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The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa

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The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a man in his mid-40s who told me he was "pretty much done with life." He wasn’t sick, nor was he going through some major crisis—he just felt like he’d done everything he was ever going

25 Years—A Letter From Florian

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25 Years—A Letter From Florian

Dear Reader, It is with great pride that I announce RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel is celebrating its 25th year. As an independent, family-owned publishing company, we’ve always considered you, our readers, our extended family. We have ridden together through some seriously great times and also some hard and

Fire and Ice—A Letter From Marisa

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Fire and Ice—A Letter From Marisa

Recently, I’ve been suffering from a terrible case of PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). While it’s not officially recognized in the medical community, every rider knows this affliction’s symptoms all too well. They include restlessness, longing glances at your bike in the garage, and vivid dreams of open

Thank You—A Letter from Florian

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Thank You—A Letter from Florian

This time of the year is always one of reflection. It’s just natural after the whirlwind of a busy travel season. Last winter, I got ants in my pants and signed myself up for a whole bunch of trips. They were all epic, but with so much time on

We’re All In This Together—A Letter From Marisa

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We’re All In This Together—A Letter From Marisa

Motorcycling is often seen as a solitary pursuit—a rider, a bike, and an open road. But ask any experienced biker, and they'll tell you that motorcycling is also deeply rooted in community. There’s a shared understanding among motorcyclists, a feeling of camaraderie that transcends background, language,

Escape & Explore—A Letter from Florian

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Escape & Explore—A Letter from Florian

Each year, we send out our reader survey to learn more about you and your riding habits. One of the questions asks you to rank the reasons why you ride. Consistently, the number one answer is “the desire to escape and explore.” I second that. It has been a great

The Road to Recovery—A Letter From Marisa

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The Road to Recovery—A Letter From Marisa

Motorcycles are dangerous. It’s not a secret that our beloved sport is inherently risky, but that’s part of what draws us to these two-wheeled machines. The thrill of riding a motorcycle comes from a mix of factors, with danger and risk adding an adrenaline-fueled edge to the experience.

Planes, Trains, and Motorcycles—A Letter From Florian

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Planes, Trains, and Motorcycles—A Letter From Florian

Traveling to attend new motorcycle press launches often requires some serious travel. I don’t know many people willing to fly halfway around the world to ride a motorcycle for a day. My usual rule is that I want to stay at a location at least twice as long as

Heat Waves and Highways—A Letter From Marisa

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Heat Waves and Highways—A Letter From Marisa

Cross-country motorcycle tours are always a transformative experience. Long days in the saddle, lots of distance to cover, gone for weeks at a time… It can test you in ways you could never imagine, and it can teach you a lot about yourself (and the people you’re riding with)

Community—A Letter from Florian

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Community—A Letter from Florian

Riding a motorcycle represents the ultimate freedom, yet most of us crave human interaction. The lone wolf heading into the sunset far from civilization doesn’t tell an accurate story. Sure, many of us prefer to ride alone, but as soon as the lone wolf stops, the human connections are

I Remember My First Road Trip—A Letter From Marisa

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I Remember My First Road Trip—A Letter From Marisa

I've been riding motorcycles since I was a young child. That said, it wasn't until college that I started traveling on one. In the first few months of being out on my own, I made several weekend moto camping trips with friends, but nothing too far

Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

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Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

Not that many years ago, every time I ventured out on a motorcycle tour for the magazine, I brought along a dizzying array of tech. Most importantly (at the time), my Garmin had the planned route, and if something came up along the way, it didn’t take me long