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

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

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

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.

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

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