Spring is finally here and for many motorcyclists, at least in the northern climes, that means it’s time at last to roll out the bike and have some fun. But wait. If the bike has been sitting all winter it’s going to need some prepping, and so are you. More »

Days are getting longer, nights are getting warmer, and it’s time for touring motorcyclists to start thinking about hitting the open road. For most that means planning routes and making motel reservations. And then there are the campers. More »

Winter has dragged on far too long, but the calendar swears spring is coming soon. Honest. And you have promised yourself that this is the year when you're finally going to get that motorcycle. You're going to have the wind in your face, the throbbing power between your knees, and maybe even the bugs in your teeth. No, that last one's just a joke--usually. More »

Motorcycle riding, like so much else in life, is a matter of learning by doing. The following are a dozen lessons learned through more than 20 years and nearly 100,000 miles on two wheels. More »

Mythical is the idea of mounting your steed and riding off into the sunset. And when you make the myth a reality and find it's better than your dreams, you don't ever look back. You only look farther down the road. Welcome to motorcycle touring, a modern-day dream come true for many thousands of riders. More »