Best Western International and Harley-Davidson recently invited members of the press along for a four-day ride through the northeastern countryside of Vermont and upstate New York, with accommodations at Best Western properties along the way. The purpose of this unusual invitation was to publicize the renewal of their joint participation in the Ride...
It's no secret that northeastern Tennessee is a motorcyclist's playground. With every type of tarmac, including curvy roads that seem unending, this area won't disappoint. US 421 is just around the corner from Johnson City, with its smooth asphalt, free of gravel, and repetitive curves that allow for the most rhythmic and thus enjoyable riding in the...
Trikes are only for old people and children, and definitely for the unbalanced who can’t keep a two-wheeler upright. Right? Wrong!...
Brakes are a crucial safety system, yet they seldom get attention unless there’s a problem. Fortunately, minor brake work is within the capability of most experienced home mechanics. You don’t need a lot of tools, and you can save a bundle of money doing it yourself....
Location, location, location. This real estate mantra certainly applies when selecting a piece of land on which to pitch your tent. The good news, though, is that finding a perfect camping spot is far less stressful and less consequential than purchasing a home. When searching for a great campsite, you should focus on two aspects: the type of campground...
Meet and ride with the RoadRUNNER team. The weekends' activities also will include informative seminars, great food, prizes and the opportunity to meet and talk with RoadRUNNER staff members and other touring riders. Festivities will be capped off on the final night with our annual banquet celebration....
Buying a used motorcycle intelligently requires considerably greater effort than just walking into a showroom and selecting a new one. There are both risks and rewards with a previously owned machine. You can get far more bang for your buck, while letting the original buyer take the big depreciation loss. A used motorcycle purchase can have pitfalls...
The reality of this statement hit John Lehman back in 1984, when his wife Linda informed him she wasn’t at all comfortable riding a motorcycle with one of their small children on the back. Most of us would’ve put the bike up for sale, or packed it in mothballs, at least until the kids were big enough to ride. But not John. He had the idea for a...
Motorcycle camping isn’t for everyone, but then again, neither is motorcycling itself. There are many reasons why my wife, Linda, and I like to camp during our motorcycle tours. But first and foremost is the natural beauty we find in the various national, state, and private campgrounds. Not all of them are winners of course, but when you pitch your...
Ride from Sea to Sky in British Columbia September 7 – 18, 2010 Imagine twisting ribbons of tarmac snaking through the fjord-carved coast and the rugged mountain peaks of the Rockies, as we take you from sea to sky, on southern British Columbia's most exciting and picturesque roads. During this exhilarating 12-day retreat, we'll ride the Sea-to-Sky...