CMA Corner: It’s beyond me how time flies by so quickly…

July 22, 2025

Do you remember when you were a kid, and you thought time was never going to hurry up? Like waiting for summer break or Christmas seemed to be an eternity. Now the days and weeks just fly by like a breath of air and Christmas came and went, summer is rushing through and before we…

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Reaching ALL Veterans in Need.

July 17, 2025

Chaplain Otto Ministries has established the first ever American Legion Post inside an Ohio Prison. In 2024, John “Otto” Guthmann established a ministry focused on a segment of the Veterans community that many had forgotten or written off – those incarcerated within our prison system.  Chaplain Otto believes that even behind bars, Vets deserve healing,…

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Armed and Riding: A Guide to Carrying a Handgun on a Motorcycle

July 17, 2025

Motorcycles and firearms both symbolize freedom—but combining the two requires careful planning, legal awareness, and the right gear. Whether you’re cruising cross-country or commuting to work, here’s what you need to know about carrying a handgun on two wheels. Legal Considerations Carry Methods That Work According to GunBroker’s guide, here are some of the most…

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My Riding Adventure

July 3, 2025

By Mary Blackard, Reasons to Ride Contributor Sixty years ago, my love affair with motorcycles began. I rode every chance I got with whomever would take me. Life in the mid-sixties was certainly a safer time AND God kept His eyes on me! After many years of cycle envy, I bought a new 1978 orange…

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CMA: Jumpin’ into June!

June 30, 2025

My goodness we are just rolling along! It’s June already and quite the month for celebrations and ceremonies! Graduations, weddings, birthday and anniversary parties and even more Bike Blessings!! I thought May was jammed packed with stuff but as I look at June…well hang on honey…we have a lot of roads to travel! Ever wonder…

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Sport Touring Corner: MSTA Ozark Escape Rally

June 26, 2025

By Norm Kern The Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) Ozark Escape rally is held annually the first weekend of May in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It’s one of the few MSTA rallies I have not attended, mostly because it’s 690 miles away from my home in Dayton, Ohio. There were four of us going from Ohio-…

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Carrying While Riding A Motorcycle

June 19, 2025

By Deryck Poole, PersonalDefenseNetwork.com The reasons why we ride are as varied as the number of different makes, models, and styles of motorcycles on the road. I fall into the “way of life” category and log in the neighborhood of 10,000 miles per year. My yearly riding profile consists of daily commuting, errands, rallies, and…

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Sport Touring Corner: Downsizing My Dual Sport Bike By Norm Kern

June 5, 2025

As my regular readers know, I have been downsizing my bikes to postpone aging out. The process began in 2020 when I added a 650 Suzuki V Strom XT to my stable and learned I could live with a much lighter chain drive bike.  Last September I purchased a Triumph Tiger 900 ADV Rally Pro…

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Gun Raffles and Responsible Gun Storage

May 29, 2025

More and more grassroots non-profits and charity events are turning to gun raffles as an effective means of raising funds to support their causes.  These raffles are conducted through a licensed broker or shop and offer participants (purchasing raffle tickets) the opportunity to win a firearm for just the price of a ticket – often…

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CMA: 50 Years Of Ministry

May 22, 2025

CMA members are a special group of people who have a heart to change the world one heart at a time and the mission and vision of this ministry hasn’t changed in 50 years. We were the very first ministry in the motorcycling community starting in 1975 and we have made many relationships with all…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 5

The May 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, just in time to fuel your spring riding spirit! With warmer weather and blooming landscapes, May is the perfect month to hit the open road and celebrate the season. This issue is packed with everything from scenic routes to holiday events and essential tips for your spring adventures. What’s Inside…

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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 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, Touring, Trikes, Vintage, Racing, and…

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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 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 from Bikers for Boobs will…

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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 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 has been a success with…

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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 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 as a special invitation for…

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Cincinnati, Ohio Tradition: Comet Bike Night

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 first really nice warm and…

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April Showers bring May…

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 at 9am, come early, it…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 4

The April 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s time to embrace the season of renewal! With blooming landscapes, longer days, and warmer weather, April is the perfect month to dust off your bike and hit the road. This issue is packed with tips, destinations, and events to help you make the most of spring. What’s Inside…

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13th ANNUAL GENEVA THUNDER ZONE

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 year!  But who will take…

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ARSENAL BIKE SHOW

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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