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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RtR: FIREARMS REPORT

2 Basic Steps, 2 Many 2A Folks Forget – STEP 1: STORING YOUR FIREARM By B. Gil Horman, NRA Contributor So you want to embrace your 2A rights and prepare yourself for what might be a hostile world at times – and you’ve decided to purchase a gun.  For many that might be the next step – and for some…

RIDING TIPS

As we head into the riding season, I just wanted to share some suggestions from your friendly local motorcycle safety instructor:  Most of all you need to remember to have fun and enjoy the ride. This is the reason you bought the bike in the first place right? Marybeth Sullivan Reasons to Ride Contributing Writer Motorcycle Ohio Rider Coach

Resurrection Power…

April is the month when we begin to see everything start rising out of the ground. The grass begins to get greener; the flowers start to pop through the crusty layers of wintry soil and the trees begin to spring forth with new buds. It’s a beautiful site to see. It also means a little bit more to some of…

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, 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…

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 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),…

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 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…

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 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…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 3

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…

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 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…

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 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…