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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…
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…
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…
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…
By Norm Kern Motorcycle Sport Touring Association’s largest regional rally returns to Marietta, Ohio, August 19 – 25, offering outstanding sport touring routes, scenic countryside, fine dining, and social time in a location that is easy to get to from any direction. Most arrive on Thursday, ride for two days and go home on Sunday. Or come early in the…
Get out and discover some popular Ride Stops in the Muskegon area! Reasons To Ride Michigan working with the organizers of the Rebel Road motorcycle rally will be hosting a Muskegon Bike Week Rally Run this year, in an effort to help introduce riders to popular stops in the area. The Ride officially runs Thursday, July 18, 2024 through Saturday,…
Heroes… There are so many of them, both named and unnamed. Some get the accolades, parades and recognition, some are in the background or never seen. What makes a hero? The definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. That description could be for many people, but mostly the…
The July 2024 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s packed with everything you need to make the most of the summer riding season. From patriotic rides to mid-summer motorcycle events, this issue is your ultimate guide to the best adventures on two wheels. What’s Inside This Month’s Issue? Why Read the July Issue? July is the peak…
The Buckeye Motorcycle and Music Rally is roaring into Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio June 27-29, 2024. This AMA endorsed event will feature 3 great days of music, vendors, food trucks and more! There are 2 parts to this event: the ticketed show inside the stadium and the free Biker Mall area outside the stadium. Inside the stadium you’ll…
Don’t Let the Threat of Rain Keep You From Riding!Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern As I’m writing this column in early May, I just returned home from a fun, new Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) rally in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Named after its location in Tuscarawas County and the nearby Muskingum river, the Tusky-Musky rally features a new collection…
