POKER RUN 101: PART 2 RUN STOPS and HOST SPONSORS

May 1, 2024

Obviously one of the most critical aspects of hosting a Poker Run is determining the route and stops of the actual run. Unfortunately, though, the critical considerations are not always so obvious. The overall success of the event though, is impacted dramatically by your choice of stops and the experiences of your riders at them.…

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Poker Run 101

April 18, 2024

PART 1: How to Get Started EDITOR’S NOTE: A few years back we ran a series of articles focusing on how to effectively plan, organize, promote, and execute various motorcycle events – starting with the Poker Run. After countless requests for reprints and updates we decided to revisit the topic this spring and update the…

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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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BOAR FEST!  NEW SHOW!

Hosted by Crazy Boar Customs, Ravenna OH – July 1st The RtR Crew will bring the Bike Show sheninigans to this downtown blockparty in Ravenna…

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ZEPPE’S BIKE SHOW  8th YEAR!

Zeppe’s Tavern, Newbury Ohio – Wednesday, June 21st    RtR OHIO returns to Zeppe’s for our 11th year of hosting Bike Night events at this cool…

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FREEDOM BIKE SHOW NEW SHOW!

Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports, Livonia Michigan – Saturday, June 10th Like all RtR Shows, all makes and models are invited – but this show has…

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Cincinnati, Ohio Tradition: Comet Bike Night

By Norm Kern Writing this column in mid April, I am poised to start the sport touring rally season at the MSTA North Georgia Classic…

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April Showers bring May…

BIKE BLESSINGS!!! Oh yeah!! Time to roll ‘em out and get in line for the Season of Blessings coming your way! So many are open…

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13th ANNUAL GENEVA THUNDER ZONE

Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio – Saturday, September 9th Our LONGEST RUNNING show, produced by the Iron Cowboy Crew – is this annual celebration of Iron and Creativity…

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