Reaching ALL Veterans in Need.

July 17, 2025

Chaplain Otto Ministries has established the first ever American Legion Post inside an Ohio Prison. In 2024, John “Otto” Guthmann established a ministry focused on a segment of the Veterans community that many had forgotten or written off – those incarcerated within our prison system.  Chaplain Otto believes that even behind bars, Vets deserve healing,…

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Armed and Riding: A Guide to Carrying a Handgun on a Motorcycle

July 17, 2025

Motorcycles and firearms both symbolize freedom—but combining the two requires careful planning, legal awareness, and the right gear. Whether you’re cruising cross-country or commuting to work, here’s what you need to know about carrying a handgun on two wheels. Legal Considerations Carry Methods That Work According to GunBroker’s guide, here are some of the most…

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My Riding Adventure

July 3, 2025

By Mary Blackard, Reasons to Ride Contributor Sixty years ago, my love affair with motorcycles began. I rode every chance I got with whomever would take me. Life in the mid-sixties was certainly a safer time AND God kept His eyes on me! After many years of cycle envy, I bought a new 1978 orange…

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CMA: Jumpin’ into June!

June 30, 2025

My goodness we are just rolling along! It’s June already and quite the month for celebrations and ceremonies! Graduations, weddings, birthday and anniversary parties and even more Bike Blessings!! I thought May was jammed packed with stuff but as I look at June…well hang on honey…we have a lot of roads to travel! Ever wonder…

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Sport Touring Corner: MSTA Ozark Escape Rally

June 26, 2025

By Norm Kern The Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) Ozark Escape rally is held annually the first weekend of May in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It’s one of the few MSTA rallies I have not attended, mostly because it’s 690 miles away from my home in Dayton, Ohio. There were four of us going from Ohio-…

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Carrying While Riding A Motorcycle

June 19, 2025

By Deryck Poole, PersonalDefenseNetwork.com The reasons why we ride are as varied as the number of different makes, models, and styles of motorcycles on the road. I fall into the “way of life” category and log in the neighborhood of 10,000 miles per year. My yearly riding profile consists of daily commuting, errands, rallies, and…

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Sport Touring Corner: Downsizing My Dual Sport Bike By Norm Kern

June 5, 2025

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 Triumph Tiger 900 ADV Rally Pro…

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Gun Raffles and Responsible Gun Storage

May 29, 2025

More and more grassroots non-profits and charity events are turning to gun raffles as an effective means of raising funds to support their causes.  These raffles are conducted through a licensed broker or shop and offer participants (purchasing raffle tickets) the opportunity to win a firearm for just the price of a ticket – often…

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CMA: 50 Years Of Ministry

May 22, 2025

CMA members are a special group of people who have a heart to change the world one heart at a time and the mission and vision of this ministry hasn’t changed in 50 years. We were the very first ministry in the motorcycling community starting in 1975 and we have made many relationships with all…

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Are You Ready?- CMA CORNER April

April 17, 2025

April is here and, if you’re like me, we have spent a great deal of time thinking about the coming season! Are you ready? In the winter months we spend a lot of time resting and doing the things we don’t usually take the time for during riding season, so we do things that prepare…

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MSTA FlyBy Week 2024- August 19-25, Marietta, Ohio

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern with contributions by Tom Blake FlyBy Week is the largest regional rally in the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) calendar, with about 180 attendees this year, though not everyone stayed the entire week.  The hills and mountains of southeast Ohio and West Virginia offer some of the most thrilling riding you can find anywhere…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 14 Issue 10

The October 2024 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, packed with fall-themed content to inspire your next adventure on two wheels. From scenic autumn rides to spooky bike events, this issue celebrates the beauty of the season and the excitement of Halloween. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the October Issue? October is one of the most scenic…

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Rochester Hills STRONG

Community Rallies for a Cause: Bike Show and Family Fun Day toSupport Rochester Hills Splash Pad VictimsRochester Hills, MI – [Sept. 17, 2024] – In response to the recent tragic violence at theRochester Hills Splash Pad, the community is coming together for a day of solidarity,support, and fun. Join us for a heartfelt Bike Show and Family Fun Day on October 6,2024, at Van…

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CMA Corner September

Why? “Why are you out here?” As CMA, we get asked this question quite often. Especially when we are picking up trash or doing something most others won’t. Some have the impression that we do it strictly for donations to support the ministry. That is far from the truth. CMA is supported by its members and IF a donation is…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 14 Issue 9

The September 2024 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s the perfect way to gear up for the changing seasons. With summer winding down, this issue focuses on end-of-season adventures, fall preparation, and some of the most exciting motorcycle events happening this month. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the September Issue? September is the perfect month…

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NEW THIS YEAR: CMA ASSISTANCE in the LOT and SUNDAY SERVICE / BLESSING!

NEW THIS YEAR: CMA ASSISTANCE in the LOT and SUNDAY SERVICE / BLESSING! RtR is proud to welcome the Christian Motorcyclist Association to Geneva-on-the-Lake as they join in the fun, helping to host the Landing Area – assisting with parking and supervision throughout the area.   Join us at 10am Sunday, September 8th at THE LANDING for a special Sunday Service, overlooking the…

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The THUNDER ZONE Returns to Geneva-On-The-Lake!

Thunder On The Strip 2024 The THUNDER ZONE Returns to Geneva-On-The-Lake! Friday, September 6th – Sunday, September 8th The Landing and Sunset Bar: 5475 Lake Road, Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH While Ohio Bike Week is Ohio’s Rally and kicks off the riding season for many, Thunder On The Strip is a true “Biker Homecoming” for thousands as they wind down after a…

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MSTA Sport-Touring Style: Size Matters!

Group Riding, MSTA Sport-Touring Style Part One: (Group) Size Matters! Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern As I’ve said many times, sport-touring riders view motorcycling as a skill-based sport. That doesn’t mean they are particularly interested in racing or competition, but rather look forward to a challenge and enjoy practicing and developing their riding skill. It’s not about simply riding…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 14 Issue 8

The August 2024 edition of Reasons to Ride is your guide to making the most of the summer riding season. Packed with destination ideas, event highlights, and tips for riding in the heat, this issue will keep your wheels turning through the hottest days of the year. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the August Issue? August is peak…

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CMA Corner August ’24

Awareness… In the motorcycling world, we are all very aware of the dangers of riding. We don’t ride in fear, however there is a silent respect we have for our machines and those around us. We must maintain this attitude because of the lack of attention given by others driving on the roads we travel. This awareness becomes a routine…

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