Jan/Feb '21 - RoadRUNNER

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Jan/Feb '21

January/February 2021

Austria: The Art of Indulgence

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Austria: The Art of Indulgence

My friend Michael comes from Vienna. The Viennese are sometimes ill-reputed in the rest of Austria. The residents of the capital city are supposedly snotty and a bit too self-aggrandizing. Michael, however, embodies another undisputed quality of the Viennese—they know how to indulge in the good things. During our

City Escapes: Maryville, Tennessee

City Escapes: Maryville, Tennessee

> This trip is for those who like long riding days. Start early to complete the entire loop before dark and ride during summer to get the most sunlight. This is a three-season route, as higher elevations tend to get snowed up in the winter. The mountains are stunning in

Classic Roads: US 1 in Florida

Classic Roads: Down from the North US 1 in Florida Part 1

> The US 1 stretches across 545 miles throughout the entire length of Florida along its eastern shore, from the northern border with Georgia to the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. in Key West. It was designated the first U.S. highway when the Numbered Highways System was

Western Pennsylvania & New York Part 1

Jan/Feb '21 Premium Content

Western Pennsylvania & New York Part 1

Science tells us that around 55% to 60% of the human body is composed of water. In that vein, marine biologist Wallace J. Nicholas has noted that: “We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and

City Escapes: San Bernardino, California

City Escapes: San Bernardino, California

Phoenix, Arizona Shamrock Tour®

Phoenix, Arizona Shamrock Tour®

Touring the Valley of the Sun It’s been six years since Kris and I decided to relocate from Michigan to Arizona. The impromptu move was brought about by a job opportunity for Kris and my “restless leg syndrome” (meaning my inability to stay in one place for too long)

Review: 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

Review: 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

> Discussions about big adventure bikes regularly center on BMW’s iconic GSs and KTM’s Adventure models, which is a disservice to Honda’s updated Africa Twin. When introduced in 2016, the Africa Twin (AT) excelled in off-road situations but fell short of its European rivals in terms of

Review: 2020 KTM 890 Duke R

Review: 2020 KTM 890 Duke R

> The newest Duke is pointed up an enticingly twisty road, tugging at its leash. It begs to scamper and effortlessly lunges up the hill, its motor’s bark rising briskly before being interrupted momentarily with a pop from its quickshifter. A corner looms, and hitting hard on the brakes,