Reasons To Ride Michigan
Reasons To Ride Michigan is a grassroots effort to support the riding community. RTR partners with event organizers, dealerships, ride stops, and other motorcycle oriented businesses to deliver a digital and print magazine intended to energize and inform riders. Our format is intended to be family friendly and respectful to all!
You can view the DIGITAL EDITION of our magazine to the right. Make sure you click on the lower right of the window to enlarge the image. It's an interactive format with links connecting you to websites and social media pages - even means of registering for rides and bike shows.
If you'd like a PRINT version of the magazine, you can find it at recommended Ride Stops and locations across the Midwest - or you can subscribe and have it sent to your home or office!
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Reasons to Ride Michigan Blog ///
Our blog contains articles published in house by our team, as well as links to blogs by other top publishers in the industry.
BIKE SHOW SERIES OCTOBER 2024 REPORT
RTR CHAMPIONSHIPFINSIHING OUT 2024 AND COUNTING DOWN TO 2025This 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…
Read BlogFall 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…
Read BlogCMA 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…
Read BlogMSTA 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…
Read BlogRochester 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…
Read BlogCMA 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…
Read BlogNEW 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…
Read BlogThe 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…
Read BlogMSTA Sport-Touring Style: Size Matters!
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.…
Read BlogCMA Corner August ’24
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.…
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Michigan Past Issues ///
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