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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MORE Motorcycle Sport Touring Association News for 2024 

February 6, 2024

By Norm Kern  When I wrote the January column back in December there were big Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) changes in the works. On January first, I became MSTA club president. Having previously served as vice president, am replacing Pat Mogavero, who has done an excellent job as president for the past seven years. Pat…

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REBEL ROAD July 17-21, 2024

Reasons to Ride Michigan™ (RtR) is proud to announce that they are returning to Rebel Road “Michigan’s Biggest Biker Bash” in 2024 – as both…

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MSTA FlyBy Week 2023- August 21-27, Marietta, Ohio

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern MSTA FlyBy Week was fun and exciting this year- 160 attendees had a great time riding the twisty roads…

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AMA VINTAGE DAYS 2023

I haven’t written for the magazine for some time.  However, as we were heading to Mid Ohio Sports Car Course a couple of weeks ago…

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Reasons to Ride™ adds SAM T’ANG to Iron & Ink™ Event at Arsenal Harley-Davidson™

Waterford, MI Waterford, MI Arsenal Harley-Davidson and Reasons To Ride Magazine are pleased to announce that Professional Feature Photographer – SAM T’ANG will be on-site…

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It’s a Beautiful Thing…

CMA September 2023 You know, one of my favorite times of the year is harvest time. The garden is putting forth its fruit and vegetables…

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Let’s Ride Appalachia!

As we move into the later months of Summer and into cooler Fall riding here on the Backroads of Appalachia, we prepare for some of…

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