Reasons To Ride Partnering with The Ticketing Co.

November 21, 2024

As we announced last month, Reasons To Ride has entered into a partnership with TheTicketing.Co to offer event pre-registrations and ticketing for events and concerts. TheTicketing.co is a proven platform used by literally thousands of event organizers across North America.  In fact, over $50,000,000 in tickets have been processed by The Ticketing Co.  And now, Reasons…

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Group Riding, MSTA Sport-Touring Style

November 19, 2024

Part Three: Norm Goes on a Social Group Ride Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern This article is mostly for entertainment, but every bit of it is true. Names of people, motorcycle clubs, etc., have been omitted for obvious reasons. Prologue In 2007, a friend invited some friends and me to attend a flat track…

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Veterans Riding Organizations

November 13, 2024

There are numerous motorcycle-oriented Veterans groups across the Midwest.  We believe that comradery and time with folks that you can connect to as a Veteran is invaluable.  We’ve included a few here in an effort to encourage those looking for Brothers and Sisters to ride with – to take the step and find a group. …

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BIKE SHOW SERIES OCTOBER 2024 REPORT

October 29, 2024

RTR CHAMPIONSHIP FINSIHING OUT 2024 AND COUNTING DOWN TO 2025 This has been one for the books.  We’ve already hosted more than a dozen bike shows this summer, and we’re not done for the season.  While most of the shows were repeat – with some in their 4th, 6th, and 9th – even 14th year;…

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Fall in Central Appalachia

October 22, 2024

Backroads of Appalachia Spring sprung, Summer came and went, and now we have come to our favorite time of the year to Ride here in Central Appalachia! Fall has arrived and our leaves are changing colors daily and as the temperature cools down we are gearing up here at the WCMG for the last month…

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CMA Corner October 2024

October 15, 2024

Rock-tober! What a great year this has been! Just wound down September with Thunder on the Strip, ABATE Region 3 Toy Run and our own Ohio CMA State Rally and now can call the season complete with a trip to Arkansas for the final big Rally of the Year! We look forward to seeing you…

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MSTA FlyBy Week 2024- August 19-25, Marietta, Ohio

October 8, 2024

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern with contributions by Tom Blake FlyBy Week is the largest regional rally in the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) calendar, with about 180 attendees this year, though not everyone stayed the entire week.  The hills and mountains of southeast Ohio and West Virginia offer some of the most thrilling…

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Rochester Hills STRONG

September 24, 2024

Community Rallies for a Cause: Bike Show and Family Fun Day toSupport Rochester Hills Splash Pad VictimsRochester Hills, MI – [Sept. 17, 2024] – In response to the recent tragic violence at theRochester Hills Splash Pad, the community is coming together for a day of solidarity,support, and fun. Join us for a heartfelt Bike Show and Family Fun Day…

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CMA Corner September

September 11, 2024

Why? “Why are you out here?” As CMA, we get asked this question quite often. Especially when we are picking up trash or doing something most others won’t. Some have the impression that we do it strictly for donations to support the ministry. That is far from the truth. CMA is supported by its members…

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NEW THIS YEAR: CMA ASSISTANCE in the LOT and SUNDAY SERVICE / BLESSING!

August 19, 2024

NEW THIS YEAR: CMA ASSISTANCE in the LOT and SUNDAY SERVICE / BLESSING! RtR is proud to welcome the Christian Motorcyclist Association to Geneva-on-the-Lake as they join in the fun, helping to host the Landing Area – assisting with parking and supervision throughout the area.   Join us at 10am Sunday, September 8th at THE LANDING for a…

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Reasons to Ride is your one stop for all reasons to ride, from flat track racing to articles from industry leaders. Enjoy blogs from Reasons To Ride Contributors!

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My Early Riding Days With Dayton Motorcycle Club

By Norm Kern I began riding in 1965 around Dayton, Ohio. That summer, I went to my first professional half-mile dirt track race at Lebanon,…

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Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show February 4, 2023

Sport Touring CornerBy Norm Kern Things can get boring during winter so the Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show, held annually at the beginning of February at…

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How clear is your heart?

What would you be able to say about your life if someone said you only had four hours to live? Geez Louise, MG…way to start…

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How to Host a Poker Run: Part 3 Sponsorships

When folks approach us for help with their Poker Runs or motorcycle events, the number one area of concern is almost always “Sponsorships”.  Easily 7…

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POKER RUN 101: PART 2 RUN STOPS and HOST SPONSORS

Obviously one of the most critical aspects of hosting a Poker Run is determining the route and stops of the actual run. Unfortunately, though, the…

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Use Your Phone with GPS Route Files

Sport Touring CornerBy Norm Kern Routes are one of the top attractions of Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) rallies.  Someone who knows every local road…

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