Understanding the dangers of long-distance riding fatigue
Posted: September 20, 2019
Understanding the dangers of long-distance riding fatigueA road trip on a motorcycle can be an uplifting, exciting, and invigorating experience. It can also be physically and mentally draining—especially on longer trips. But there are ways to reduce the risks involved. What leads to physical fatigue? Riding a motorcycle puts you in a physical position that’s relatively static. If you ride a motorcycle that’s built primarily for style, that position can become...
5 tips to avoid dehydration this motorcycle riding season
Posted: August 15, 2019
5 tips to avoid dehydration this motorcycle riding seasonSome of the hottest days of summer are at the end of the season right before fall. Still, there’s plenty of time for a long road tour or ride to a distant motorcycle rally. Even if you stay close to home, you can spend many hours riding. Racking up all of those miles in the sun does present some safety challenges—namely dehydration. There are ways...
7 of the best motorcycle rides in the Northeast
Posted: August 2, 2019
7 of the best motorcycle rides in the NortheastYou’ve heard the expression, “You can’t get there from here.” Well, that doesn’t apply if you ride a motorcycle. There are plenty of great places you can get to in New England. From the rocky coast of Maine to the shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and inland up into the mountains, this region offers some great motorcycling adventures. For the purposes of this list, we’ve...
Enjoy a scenic ride through Cape Cod, with its rich history and natural beauty
Posted: August 1, 2019
Enjoy a scenic ride through Cape Cod, with its rich history and natural beautyCape Cod was formed at the end of the last ice age as the continental ice sheet receded. This was the furthest south the last glacier reached in southeastern New England. The combination of earth left behind and the outwash from the receding glacier melt formed the landmass of the peninsula. As the glacier retreated, it left large blocks of ice embedded in the outwash...
A motorcycle ride in New Hampshire takes you to a place that was once little more than two dead-end roads
Posted: July 30, 2019
A motorcycle ride in New Hampshire takes you to a place that was once little more than two dead-end roadsThe Kancamagus Highway connects the towns of Lincoln and Conway, New Hampshire, and traverses the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. Located in the northern part of the state, this picturesque two-lane highway provides access to a recreation area of unspoiled natural splendor. Called the “Kanc” by locals, the road covers 34 miles and follows the course of the Swift River part of the way. It...