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 JUST KICK THINGS UP A NOTCH!

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…

Hearts On Fire!

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…

Drop a Gear and Disappear on the Backroads of Appalachia!

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…

 POKER RUN 101

PART 1: How to Get Started EDITOR’S NOTE: A few years back we ran a series of articles focusing on how to effectively plan, organize, promote, and execute various motorcycle events – starting with the Poker Run. After countless requests for reprints and updates we decided to revisit the topic this spring and update the series. For immediate assistance with…

ARSENAL BIKE SHOW

Arsenal Harley-Davidson, Waterford Michigan – Saturday, August 26th Last year’s show had to be rescheduled due to the weather and challenging forecasts, so we are getting a jump on this one in ’23.  This show, presented by Michigan Biker Law, welcomes all makes and models and features over 40 trophies – including the chance for a BEST IN SHOW Championship…

RTR CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES

JANUARY 2023 REPORT 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 12 years, its great seeing how many connections and friendships that have developed…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 2

The February 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here to keep your passion for the open road alive, even in the colder months. Whether you’re planning a romantic Valentine’s Day ride or gearing up for the upcoming season, this issue is packed with inspiration, tips, and events to keep you connected to the riding community. What’s Inside This Month’s…

Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 1

The January 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here to inspire and prepare you for an exciting year ahead. Whether you’re making resolutions to ride more, exploring new destinations, or looking for ways to improve your bike, this issue is packed with everything you need to kick off 2023 on the right track. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why…

What is Sport Touring?

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Let’s kick off the new year at Reasons to Ride! I’m Norm Kern, long time Dayton Ohio Motorcycle Club member and friend of Derek Smith, who invited me to submit some articles in Thunder Roads Ohio about five years ago and this column was the result. This column is about sport touring- the riders,…

New Beginnings and Dead Ends…

Have you ever started out with no particular place in mind to go, you just wanted to get out of the house, get on the pony and go? Maybe discover something new you had never seen before, or a place you had never been before, you just wanted to get out and move and so you did. Cruising along you…