American Sport Touring

This article, written by Tom Batchelor, was originally published in STAReview Magazine, a publication of the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association and is republished here with permission. Avid motorcycle enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard about Deals Gap North Carolina (US-129), perhaps better

Few things are as disappointing and frustrating in the middle of a ride as a flat tire.  Fortunately, motorcycle tires are well designed and don’t seem to experience flats all that often when measured against miles travelled.  Nevertheless, flats happen. 

Riding is physically demanding.  Whether a weekend ride or a day at the track, the more fit the rider the better the ride.  So, let’s take a few minutes to talk about getting in shape.  We are not fitness pros

Motorcycle theft is a real problem across the country and in Canada and Mexico too. The more you know about the problem and how to protect against theft the better chance of finding your motorcycle right where you left it.

No matter the time of year, it’s not unusual to start a ride in chilly temperatures and warm up as the day goes on.  Even on a morning in August for example, temperatures in Estes Park Colorado can dip into

Motorcycle sport touring can be one of the most relaxing and unfettered ways to explore and discover overlooked backroads.  A quality GPS unit takes the worry out of getting lost.  Just punch in a destination, maybe add a few waypoints