Are You Ready?- CMA CORNER April

April 17, 2025

April is here and, if you’re like me, we have spent a great deal of time thinking about the coming season! Are you ready? In the winter months we spend a lot of time resting and doing the things we don’t usually take the time for during riding season, so we do things that prepare…

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A Passion for Motorsports and Photography

April 14, 2025

Reasons to Ride is proud to work with photographers such as Stephen Tripp One of the most important components of a magazine, a website, or even social media is the photography and imagery of the pages or sites.  Visual images allow us to connect and experience – or re-experience in some cases – events, destinations,…

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Group Riding, MSTA Sport-Touring Style 2025

April 12, 2025

Part Three: Norm Goes on a Social Group Ride In previous articles we discussed the Sport Touring riding style- riding a fun, challenging road, at a brisk pace, getting in the “zone” of total concentration on a capable motorcycle, often with a small group of like-minded friends. Most other riders do what I call Social…

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Your Spring Pre-Flight Inspection

April 11, 2025

If there’s an issue, it’s better to discover it in your garage than on the road! 1. Start with a Thorough Inspection Before you even start the engine, take a good look at your bike.  Inspect the frame for any cracks or signs of damage. Straddle the motorcycle and bounce a few times to make…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Reasons To Ride Blogs ///

Reasons to Ride is your one stop for all reasons to ride, from flat track racing to articles from industry leaders. Enjoy blogs from Reasons To Ride Contributors!

NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT

By: Earl Lackie My Fellow Patriots and Riders, Our Highest Court Appointment. While watching the Senate argue the confirmation of Judge Jackson I find it interesting that most Senators are not looking or willing to look at the opposite sides questions and the Judge’s answers. Right and Wrong, President Biden said he would appoint a black female judge and did…

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Morgan’s Raid- A New Adventure/Historical Route

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Every time I post a rides project on Facebook, responses come back from people telling about other routes in the area that might be of interest. This month we will look at a new Adventure route based on Morgan’s Raid of 1863, a Civil War incursion of the Confederate cavalry into Union states Kentucky,…

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VETERAN’S CORNER

Women Veteran’s Month The month of March is one month that stands out now that they recognized the wonderful things that women have contributed to the success of a lot of things in history. The first one I want to acknowledge is Pvt. Cathay Williams, aka William Cathay (1844–1892) Post-Civil War. Born a slave near Jefferson City, Missouri, Cathay Williams…

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PAY ATTENTION

by RICK WYATT Got a big yuck out of a meme I saw the other day, it was a picture of a crotch rocket lying on its side in front of a gas pump with the caption “Motorcycle faints after seeing the price of gasoline!”  It was funny and cute, but unfortunately there was that sliver of truth that is…

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Preparing for 2022 Riding Season

Welcome back, hope you all are doing well, if not, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. I’m so ready for the riding season here in Michigan, actually I was ready 4 months ago LOL.  I want to remind everyone before they go start up their bike that there are a few things you need to remember to do. …

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Answers to Common Questions about
Ohio’s New Permitless Carry Law

Senate Bill 215 has been signed into law and will make it legal to carry a concealed handgunwithout a license in Ohio beginning on June 13, 2022.Generally referred to as “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry,” this legislation will make several important changes to Ohio’s concealed carry laws:Ohio’s concealed handgun license (CHL) will become optional. If you are currently qualified by…

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STUDY PROVES THAT RIDING A MOTORCYCLE REDUCES STRESS By Laura Thomson

We knew it! Article courtesy of Visordown.com It’s the age old remedy to a bad day, going for a ride. And now a study from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour, at the University of California, Los Angeles, has proven that riding is, in fact, very good for your mental health. The study, which was funded by Harley-Davidson…

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Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival & Bike Show

This year we are kicking off the Thunder Roads Bike Show Series and really our riding season with the Wild Turkey Festival in Vinton County.  For over 35 years, the Festival has been held at the intersection of US Route 50 and State Route 93 in downtown McCarthur. Inspired by our experiences in Geneva-on-the-Lake over the last 10 years, our…

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TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES  APRIL 2022 UPDATE!

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 over the years…

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Finding Fun Adventure Riding Nearby-Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern

Last month we discussed how to find nearby twisty roads for day rides. For this month I’ve been working on a couple of routes that I can use to practice riding my 650 Suzuki V Strom on gravel roads. How do you find gravel roads other than go out looking for them? I started by asking adventure riding friends who…

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