A new feature begins today called Staff Inflection whereby the writing staff of the RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland wades in on a single subject. It may be on a serious issue facing the motorcycle industry, a recent event or trend, or something as frivolous and inconsequential as this initial entry: “If …

HARWINTON, CT – In a social media post last month, I mentioned how RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland had just held its first-ever staff lunch, bringing together most of our far-flung writing staff to kick around ideas for improving the website. There were dozens of suggestions, which have resulted in a few …

CHESTER, VT – When I bought a BMW motorcycle, it was like stepping into another culture. I quickly discovered that BMW motorcycle riders are a unique breed. When I attended my first BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (BMW MOA) rally, I met a lot of intense motorcyclists. Many of them …