The Head Ride, Part III
Dennis Rouse
May 1, 2012
by Denis Rouse Rider magazine’s founder and first publisher weighs in from a recent introspective road trip. Part III of III. This one’s going to be a real head ride. It’s a ride in my head going on right now. No need for a boring tire pressure check or filling up at the local fossil fuel station.... Read more »
Malcolm Smith, Mert Lawwill to be Honored as Legends
Press Release
March 14, 2012
Off-road racing icon Malcolm Smith and famed national champion dirt-tracker Mert Lawwill will be honored as Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends at the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 16-17. “Just say the names... Read more »
If I Have to Explain…
Scott Williams
January 16, 2012
Motor vehicles that expose their riders and passengers to the elements and fall over if you don’t plant your feet at every stop just don’t register with everyone. Many folks will never understand how joy arises from the speed and motion created on a motorcycle. To each his own. Gladly most people... Read more »
32nd Annual San Luis Obispo County Toy Run
Clement Salvadori
December 6, 2011
To heck with the sleigh, this Santa has a motorcycle. Christmas is upon us – almost. On the first Sunday of December was the big toy run event in my California neighborhood, going on since 1980. And getting bigger every year. It’s a seemingly simple affair, organized by Bernard’s Specialty Cycle,... Read more »
The Head Ride, Part II
Rider Contributor
December 1, 2011
by Denis Rouse Rider magazine’s founder and first publisher weighs in from a recent introspective road trip. Part II of II. When we last left you we said we think Paul’s going to be fine. We were right. He’s recovering nicely from his wife of 16 years leaving him abruptly the same period his... Read more »
First Ride
Jim Hale
November 29, 2011
I got an email from an old friend the other day. He asked about the family, wished us a happy holiday and closed with a question: “Are you still riding motorcycles?” My reply was short and after I hit the Send button I started feeling a little guilty. I felt like I had cut him off a bit. See, I never... Read more »
The Head Ride, Part I
Rider Contributor
November 11, 2011
by Denis Rouse Rider magazine’s founder and first publisher weighs in from a recent introspective road trip. Part I of II. It’s May 1, Sunday, May Day I think it’s called, the next Sunday if it comes in these tendentious times is May 8, Mother’s Day, but since my mother has long since gone... Read more »
Old Bike, New Places
Jim Hale
November 10, 2011
Mornings are getting cooler here in South Georgia, and I’d been talking and thinking about taking my old (1975) Honda CB750 for a real ride. Not just buzzing around the neighborhood to the drugstore and back, but an honest to goodness ride. Something like three or four hundred miles that would really... Read more »
