The Most Popular Concealed Carry Firearms

October 6, 2026

A Comprehensive Guide to Top Choices for Personal Defense In a world where personal safety and preparedness are rising concerns, the decision to carry a concealed firearm is an important one for many individuals. The choice of which firearm to carry is influenced by a range of factors including reliability, size, caliber, capacity, ergonomics, and…

Rider Hand Signals: Speak Up Without Saying a Word

October 5, 2026

Rider Hand Signals: Speak Up Without Saying a Word Long before Bluetooth headsets, phone mounts, and handlebar gadgets, riders had a simple way of keeping the pack together: hand signals. No batteries. No pairing. No dropped connection. Just a rider’s arm cutting through the wind, letting everyone behind them know what’s coming next. And truth…

CHASING THE LAST GOOD MILES

September 16, 2026

Fall can deliver the best riding of the year: crisp air, spectacular color and less traffic. It also quietly removes your margin for error. Shorter daylight, cold pavement, wet leaves, low sun, fogged shields and deer can turn a familiar road into a different ride. TREAT FALL AS ITS OWN RIDING SEASON The smart move…

Reasons to Ride Ride Stop Poker Cards!

September 15, 2026

Something to go with those custom poker chips you’ve been collecting! Yet another crazy idea from your friends at Reasons To Ride – Ride Stop Poker Cards! Every year, we hand out thousands of promotional cards featuring upcoming rides, motorcycle events, and recommended Ride Stops. This year, we decided to do something a little different—and…

Layering Your Motorcycle Gear

September 14, 2026

A few suggestions for Staying Safe and Comfortable on the Road This time of year – riding a motorcycle can expose you to changing weather conditions – including wind, temperatures, and rain (maybe even ice and snow!)  It’s important that you dress appropriately – and we usually recommend layering your riding gear.  Layering not only…

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…

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…

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33rd Annual Ferrari Night June 2022

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20th Annual Ride for Freedom – Wolverine Harley-Davidson

Wolverine Harley-Davidson hosted the 20th Annual Ride for Freedom on what turned out to be a perfect riding day! With Chinook helicopters flying over head, hundreds of riders gathered to celebrate FREEDOM and say thanks for the men and women that served to protect it for us all. Special thanks to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and many other veterans…

Ohio Bike Week 2022 Island Party at Jimmy Bukkett’s w/ TRO

Thunder Roads Ohio hosted the First Annual Official Ohio Bike Week ISLAND PARTY at Jimmy Bukkett’s! This was a new location for the re-incarnation of the OBW Pool Party – and some tweaking will be done to fine tune things… but folks had a great time with the traditional FROZEN T-SHIRT CONTEST, Limbo Contests, and the SOON TO BE WORLD…

OHIO BIKE WEEK

WOW!  The North Coast Thunder Rally ROARS back with a new layout. As previously mentioned, above, we will be saving our more comprehensive review of this years Ohio Bike Week for this Fall – when we have the space to really cover it in the magazine. We have, however, already started to share thousands of photos online – through Facebook…

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…