Motorcycle riding is mostly a solo (or solo and pillion) activity. However, when we ride in a group of two or more motorcycles, the other riders can have positive or negative effect on each other’s overall experience. Not too long ago I was reading a lengthy online discussion among touring …
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IMOC Sets Later Date For 2015
STURBRIDGE, MA – It has traditionally been a mid-September event, but this year’s IMOC rally is getting pushed back to the end of the month. Event co-chair Steve Rossi says this year’s 32nd annual meet will staged on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club here.
Read More »“Q” Recalls Indian’s Past With BBQ
(EDITOR’S NOTE – Q is no longer open.) SPRINGFIELD, MA – Given its location at 890 State St., it’s only natural that Q would have a vintage Indian on display as well as other artifacts that recall the early history of the iconic motorcycle brand, which called
Read More »Ducati Staging New Model Tour
In advance of new 2015 models actually landing in showrooms, Ducati is staging a “preview tour” – hauling examples of the 1299 Panigale, Multistrada 1200 and Scrambler models in a van to a short list of dealers across the country. According to Ducati, two dealers in Massachusetts, one in New …
Read More »Harley-Davidson Recalls Dyna, Softail Models
Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 19,000 of its Dyna and Softail models from the 2012 model year for a bad threads on the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder that
Read More »Vermont Planning B.A.C.A. Chapter
QUECHEE, VT – In the 50 states, there are 44 chapters of B.A.C.A., which stands for Bikers Against Child Abuse. Two of the states lacking chapters are in New England – Rhode Island and Vermont, but a drive is underway to establish a B.A.C.A. chapter in Vermont. Shawn “Bulldog” Marchetti …
Read More »Charity Honda Brings Big Bucks
LITCHFIELD, CT – So much for the book value… The 1965 Honda C110 auctioned off New Year’s Day at the Possum Queen pageant at the Litchfield Inn far surpassed the $1,000 reserve and even topped the NADA estimate in excellent shape of $2,420. Denise Leclair of Goshen, CT had the …
Read More »Another Readership Record Set In 2014
Happy New Year and Thanks! RIDE-CT / RIDE-New England set another readership record 2014 with the number of page views climbing 53.54 percent to
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