Riding Motorcycles is Good Therapy

August 25, 2026

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

August 24, 2026

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.

August 21, 2026

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…

Join the Ride — Discover Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA)

August 20, 2026

Sport Touring CornerBy Norm Kern What is MSTA? If you’re a sport touring rider who enjoys the freeing experience of motorcycling – with adventure – discovering new roads or reliving your favorites, MSTA is for you. We seek community, the opportunity to make new connections and experience our passion.  We’re a national club with about…

My Riding Adventure  

August 19, 2026

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…

Don’t Just Ride — Become Part of the Riding Community

August 18, 2026

Don’t Just Ride — Become Part of the Riding Community There’s nothing wrong with being “just another rider.” Every one of us started there. You buy the bike, you hit the road, you show up when you can, and you enjoy the freedom that comes with two wheels. But at some point, a lot of…

Ride More. Win More. Discover More.

August 14, 2026

Introducing the 2026 Ride & Win Contest! What if every ride you took this season could turn into a chance to win prizes—just for doing what you already love to do? That’s exactly what the Ride & Win Contest from Reasons To Ride Motorcycle Magazine is all about. It’s a fun, free, rider-driven program designed…

Tire Tales

August 13, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Riders who don’t do multi-day trips miss out on a lot of fun, But there is one stressful thing they don’t have to pay much attention to or think about- tire wear. You check your tire after each day’s ride and if you’re down to the wear bars, you…

From the Publisher: Get in the Wind

August 12, 2026

By Our Publisher Derek Smith As Reasons To Ride continues to grow, we’re proud to continue rolling out new regional editions and reaching more corners of the riding community. As we do, you will notice some stories, events, and features crossing over between state editions — and that’s by design. We want riders to look…

Summer 2026 Has Been a Whirlwind!

August 11, 2026

By PA State Editor – Tracie Irwin Summer 2026 has certainly kept me on the move. My travels have taken me across several states and even beyond our borders. I kicked off the year with a cruise, where I had the opportunity to rent a Harley and explore the beautiful Grand Cayman. Just last week,…

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Let’s Ride Appalachia!

As we move into the later months of Summer and into cooler Fall riding here on the Backroads of Appalachia, we prepare for some of our biggest events and rides of our season. From the Charitable Mercy Medical Angels who attend our Annual “Rebel’s Ride” Event each year at the Whitley County Airport, to the Advanced Riders who have waited…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 8

The August 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s your ultimate guide to enjoying the height of summer on two wheels. From late-summer riding destinations to can’t-miss events, this issue is packed with everything you need to fuel your adventures before the season changes. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the August Issue? August is one…

Flags, fireworks, and frustrations…

Man, life can get so frustrating at times! Things seem to flare up at the most inopportune moments and it seems when one thing happens, another one pops its ugly head up to open the door for yet another one and BAM! The trifecta of super storms hits like a hurricane on a one-man island! We have all had these…

Freedom Powersports 2023 Bike Show

Freedom Powersports in Livonia, Michigan hosted a Reasons To Ride Vintage and Custom Bike Show as part of their Triumph Demo Event. We had a great mix of bikes for this first year event, which has already been confirmed for a return next year! Looking forward to building it into a great annual show! Check out pics from the show:…

Ray C’s 17th Annual RODEO and BIKE SHOW

Reasons To Ride Michigan came out to Ray C’s Harley-Davidson in Lapeer to join in their RODEO Festivities! And of course, we didn’t just come for the FREE Hog Roast or Ice Cream… we came to host a BIKE SHOW! We had a great mix of bikes and spent the day with some great folks!  Check out pics from the…

Ohio Bike Week 2023 Bike Show

Wow! What a great turn out this year! Click the link below to check out pics from the bike show! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1374129590104119&type=3

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 7

The July 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, packed with all the inspiration and resources you need to make this summer unforgettable. From patriotic rides to mid-summer maintenance tips, this issue is your ultimate companion for enjoying the peak of the riding season. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the July Issue? July is the heart of…

Drive Weather App

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern If you are doing day rides or multi-day trips, wouldn’t it be nice to have an app on your phone that lets you put in a route, then shows you what the weather will be at points along the way when you reach them? For years I used a web site called get-there-dry.com. It…

What price Freedom….

“What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.13 The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.15 He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.17 Don’t count on your warhorse…

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MSTA FlyBy Week 2023

By Norm Kern Motorcycle Sport Touring Association’s largest regional rally returns to Marietta, Ohio, Monday, August 21 – Sunday, August 27, offering outstanding sport touring routes, scenery, fine dining, and social time in a location that is easy to get to  from any direction. Lasting a full week, attendees are free to come as early or late as they wish,…