RoadRUNNER Staff

Tips

How to Become a Better Rider Off the Saddle

Riding motorcycles is a physical and mental activity. Like any sport, it requires a certain amount of ability, physical attributes, and mental conditioning. The better shape you’re in, the more enjoyable and safer your riding experience will be. To attain an improved, even optimum riding shape isn’t just

Travel Guide

A Year In Review: Top Travel Guides of 2023

Planning a motorcycle trip can be challenging. You want to travel somewhere exciting, new, and worthwhile. Some riders set out without a plan, and others want a detailed itinerary. No matter your planning style, you have to at least choose a destination, but how do you know where you want

News

Vance & Hines Adventure Hi-Output 450 Slip-On for Honda Africa Twin

The Honda Africa Twin is one of the most popular adventure motorcycles for a reason—but everyone can always improve. The new Vance & Hines Adventure Hi-Output slip-on takes the bike’s already thrilling growl to a whole other level. The hand-made stainless steel slip-on, with a 4.5-inch diameter,

Events

2023 Touratech DirtDaze Rally

The 2023 Touratech DirtDaze Rally event returned, once again, to the North Haverhill Fairgrounds location, on the edge of the majestic White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. The original DirtDaze event was founded by Christian Dutcher about a decade ago, but it has since partnered with Touratech and pushed

Columns

A Year In Review: Most Interesting Columns of 2023

If you're reading this email, then you understand that motorcycling can change the way you see and interact with the world. It can also change the way you think about things in general. The following stories, in no particular order, are some of our favorites published in 2023.

Roundtrip Tour

A Year In Review: Top RoadRUNNER Tours of 2023

Stories from the road are what we are known for. We don't just write about places that we think might be interesting to visit, we actually ride there. When you read RoadRUNNER's tour editorial, you know our team of experienced motorcycle travel journalists have put the

Destinations

A Year In Review: Our Favorite Destinations of 2023

At RoadRUNNER, it's about more than just the motorcycle. It's about where you go on the motorcycle. Simply put, we are addicted to exploring new places and experiencing new things. We often share short articles highlighting specific places across the country that might be of interest

News

2023 Mileage Masters Contest Winners Announced

This year, we ran the RoadRUNNER Mileage Masters contest to challenge our readers to travel as much as they could in the riding season. The contest started with the Jun ‘23 issue and ran through the end of the Oct ‘23 issue. We asked participating riders to take starting and

Motorcycle Review

A Year In Review: Our Favorite Motorcycles of 2023

With each new generation, motorcycles become quicker, more powerful, and more technologically savvy. But, we aren't on the hunt for what bikes look great on paper. We look for character, usability, accessibility, and which motorcycles are just plain fun to ride. It's not just about the

Travel Guide

Illinois Route 66

In the bustling heart of downtown Chicago begins the road that changed history—Route 66. Over the decades, the Main Street of America’s siren song of freedom has called thousands of motorists to hit the road. The 300 miles of Route 66 in Illinois are preserved like nowhere else

Tips

Drinking and Riding has Legal Consequences

Alcohol affects the skills that are essential to riding a motorcycle—balance, coordination, and responsiveness. Evidence suggests that it plays a significant role in fatal motorcycle crashes. In fact, research has shown that in fatal crashes a larger proportion of motorcyclists had been drinking prior to an accident than operators

Travel Guide

10 American Roads That Should Be On Your Riding Bucket List

American roads are legendary for a reason. Long and wide, they wind through this county, offering unforgettable motorcycling experiences to both homegrown and visiting foreign riders. But with so many fantastic roads in the U.S., their sheer number can be intimidating. How can you know which road to ride

WEB Exclusive

8 Stops You Shouldn’t Miss on the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail

Motorcycle traveling is a great way to learn more about the areas you visit. For instance, did you know Virginia produces maple syrup? Canada might be more famous for its syrup, but that doesn’t make Virginia’s maple syrup producers any less hardworking—or their product any less delicious.

