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Review: Clearwater Erica Lights

Review: Clearwater Erica Lights

It was one of those late fall days when I set off in the morning to connect with my friend Harry on his Gold Wing in Mount Airy, NC, for lunch at The Loaded Goat. It was my first day trip with the BMW R nineT Urban G/S I’

Review: Baxley LA Wheel Chock

Review: Baxley LA Wheel Chock

My childhood memories with wheel chocks revolve around helping my dad place them between the wheels of horse trailers. During my teenage years, we hoisted dirt bikes up on those traditional center stands they make to work on them. We could sit on the bikes between motos and dial in

North Carolina: The Outer Banks on a Honda Trail 125

North Carolina: The Outer Banks on a Honda Trail 125

The mighty Honda Trail 125 was strapped securely to the Mototote carrier on the back of the Toyota Tacoma when my work day in Raleigh, NC, ended. Everything I needed for the two-day tour was ready to be added to the bike when I reached the Roanoke Island Inn

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Tombstone’s Marshalls—A Fist Full of Days with Dad on Gold Wings

“There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving.” The line from “Stairway to Heaven” weighed heavily on my heart as I waited to board the big bird to Tucson, AZ, for another visit with my dad. The miracle of

Review: Nelson-Rigg Trails End Adventure Tailbag

Review: Nelson-Rigg Trails End Adventure Tailbag

I appreciate the art of packing for a motorcycle trip. It forces me to visualize exactly what I need for the duration of the journey, and that kick-starts the engine of my imagination. I have a couple different bikes (including a 2021 BMW Urban GS) in the garage, and

Review: Nelson-Rigg SSP Solo Storm Rain Pants

Review: Nelson-Rigg SSP Solo Storm Rain Pants

Nelson-Rigg knows what time it is when it comes to protecting you and your machine from the elements. I’ve heard the name for years, but only recently have their products become a part of my daily life as a motorcyclist. That leads me to ask myself: why did

City Escape: Raleigh, North Carolina

City Escape: Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina is characterized by the Appalachian Mountains in the west and the dune-lathered coastline—including the Outer Banks—to the east. Adventurous souls can find tranquility in the gently rolling sweepers of smooth asphalt cutting through farmland and across lakes and rivers. Rejuvenated historical towns provide ample opportunities

Review: Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 Tire

Review: Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 Tire

The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 motorcycle tire is a top-tier choice for adventure riders seeking a high-performance tire. It excels on pavement and is ready for the challenge when two roads diverge in a wood and you take the one less traveled by. The tire’s exceptional

Review: Corbin Saddle for Honda Trail 125

Review: Corbin Saddle for Honda Trail 125

The Honda CT125 (aka Trail 125) is a throwback model with a fascinating history and it has been a huge hit since being re-launched in 2021. Its looks make motorcyclists go into the garage at night to talk to it and non-motorcyclists stop and smell its roses. While

Hot Springs, North Carolina Shamrock Tour® | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Mar/Apr '23 Premium Content

Hot Springs, North Carolina Shamrock Tour®

I was wrapping up another season of selling pumpkins and staring down the barrel of an open calendar when the Yamaha Ténéré 700 began to take on a life of its own from the bits and pieces I was adding to it for the trip. October is the month to

Crossing the Precipice on a Super Duke GT

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Crossing the Precipice on a Super Duke GT

Traveling New Roads Someone I trust advised me to start this story with a bang. My bang was the sound of the Achilles tendon on the dominant right side of my body rupturing on a basketball court at Disney World. My magic encounter with the land of Mickey Mouse landed