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Cruiser Tire Wet-Weather Comparison Test

Cruiser Tire Wet-Weather Comparison Test

There is an age-old compromise when designing motorcycle tires: the balance between grip and durability. A tire that lasts forever will have poor traction, while super sticky rubber will wear out quickly. In terms of cruiser-style motorcycles, outright grip isn’t as important as it is on sportier motorcycles, because

Classic Roads: Superior National Forest Scenic Byway

Classic Roads: Superior National Forest Scenic Byway

Superior National Forest, located in the upper northeast corner of Minnesota, comprises over 3.9 million acres of woods and waters, including some 2,000 glacially-carved lakes and rivers. The forest is a mix of conifers and hardwoods. The larger wildlife species found in the area include deer, moose, Canadian

Revitalizing Route 66: One Motel at a Time

Revitalizing Route 66: One Motel at a Time

Originally running from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA, Route 66 is perhaps the most famous road in America. However, since its removal from the national highway system in 1985 in favor of the new interstates, Route 66 has struggled to recapture its former glory. Today, though it’s impossible

Barbecue, Brews, and Music in Cleveland, Mississippi

Barbecue, Brews, and Music in Cleveland, Mississippi

On the first Saturday of October, more than 50 barbecue teams from across the nation meet on the greenway in the historic Mississippi Delta town of Cleveland, MS, to compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes, and bragging rights, as kings and queens of the Delta BBQ Battle,

BMW Motorrad Urban Collection

BMW Motorrad Urban Collection

BMW Motorrad has launched the new Urban collection of motorcycle luggage options. With bags of all kinds and sizes, the collection has a storage choice for every trip. The Urban Collection Tank Bags come in three varieties. The Large (GS) bag offers 11-16 liters of storage for bikes with steep,

Review: 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Review: 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Adventure style motorcycles tend to be more comfortable and versatile than most other machines. That’s part of the reason their popularity has skyrocketed in the last decade. We saw manufacturers enter a race for the biggest and baddest ADV on the market, but riders didn’t follow that logic

RoadRUNNER's 2022 Fall Motorcyclists Gear Guide

RoadRUNNER's 2022 Fall Gear Guide

It's no secret that the fall is our favorite time of year to ride motorcycles. The weather is mild and the sights and smells of falling leaves have a calming effect. Not to mention the beautiful colors that surround many of our favorite roads... As you gear up

Top Fall Color Motorcycle Rides to Plan Right Now!

Top Fall Color Motorcycle Rides to Plan Right Now!

One of the best things about motorcycle touring is experiencing an area with all of your senses. You hear, see, and feel more than you would from inside a windowed vehicle. At RoadRUNNER, we always feel more connected to an area after a bike tour. Fall is one of our

Giveaway Location Revealed: Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Giveaway Location Revealed: Maggie Valley, North Carolina

The RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tour® giveaway will conclude at the end of September. The winner and two friends get to ride with our Editor-in-Chief Florian Neuhauser and the RoadRUNNER team to create a Shamrock Tour in one of the best motorcycling destinations in the U.S. Drum roll please.... Maggie Valley,

2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster

2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster

Imagine the howl of a liquid-cooled V-twin filling your helmet as you wind down Hwy 33 outside Santa Barbara, CA. The road opens up into a short straight while your tach crosses 7,000 rpm—still 2,500 rpm under the redline. You’re riding fast, and fast is the

Explore West Yellowstone, Montana

Explore West Yellowstone, Montana

For the next great ride, head for West Yellowstone, Montana, the scenic entry point to Yellowstone National Park. Not only are the views of the Montana skyline and mountain range from a bike epic, there also is plenty to do during the warm months (and year round!) when it’s

Moto Market: Scorpion Exo-GT930 Transformer Helmet

Scorpion Exo-GT930 Transformer Helmet

Scorpion maintains their reputation for cutting-edge helmet design with the new Exo-GT930 Transformer [https://imp.i104546.net/jW3jk6]. This modular helmet transforms from full-face to open-face without tools. It has a sturdy polycarbonate shell and other advanced features to protect your head. The helmet comes with an integrated SpeedView drop-down

Riding Opportunities in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

You've heard us mention it before (and we might be a little biased) but riding in the mountainous southeastern U.S. is some of the best in the world. Whether you prefer twisty tarmac, the open highway, or zipping around on the trails, this area has everything you

