Track Days

October 19, 2026

Sport Touring CornerBy Norm Kern Motorcycle track days are organized events where riders take their bikes to a closed racetrack to ride in a controlled, traffic-free environment, typically divided into skill-level groups (novice, intermediate, advanced) with sessions lasting 15-20 minutes each throughout the day. They’re popular among those who want more than just street riding.…

About Quickshifters

October 14, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern What is a Quickshifter? Quickshifters use a strain gauge sensor in the gearshift lever linkage that detects force on the gearshift lever when shifting. The signal is used to momentarily reduce engine power and unload the drive train to enable shifting to the next higher gear without having to use…

How to Store Your Motorcycle Over the Winter

October 9, 2026

A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Bike During the Off-Season Storing your motorcycle properly during the winter months is essential to keep it in good condition and ensure a smooth ride when spring arrives. Cold temperatures, moisture, and long periods of inactivity can cause damage to your motorcycle if not addressed beforehand. This guide…

The Most Popular Concealed Carry Firearms

October 6, 2026

A Comprehensive Guide to Top Choices for Personal Defense In a world where personal safety and preparedness are rising concerns, the decision to carry a concealed firearm is an important one for many individuals. The choice of which firearm to carry is influenced by a range of factors including reliability, size, caliber, capacity, ergonomics, and…

Rider Hand Signals: Speak Up Without Saying a Word

October 5, 2026

Rider Hand Signals: Speak Up Without Saying a Word Long before Bluetooth headsets, phone mounts, and handlebar gadgets, riders had a simple way of keeping the pack together: hand signals. No batteries. No pairing. No dropped connection. Just a rider’s arm cutting through the wind, letting everyone behind them know what’s coming next. And truth…

CHASING THE LAST GOOD MILES

September 16, 2026

Fall can deliver the best riding of the year: crisp air, spectacular color and less traffic. It also quietly removes your margin for error. Shorter daylight, cold pavement, wet leaves, low sun, fogged shields and deer can turn a familiar road into a different ride. TREAT FALL AS ITS OWN RIDING SEASON The smart move…

Reasons to Ride Ride Stop Poker Cards!

September 15, 2026

Something to go with those custom poker chips you’ve been collecting! Yet another crazy idea from your friends at Reasons To Ride – Ride Stop Poker Cards! Every year, we hand out thousands of promotional cards featuring upcoming rides, motorcycle events, and recommended Ride Stops. This year, we decided to do something a little different—and…

Layering Your Motorcycle Gear

September 14, 2026

A few suggestions for Staying Safe and Comfortable on the Road This time of year – riding a motorcycle can expose you to changing weather conditions – including wind, temperatures, and rain (maybe even ice and snow!)  It’s important that you dress appropriately – and we usually recommend layering your riding gear.  Layering not only…

Downsizing My Dual Sport Bike

September 9, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern 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…

What is Moravec’s Paradox and What it has to do With Motorcycling?

September 3, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Moravec’s paradox is an observation by artificial intelligence and robotics researchers that reasoning requires very little computation while sensorimotor and perception skills require enormous computational resources. What does that have to do with riding motorcycles? For me, everything! When I read about Moravec’s paradox the other day, it took…

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REBEL ROAD July 17-21, 2024

Reasons to Ride Michigan™ (RtR) is proud to announce that they are returning to Rebel Road “Michigan’s Biggest Biker Bash” in 2024 – as both a promotional partner and sponsor, and as host of the 2024 Rebel Road Bike Show.  Michigan’s premier motorcycle rally returns to the streets of Muskegon, Michigan July 17-21, 2024 – and RtR will be there!…

MSTA FlyBy Week 2023- August 21-27, Marietta, Ohio

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern MSTA FlyBy Week was fun and exciting this year- 160 attendees had a great time riding the twisty roads of Southeast Ohio and Northern West Virginia. I rode my Suzuki V Strom to Marietta on Sunday to get set up at the Comfort Suites event hotel, and was ready to open registration  on Monday…

AMA VINTAGE DAYS 2023

I haven’t written for the magazine for some time.  However, as we were heading to Mid Ohio Sports Car Course a couple of weeks ago for our favorite event of the season AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS, I was reminded of the days when I was a monthly contributor. This all started years ago when our son and his friends raced…

Reasons to Ride™ adds SAM T’ANG to Iron & Ink™ Event at Arsenal Harley-Davidson™

Waterford, MI Waterford, MI Arsenal Harley-Davidson and Reasons To Ride Magazine are pleased to announce that Professional Feature Photographer – SAM T’ANG will be on-site and shooting for this weekend’s IRON & INK TATTOO EVENT being held at Arsenal H-D. Sam T’ang is an accomplished photographer and creative director, having shot for Hawaiian Tropic, Miss USA and Miss America Organizations,…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 9

The September 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s all about celebrating the arrival of fall! With the cooler weather and changing leaves, it’s the perfect time to hit the open road. This issue is packed with tips, events, and scenic routes to help you make the most of September’s riding season. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue?…

It’s a Beautiful Thing…

CMA September 2023 You know, one of my favorite times of the year is harvest time. The garden is putting forth its fruit and vegetables just waiting for the moment we can pluck them from their vines and enjoy a wonderful meal of freshness! Then, we get to either can or freeze them so amid the winter months, we can…

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:…