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Reasons to Ride Blog ///
Our Media contains our featured blogs, photos and videos. Our blog contains articles published in house by our team, as well as links to blogs by other top publishers in the industry. This is the place to be whether your reading our blog, our just looking for a quick link to the top news in the industry.
What is Moravec’s Paradox and What it has to do With Motorcycling?
Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Moravec’s paradox is an observation by artificial intelligence and robotics researchers that reasoning requires very little computation while sensorimotor and perception skills require enormous computational resources.What does that have to do with riding motorcycles? For me, everything! When I read about Moravec’s paradox the other day, it took me…
Cold Weather Riding
Stay Safe, Comfortable, and Confident on Two Wheels Through the Chill As Fall arrives, the temperatures can drop – sometimes even swinging 20-30 degrees or more within the same 24 hours or even ride. It’s important that you plan ahead. Riding a motorcycle in cold weather is a test of both spirit and preparation. The…
Dale’s Wheels Through Time: A Living Chronicle of American Motorcycles
America’s Most Dynamic Motorcycle Museum Nestled in the picturesque valley town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Dale’s Wheels Through Time stands as both a museum and a living testament to the passion and perseverance of American motorcycling. Revered among enthusiasts and travelers alike, this unique institution is more than a mere repository of mechanical artifacts;…
Top 10 Most Popular Motorcycle-Related Books
Top Ten Most Popular Motorcycle-Related Books Essential Reading and the Perfect Escape for Motorcycle Enthusiasts Whether you are a seasoned rider, motorcycle enthusiast, or just curious about motorcycle culture, these books have captured the imagination of readers around the world and are a perfect escape for those struggling with “cabin fever” while the snow is…
The Challenges of Choosing a Used Motorcycle
What Every Rider Should Know Before Buying Pre-Owned Buying a used motorcycle can be one of the smartest ways to get on two wheels without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a first-time rider, adding another bike to the garage, or chasing a dream machine no longer in production, the used market offers incredible opportunities. But…
Veterans Service Organizations & Riding Organizations
Veterans Service Organizations Mission 22 We exist to end Veteran suicide.We focus on Veterans, family, and community. We walk with Veterans and their families through PTS, TBI, and trauma-related challenges.Through structured support.Through post-traumatic growth.Through coaching, accountability, and purpose-driven recovery. No shortcuts. No slogans.Just real people, doing the work together. Every day, Veterans return home from…
Veterans State Benefits
MICHIGAN Michigan Veteran Financial Benefits: Michigan State Veterans Homes There are three Michigan Veteran Homes. The homes are in Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids and Marquette. Veterans eligible for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care or financial assistance for long-term care may be admitted. The veteran must have been discharged or released under conditions other…
Riding Motorcycles is Good Therapy
RIDING MOTORCYCLES IS GOOD THERAPY FOR VETERANS In the last few years, researchers and psychologists have looked beyond motorcycle riding as purely an adrenaline kick. They’ve discovered that motorcyclists find riding to be a therapeutic process that allows them to de-stress. Riding motorcycles is good therapy. This process is especially important for veterans of our…
Why Veterans Love Motorcycles
By Todd DePastino From Rolling Thunder’s 88 chapters in 29 states to the thousands of local clubs across the country and the world, motorcycle clubs have been part and parcel from the veterans community for a long time. The motorcycle seems entwined with the very identity of veteran. Why? Turns out, the connect stretches back…
From Sturgis to Woody, to Pancakes and Peanut Butter.
The other day I caught myself sharing one of my earliest Buffalo Chip / Sturgis stories to a group of riders talking about committing to making the Black Hills pilgrimage this year. I started the story by commending them for making the commitment to heading out for the massive rally, especially months in advance. I…
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Appalachia Past Issues ///
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