Motorcycling

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…

Preparing for a days-long motorcycle ride is almost as much fun as the ride itself.  There’s genuine excitement in anticipating and planning everything that comes with a ride.  But packing for a long ride can make all of us a…