Moto Market: Atlas Vision Brace

Atlas Vision Brace

The Atlas Vision Brace [https://imp.i104546.net/VyejGj] aims to do one thing only—it reduces compression forces like no other brace. Compared to full-frame braces, it provides 50% higher compression force reduction and 66% greater range of motion, while being 45% lighter. This low-profile, minimalist anti-compression collar is

Touring Tip: Coping With Severe Weather, Part 1 - Lightning

Touring Tip: Coping With Severe Weather, Part 1 - Lightning

Riders traveling by motorcycle are much more vulnerable to severe weather conditions than passengers in an automobile. Some riders are under the mistaken impression that a motorcycle’s rubber tires will protect them in the event of a lightning strike. A car, with its steel frame, usually conducts a lightning

Bonus Offer: 2022 Special Collector's Issue Now Available to Pre-Order

Bonus Offer: 2022 Special Collector's Issue Now Available to Pre-Order

Our 2022 Special Collector's Issue is now available to PRE-ORDER. This issue showcases a regionally balanced mix of both previously-featured and new motorcycle tours with trip planning information and spectacular photography. This special issue is printed on the high quality paper that you've come to expect

Do Good: All Kids Bike

Do Good: All Kids Bike

Riding a bike is an incredibly useful skill to have, and we’re not just talking about motorcycles. A bicycle gives children both valuable exercise and greater freedom to travel. Unfortunately, too many kids don’t learn how to ride a bike these days. All Kids Bike helps children get

Eat and Ride in the Southern Appalachian Mountains with RoadRUNNER!

Eat and Ride in the Southern Appalachian Mountains with RoadRUNNER!

The 2022 Giveaway Shamrock Tour will take place in the Southeast. The base location will be announced soon, but for now let's find out what we will be eating on this tour. The people of Appalachia have lived off the land for centuries. They’ve been “eating local&

Arizona Legalizes Lane Filtering

Arizona Legalizes Lane Filtering

Riders in Arizona can soon legally advance through stalled traffic. In late March, the state Senate and House approved a bill legalizing lane filtering. Meanwhile, Utah extended its lane filtering authorization by five years. The Arizona Senate Bill 1273—championed by ABATE of Arizona—allows riders to cruise between lanes

The Best Vintage Style for the Woman Motorcycle Rider

The Best Vintage Style for the Woman Rider

It’s a great time to be a rider. Never before in the history of motorcycles have there been so many options when it comes to both motorcycles and riding gear. There’s a bike for every riding style, preference, and price—whichever mount you choose, there’s plenty of

Moto Market: Fly Racing Title Glove

Fly Racing Title Glove

The Fly Racing Title Glove [https://imp.i104546.net/e4Mx9Q] is an uncomplicated, motocross-style glove that keeps your hands warm and dry in any conditions. Weatherproofed with Hipora technology, they block both wind and water, while 3M Thinsulate insulation keeps heat where you need it. A nylon/spandex shell and

Best Helmets for Sport Touring Riders

Best Helmets for Sport Touring Riders

Riding long distances on a motorcycle can be easy, and it can be tiring. Many things go into making a long 2-wheeled trip enjoyable, but the helmet you choose can make all the difference. Sport touring riders need a helmet that is comfortable for hours on end, relatively quiet, fits

Ride Region Announced: 2022 RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tour® Giveaway

Ride Region Announced: 2022 RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tour® Giveaway

We are giving away an all-expenses paid trip to one lucky winner and two of their friends alongside our Editor-in-Chief Florian Neuhauser. This is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at a legendary Shamrock Tour®. Where will we ride? This Shamrock Tour will take place in the Southeast. The

Athena Ride for Women

Athena Ride for Women

All women riders can hear Ohio calling this summer. The first-ever Athena Ride for Women invites all bike-loving ladies to hop in the saddle for a good cause. The Athena Ride is a women-only motorcycle rally taking place in Athens, OH, on August 10-13. Over the four days, riders get

2022 Summer Gear Guide

2022 Summer Gear Guide

Here are some of the products that the RoadRUNNER team can't live without this summer. You might need a few of these items next time you hop on the bike for a weekend camping trip or a day ride to the river for a swim. Klim Induction [https: