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Sidetracked: My Brother's Keeper, A "Lost" Art

Getting lost in the backcountry is no joke. Whose job is it to keep the group together when the ride leaves the pavement? What responsibility does the individual have? "Where's Rick?" asks Ken, our ride leader. Our group of 11 men is on the way to

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Preview: 2023 Special Collectors Issue

Our 2023 Special Collector's Issue is now available to PRE-ORDER. This issue showcases a regionally balanced mix of 10 never before seen motorcycle tours with trip planning information and spectacular photography. Interested in seeing what's inside? Check out the story previews below. Pre-Order Now North Carolina:

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Automatic Crash Detection

Apple recently introduced an interesting crash detection feature to the latest iPhone 14 smartphones and the Apple Watch lineup. Crash detection automatically recognizes severe vehicular crashes, including front, side, and rear collisions, as well as rollovers. Upon detecting the crash, the Apple device sounds a loud alarm and displays an

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Long Distance Riding 101

Did you do it? I did. Did you read the “Letter from the Editor” in RoadRUNNER’s Jun ‘23 issue, take the required picture of your odometer with said magazine cover, and go riding all summer? I can't think I've ever heard of another contest that

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Iván Cervantes Sets 24-hour Riding Record on Tiger 1200 GT Explorer

How far can you ride in one day? Not as far as Iván Cervantes, I’m ready to wager that. The five-time Enduro world champion has set a new world record for the greatest distance traveled in 24 hours on a motorcycle by an individual. Cervantes rode a Triumph Tiger

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Touring Tip: Traveling Solo

The Benefits and Risks of Riding by Yourself I like sharing long-distance motorcycle travel with one or two other riders, but no more than three; more than that and group management becomes burdensome and potentially contentious. Two of the benefits of traveling with fellow riders are the conversations at mealtimes

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National Motorcycle Museum Is Closing

We have sad news for motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that it will close its doors for good. The last day the museum will be open is September 4, 2023. Located in the town of Anamosa, IA, the National Motorcycle Museum has for the

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Why We Stand

Ouray, CO, “Little Switzerland.” Vehicles roll through town packed with overlanding gear, and dual-sport motorcycles parade the streets with their colorful jockeys aboard. Smack in the middle of this melee rides a group of Space Rangers on loaded, knobby-tired beasts, some with cylinders protruding from the sides like proud iron

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What’s Yours is Mine

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service into existence. The bill mandated that the agency were "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as

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Speed the Wheel: The Rites of Summer

Nothing excites the senses quite like the arrival of summer. Spring has thawed us and stripped us of our winter clothes and once again enticed our youthfulness with promises of long days and warm nights. I believe this is true for even the least romantic or sentimental people. During our

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Remembrance of Things Past: The 13th Quail Motorcycle Gathering

An array of beautifully restored motorcycles is set out on the greens of the exclusive Quail Lodge & Golf Club for the 13th running of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel Valley, CA. As I walk among them, I can’t help but think that just beyond that mountain range

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Keeping Your Body Temperature in Check

When the effects of high humidity are added into the heat index calculation, motorcycle riding can be very uncomfortable. To compensate, riders must enhance the natural evaporative cooling process produced by their body’s perspiration. Here are our seven tips for staying cool on the road: Stay Breezy Large windscreens

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Touring Tip: Staying Hydrated

Water: The Essential Riding Companion Did you know that your body is mostly water? The average human body contains around 10 to 12 gallons of it. With high temperatures across the nation, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the importance of keeping hydrated. Water performs several

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Selfie Confidence: Documenting Your Next Ride

It’s the craze that’s sweeping the nation! Here’s a selfie of me with friends! Here’s a selfie of me in the bathroom! Here’s a selfie of me in front of a thing that I saw! Here’s a selfie of me with a bacon cheeseburger!

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Win a Dream Ride with Triumph and RoadRUNNER’s Editor-in-Chief

Do you dream of an unforgettable ride? Triumph’s Dream Ride Getaway sweepstake gives one triumphant winner a chance to make their riding dreams come true! The Triumph Dream Ride Getaway offers one winner and a traveling friend a choice between three guided two-day tours. On two of them, you’

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Speed the Wheel: Skewed Beauty

I once read a story about a near-sighted writer who, after having been engrossed in his writing for hours, took a break to rest his eyes. He slipped his glasses off and went to the window of his apartment for a breath of fresh air. On the street below, he

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Whats in a name?

The annals of motorcycling run deep with an eclectic array of manufacturers. Some are still with us, but many have long since shuttered. A good number of the companies got their names from the founder’s (or founders’) surnames, while others found lasting fame with anagrams, acronyms, or pure whimsy.

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Father's Day Sale is Happening Now

Father's Day is just around the corner. Why not give Dad a gift that will keep on giving all year long? Gift Dad a RoadRUNNER print or WEB subscription for 20% off. Offer is valid now through 6/18/23. 20% OFF WEB Subscription20% OFF Print Subscription Print

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Fouled Plugs: The Oil Discussion

I’ll save you some time. There’s no such thing as the “oil discussion.” You’re either running the correct oil for your machine that an actual herd of engineers prescribed after applying advanced mathematics, or you’re not. It really is that simple. Yet, somehow, discussions regarding engine

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Women’s Motorcycle Show Returns to LA

The time has come. The eighth annual Women’s Motorcycle Show (WMC) is at hand and this year, the event is returning to Los Angeles, CA. Held at AutoConduct in the LA Arts District on June 17, the WMC is set to be a fun-filled day. Visitors get to see

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Highway Gothic: AZ SR 89

I'm waiting for Elon Musk to premier his line of cologne, moon boots, and outer-space sports drinks.  Have you noticed his face is everywhere?  My wife asked if I wanted to apply to Elon's space program and I said no.  It's not that I&

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Riding in Foggy Conditions

Riding in fog—especially when it’s combined with rain and darkness—heightens a number of risk factors that prudent motorcyclists usually seek to avoid: 1. Rider visibility of potential hazards, both ahead and from behind (like being rear-ended by a faster moving vehicle) is severely restricted. 2. Accumulation of

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Riding High: Conquering the Wall of Death

I’ve been traveling by motorcycle for decades. My love for two-wheeled adventure began simply, by exploring the area around my home in Bavaria. Then it grew. Since then, I’ve ridden mostly solo across the United States, through Scandinavia, Australia, Africa, Mongolia, China, and beyond. Now I’m back

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Andreani USA Expands Its Offerings

Having just opened its U.S.-based operations in North Carolina at the beginning of this year, Andreani USA is already announcing an expansion of its product catalog. Joining the fold are MIVV Exhaust systems from Italy and suspension components from England’s Nitron Racing Systems. Designed, developed, and manufactured