ROLL ME AWAY ?Before you leave, you must know you are beloved, And before you leave remember I was with you?  -Mumford and Sons Nubble Lighthouse, York, Maine The title of this piece is taken from the Bob Seger song of the same name. Always one...

Episode 1 of Graveltalk, a new podcast featuring interviews with motorcyclists around the world, is now available. I took part in an interview for the podcast which will be episode 3 (July 20th release date). The first episode features Tracy...

If you’re anything like me you ride often, whether weekend day trips, daily commuting or extended multi-day trips. I commute in southeastern Pennsylvania throughout the year which means I ride in all types of weather, rain, occasionally snow, fog,...

A new staple in my maintenance routine. Who among us didn’t grow up seeing that yellow and blue can in the garage that came out whenever dad worked on the car or lawnmower" You may have heard the rumors that WD-40 was made from fish oil (it’s...

The article ?The Means To Notice It All? by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the ?RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel? magazine website on 9/22/2016. This past Mother?s Day, my girlfriend Erica and I rode to a farm not far...

Best Deals for Replacing Motorcycle Parts Bike Bandit is the best online marketplace for aftermarket, reasonably priced motorcycle parts. You can shop for motorcycle tires online. You can also easily find your Honda and Yamaha bike parts online as...

Classic Cafe Racers Have Rocking Style There was this movement to have light bikes rebuilt with a low stance and high performance. I remember my first look at these stylish thoroughbreds. It was all good, and their gritty owners raced the streets...

The article ?To Each His Own? by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the ?RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel? magazine website on 03/15/2016. ?In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special...

Motorcycles: The Balancing Point An exploration of how riding motorcycles is a form of meditation, by John G. (originally published for Burn Out Italy) I saw my first motorcycle when I was four years old, and instantly knew that I was meant to be...

“The Best Lessons”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the July/August 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The full article is now available on my RoadRUNNER blog The issue is available here in...

The people at SlimFold Wallet recently approached me about trying one of their products and I jumped at the chance. A week or so ago I took a ride with my friend Bob and, while riding, I realized I had forgotten to remove my wallet and put it in my...

Next to the cost of the motorcycle itself your biggest riding expense is most likely your helmet. If you’re anything like me you don’t like putting your costly lid on the ground or any other surface apt to be dirty, hot, wet or sticky;...

“To Feel Normal Again”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the May/June 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The full article is now available on my RoadRUNNER blog The issue is available here in...

A Story Worth Living is a new motorcycle documentary premiering in select theaters nationwide on Thursday May 19th. I’ll be attending the showing at my local theater The Promenade 16 in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Show starts at 7:30 PM. The...

“To Each His Own”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the March/April 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can also be...

Did you know that the very first motorcycle was built in 1868" While popularity of the motorcycle didn?t quite catch on until the early 1900?s, it wasn?t until 1967 that the first helmet law was passed. Since 2005, not much has changed to enforce...

“Coming Alive“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Motorcycle Meditation ? ?Don?t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world...

“Cajun Burgers, Memories and Outer Space“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Occasionally when I sit down to write, I stop and think, What would I like to come across in these pages that would make me...

“Halfway to Somewhere“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the September/October 2015 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can also be...

A Guide to 11 of Britain’s Best Motorcycle Routes Britain has some great roads for biking and to help you discover some of the best, J&S Accessories have created a guide to 11 of Britain’s best motorcycle routes for you to enjoy.  Offering...

ICON WILLIAM SHATNER PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN WRENCH TO CREATE THE RIVET MOTORCYCLE FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY RIDE TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN LEGION 8-Day Ride Set To Kick Off From American Wrench Shop On June 23rd (June 1st, 2015 ? New York, NY) The...

“You Can Go Home Again“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the February 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can also be...

“When My Ship Comes In“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the November/December 2015 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. It can also be read through my RoadRUNNER Blog. The issue is available here in both print...

The folks at Viking Cycle sent over their Skeid Brown Leather Jacket for me to try. I have to say for the price this is a nice jacket. I’m about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds and the large size fits me perfectly. I have long arms and there is ample...

“Four Legs, Two Wheels and a Grateful Heart“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the July/August 2015 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can...