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Motorcycle touring is a great way to travel on a budget. With the right gear and accessories, you can explore all kinds of destinations for as little as $130 to $170 a day. But you will need to mak...

The rules of the road apply to all drivers, including motorcyclists. You need to be respectful of other people’s needs and intentions when making decisions behind the wheel. A slight hesitation or ...

The Alps are considered the holy grail of motorcycle touring. This 700-mile mountain range reaches peaks as high as 15,000 feet. It is the highest mountain range in Europe, with a crescent shape th...

It’s best to plan out your route in Germany before you depart to make sure things go smoothly. Riding a motorcycle in Germany isn’t the same as riding in other countries. You’ll need to learn the l...

It’s important to wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle, but what do you do with your helmet when you can’t take it inside? The average motorcycle helmet weighs around three pounds. As a rider, ...

Everyone must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but what do you do if you have more than one helmet? You never know when you might need to carry an extra helmet around. This could happen for ...

Your motorcycle helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you own. It is your first line of defense against serious injury if you are involved in an accident, so you need to ma...

Every motorcycle helmet comes with a strap that allows you to secure it to your head. Without this strap, the helmet would easily fall off when you’re riding. A loose helmet in the middle of the ro...

If you’re looking for new destinations to explore on your motorcycle, look no further than the beautiful country of France. Its mountainous cliffs, twisty roads and scenic views make it home to som...

If you’re an experienced dirt bike rider, you know that your helmet doesn’t stay clean for very long. It will get dirty in a matter of minutes when you’re cruising over messy terrain. Mud and dirt ...

Rock climbing may sound pretty straightforward, but there are a lot of different types of climbing, and each one serves a different purpose. There’s traditional “trad” climbing for those who seek a...

If you’re going to invest in a motorcycle, you’ll need to choose between a touring and a cruiser. Both styles have unique characteristics that can affect how you ride. But the truth is every dealer...

If you love listening to music and riding a motorcycle, you’re in luck because it’s never been easier to do both at the same time. New technologies are changing the way motorcyclists play music on ...

  Always Use Helmet Communication for a Safer Ride 1. Price Used motorcycles tend to be much less expensive than newer bikes, but recent supply chain issues have increased demand for used bikes, wh...

A foggy motorcycle helmet isn’t just annoying. It can be scary — especially when you’re traveling at high speeds. Visibility is key to staying safe on the road, and any obstruction could be a dange...

Did you know that some 80 million vehicles commute on American roads daily, but only 200,000 are motorcycles? If you commute to and from work on your motorcycle, you’re not alone, but you’re not ex...

Check your gear Your riding gear is an essential piece of safety kit. Let’s start with the helmet and work our way down to the boots to make sure your kit is still in perfect condition. Helmets ...

What to Know About Riding a Motorcycle Riding a motorcycle is considered safe when you use the proper gear. You generally need to be at least 16 years old to start riding. You will need to get a r...

Knowing When to Ride It is not safe to ride when there is snow or ice on the ground or if it is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit outside. This can lead to slick conditions that dramatically increase th...

1. Matching Bluetooth Headsets Nothing could be more romantic than taking off on a scenic motorcycle ride as a couple. You can snuggle up to one another as you explore new environments. They say l...

Can You Ride a Motorcycle in the Snow? It is generally considered unsafe to ride a motorcycle in the snow. That’s because motorcycle tires usually don’t have enough traction to drive on top of sno...

Use Ski Helmet Communication to Stay Connected Your Cross-Country Skiing Packing List: Base Layers It all starts with choosing what to wear underneath your ski gear. Choose warm underwear and so...

So, how often do motorcycle crashes happen? And what can you do to prevent them? How Many Motorcycle Crashes Happen? According to the most recent data, just under 83,000 motorcycle accidents resu...

If you’re thinking about taking up snowboarding, you’re probably wondering how much gear you need to get started. Aside from the actual snowboard, you’ll need other items and equipment to make it t...