‘Bones, y’all need tars’ – Rider Blog
Scott ‘Bones’ Williams
May 13, 2013
In just a few days I was leaving on a 3,500 mile trek that would include some of the best mountain twisties in the East. After giving my Honda ST1300 a careful once-over, I felt confident that my dual-compound sport touring tires had more than enough tread remaining for the trip. Alas, not so. The combination... Read more »
2013 Paso Robles (CA) Sidecar & Vintage Bike Show
Clement Salvadori
May 6, 2013
Back in ’07 Karyl Lammers, who runs a shop in Paso Robles selling aftermarket motorcycle stuff, called up the Chamber of Commerce and asked if she could promote a little sidecar exhibition in the City Park during an arts & crafts show. The park was certainly big enough to allow this, and the... Read more »
2013 Trailblazers Banquet
Joe Michaud
April 29, 2013
The Trailblazers are a social organization of pioneer motorcycling enthusiasts who have met annually since 1940. They preserve the memory of those who came before us and have contributed to the sport that we all enjoy. This 2013 banquet, held April 6 in Carson, California, was the 69th annual affair,... Read more »
Onboard Caffeine Injection
Arden Kysely
April 23, 2013
Around two or three o’clock every day, my eye lids get heavy and my brain turns to sludge. There’s no mistaking the symptoms—it’s coffee time! Out in the boonies, my buddies and I will pull over and brew a cup of cowboy coffee to clear our heads. In civilization, we’ll risk a fix from a gas... Read more »
26th Annual All-British Motorcycle Weekend, San Jose, California
Clement Salvadori
April 15, 2013
You have to give those Brit-bike lovers a big hand; they are an incredibly enthusiastic bunch of enthusiasts, putting up with aged machines that were none too reliable when new…by current standards. I rode British motorcycles all through the Sixties, when they were the hot item—and regular... Read more »
Day 3: Patagonia Adventure Tour
Arden Kysely
March 20, 2013
(Read dispatch from Day 2) Our third day in Patagonia begins with frost and fog in the little town of Futaleufú. It’s a short but chilly walk to the warm dining room for coffee and breakfast, where a wi-fi connection keeps everyone in touch with their businesses and loved ones. Still waking up, we... Read more »
Confronting PMS with the Lonesome Weirdoes
Scott “Bones” Williams
February 27, 2013
New Englanders know the thrill of taking that first ride of the season—and the melancholy that settles in after putting your bike away for the season. If you live in the Snow Belt, you know about PMS. So you non-Northerners understand, up here PMS stands for Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. It’s winter.... Read more »
Pay It Forward: Rider Blog
Scott ‘Bones’ Williams
January 8, 2013
Even well-designed and well-maintained machines break down. Problems as minor as a broken chain, flat tire or dead battery can immobilize a motorcycle and strand a rider. Many of us on motorcycles have the skills and carry the tools to attempt minor roadside repairs, but occasionally a solution appears... Read more »
Rider Magazine’s Top 10 Motorcycle Stories of 2012
Rider Magazine Staff
January 2, 2013
We’re taking a look back at 2012 by reviewing our ridermagazine.com page views. Naturally, our homepage (ridermagazine.com) drew the most page views in 2012. It was also popular for users of our website to seek out information on motorcycle helmets (ridermagazine.com/browse-by-type/helmets) and... Read more »
Blog: Signs Along the Way
Scott ‘Bones’ Williams
November 20, 2012
I love word play as much as I love motorcycles, and entertaining ways to combine these two passions are conveniently posted along roads where I ride. Signs guide the way and state the rules, but more than a few give me reason to laugh out loud. Often it’s by accident, but other times by design. Signs... Read more »
