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Keeping Your Body Temperature in Check

When the effects of high humidity are added into the heat index calculation, motorcycle riding can be very uncomfortable. To compensate, riders must enhance the natural evaporative cooling process produced by their body’s perspiration. Here are our seven tips for staying cool on the road: Stay Breezy Large windscreens

Accommodations

6 Hotels for a Romantic Motorcycle Getaway in North Carolina

We motorcyclists have a rather voracious penchant for “getting away from it all.” There’s nothing quite like riding to an intimate location to forget about the worries of the world for a day or two. Here are six motorcycle-friendly North Carolina establishments that make for an unforgettable romantic overnight

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Touring Tip: Staying Hydrated

Water: The Essential Riding Companion Did you know that your body is mostly water? The average human body contains around 10 to 12 gallons of it. With high temperatures across the nation, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the importance of keeping hydrated. Water performs several

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Selfie Confidence: Documenting Your Next Ride

It’s the craze that’s sweeping the nation! Here’s a selfie of me with friends! Here’s a selfie of me in the bathroom! Here’s a selfie of me in front of a thing that I saw! Here’s a selfie of me with a bacon cheeseburger!

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Win a Dream Ride with Triumph and RoadRUNNER’s Editor-in-Chief

Do you dream of an unforgettable ride? Triumph’s Dream Ride Getaway sweepstake gives one triumphant winner a chance to make their riding dreams come true! The Triumph Dream Ride Getaway offers one winner and a traveling friend a choice between three guided two-day tours. On two of them, you’

Columns

Speed the Wheel: Skewed Beauty

I once read a story about a near-sighted writer who, after having been engrossed in his writing for hours, took a break to rest his eyes. He slipped his glasses off and went to the window of his apartment for a breath of fresh air. On the street below, he

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Whats in a name?

The annals of motorcycling run deep with an eclectic array of manufacturers. Some are still with us, but many have long since shuttered. A good number of the companies got their names from the founder’s (or founders’) surnames, while others found lasting fame with anagrams, acronyms, or pure whimsy.

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Father's Day Sale is Happening Now

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Fouled Plugs: The Oil Discussion

I’ll save you some time. There’s no such thing as the “oil discussion.” You’re either running the correct oil for your machine that an actual herd of engineers prescribed after applying advanced mathematics, or you’re not. It really is that simple. Yet, somehow, discussions regarding engine

Events

Women’s Motorcycle Show Returns to LA

The time has come. The eighth annual Women’s Motorcycle Show (WMC) is at hand and this year, the event is returning to Los Angeles, CA. Held at AutoConduct in the LA Arts District on June 17, the WMC is set to be a fun-filled day. Visitors get to see

Accommodations

Review: MeadowView Marriott—Kingsport, TN

Located in the heart of Kingsport, TN, the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort and Convention Center [https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/meadowview-marriott-conference-resort.en.html?aid=7932204&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2] sits close to some of the most scenic routes in the area. Just a short ride

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Highway Gothic: AZ SR 89

I'm waiting for Elon Musk to premier his line of cologne, moon boots, and outer-space sports drinks.  Have you noticed his face is everywhere?  My wife asked if I wanted to apply to Elon's space program and I said no.  It's not that I&

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Riding in Foggy Conditions

Riding in fog—especially when it’s combined with rain and darkness—heightens a number of risk factors that prudent motorcyclists usually seek to avoid: 1. Rider visibility of potential hazards, both ahead and from behind (like being rear-ended by a faster moving vehicle) is severely restricted. 2. Accumulation of

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Riding High: Conquering the Wall of Death

I’ve been traveling by motorcycle for decades. My love for two-wheeled adventure began simply, by exploring the area around my home in Bavaria. Then it grew. Since then, I’ve ridden mostly solo across the United States, through Scandinavia, Australia, Africa, Mongolia, China, and beyond. Now I’m back

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Andreani USA Expands Its Offerings

Having just opened its U.S.-based operations in North Carolina at the beginning of this year, Andreani USA is already announcing an expansion of its product catalog. Joining the fold are MIVV Exhaust systems from Italy and suspension components from England’s Nitron Racing Systems. Designed, developed, and manufactured

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The King’s Stallion: Elvis’ Last Harley-Davidson

Elvis Presley is famous for his revolutionizing of pop music, his outrageously swinging hips—and his motorcycles. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s love for two-wheeled rides is well-documented in both photographs and the musical sensation’s own words. In particular, Elvis seemed to prefer Harley-Davidsons. One of those

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A New Fear

“Where will our first trip be?” I asked with a great deal of enthusiasm after the successful completion of motorcycle school. “To the parking lot,” my husband replied. We made plans that weekend to get my new Royal Enfield Himalayan. I wasn't sure what color I wanted yet,

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100 Years of BMW: New Bikes and an Exhibition

In 1923, a little company called BMW Motorrad built its first motorcycle. Now, 100 years later, the company is still going strong—and that’s cause for celebration. On May 12, BMW opened a new exhibition at the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany. The displays highlight BMW’s centennial journey,

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Motorcycle Riding in Construction Zones

It’s basically summer, which means you’ve probably already ridden through plenty of construction zones. It may seem obvious that you should ride with more caution and watch for hazards in work areas, but did you know that nearly every state has special road construction traffic laws? As a

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Slowing Things Down Smoothly

Whether you are new to motorcycles or have been in the saddle for years, there are certain riding fundamentals that apply to everyone. They are there to help us stay safe and confident by providing an understanding of how our motorcycles have been designed to be ridden. Hopefully we can

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BMW Teases a New R 12 nineT

In 2013, BMW Motorrad introduced the R nineT. Now, to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary, BMW has given us a teaser of a new machine in the retro-style roadster lineup—the R 12 nineT. The newcomer continues the nineT line’s tradition of offering a purist, classic roadster design

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2023 Indian Chief Sport

As far as Indian is concerned, there can never be too many Chiefs. Or Indians, for that matter.  To help get more of both, Indian is introducing a new model for 2023—the Indian Sport Chief [https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/sport-chief/]. As its title states, this Chief has an

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Helmet Safety Technology: Don’t Bust Your Brain

A helmet is one of the most important pieces of riding gear. You have only one brain, so you should do your utmost to protect it. Wearing even the most basic, rudimentary open-face helmet can save your life in an accident. Yet, for a long time, basic helmets have been

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Moto Morini: Legend Reborn

The annals of motorcycling are filled with stories about impassioned inventors and their dramatic travails of trying to turn those passions into pragmatic, successful businesses. Motor-mad Italy has produced an inordinate number of tales pertaining to motorcycle success and heartbreak. One such tale tells of Moto Morini [https://www.motomoriniusa.

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BMW Introduces New 2024 R 18 Roctane

Are you ready to rock? BMW certainly hopes so, as the German moto maker is rolling out the newest vintage-inspired member of its Heritage line that aims to put the rock in octane. BMW R 18 Roctane joins the existing lineup of R 18 bikes, which features the R 18,