(April 1, 2105 – Washington, D.C) The days of long leisurely rides on motorcycles could quickly be coming to an end if new regulations proposed by the EPA are put into effect. In an effort to limit green house gas emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency announced sweeping reforms that would severely limit the recreational miles allowed with touring cycle motorcycles. Based largely on a recent Federally funded study, the EPA sighted that unlike cars and trucks that are largely driven out of necessity, motorcycles are ridden for pleasure. “We are not anti-motorcycle” said April Fuels, spokesman for the EPA. “We understand...

Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun, but it’s also a large responsibility. It is easy to gather information on motorcycle gear, insurance, trips and other items. You could probably sit and read and watch slide shares all day for weeks. But if you do nothing else, here are ten that you need to see for sure. Motorcycle Clothing You may understand the basic safety items you need to wear in order to operate your motorcycle in the safest manner. But there are a lot of options out there. This slide share will show you gloves, leather items and plenty...

Spring fever has set in. You know it. Your kids know it. Your neighbors know it. But how do you know you know it? Here are a few signs to tell if you’re suffering from spring motorcycle fever. You make motorcycle sounds. Even in your sleep. You’ve used a hair drier to melt snow. 40 degrees used to mean coat weather. Now 40 degrees means ridin’ weather! You’ve started wearing your motorcycle gloves while driving. Every bicycle looks like a motorcycle at first glance. Washing your bike in 40 degree weather seems reasonable because “the sun’s out!” You’ve begun to...

Spring means one thing for bikers: time to hit the road! But first … make sure your gear is set. Getting your apparel ready for spring takes just a little planning, so don’t worry. You’ll be carving asphalt soon. Here are a few quick tips to get you started on your spring readiness duties. 1) Check your helmet. If your brain bucket is older than 5 years, you may want to consider replacing it. According to the Snell Foundation and most helmet manufacturers, glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production can deteriorate over time. Hair oils, body fluids...

Spring has sprung and you’re about ready to break down that garage door and hit the road. Before your heel hits that kickstand, take a little time to make sure your bike is as ready for spring as you are. Inspect the Petrol If your motorcycle has been sitting all winter with fuel in the gas tank, you may want to put your first ride on hold. Or if your tank is almost empty, you may want to inspect it. Here’s the deal: Part of spring preparation should actually start in the fall. Using gas stabilizer over the winter is...

The open road. There is no feeling in the world as liberating as cruising down the highway on your motorcycle. This sense of freedom can be enjoyed by riders with any level of experience and while riding any sort of motorcycle. There are as many types of motorcycles as there are riders.  Riders also have a vast selection of equipment from which to choose.   Helmets, boots and jackets are some of the gear riders can purchase as stock item or customize to their personal taste.   When it comes to gloves, motorcycle riders can make their selections based on both style and functionality....

Modern motorcycle riding is a completely different animal than riding bikes as little as 5 years ago. Science has made bike riding safer and more efficient, and in many ways has revolutionized the sport. In that vein, here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest ways that technology has revolutionized motorcycle riding. Gore Tex Long used for sportsmen to keep warm in the field, Gore-Tex has made huge strides in motorcycle clothing. This lightweight yet heat-holding material allows riders, of any venue, from dirt bikers to cruisers, to ride longer in any kind of weather while the rider stays warm...

If you’re a motorcycle rider, there’s nothing like the first warm spring day to help you shake off the sorrow of watching your favorite possession wasting away all winter. But before you crank it up and point it into the wind, make sure to take a few precautions. Motorcycle riding in early spring is often an eye-opener – the weather’s chilly, the roads might be slick from patches of melting snow and ice and the sky can open any time. Whether or not you’re new to motorcycle riding, take the time to make sure you and your bike are ready...

One of the most important articles of clothing for any rider is a decent glove. No one should really go riding without one on each hand. Not only will they give you protection from the elements, but if you go down soft or hard, they’ll also offer you protection from asphalt, cement and gravel road rash. Up until this point, some of the finest riding gloves were made of soft and flexible leather. Leather gives superior abrasion resistance; it is supple enough to let you grip the handles, and it provides a modicum of protection from the weather. However, advances...

When the snow starts to melt, the temperature rises and the sun shines more often, you know spring is on its way. If you don’t live somewhere warm enough to ride year round, your motorcycle may have been in a stationary position for many months. Here are a few sure signs of spring for the avid motorcycle rider.  more Sign # 1: The Noise When you drive around in your car during the winter months, things are quiet.  You might hear the slush of snow under your tires, but that’s about it. Once spring hits, you will recognize is by...

It’s true that a certain aura goes along with anyone on a motorcycle. Some are good, some are not. While we love the old movies, they leave many non-riders with many misconceptions we bikers deal with that just aren’t true. TV shows, movies, and a select few shape how the world looks at bikers, but more are everyday people enjoying the roads in a different way. Here are the top misconceptions many people have about those who ride motorcycles.more All bikers are in a gang True, there are some classic motorcycle gangs like in the movies, but the large majority...

There is a long list of touch screen functions we perform everyday. From making a quick call, texting, using the ATM and accessing the internet using our Droids, iPads, iPhones and more. These capactive touchscreen devices are easy to use with the naked hand, but can create frustration when it comes to wearing motorcycle gloves and attempting to utilize such high tech devices. We all know how frustrating it can be when you’re all set to ride and you need to make that last minute call, text or get directions to your destination. You take the gloves back off, put them on the bike, they slip, falling to...