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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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
