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Loaners for Lovers: Motorcycle Hangout’s Great Helmet Sharing Idea
Regardless of your thoughts on drinking, one thing is for certain, alcohol is indispensable. When the economy at its lowest, alcohol consumption goes on the rise, and if there’s one thing we need in hard times, it’s a good stiff drink. Running a close second, is the...

Oklahoma Senate Introduces Legislation Addressing Motorcycle Profiling
The Oklahoma State Senate has introduced SB 1457, a result of grassroots efforts related to motorcycle profiling. This legislation models the law passed unanimously in Washington State in 2011. It requires all law enforcement in the state to adopt a written policy...

Washington State Proposes Comprehensive Civil Rights Protection For Motorcyclists
A newly proposed law in Washington State would give motorcyclists access to essential civil rights protection currently enjoyed by other protected classes. The Washington State Senate and House, at the request of the Washington State Council of Clubs and the...

Maryland Anti-Motorcycle Profiling Legislation Likely To Pass
Maryland is poised to become the 2nd state in America to pass legislation addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling. In 2015, anti-motorcycle profiling legislation passed the Maryland Senate unanimously but unfortunately ran out of time. This year, SB 233/HB 0785...

Five Reasons People Are Crazy For Motorcycles
The thrill of the throttle and the hum of power that you can’t get anywhere else: there is simply nothing like riding a motorcycle. For decades, the motorcycle has become synonymous with total freedom. Motorcycles allow us that brief moment to forget our troubles and...

Women Riders on the Rise
For years the realm of motorcycling has been dominated by men yet a recent study by the Motorcycle Industry Council has announced that women riders are strongly increasing. According to recent ownership numbers and sales figures between 2003 and 2014, women...

Six California Motorcycle Laws You Need to Know
Though the sense of freedom on the open road is what draws so many of us to motorcycles, it is important to understand and follow California motorcycle laws. Responsible riding can help you avoid traffic citations and fines, but more importantly, seriously reduce your...
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Winter Riding Tips From A State of California Safety Instructor
Winter is just around the corner, and in most of the United States, motorcycle riders are putting their motorcycles away. In Southern California, we have the luxury of riding year-round. Even though our weather is usually above freezing in Southern California, it...

Join Olivia’s Odyssey with Olivia Goheen
Olivia Goheen is Russ Brown’s newest author. She’s a solo world traveler with a background in motocross. Olivia’s love of motorcycles and the riding community runs deep. I sat down with Olivia to learn more about her worldly adventures, steal some of her veteran rider...