When A Good Friend Goes Missing
By Norm Kern

May 17, 2023

Back in late March, good friend and fellow MSTA member Kirk Wintersteen, of Cumming, GA, went missing on his motorcycle. He had been at Two Wheels of Suches, GA, about 50 miles from home, hanging out with friends, having brought a key lime pie to share. He left his friends in mid afternoon to go…

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RTR CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES  MAY 2023 REPORT

April 27, 2023

All makes, models, and years are truly welcome at the RTR Bike Shows.  We have over 15 distinct classes for bikes, and we are constantly adding more as the shows evolve.  We group bikes by style and origin, and try to balance things out as much as possible.  Categories include designations for Imported and Domestic,…

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BOAR FEST!  NEW SHOW!

April 27, 2023

Hosted by Crazy Boar Customs, Ravenna OH – July 1st The RtR Crew will bring the Bike Show sheninigans to this downtown blockparty in Ravenna Ohio.  The Crazy Boar crew is all about going big, and this one day rally is no exception.  Look for Jasmine Cain to headline the live entertainment and our friends…

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ZEPPE’S BIKE SHOW  8th YEAR!

April 27, 2023

Zeppe’s Tavern, Newbury Ohio – Wednesday, June 21st    RtR OHIO returns to Zeppe’s for our 11th year of hosting Bike Night events at this cool spot known for a great patio with an outdoor stage that rocks all summer long.  This will be the 8th Edition of the Zeppe’s Bike Show and everyone of them…

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FREEDOM BIKE SHOW NEW SHOW!

April 27, 2023

Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports, Livonia Michigan – Saturday, June 10th Like all RtR Shows, all makes and models are invited – but this show has special categories to reflect the fact that it’s being hosted at a Triumph dealership.  Special vintage categories – including European, Asian, and North American Motorcycles will be offered, as well…

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So It Begins

April 27, 2023

Well FINALLY!  Here in Mid-Michigan we had a run of amazing riding weather (immediately followed by snow but I’m focusing on the positive) I got my bike back ready to go from the guys at 508 in St Johns and I took full advantage of the warm weather. It was like we could breathe again…

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Cincinnati, Ohio Tradition: Comet Bike Night

April 18, 2023

By Norm Kern Writing this column in mid April, I am poised to start the sport touring rally season at the MSTA North Georgia Classic Rally, but since it isn’t until next week, I rode to a bike night last Tuesday. I don’t attend them very often, but it’s always fun to go on the…

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April Showers bring May…

April 11, 2023

BIKE BLESSINGS!!! Oh yeah!! Time to roll ‘em out and get in line for the Season of Blessings coming your way! So many are open to you in all areas around the State! Starting on Saturday May 6th at No Cages in Plain City. May 7th in Lima at Shawnee UMC, bikes roll in starting…

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13th ANNUAL GENEVA THUNDER ZONE

March 28, 2023

Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio – Saturday, September 9th Our LONGEST RUNNING show, produced by the Iron Cowboy Crew – is this annual celebration of Iron and Creativity overlooking Lake Erie.  Each year we add something new and each year the show GROWS!  Last year we awarded the THUNDER ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT – and it returns again this…

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ARSENAL BIKE SHOW

March 28, 2023

Arsenal Harley-Davidson, Waterford Michigan – Saturday, August 26th This show, presented by Michigan Biker Law, welcomes all makes and models and features over 40 trophies – including the chance for a BEST IN SHOW Championship Series Belt! Click here to register: https://reasonstoride.com/event/arsenal-harley-davidson-custom-vintage-bike-show/

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When A Good Friend Goes Missing
By Norm Kern

Back in late March, good friend and fellow MSTA member Kirk Wintersteen, of Cumming, GA, went missing on his motorcycle. He had been at Two…

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RTR CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES  MAY 2023 REPORT

All makes, models, and years are truly welcome at the RTR Bike Shows.  We have over 15 distinct classes for bikes, and we are constantly…

Read More
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BOAR FEST!  NEW SHOW!

Hosted by Crazy Boar Customs, Ravenna OH – July 1st The RtR Crew will bring the Bike Show sheninigans to this downtown blockparty in Ravenna…

Read More
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ZEPPE’S BIKE SHOW  8th YEAR!

Zeppe’s Tavern, Newbury Ohio – Wednesday, June 21st    RtR OHIO returns to Zeppe’s for our 11th year of hosting Bike Night events at this cool…

Read More
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FREEDOM BIKE SHOW NEW SHOW!

Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports, Livonia Michigan – Saturday, June 10th Like all RtR Shows, all makes and models are invited – but this show has…

Read More
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So It Begins

Well FINALLY!  Here in Mid-Michigan we had a run of amazing riding weather (immediately followed by snow but I’m focusing on the positive) I got…

Read More