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!
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.
MSTA FlyBy Week 2024- August 19-25, Marietta, Ohio
Sport Touring CornerBy 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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MSTA 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.…
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CMA 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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Sport Touring Corner MSTA FlyBy Week 2024
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.…
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MUSKEGON BIKE WEEK Rally Run 2024
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,…
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CMA Corner July ’24
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…
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Michigan Past Issues ///
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