off March 7-9 in Daytona. Kyle...

Royal Enfield BTR All-Female Racing Program 2024 Schedule

The Royal Enfield BTR (Build. Train. Race.) program is back for the 2024 season with both a road racing series and a flat track...

King Of The Baggers Joins MotoGP!

The hot rumor has been confirmed! The King Of The Baggers series will now include an additional round that will take part in the...

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