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Thanks For A Great Party!

We would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate RoadRUNNER’s 25 years with us in Kingsport, TN!  It was amazing to see so many familiar faces from past Touring Weekends. We wouldn’t be here today without all the support from our subscribers, our super talented journalists, and

Letter from the Editor Premium Content

It’s All About Adventure—A Letter from Florian

The last installment of our Route 66 experience was recently published. We’d wanted to ride the Mother Road for a while, but the centennial finally brought the motivation to make it happen. On top of that, it was the 30-year anniversary of my parents’ Route 66 trip.  With modern

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Should You Change Motorcycle Oil Before Winter Storage?

Changing your motorcycle’s oil before winter is beneficial both for your convenience and the long‑term health of the engine. One of the major conveniences of changing oil before storage is that it allows you to consolidate all winterization tasks into a single, efficient maintenance session.  Along with warming

Accommodations

Review: Historic El Rancho Hotel—Gallup, NM

Riding into the sunset, we followed freight trains into Gallup, NM. The tracks run alongside Route 66 for miles, and we chased them to the soft glow of El Rancho Hotel’s red neon lights. El Rancho Hotel is a true spaghetti Western legend. Built in 1936–37 by R.

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Episode 6: Grave Concerns

Columns

The Art of the Ride

Accommodations

Review: Historic Tapoco Lodge—Robbinsville, NC

The Tail of the Dragon, with its 318 curves in 11 miles, might be the main draw to this last corner of North Carolina before crossing into Tennessee. If you’re looking for a scenic place to eat and hit the hay for the night, the Historic Tapoco Lodge delivers

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Review: Historic Route 66 Motel—Seligman, AZ

Staying in Seligman is a must if you’re traveling on Route 66. This town is special because it's widely considered the birthplace of the Route 66 revival movement.  When Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985, Seligman’s own Angel Delgadillo, a barber and lifelong resident, spearheaded

Christa's Journal

From a Basement Office to Industry Recognition

For several years, RoadRUNNER was run from a basement. It served its purpose until we brought on a sales director. Suddenly, there was a second phone ringing constantly and even less room to breathe. Sometimes, Mike Miller had to step out into the backyard just to take a call in

News

Celebrate Route 66 100th Anniversary with New EagleRider Tour

In 2026, the Mother Road turns 100 years old. There’s no better way to commemorate this momentous centennial than by taking onto Route 66 on your motorcycle. The road is long and arduous, though, and those miles can get lonely. To help you celebrate the occasion in good company,

Letter from the Editor

Lunch at a General Store—A Letter from Marisa

This time last week, Florian and I were sitting at Poston’s General Store in Stewart, OH, sipping coffee and munching on breakfast sandwiches. A stray cat the locals called Bill kept us company as we amused ourselves by imagining what kind of creatures might emerge from the dry cornfield

News

EagleRider Supports Christopher Gordon’s 48-state Charity Ride

On August 13, 2025, British rider Christopher Gordon started a daunting undertaking, called the 4848 Riding to Give Hope Challenge. He aims to travel 11,000 miles through all 48 mainland U.S. states astride a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic motorcycle in 48 days. Sadly, this is no joyride. The 67-year-old

Accommodations

Review: Switzerland Inn—Little Switzerland, NC

Growing up in Austria, I spent a ton of time at my aunts’ hotels. If you’ve ever been to my little home country in the middle of the Alps, you know about the high standard of quality.  Now, after more than 25 years as a travel journalist, I have

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash

Motorcycle crashes are harrowing experiences that often leave riders or their companions unsure of what steps to take next. Beyond the immediate concerns for safety and health, there are questions about the motorcycle itself, its repairability, and the steps required to get it back on the road.  This guide will

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Episode 5: More Than Two Thousand Miles All The Way

Speed The Wheel

Simplify, Simplify

In his relatively brief life, Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) wrote a number of philosophical, sparsely-worded proverbs inspired by his observations of life. One of the most quoted ones is: “Simplify, simplify.” It was the result of a two-year stay at Walden Pond. With the quote, Thoreau suggests that doing away

Columns

People Skills

People differ wildly. I’m not complaining. I prefer living in a world of not-mes. The existentialist writer Kurt Vonnegut wrote an essay about everyone having a special skill, and how a fulfilled life is found in discovering and doing what you do best. Some people are passionate about numbers,

Tips

Route Planning and the Art of Dropping Waypoints

Learning to navigate effectively is an essential motorcycle travel skill. Whether you’re setting out for a cross-country tour or just chasing curves close to home, knowing when and where to turn can make or break the flow of your ride. Here at RoadRUNNER, we’ve spent countless hours experimenting

Accommodations

Review: Western Motel—Shamrock, TX

Caleb, Florian, and I rolled into Shamrock, TX, weathered from a week on the road in the sweltering heat of summer and ravenous appetites.. We pulled our Harley-Davidsons into the shade of the welcome awning at the Western Motel, which from the outside is decorated in a typically western theme.

Shiftin' Semantics Premium Content

Do Motorcyclists Ride a ‘Route’ or a ‘Route’?

Routes are an integral part of the motorcycling lifestyle, whether you’re roaring down Route 66 or getting rerouted due to roadwork. But which way do you say that word—”route” or “route?” There are two prevalent ways to pronounce this most important of words; one that sounds like “root”

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Friends in Odd Places—A Letter from Florian

All of us probably have too much stuff. Whether your material possessions have simply accumulated over time or you’re a little too trigger-happy late at night, we have more than we need. I’m still entertained by the spring and fall yard sales I see but rarely participate in.

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Discover the Joys of Italian Bikes with EagleRider and Ducati

Many motorcyclists dream of carving twisties astride a shiny red Ducati. They dream of it, because—let’s face it—Italian iron is pricey and outside many riders’ budgets. Fortunately, there is a way for you to climb in the saddle of a new Ducati without shelling out wads of

Christa's Journal Premium Content

The Beginning of a New Journey

In 1999, we settled in Clemmons, NC, embracing the adventure of a new home in a new country. Bit by bit, we found our footing, building friendships and growing more comfortable with our surroundings. We loved the rolling countryside, the proximity to both the mountains and the ocean, and the

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Common Motorcycle Crash Modalities

It’s been said that there are two types of riders—those that have been down and those that will go down. I’m not sure I agree with that 100%, but I do think that there are old riders and bold riders, but not old bold riders.  It’s

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Episode 4: Man's Best Friend