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Motorcycle Licensing Laws Are Different for Teen Riders

Motorcycle Licensing Laws Are Different for Teen Riders

Some time ago, Pennsylvania instituted training requirements for teens wanting to obtain their motorcycle license. Under Pennsylvania’s law, all 16- and 17-year-olds applying for a motorcycle license must first complete the state-approved motorcycle safety program. Courses like Pennsylvania’s Basic Rider Course are meant to provide young bikers with

Do Good: Motorcycle Relief Project | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Do Good: Motorcycle Relief Project

Every rider knows the kind of inner peace rolling down highways or bouncing across off-road tracks can bring. Motorcycle Relief Project (MRP) aims to let wounded warriors and struggling first responders experience that same feeling. MRP, based in Evergreen, CO, organizes Relief Rides, five-day dual sport and adventure bike tours

Riding in Cold Weather

Riding in Cold Weather

Those of us living in the northern latitudes have recently been in the grip of a particularly cold blast of winter weather. Although many of us like to ride throughout the year, there are additional risks that need to be mitigated for cold weather riding: Wind Chill Risk—Wind velocity

Harley-Davidson Adversary Collection | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Harley-Davidson Adversary Collection

Many a Harley-Davidson rider enjoys adding a personal touch to their bike. The H-D Adversary Collection lets you do just that with official H-D parts [https://imp.i104546.net/MXP2QM]. You won’t have to wonder if they’ll fit your bike—as long as you have a 2021 or

Destination: Grants Pass, OR

Destination: Grants Pass, OR

The town was “named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant’s 1863 victory at Vicksburg. Originally named Grant’s Pass’s, the apostrophe was dropped after 1900. Grants Pass was a stagecoach stop in the 1860’s. It became a rail head when the Oregon-California Railroad (now Southern Pacific)

Valkyrie Brand Gas Tank Pendant Necklace

Many riders want to make it known that they ride. This 0.7-inch long gas tank pendant is a stylish fashion statement about your chosen hobby and lifestyle. The pendant is available in four different materials (sterling silver and yellow, white, or rose gold) starting from $205 and can be

Pure Magic: Power to the Rear Wheel

Pure Magic: Power to the Rear Wheel

It’s been said many times, “Anyone can ride a motorcycle fast in a straight line”. Starting and stopping can sometimes results in a crash, especially during a turn. Sure, you can pedal or glide your feet like Fred Flintstone for stability—but there is a better way. Ask a

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Only a few months remain until Triumph’s hat trick of 2024 Speed Triples reach our shores. Although two of the models won’t arrive stateside until April 2023, and June for the third, Triumph began taking orders as far back as November 2022. Considering the June arrivals’ rarity, it’

What you should know when buying a used motorcycle

What you should know when buying a used motorcycle

Motorcycles are a big investment, so luckily there are plenty of less expensive, used bikes on the market. However, there are many things you need to consider. From accident records to service history, it’s important to take the time to inspect and research the bike you’re buying. Follow

Continental ContiRoadAttack 4 Tire | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Continental ContiRoadAttack 4 Tire

You need good tires when you’re tackling good roads—and doubly so on the less-than-great ones. Continental’s ContiRoadAttack 4 [https://imp.i104546.net/gbLk4X] sport-touring tires provide ample traction in all conditions. The ContiRoadAttack 4 features an all-new compound and tire pattern that grips both wet and dry

Do Good: Motorcycle Missions

Do Good: Motorcycle Missions

The tragedies of life don’t only impact on their immediate victims. The rescuers are all too often shaken to the core as well by the terrible things they routinely witness. But who can help the helpers? Motorcycle Missions can. Motorcycle Missions [https://motorcyclemissions.org/] is a nonprofit organization that

MV Agusta: An Italian Invasion

MV Agusta: An Italian Invasion

An illustrious bike brand is on its way back to North America, thanks to a new collaborative effort between two historic motorcycle manufacturers. MV Agusta has thrown its lot in with KTM to distribute the iconic Schiranna motorcycles in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The deal, spanning several years,

