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,…

License Plate Frames

August 7, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern, RTR Contributor / MSTA  I recently received an inquiry from a fellow Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) member about the availability of license plate frames. The club used to offer a nice custom frame with the club name and logo, but ran out of them a few years ago. …

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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…

OBW Iron & Ink Tattoo Party Rescheduled for the Fall

Due to the forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms for today – the decision was made to reschedule the OBW Iron & Ink Tattoo Party at The Original Margaritaville to Thursday, September 15th. It will be held in conjuncture with a Margaritaville Bike Night Bash already scheduled for that evening.We are hoping that the forecast is off – and the…

OHIO BIKE WEEK 2022

May 27 – June 5, 2022 Sandusky Ohio www.OhioBikeWeek.com After two years off, we are finally returning to the streets of downtown Sandusky for our annual north coast motorcycle rally – OHIO BIKE WEEK, The Largest Motorcycle Event in the Midwest!  And it’s been far, far too long.. Over the past two years, a lot has changed in the world…

Memorial Day: Honoring LCpl. Kareem Nikoui

“Our flag does not fly because of the wind that moves it.  It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it”.  As Memorial Day approaches, this quote keeps popping into my mind more and more.  May 30, 2022 is the first Memorial Day since we lost the 13 in Kabul  on August 26, 2021.  Every time…

Expecting the unexpected.

That’s pretty much how we ride isn’t it? You never know what’s in the curve up ahead or what’s just at the tip of the light beam at night. Sometimes it’s that thrill of the unknown that keeps the adrenalin pumping through our veins and pushes us to get on that bike just one more time! I think the Rider’s…

Finding Good Local People to Ride With

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Every rider has their own list of riding preferences- slow to fast pace, straight or twisty roads, cruising gathering places or seeking quiet country roads, dirt – gravel or smooth paved. The list could go on forever, but one thing is certain- the greater the difference in preferences, the less likely two riders will…