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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A Passion for Motorsports and Photography

April 14, 2025

Reasons to Ride is proud to work with photographers such as Stephen Tripp One of the most important components of a magazine, a website, or even social media is the photography and imagery of the pages or sites.  Visual images allow us to connect and experience – or re-experience in some cases – events, destinations,…

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Group Riding, MSTA Sport-Touring Style 2025

April 12, 2025

Part Three: Norm Goes on a Social Group Ride In previous articles we discussed the Sport Touring riding style- riding a fun, challenging road, at a brisk pace, getting in the “zone” of total concentration on a capable motorcycle, often with a small group of like-minded friends. Most other riders do what I call Social…

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Your Spring Pre-Flight Inspection

April 11, 2025

If there’s an issue, it’s better to discover it in your garage than on the road! 1. Start with a Thorough Inspection Before you even start the engine, take a good look at your bike.  Inspect the frame for any cracks or signs of damage. Straddle the motorcycle and bounce a few times to make…

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FLAT TRACK RACING

February 25, 2025

Flat Track is the oldest form of motorcycle racing, ranging from 1/10th of a mile ovals to mile long ovals with speeds up to 135 mph on dirt. The tracks vary in consistency with multiple forms of material on the surface from clay based to crushed limestone. The technique of riding these tracks also changes…

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Reasons to Ride partners with RPM Promotions!

February 4, 2025

MORE RACING! Reasons to Ride partners with RPM Promotions! Reasons to Ride, LLC (RtR) is proud to announce a partnership with RPM Promotions, LLC – the premier regional flat track racing promoter in the country.   Flat track racing is America’s original motorsport and offers an exciting racing experience to both the racers on the…

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Reasons To Ride – February Volume 15 Issue 2

February 4, 2025

The February 2025 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, packed with content to fuel your passion for motorcycles all month long. From scenic Valentine’s Day rides to cold-weather tips and upcoming events, this issue will keep you inspired and ready for adventure as you prepare for the spring riding season ahead. What’s Inside This…

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CMA Corner Jan 2025

January 9, 2025

In the year 2025… Yes, I know it’s 2525 in the song, but you know how it is when you get a song in your head! How are you all doing? Did you have a great holiday? Did you maintain while gathering with the fam? It’s hard to do sometimes, but I must tell you,…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 15 Issue 1

January 8, 2025

Welcome to the January edition of Reasons to Ride! This issue is packed with everything you need to jumpstart your riding adventures for the new year. Whether you’re planning your next big trip, looking for the latest motorcycle gear, or exploring upcoming events, this issue has you covered. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read…

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Beginning a New Adventure – Sport Touring Corner

December 10, 2024

Beginning a New Adventure  Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern In 2020 I was feeling the need to downsize from my beloved Yamaha 1300 FJR sport touring bike. As I get older and lose body strength, I wanted to transition to a lighter bike. I bought a Suzuki 650 V Strom XT, my first Adventure…

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Reasons to Ride is your one stop for all reasons to ride, from flat track racing to articles from industry leaders. Enjoy blogs from Reasons To Ride Contributors!

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Flags, fireworks, and frustrations…

Man, life can get so frustrating at times! Things seem to flare up at the most inopportune moments and it seems when one thing happens, another one pops its ugly head up to open the door for yet another one and BAM! The trifecta of super storms hits like a hurricane on a one-man island! We have all had these…

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Freedom Powersports 2023 Bike Show

Freedom Powersports in Livonia, Michigan hosted a Reasons To Ride Vintage and Custom Bike Show as part of their Triumph Demo Event. We had a great mix of bikes for this first year event, which has already been confirmed for a return next year! Looking forward to building it into a great annual show! Check out pics from the show:…

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Ray C’s 17th Annual RODEO and BIKE SHOW

Reasons To Ride Michigan came out to Ray C’s Harley-Davidson in Lapeer to join in their RODEO Festivities! And of course, we didn’t just come for the FREE Hog Roast or Ice Cream… we came to host a BIKE SHOW! We had a great mix of bikes and spent the day with some great folks!  Check out pics from the…

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Ohio Bike Week 2023 Bike Show

Wow! What a great turn out this year! Click the link below to check out pics from the bike show! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1374129590104119&type=3

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 7

The July 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, packed with all the inspiration and resources you need to make this summer unforgettable. From patriotic rides to mid-summer maintenance tips, this issue is your ultimate companion for enjoying the peak of the riding season. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the July Issue? July is the heart of…

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Drive Weather App

Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern If you are doing day rides or multi-day trips, wouldn’t it be nice to have an app on your phone that lets you put in a route, then shows you what the weather will be at points along the way when you reach them? For years I used a web site called get-there-dry.com. It…

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What price Freedom….

“What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.13 The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.15 He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.17 Don’t count on your warhorse…

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MSTA FlyBy Week 2023

By Norm Kern Motorcycle Sport Touring Association’s largest regional rally returns to Marietta, Ohio, Monday, August 21 – Sunday, August 27, offering outstanding sport touring routes, scenery, fine dining, and social time in a location that is easy to get to  from any direction. Lasting a full week, attendees are free to come as early or late as they wish,…

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Reasons To Ride – Volume 13 Issue 6

The June 2023 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s your ultimate guide to launching a summer full of adventure. With longer days and warmer weather, June is the perfect time to hit the road and explore new destinations. This issue is packed with tips, events, and inspiration to make your summer riding season unforgettable. What’s Inside This…

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Jumpin’ June-ipers…

We are heading into our favorite season of the year, and it just keeps getting better and better! I will say the first half of the year went quickly and we’ve already had so many wonderful moments with all of you out there in the wind and we look forward to many more! You know one of my favorite things…

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