Ride Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Zig-Zag
Posted: January 17, 2023
In eastern Wisconsin, an incredible landscape was created several millennia ago when two glacial lobes smashed together, resulting in what’s now called the Kettle Moraine. You can experience this natural beauty along the 115-mile Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, which winds its way south through the state. Today we’ll focus on one particularly fun section of this route: the Kettle Moraine Zig-Zag. Navigating Kettle Moraine Zig-Zag...
A motorcycle rider’s guide to Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Posted: January 10, 2023
When you think of incredible mountain roads on the east coast, be sure not to overlook Skyline Drive. Here’s what you need to know as you plan your motorcycle ride along this scenic route. Navigating Skyline Drive on your motorcycle This often-overlooked route features 105 twisting, turning miles through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, offering jaw-dropping views around every bend. The road...
Seasonal motorcycle insurance
Posted: December 9, 2022
If you live in a part of the country where cold, harsh weather forces you to store your motorcycle over the winter, you might be tempted to cancel your motorcycle insurance to save money. However, canceling your insurance for temporary savings may leave you liable for damages and vulnerable to fines and other expenses. There are other ways to potentially save money and reduce your insurance...
Motorcycle riding at night: 10 safety tips
Posted: December 8, 2022
Riding a motorcycle is fun and freeing, but it can also be risky. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely to suffer an accident-related fatality than drivers of other vehicles. And riding at night introduces additional risks. If you need or want to ride your motorcycle at night, take extra precautions to help protect...
A motorcycle rider’s guide to Missouri’s Lazy 8 route
Posted: November 28, 2022
Looking for an easygoing, non-technical motorcycle ride through the Ozark Mountains in eastern Missouri? Maybe you’re exploring historic Route 66 southwest of St. Louis and want to put on some miles in the laid-back countryside of the Ozarks. If so, welcome to Missouri’s Lazy 8 route. Navigating Missouri’s Lazy 8 We start our ride in St. James, Missouri, where the original Route 66 passes through town...