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FLAT TRACK RACING

February 25, 2025

Flat Track is the oldest form of motorcycle racing, ranging from 1/10th of a mile ovals to mile long ovals with speeds up to 135 mph on dirt. The tracks vary in consistency with multiple forms of material on the surface from clay based to crushed limestone. The technique of riding these tracks also changes…

Reasons to Ride partners with RPM Promotions!

February 4, 2025

MORE RACING! Reasons to Ride partners with RPM Promotions! Reasons to Ride, LLC (RtR) is proud to announce a partnership with RPM Promotions, LLC – the premier regional flat track racing promoter in the country. Flat track racing is America’s original motorsport and offers an exciting racing experience to both the racers on the…

Reasons To Ride – February Volume 15 Issue 2

February 4, 2025

The February 2025 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, packed with content to fuel your passion for motorcycles all month long. From scenic Valentine’s Day rides to cold-weather tips and upcoming events, this issue will keep you inspired and ready for adventure as you prepare for the spring riding season ahead. What’s Inside This…

CMA Corner Jan 2025

January 9, 2025

In the year 2025… Yes, I know it’s 2525 in the song, but you know how it is when you get a song in your head! How are you all doing? Did you have a great holiday? Did you maintain while gathering with the fam? It’s hard to do sometimes, but I must tell you,…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 15 Issue 1

January 8, 2025

Welcome to the January edition of Reasons to Ride! This issue is packed with everything you need to jumpstart your riding adventures for the new year. Whether you’re planning your next big trip, looking for the latest motorcycle gear, or exploring upcoming events, this issue has you covered. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read…

Beginning a New Adventure – Sport Touring Corner

December 10, 2024

Beginning a New Adventure Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern In 2020 I was feeling the need to downsize from my beloved Yamaha 1300 FJR sport touring bike. As I get older and lose body strength, I wanted to transition to a lighter bike. I bought a Suzuki 650 V Strom XT, my first Adventure…

NOW BOOKING FOR 2025

December 4, 2024

Reserve your date for a RtR BIKE SHOW, TATTOO PARTY, SOUND COMPETITION, or PHOTO SHOOT! As the year winds down, it’s time for us to focus on next year’s event schedule. One of the biggest challenges we face every year is trying to develop a schedule that covers “our market” with active appearances and reaches…

BECOME A LOCAL ROAD REP

December 4, 2024

If you’re a rider that’s active in your local riding community, we’d invite you to consider becoming a Local Road Rep for Reasons To Ride. This is NOT meant to be a high-pressure sales position and is probably best as a fun side gig for those that want to get involved in the local…

ERSKINE LAW Presenting Sponsor for 2025!

December 4, 2024

Reasons To Ride is proud to announce the return of Erskine Law as a Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Championship Bike Show Series and Reasons To Ride Magazines! “Erskine Law is a solid law firm with an outstanding reputation for professional representation and taking care of their clients. We are proud to represent them and…

TRO TECH TIPS: WINTERIZE YOUR BIKE

December 4, 2024

While I make every effort to ride year-round, the reality is that not only do I live in Ohio – I live in the “Snow Belt”. Some “hard core” riders scoff at the idea of storing your bike, but reality is that at the very least you will be riding her less. This is especially…

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CHECK OUT THE PICS FROM THE 2022 PISTON POWER SHOW

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33rd Annual Ferrari Night June 2022

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20th Annual Ride for Freedom – Wolverine Harley-Davidson

Wolverine Harley-Davidson hosted the 20th Annual Ride for Freedom on what turned out to be a perfect riding day! With Chinook helicopters flying over head, hundreds of riders gathered to celebrate FREEDOM and say thanks for the men and women that served to protect it for us all. Special thanks to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and many other veterans…

Ohio Bike Week 2022 Island Party at Jimmy Bukkett’s w/ TRO

Thunder Roads Ohio hosted the First Annual Official Ohio Bike Week ISLAND PARTY at Jimmy Bukkett’s! This was a new location for the re-incarnation of the OBW Pool Party – and some tweaking will be done to fine tune things… but folks had a great time with the traditional FROZEN T-SHIRT CONTEST, Limbo Contests, and the SOON TO BE WORLD…

OHIO BIKE WEEK

WOW! The North Coast Thunder Rally ROARS back with a new layout. As previously mentioned, above, we will be saving our more comprehensive review of this years Ohio Bike Week for this Fall – when we have the space to really cover it in the magazine. We have, however, already started to share thousands of photos online – through Facebook…

TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES JULY 2022 UPDATE!

ALL ARE WELCOME! We’ve always believed that the best thing about our bike show series is the people that both exhibit and attend. This isn’t just about the bikes – but about the people building and riding them as well. After doing these shows for more than 10 years, its great seeing how many connections and friendships that have developed…

OHIO’S NEW PERMITLESS CARRY LAW GOES INTO EFFECT

Key points and common questions regarding the new laws and how they effect you. By Dean Rieck, Buckeye Firearms Association Generally referred to as “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry,” Senate Bill 215, which is now in effect, makes several key changes to Ohio’s concealed carry laws: Ohio’s concealed handgun license (CHL) will become optional. If you are currently qualified by law to…

Independence….

Something we have always had in us yet has always been something we have felt the need to fight to keep. From the time we were tiny infants we started doing things that required no help from anyone once we got the hang of it…rolling over, holding our own bottle, pulling ourselves up, standing on our own and eventually walking.…

MSTA FlyBy Week 2022

By Norm Kern Motorcycle Sport Touring Association’s largest regional rally returns to Marietta, Ohio, Monday, August 22 – Sunday, August 28, offering outstanding sport touring routes, scenery, fine dining, and social time in a location that is easily reachable from any direction. Lasting a full week, attendees are free to come as early as they wish, stay a few days…

OHIO BIKE WEEK 2022 BIKE SHOW

www.OhioBikeWeek.com OHIO BIKE WEEK BIKE SHOW Thunder Roads Ohio will once again be hosting the Official OBW Bike Show downtown on the water, with registration and bikes exhibited on the Barrel House Pier during the Block Party – Saturday, June 4th. This is an informal, ride-in bike show like no other – with over $2,500 in Cash and Prizes, including…