Why Veterans Love Motorcycles

August 24, 2026

By Todd DePastino From Rolling Thunder’s 88 chapters in 29 states to the thousands of local clubs across the country and the world, motorcycle clubs have been part and parcel from the veterans community for a long time. The motorcycle seems entwined with the very identity of veteran. Why? Turns out, the connect stretches back…

From Sturgis to Woody, to Pancakes and Peanut Butter.

August 21, 2026

The other day I caught myself sharing one of my earliest Buffalo Chip / Sturgis stories to a group of riders talking about committing to making the Black Hills pilgrimage this year. I started the story by commending them for making the commitment to heading out for the massive rally, especially months in advance.  I…

Join the Ride — Discover Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA)

August 20, 2026

Sport Touring CornerBy Norm Kern What is MSTA? If you’re a sport touring rider who enjoys the freeing experience of motorcycling – with adventure – discovering new roads or reliving your favorites, MSTA is for you. We seek community, the opportunity to make new connections and experience our passion.  We’re a national club with about…

My Riding Adventure  

August 19, 2026

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…

Don’t Just Ride — Become Part of the Riding Community

August 18, 2026

Don’t Just Ride — Become Part of the Riding Community There’s nothing wrong with being “just another rider.” Every one of us started there. You buy the bike, you hit the road, you show up when you can, and you enjoy the freedom that comes with two wheels. But at some point, a lot of…

Ride More. Win More. Discover More.

August 14, 2026

Introducing the 2026 Ride & Win Contest! What if every ride you took this season could turn into a chance to win prizes—just for doing what you already love to do? That’s exactly what the Ride & Win Contest from Reasons To Ride Motorcycle Magazine is all about. It’s a fun, free, rider-driven program designed…

Tire Tales

August 13, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern Riders who don’t do multi-day trips miss out on a lot of fun, But there is one stressful thing they don’t have to pay much attention to or think about- tire wear. You check your tire after each day’s ride and if you’re down to the wear bars, you…

From the Publisher: Get in the Wind

August 12, 2026

By Our Publisher Derek Smith As Reasons To Ride continues to grow, we’re proud to continue rolling out new regional editions and reaching more corners of the riding community. As we do, you will notice some stories, events, and features crossing over between state editions — and that’s by design. We want riders to look…

Summer 2026 Has Been a Whirlwind!

August 11, 2026

By PA State Editor – Tracie Irwin Summer 2026 has certainly kept me on the move. My travels have taken me across several states and even beyond our borders. I kicked off the year with a cruise, where I had the opportunity to rent a Harley and explore the beautiful Grand Cayman. Just last week,…

License Plate Frames

August 7, 2026

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern, RTR Contributor / MSTA  I recently received an inquiry from a fellow Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) member about the availability of license plate frames. The club used to offer a nice custom frame with the club name and logo, but ran out of them a few years ago. …

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BIKE SHOW SERIES OCTOBER 2024 REPORT

RTR CHAMPIONSHIP FINSIHING OUT 2024 AND COUNTING DOWN TO 2025 This has been one for the books.  We’ve already hosted more than a dozen bike shows this summer, and we’re not done for the season.  While most of the shows were repeat – with some in their 4th, 6th, and 9th – even 14th year; we did have a number…

Fall in Central Appalachia

Backroads of Appalachia Spring sprung, Summer came and went, and now we have come to our favorite time of the year to Ride here in Central Appalachia! Fall has arrived and our leaves are changing colors daily and as the temperature cools down we are gearing up here at the WCMG for the last month of our season and it…

CMA Corner October 2024

Rock-tober! What a great year this has been! Just wound down September with Thunder on the Strip, ABATE Region 3 Toy Run and our own Ohio CMA State Rally and now can call the season complete with a trip to Arkansas for the final big Rally of the Year! We look forward to seeing you again in the coming season…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…