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CMA Corner Jan 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, when…
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Reasons To Ride – Volume 15 Issue 1
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
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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NOW BOOKING FOR 2025
Reserve your date for a RtR BIKE SHOW, TATTOO PARTY, SOUND COMPETITION, or PHOTO SHOOT! As the year winds down, it’s time for us to focus on next year’s event schedule. One of the biggest challenges we face every year is trying to develop a schedule that covers “our market” with active appearances and reaches…
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BECOME A LOCAL ROAD REP
If you’re a rider that’s active in your local riding community, we’d invite you to consider becoming a Local Road Rep for Reasons To Ride. This is NOT meant to be a high-pressure sales position and is probably best as a fun side gig for those that want to get involved in the local…
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ERSKINE LAW Presenting Sponsor for 2025!
Reasons To Ride is proud to announce the return of Erskine Law as a Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Championship Bike Show Series and Reasons To Ride Magazines! “Erskine Law is a solid law firm with an outstanding reputation for professional representation and taking care of their clients. We are proud to represent them and…
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TRO TECH TIPS: WINTERIZE YOUR BIKE
While I make every effort to ride year-round, the reality is that not only do I live in Ohio – I live in the “Snow Belt”. Some “hard core” riders scoff at the idea of storing your bike, but reality is that at the very least you will be riding her less. This is especially…
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Reasons To Ride – Volume 14 Issue 12
The December 2024 edition of Reasons to Ride is here, and it’s the perfect companion for wrapping up the year on two wheels. Packed with holiday-themed content, end-of-year highlights, and tips to prepare your bike for winter, this issue will keep your passion for riding alive during the colder months What’s Inside This Month’s Issue?…
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Reasons To Ride Partnering with The Ticketing Co.
As we announced last month, Reasons To Ride has entered into a partnership with TheTicketing.Co to offer event pre-registrations and ticketing for events and concerts. TheTicketing.co is a proven platform used by literally thousands of event organizers across North America. In fact, over $50,000,000 in tickets have been processed by The Ticketing Co. And now,…
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Group Riding, MSTA Sport-Touring Style
Part Three: Norm Goes on a Social Group Ride Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern This article is mostly for entertainment, but every bit of it is true. Names of people, motorcycle clubs, etc., have been omitted for obvious reasons. Prologue In 2007, a friend invited some friends and me to attend a flat track…
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