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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, Ohio. I was mesmerized by the crowd, riders, and excitement. Afterward, when I looked through a discarded program, I wanted to know who had put on this fantastic event, and was surprised to find that…
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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 the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the perfect way to spend a cold Saturday. Photo Credit Bill DeVore Cincinnati Cafe’ Racers. The show is organized by a dedicated crew from Cincinnati Cafe Racers (CCR),…
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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 an article!!! Just get right down to the core and BOOM! Well…ya’ll know I don’t beat around. So, what would you be able to say? Was it effective? Were you able to leave some kind…
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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 out of 10 requests center around folks needing help with arranging sponsors and raising funds for their ride. And 90% of the time, folks are always making the same mistake. And that is understanding the…
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The March 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s all about preparing for the upcoming riding season. With the promise of warmer weather and longer days just around the corner, this issue is packed with tips, events, and inspiration to get your motorcycle adventures off to a great start. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the…
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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 critical considerations are not always so obvious. The overall success of the event though, is impacted dramatically by your choice of stops and the experiences of your riders at them. If you are organizing this…
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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 has strung the best of them together so you can ride one fun road after another, all day, every day of the rally. GPS technology makes it easy for route masters to distribute event routes…
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RtR adds EVEN MORE “Tabasco” to the MIX! Reasons To Ride is proud to recognize Sean “Tabasco” Hall as a NEW Senior Editor and Publisher of RtR. For over 10 years, Tabasco has been a contributor and supporter of the crew – but he will now be assuming a stronger, leadership role within the team. For over 40 years, Tabasco…
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And here we go…. Hearts on fire! We are rolling into our second month of the New Year and last month I talked about stepping into the Jesus challenge. Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t. What if you did. What happens next? Where do you go from here? Is there a certain thing that you need to do? You know…
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We are thankful and grateful for an incredible year of growth, expansion, and motorsports adventure here at Backroads of Appalachia as riders and drivers begin to take the to discover what Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, Southwest Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee has to offer. This year Backroads of Appalachia and the Whitley County Motorcycle Group hosted 35 charity motorcycle events and…
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