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Generational Hubris

Generational Hubris

Miranda Cain road races motorcycles. She’s my grandniece. Her mother and father were motorcyclists. An aunt and uncle of hers were motorcyclists. Her boyfriend is a motorcyclist and raced for a while. Three of her granduncles are motorcyclists. It’s great having another generation in our family involved in

Middle of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

Middle of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

After a long day of riding on Route 66, nothing beats a cozy bed in which to lay your head and dream of the next day’s adventure. We’ve previously covered some unique and nice hotels on Illinois Route 66. Now, we’re continuing to the middle section of

Nelson-Rigg's Hurricane Waterproof Bags

Nelson-Rigg's Hurricane Waterproof Bags

When out on a serious motorcycle adventure, you must have a lot of gear quickly at hand. When you really need them, you don’t want to start digging through your loaded panniers for a camera, tools, or a first aid kit. Nelson-Rigg’s Hurricane bag collection provides everything you

Riding Smart: What Motorcycle Accident Statistics Reveal

Riding Smart: What Motorcycle Accident Statistics Reveal

Riding a motorcycle can be very exciting. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous, because motorcycle riders are at greater risk for traffic fatalities and injuries than are car drivers. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps tabs on all motorcycle (and other vehicular) accidents?

Foreign Roads, Familiar Freedom—A Letter From Marisa

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Foreign Roads, Familiar Freedom—A Letter From Marisa

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you throw a leg over a motorcycle in a country that’s not your own. The throttle opens not just to the road ahead, but to a whole new way of experiencing the world. The unfamiliar is thrilling, the routine

25 Years on the Road—Come Celebrate with RoadRUNNER

25 Years on the Road—Come Celebrate with RoadRUNNER

We’re celebrating 25 years of RoadRUNNER, and you’re invited to the party! Join us in beautiful Kingsport, TN, for a weekend of fun and good company as we mark this big milestone. Whether you’ve been reading since the beginning or just picked up your first issue, this

Vital Safety Tips for Every Rider

Vital Safety Tips for Every Rider

The riding season is quickly approaching. As we anxiously await its arrival, take a moment to refresh yourself with a few biker safety tips. Whether it’s before, during, or after your ride, there are several things you can do to help make the road safer for yourself and other

Motorcycle Safety Protects You Legally as Well

Motorcycle Safety Protects You Legally as Well

In honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an initiative supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, we wanted to remind you about motorcycle safety. It correlates directly with preventing accidents, avoiding insurance and legal troubles, and protecting your financial security. Take a Motorcycle Safety Course Motorcycle safety courses can

Episode 1: Just a Couple Screws Loose

Episode 1: Just a Couple Screws Loose

EagleRider Rebrands and Expands Motorcycle Rental Experiences

EagleRider Rebrands and Expands Motorcycle Rental Experiences

EagleRider is a familiar name to many globe-trotting motorcyclists. But even if you’re a regular at the company’s locations, you might have noticed things looking a little bit different lately. Recently, the world’s largest motorcycle rental company performed a complete rebranding. Although it still uses the familiar

StickerStoke Introduces 3DCal Custom Decal Printing Service

StickerStoke Introduces 3DCal Custom Decal Printing Service

Having your motorcycle reflect your personality is important to many riders. Colors and graphics are one of the easiest way to personalize your ride, but the options can be limited to nonexistent out of the factory. Vehicle sticker and decal producer StickerStoke aims to resolve this conundrum with the release

Shop Talk: Is Premium Fuel Really Better for Motorcycles? | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

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Is Premium Fuel Really Better for Motorcycles?

When it comes to feeding your motorcycle, the choice between regular and premium gasoline often raises questions about cost, performance, and long-term engine health. Is premium fuel always the right choice, or are there situations where regular fuel is more appropriate? Let’s dive into your fuel tank and find

Review: Wagon Wheel Motel

Review: Wagon Wheel Motel

Many motels along Route 66 have come and gone, or been rebuilt. Not the Wagon Wheel Motel. The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, MO, has operated continuously for nearly 90 years, adapting through the decades without ever closing its doors to travelers. It’s more than a place to stay—

5 Tips For Your Next Fly-and-Ride

5 Tips For Your Next Fly-and-Ride

So, you have a dream destination in mind for your next motorcycle adventure, but it’s too far to ride. Instead, you decide to hop on a plane, rent a bike at your destination, and spend a week exploring new roads before heading home, refreshed and high on life. If

The Next Episode—A Letter from Florian

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The Next Episode—A Letter from Florian

Looking through our archive to find early photos of RoadRUNNER, it is difficult not to get emotional. Some photos immediately transport me back to not just the moment, but the whole day. I remember where we rode and how we settled the “Where are we riding today?” debate over breakfast.

100 Years of Scooters: Appreciating the World’s Most Popular Vehicle

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100 Years of Scooters: Appreciating the World’s Most Popular Vehicle

In the late 19th century, American towns were abuzz with the kinetic energy of children whipping along sidewalks on homebuilt push scooters. The primitive contraptions comprised of a wood plank and skate wheels, with a handlebar flimsily nailed on. The potential in a similar vehicle for adults—augmented with one

Christa's Journal—Our First American Adventure | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Christa's Journal

Christa's Journal—Our First American Adventure

My husband Christian and I grew up in Austria, a mountainous country of endless winding passes and deep valleys. The stunning landscapes were the backdrop to our childhoods, instilling in us a love for adventure. In the ‘90s, we discovered our passion for motorcycling, which allowed us to explore the

Harley-Davidson Adds New Bikes to 2025 Lineup

Harley-Davidson Adds New Bikes to 2025 Lineup

For the 2025 riding season, Harley-Davidson is bringing out new toys for fans of big American iron. The cavalcade of motorcycles from the Motor Company includes both newcomers and updates based on previous models. The first new addition to the Harley-Davidson range is the 2025 Street Glide Ultra. Designed for

Motorcycle Insurance After an Accident: Most Common Questions Answered

Motorcycle Insurance After an Accident: Most Common Questions Answered

Motorcycle accidents are dangerous, scary, and confusing. That’s all the more reason why every rider should learn in advance what to do in an accident’s aftermath. Knowing how to deal with insurance companies will help you protect your rights and financial security. It will also save you from

2025 Motorcycle Event Roundup

2025 Motorcycle Event Roundup

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road on two wheels. Of course, there’s much more to the motorcycling lifestyle than just riding. Many riders enjoy all things adjacent to motorcycling as well, from clothing and accessories to music, food, competitions, bike shows, and more. All these things

Start Your Engines!

Start Your Engines!

See America with Helmet Hair! More episodes coming soon.

World’s First Self-Riding Motorcycle Goes Rogue, Now Touring Without Owner

World’s First Self-Riding Motorcycle Goes Rogue, Now Touring Without Owner

In a development no one saw coming—except, perhaps, every science fiction writer ever—the world’s first self-riding motorcycle has gone rogue. Originally designed as an advanced AI-powered touring companion, the prototype Iron Phantom 900 AI, was supposed to revolutionize long-distance riding. Instead, it has broken free from its

The Fork in the Road

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The Fork in the Road

September, 2005. I remember Christa’s email like it was yesterday: “We would like to use your submission ‘Las Vegas’ in one of our next issues.” I read it once, twice, a million times and I still couldn’t believe it. I wasn’t born a writer. I never did

You Never Forget Your First

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You Never Forget Your First