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…

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…

Gift giving is about the art of the possible – that is the possibility of bringing a smile to a friend or loved one who loves motorcycling.  Motorcyclists may know what they want, but what they might need is something…

There’s no substitute for riding but reading a good story about motorcycling can nicely fill the time between rides.  Books cover everything from adventure stories, to riding skills, to explaining the mechanical and physical aspects of motorcycling.  It’s surprising how…