Russ Brown Motorcycle Blog
A Motorcycle Awareness Program that Really Works
In 2010, ABATE of Oklahoma member Robert “Gunner” Catcher was killed when a truck pulling a trailer pulled out from the side of the road and made a “U” turn in front of him. Gunner, a certified rider coach and experienced biker who was driving the speed limit, had no...
Autonomous Transportation and the Future of Motorcycling
Widespread autonomous vehicle use is inevitable. These vehicles are no longer imaginative ideas confined to sci-fi novels and futuristic movies. At an increasing pace, autonomous technology is being tested and used on public roadways in numerous American cities. In...
Route Report: Motorcycling in San Francisco’s East Bay
While most motorcyclists think of stunning views along the Pacific Coast Highway when they think of San Francisco, the truth is, so does everyone else. From cyclists to RV’s to tourists in the family minivan, California’s Highway 1 can be packed most of the day,...
Let Riders Speak
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Delivers Petition at First Meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council, Asking to ‘Let Riders Speak’ WASHINGTON, DC – A petition containing over 5,000 signatures was delivered to the first meeting of the Federal Highway Administration’s...
Riding to Olympic National Park in Upstate Washington
Sometimes it's nice to not plan, to just go wherever the road takes us and put our trust in the journey instead of our schedules. Yet any seasoned rider knows--things rarely go as planned on the road. That’s why sometimes you just have to go at it blind, because worse...
Targeted For Existing: Where Pop Culture Ends and Real Life Begins for America’s Bikers
When I first spoke with “Professor Blade” I noticed a subtle accent; “Former British Army” he informed me, though he now resides in the San Diego area. In addition to his accent, I noticed he was remarkably polite and articulate, which isn’t surprising given his...
The Annual Joshua Tree Babes Ride Out
As a motorcyclist, it’s more than likely you’ve heard of Babes Ride Out. Women want to go, or have gone and loved it… men wish they could come to the party and live vicariously through photos and video. Let me begin by saying… it’s actually not as fun as it looks–it’s...
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Discover the Passion Behind Vintage Bike O.C. Organizer, Joe Kagerer
For those who reside in Orange County and share a passion for vintage motorcycles, the Vintage Bike O.C. meet-up is likely a familiar event. Over the past 15 years, this monthly gathering has become a staple in the local vintage motorcycle community, thanks to the...
The Pasadena Motorcycle Club
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