Northwesterners have a pragmatic approach to the outdoors that goes something like this: There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. It's an attitude that allows us to enjoy our favorite pastimes no matter what the conditions. There's one activity, however, where that mantra doesn't apply -- because there's far more at stake than soggy boots or an uncomfortable night's sleep. When it c... more.

The AMA is pleased to announce a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign called "Think. Ride." that encourages both on-road and off-road motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders to think before they ride. The responsible-use messages feature actor and AMA Board of Directors member Perry King. The first phase of "Think. Ride." is a series of short videos that encourages proper s... more.

Chris Pfeiffer, the world-famous motorcycle stunt-rider and 4-times stunt-riding World Champion, who has performed in hundreds of shows internationally, has paid a visit to the BMW Headquarters where he let the wheel spin and performed some of his breath-taking tricks that were never seen before. If you want to know why his latest trick is really breath-taking, check out the video below. [yo... more.

By Captain Crash I love menus. A menu is like a world of possibilities. Recently I was at place in Kansas City called “Mama’s 39th Street Diner”. You want to see a menu? They go a menu. Good chow. Loads of good chow. They have a cake display up front that knocks you out—made myself sick on carrot cake, but it was worth it. (more...)... more.

by Clinton A. Buhs (RowdyRed94) The mercury cleared 50 degrees in my Minnesota city just before the sun broke through the hazy sky. It was early afternoon and a breeze blew lightly from the west. The road called, so I put away my lawn rake and pulled on my riding gear. (more...)... more.

by "Big" Al, Motorcycle-Journal member “I think we’ll have another slice of pie”, as he cuddled with his new wife having swapped out the old wife 2 years before meeting and falling head over heels for this, his second. Quite an upgrade in the looks department and a biker to boot I thought. Their love was still fresh, and tart and hinted of renewal like the last bite of summer... more.

by Roger "wildwolf", Motorcycle-Journal member After nearly 3 years of begging and pleading, when I was 10 years old my mom finally broke down and bought me a used motorcycle. It was a 50cc Honda, with 3 gears and a shift pattern of N-1-2-3 with a cable clutch. The first time I laid eyes on it, I knew then it was the most beautiful motorcycle in the world: I had to have it. Lucky for me, my mom... more.

by Clint A. Buhs (RowdyRed94) Yesterday was the first real ride of the season in Central Minnesota. I’d been around the city twice before in recent weeks on warm afternoons, but this time I went 150 miles and found some good, tight curves. The weather is finally, genuinely warm. Not the fickle, fleeting kind of March warm that disappears with the sun. The road has been heated by the sun,... more.