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 Triumph…

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…

Cold Weather Riding

September 2, 2026

Stay Safe, Comfortable, and Confident on Two Wheels Through the Chill As Fall arrives, the temperatures can drop – sometimes even swinging 20-30 degrees or more within the same 24 hours or even ride.  It’s important that you plan ahead. Riding a motorcycle in cold weather is a test of both spirit and preparation. The…

Dale’s Wheels Through Time: A Living Chronicle of American Motorcycles

September 1, 2026

America’s Most Dynamic Motorcycle Museum Nestled in the picturesque valley town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Dale’s Wheels Through Time stands as both a museum and a living testament to the passion and perseverance of American motorcycling. Revered among enthusiasts and travelers alike, this unique institution is more than a mere repository of mechanical artifacts;…

Top 10 Most Popular Motorcycle-Related Books

August 31, 2026

Top Ten Most Popular Motorcycle-Related Books Essential Reading and the Perfect Escape for Motorcycle Enthusiasts Whether you are a seasoned rider, motorcycle enthusiast, or just curious about motorcycle culture, these books have captured the imagination of readers around the world and are a perfect escape for those struggling with “cabin fever” while the snow is…

The Challenges of Choosing a Used Motorcycle

August 28, 2026

What Every Rider Should Know Before Buying Pre-Owned Buying a used motorcycle can be one of the smartest ways to get on two wheels without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a first-time rider, adding another bike to the garage, or chasing a dream machine no longer in production, the used market offers incredible opportunities. But…

Veterans Service Organizations & Riding Organizations

August 27, 2026

Veterans Service Organizations Mission 22 We exist to end Veteran suicide.We focus on Veterans, family, and community. We walk with Veterans and their families through PTS, TBI, and trauma-related challenges.Through structured support.Through post-traumatic growth.Through coaching, accountability, and purpose-driven recovery. No shortcuts. No slogans.Just real people, doing the work together. Every day, Veterans return home from…

Veterans State Benefits

August 26, 2026

MICHIGAN  Michigan Veteran Financial Benefits: Michigan State Veterans Homes There are three Michigan Veteran Homes. The homes are in Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids and Marquette. Veterans eligible for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care or financial assistance for long-term care may be admitted. The veteran must have been discharged or released under conditions other…

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…

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MSTA Big Lynn Lodge Rally

Little Switzerland, North Carolina, July 2022 Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern The Big Lynn Lodge is located on a mountain ridge next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a few miles south of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It’s one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find for a motorcycle rally, and there are fantastic roads in every direction from the…

Thunder On The Strip -Thunder Zone

Greetings! We are excited to announce the return of the Geneva-on-the-Lake Thunder Zone at the Landing Festival Marketplace.  This year’s rally opens on Thursday September 8th and runs through Sunday, September 11th. After ten years of hosting the Thunder Zone down the road, we moved to this new location in 2019 – and it’s turned out to be an AMAZING SUCCESS and BETTER than…

Bike of the Nights!

As part of a new initiative, the TRM / RtR crew will be out and about hitting various Bike Nights, Rides, and Rallies over the next few months.  At select events, our team will recognize one or two bikes as “BIKE OF THE NIGHT”. The owners of these motorcycles will receive a special trophy and invitation to participate in an…

PISTON POWER SHOW 2023 DATES ANNOUNCED!

I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama to feature RtR.com Championship Showcase! The nation’s largest indoor custom vehicle show will return to the Cleveland I-X Center March 31 – April 2nd, 2023.  With over 1,000,000 of exhibit space, this has long been the nation’s largest indoor celebration of horsepower, speed, and custom builds.    The show includes cars, trucks, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, even…

Bike of the Nights!

As part of a new initiative, the TRO / RtR crew will be out and about hitting various Bike Nights, Rides, and Rallies over the next few months.  At select events, our team will recognize one or two bikes as “BIKE OF THE NIGHT”. The owners of these motorcycles will receive a special trophy and invitation to participate in an…

CMA AUGUST 2022

“So, I looked up and saw the flashes of lightning shoot across the sky. The fascinating fingers of electricity caught my eye every few seconds it seemed. The brighter they flashed, the harder I hit the throttle because I knew there wasn’t time to waste, I had to beat that storm or be a drenched rat by the time I…

MSTA National Sport Touring Rendezvous (STAR) 2022

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, June 18-23 By guest author Jerry James, Moto Adrenaline Tours This year’s MSTA national STAR rally headed to the shore of the Mississippi river in Cape Girardeau. Due to hot weather in the forecast, Jeff Dolence and I trailered the 460 miles to the event on Friday, June 17. On the way we encountered wind and thunderstorms…

The Price of Going Green – Part 2

The Price of Going Green…with Four WheelsBig surprise here, the price of gas and diesel fuel has not been coming down at all. Last month wechatted on these pages about the price of going green in reference to our favorite two wheeled types oftransportation. This month we are going to follow that up with some information about the fourwheeled electric…

The Price of Going Green – Part 1

The Price of Going GreenWith the prices of gasoline and diesel fuel spiking higher than ever recorded due to policies of thecurrent administration, we have seen a ton of banter about the agenda behind the policies. Manybelieve that the administration is purposefully pushing the fuel prices higher to make electric and hybridtypes of vehicles more appealing. We all have seen…

BULLET POINTS

I DONE DONE IT RICK WYATT                 A couple of months ago I mentioned that I wanted to replace my trusty Glock 43 with a Sig P365 before I made my trip to Deadwood in July.  Not so long ago, a friend decided to sell his P365xl and made me a real good deal on it.  Taking possession, I went…