News

MotoTote Sport Motorcycle Hitch Carrier

Transporting a motorcycle to your ride location can be difficult—unless you have the MotoTote hitch carrier. This heavy-duty all-steel bike carrier fixes securely to the back of your truck with zero wobbling. The wide bike mount accommodates up to 600-pound sport bikes, scramblers, and dual sport motorcycles with five-inch-wide

Destinations

General Grant Tree: The Nation’s Christmas Tree

By now, most people throughout the country have put up a Christmas tree in celebration of the upcoming holiday. It’s only fitting that we highlight the General Grant Tree, in Kings Canyon National Park, which was dedicated in April 1926 as the National Christmas Tree. The Nation’s Christmas

Nov/Dec '23

City Escape: Grants Pass, Oregon

Oregon is a very green state and this route takes you to some of its greenest parts. You’ll start with a northbound jaunt on the I-5, but don’t let the interstate put you off. I-5 is a roller coaster of a road, with sweeping curves that bounce you

News

MetMo Driver

It’s a screwdriver! No, it’s a drill! It’s both and more—it’s the MetMo Driver. This ingenious device combines a modern ratchet screwdriver with an old-timey hand brace (the predecessor of electric drills). Compatible with any ¼-inch hex bits, MetMo delivers ultra-high torque at 56 lb-ft.

Travel Guide

4 Unique Desert Rides

Deserts possess a unique magic, but their serene beauty often masks inherent dangers. Yet, when you’re equipped for the ride with plenty of water, sun protection, and working high-quality maps, they can deliver unforgettable moto trips. Deserts offer properly prepared riders astonishing vistas and amazing landscapes, with sunrises and

Buyers Guide

5 Awesome Motorcycle Phone Mounts

Your smartphone has become a vital motorcycling tool. Of course you can call and text with it, but it also helps you navigate to your next destination, capture the best riding moments on photo and video, find the best hotels and restaurants, and much more. But having your phone in

Buyers Guide

Buyers Guide: 10 Best Riding Shoes for the Casual Motorcyclist

Using your motorcycle as daily transportation for school, work, or running errands, motorcycle-specific traditional riding boots can be cumbersome. Thankfully, Many gear companies offer casual shoes that provide efficient protection while riding and comfort when walking. Here are 10 casual boots that were developed specifically for today’s urban riders.

Buyers Guide

10 Handy Amazon Finds for Any Motorcyclist’s Garage

You never thought you’d need it, but now you can’t live without it. Every motorcycle enthusiast has purchased some kind of gadget or tool that fits this description. But there’s always another handy thingamajig out there that you never knew you wanted. Amazon is a great place

Accommodations

5 Hotels to Get You in The Christmas Spirit All Year Long

Do you wish the holiday season lasted all year long? Your motorcycle can’t change the seasons, but it can take you to places where the festive cheer never ends. There are many hotels across the U.S., from the South to Alaska, that draw in Christmas-starved visitors with a

Tips

10 Questions to Ask a Motorcyclist Before Becoming Their Passenger

Many of us were first introduced to motorcycling as a passenger. In the world of street riding, there is a broad range of skill levels and safe riding practices. Before putting your life in the hands of a motorcycle rider, it’s wise to first understand his or her competence.

Accommodations

6 Hotels for a Two-Up Midwest Motorcycle Getaway

There’s only one thing better than being out on the open road on your motorcycle—and that’s doing so with the one you love. Whether you’re riding your own bikes or one is tucked in the passenger seat behind the other, adding a romantic overnight element to

Travel Guide

8 Ways to Have a Holly Jolly Motorcycling Holiday Season in Florida

The holiday season means banks of snow, cold weather, hot cocoa, reindeer… But it doesn’t need to be that way every year. Spending your holidays in Florida is a great way to extend your motorcycling seasons. December is a fantastic time to visit the Sunshine State, with warm temperatures