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We knew it! Article courtesy of Visordown.com It’s the age old remedy to a bad day, going for a ride. And now a study from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour, at the University of California, Los Angeles, has proven that riding is, in fact, very good for your mental health. The study, which was funded by Harley-Davidson…
This year we are kicking off the Thunder Roads Bike Show Series and really our riding season with the Wild Turkey Festival in Vinton County. For over 35 years, the Festival has been held at the intersection of US Route 50 and State Route 93 in downtown McCarthur. Inspired by our experiences in Geneva-on-the-Lake over the last 10 years, our…
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 over the years…
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 I can use to practice riding my 650 Suzuki V Strom on gravel roads. How do you find gravel roads other than go out looking for them? I started by asking adventure riding friends who…
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 with little vacation time and have to get most of their riding enjoyment from short rides of a day or less, limiting them to a one or two hundred mile radius from home. Even though…
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 you haven’t covered your bike thoroughly for the winter, you may be surprised…
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 days, enjoyed many one-day rides and even a few adventure and dual-sport events. Am fortunate to have had good health this year- plenty of energy and no aches or pains- but know it won’t be…
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 as desirable for long distance riding. This time we explore solving the long distance problem by hauling the bike on a trailer. Hauling a bike is nothing new for me- I’ve been hauling dirt bikes…
Getting Older Without Getting Old- Extending Your Riding YearsPart 3- Adding a Third Wheel Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern We’ve talked about adding riding years by trailering to events and transitioning to smaller lighter bikes. Some of you have been saying. “Why not stick with a full sized bike and just add a third wheel?” so this month we’ll…
