Poker Run 101

April 18, 2024

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…

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CMA Corner April ’24

April 12, 2024

There’s a great deal of uncertainty or perhaps unrest going on in this old world today, isn’t there? Things that we once knew were wrong are considered right, and things that we know to be right are wrong. What in the blazes is going on?? Before I elaborate on that question, let me give you…

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Iron Pony Motorsports Expands its Reach: Acquires Honda/Suzuki/Can-Am of Jackson

April 9, 2024

Westerville, April 9, 2024 – Iron Pony Motorsports Group, Inc., a leading name in the Powersports industry, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Honda/Suzuki/ Can-Am of Jackson. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Iron Pony Motorsports’ ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled services and offerings to its valued customers. With the addition…

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BUCKEYE MOTORCYCLE & MUSIC RALLY REVVING THINGS UP WITH A POWERHOUSE REASONS TO RIDE BIKE SHOW

March 27, 2024

Event organizers have teamed with ReasonsToRide.com to deliver a true championship experience for exhibitors – OVER $5,000 in CASH + PRIZES. RTR STAFF, COLUMBUS, OH The Buckeye Motorcycle and Music Rally (BMMR) rolls into the Columbus Crew Stadium June 27th – 29th, but it’s already got the motorcycle community fired up.  From national headliners such…

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MICHIGAN’S BIKE WEEK returns to the LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE of MUSKEGON!

March 13, 2024

RALLY UPDATE: July 17-21 MUSKEGON, MI  MICHIGAN’S BIKE WEEK returns to the LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE of MUSKEGON!  We are all counting down to the week of July 17-21, when we will be heading to Muskegon Michigan – right on the shores of LAKE MICHIGAN – for MICHIGAN’S BIGGEST BIKER BASH – REBEL ROAD!   This is…

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15 DIY TIPS to Ready your Motorcycle for Spring 

March 12, 2024

15 DIY TIPS to Ready your Motorcycle for Spring  Did your heart sink as you watched the snow melt and realized you hadn’t winterized your motorcycle? These DIY motorcycle tips can get your bike ready for spring and get you on the road for a smooth highway cruise.  1. Check for Small Animals and Debris If…

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Reasons To Ride Appalachia

March 6, 2024

Reasons to Ride is proud to announce a new initiative for 2024 – Reasons To Ride Appalachia, a digital and print resource for motorcyclists focusing on the Appalachian region of the United States.  This region generally is considered to include central and southern sections of the Appalachian Mountains stretching from the Catskills of New York…

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Sport Touring Corner

February 29, 2024

Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show February 3, 2024  Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern  Things can get boring during winter so the Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show, held annually at the beginning of February at the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the perfect way to spend a cold Saturday.    The show is organized by a dedicated…

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I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama

February 29, 2024

“The April Assembly of Fossil Fueled Fanatics!”  Made in America & Forged in Cleveland since 1967. The 58th Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama.  For anyone that’s ever complained that there’s never enough to see at a car or bike show, we once again present The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama.  The…

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Letter from the Publisher

February 13, 2024

With this edition, we are proud to kick off several new initiatives and partners to start the year.  One of the hardest things about this business is staying focused on who we really are – and that’s especially challenging in an industry and community where people are constantly trying to re-invent themselves and possibly not…

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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!

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…

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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…

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Finding Run Riding Nearby-Sport Touring Corner By: Norm Kern

During regular riding season (which is just around the corner!) Sport Touring Corner will concentrate on multi-day trips and rallies, but most sport touring riders…

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15 DIY TIPS to Ready your Motorcycle for Spring

Did your heart sink as you watched the snow melt and realized you hadn’t winterized your motorcycle? These DIY motorcycle tips can get your bike…

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Getting Older Without Getting Old- Extending Your Riding Years-Part 1- Downsizing

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern 2021 has been a good riding season for me- attended a dozen sport touring rallies with over sixty travel…

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Getting Older Without Getting Old- Extending Your Riding Year Part 2- Trailering to Events

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Last month we talked about transitioning to a smaller bike that is lighter and easier to handle, but not…

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