Rise of the Retros: Motorcycle Hangouts

Rise of the Retros: Motorcycle Hangouts

It’s undeniable that one of the things we as motorcyclists enjoy about our passion is the feeling of freedom afforded by our two-wheeled (or three-wheeled) friends—the sense that when we turn the throttle, we are leaving our cares behind. It’s a time when we can focus on

RoadRUNNER Clip Beanie

RoadRUNNER Clip Beanie

You have to keep your head cool while riding—metaphorically speaking. But on a chilly day, your noggin may get cold even inside a helmet. Our RoadRUNNER beanie is a perfect head warmer for those cold rides. The beanie is available in three colors—Army Green, Crimson, and Heather Gray—

MotoMojo: Cornering ABS

MotoMojo: Cornering ABS

When a bike has to slow down or change direction rapidly, it is most susceptible to loss of traction and rider control. Hence, the vast majority of motorcycle mishaps occur while braking and/or cornering. As a result, the greatest challenge for technical safety improvement for motorcycles is to mitigate

Cager Ragers: Hidden Dangers of the Road

Cager Ragers: Hidden Dangers of the Road

It’s probably not too big of a stretch to assume most of us have had a moment or two on the road where anger makes us want to go Redrum like Jack Nicholson’s character in Stephen King’s The Shining. Perhaps some of us have given into that

Indian Quick Release Low Profile Trunk

Do you have an Indian bike with a Thunderstroke or PowerPlus engine? Then the new Quick Release Low-Profile Trunk lets you bring your stuff along for the ride in style. Available in a whopping 48 colorways, you can match the trunk to whatever color you’ve painted your bike. With

A Year in Review: Top Motorcycles of 2022 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

A Year in Review: Top Motorcycles of 2022

> From German baggers to Italian electric touring bikes, this year has been an interesting blend of new technologies. The stalwarts of our industry are refining models loved around the world while giving us a glimpse of battery and hydrogen-powered engines of the not-so-distant future. Traveling on two wheels is

Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

If you’re a biker, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know has been in a motorcycle crash. In 2009 alone, more than 90,000 motorcyclists or passengers were injured in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unfortunately, law-abiding and careful motorcycle operators

RoadRUNNER Newsletter

RoadRUNNER Newsletter

In Pursuit of Wildness: Canyon de Chelly National Monument Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a place that my brother Leo has always talked about: “It is a sacred place. You easily go back in time.” He said that the town of Chinle has food, gas, convenience stores, and ample

A Year in Review: Top Stories of 2022 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

A Year in Review: Top Stories of 2022

> Below you will find a collection of our top stories of 2022. These are the articles that have been read, shared, liked, and tweeted the most, combined with some that flew under the radar that you don't want to miss. From opinion to fact, the following posts

Destination Yellowstone National Park | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Yellowstone National Park

Its natural magnificence inspired the United States Congress to establish Yellowstone [https://www.roadrunner.travel/tours/yellowstone-national-park/] as the world's first national park in 1872. Kathy and I were so thrilled by the area that we decided to return for an extra day after completing our tour of

A Year in Review: Top Tours of 2022 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

A Year in Review: Best Tours of 2022

> How does North America's premier motorcycle travel publication choose the best tours of the year? Location, photography, story, adventure? Yes. All of them. With so many spectacular travel articles from world-renowned journalists, it's never easy whittling them down to a "best of" list.

Skaut Coffee Roasters Coffee Bags

Skaut Coffee Roasters Coffee Bags

Like starting your day with a steaming cup o’ Joe even on the adventure trail? We sure do. Skaut Coffee Roasters’ [https://www.skautcoffeeroasters.com/] handy coffee bags let you brew a nice cup wherever you go. Skaut’s Pour-Over Pack features five pre-filled filters. Designed for caffeinating on the

Can-Am Motorcycles: Returning to the Roots

Can-Am Motorcycles: Returning to the Roots

Once upon a time, Can-Am bikes were the cream of the crop in the motocross scene. Starting in 1973, the company built high-performance race bikes, instantly recognizable in their distinctive livery. And then, in 1987, they stopped. For the next 19 years, the brand snoozed like Sleeping Beauty until returning