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My Friend Doug—A Letter from Florian

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My Friend Doug—A Letter from Florian

I’m not a mechanic. Many years ago, after reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, I came to terms with it. Patience is something I have to work on. I know I’ll never have enough of it to slip into blue overalls full-time. Although I’m mediocre

The Memory of Motion—A Letter from Marisa | Letter From The Editor RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

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The Memory of Motion—A Letter from Marisa

Fall always feels like motion. The road blurs, the trees burn gold, and the season slips through our fingers. Autumn rides hit different. The warmth of the earth still lingers, but the chill air whispers that nothing lasts forever. Maybe that’s why it all feels so alive, because deep

It’s All About Adventure—A Letter from Florian

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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

Lunch at a General Store—A Letter from Marisa

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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

Friends in Odd Places—A Letter from Florian

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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.

Becoming Vintage—A Letter from Marisa

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Becoming Vintage—A Letter from Marisa

Depending on who you ask, 20 years is when a motorcycle becomes “vintage.” Some insurance companies say 25 and some collectors start the clock at 15, but 20 feels like a pretty solid milestone. That’s especially true in today’s world, where bike manufacturers would prefer you trade in

Recreating Magic!—A Letter from Florian

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Recreating Magic!—A Letter from Florian

Next year, Route 66 is celebrating its centennial. The world’s most famous highway is turning 100. In anticipation of this milestone, Marisa, Caleb, and I set out last year to follow the iconic road’s 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. I’m proud of the level

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

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.

The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa

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The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a man in his mid-40s who told me he was "pretty much done with life." He wasn’t sick, nor was he going through some major crisis—he just felt like he’d done everything he was ever going

25 Years—A Letter From Florian

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25 Years—A Letter From Florian

Dear Reader, It is with great pride that I announce RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel is celebrating its 25th year. As an independent, family-owned publishing company, we’ve always considered you, our readers, our extended family. We have ridden together through some seriously great times and also some hard and

Fire and Ice—A Letter From Marisa

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Fire and Ice—A Letter From Marisa

Recently, I’ve been suffering from a terrible case of PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). While it’s not officially recognized in the medical community, every rider knows this affliction’s symptoms all too well. They include restlessness, longing glances at your bike in the garage, and vivid dreams of open

Thank You—A Letter from Florian

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Thank You—A Letter from Florian

This time of the year is always one of reflection. It’s just natural after the whirlwind of a busy travel season. Last winter, I got ants in my pants and signed myself up for a whole bunch of trips. They were all epic, but with so much time on

We’re All In This Together—A Letter From Marisa

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We’re All In This Together—A Letter From Marisa

Motorcycling is often seen as a solitary pursuit—a rider, a bike, and an open road. But ask any experienced biker, and they'll tell you that motorcycling is also deeply rooted in community. There’s a shared understanding among motorcyclists, a feeling of camaraderie that transcends background, language,

Escape & Explore—A Letter from Florian

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Escape & Explore—A Letter from Florian

Each year, we send out our reader survey to learn more about you and your riding habits. One of the questions asks you to rank the reasons why you ride. Consistently, the number one answer is “the desire to escape and explore.” I second that. It has been a great

The Road to Recovery—A Letter From Marisa

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The Road to Recovery—A Letter From Marisa

Motorcycles are dangerous. It’s not a secret that our beloved sport is inherently risky, but that’s part of what draws us to these two-wheeled machines. The thrill of riding a motorcycle comes from a mix of factors, with danger and risk adding an adrenaline-fueled edge to the experience.

Planes, Trains, and Motorcycles—A Letter From Florian

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Planes, Trains, and Motorcycles—A Letter From Florian

Traveling to attend new motorcycle press launches often requires some serious travel. I don’t know many people willing to fly halfway around the world to ride a motorcycle for a day. My usual rule is that I want to stay at a location at least twice as long as

Heat Waves and Highways—A Letter From Marisa

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Heat Waves and Highways—A Letter From Marisa

Cross-country motorcycle tours are always a transformative experience. Long days in the saddle, lots of distance to cover, gone for weeks at a time… It can test you in ways you could never imagine, and it can teach you a lot about yourself (and the people you’re riding with)

Community—A Letter from Florian

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Community—A Letter from Florian

Riding a motorcycle represents the ultimate freedom, yet most of us crave human interaction. The lone wolf heading into the sunset far from civilization doesn’t tell an accurate story. Sure, many of us prefer to ride alone, but as soon as the lone wolf stops, the human connections are

I Remember My First Road Trip—A Letter From Marisa

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I Remember My First Road Trip—A Letter From Marisa

I've been riding motorcycles since I was a young child. That said, it wasn't until college that I started traveling on one. In the first few months of being out on my own, I made several weekend moto camping trips with friends, but nothing too far

Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

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Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

Not that many years ago, every time I ventured out on a motorcycle tour for the magazine, I brought along a dizzying array of tech. Most importantly (at the time), my Garmin had the planned route, and if something came up along the way, it didn’t take me long