2014 Ural Patrol By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Sidecar rigs aren’t for everyone, but they sure do grab attention when on the road. Russian sidecar builder Ural yesterday unveiled its models for 2014 with a dare on its website for riders to “Rethink What You Thought You Knew About Ural” …

  Heading into the colder season many people begin thinking about the next riding season. This includes entry riders who are considering their first motorcycle. Some have some prior riding experience with dirt motorcycles or ATVs, but many have never ridden a motorcycle before.  Here are some tips to help

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com After an absence of nearly 27 years, Harley-Davidson of New York City is retaking Manhattan. Originally located there, the dealership moved to Long Island City, Queens in 1986, while maintaining a retail outlet for clothing on Lexington Ave.  Now, it’s adding a second complete store …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Following up on the previous post about Ormond Beach, FL-based Bikers Against Drunk Drivers, Charity Navigator, which independently and impartially evaluates and rates non-profits, has now issued a “donor advisory” on B.A.D.D. It’s a warning to potential donors as a result of an investigation done …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The charitable work of the non-profit group Bikers Against Drunk Drivers was seriously questioned this week in an investigative report done by an Orlando, FL television station, prompting the state to launch an investigation into B.A.D.D.’s practices. WESH-TV spent three months looking into B.A.D.D. and …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A man, a dog and sidecar rig provide some tales of out of Texas and some incredible photography. It’s contributing columnist Bob Rosen’s Link of the Week. To learn more and to check out an introductory video about “The Oasis of My Soul” go to …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It’s Black Friday, so what better way to mark the day than by posting a new video touting the British clothing-maker Belstaff and its motorcycle-inspired line. It’s titled “For the Open Road” and follows five riders who travel from countryside in West Sussex to Belstaff’s …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com With Keith Bruno having closed The Shop in Winsted, CT and moved to South Carolina, Redline Powersports is prepping for a move up the street into The Shop’s former quarters. Redline Powersports owner Shannon Fry hopes to occupy the cozier quarters at 920 Main St. by …

Paul Jamiol and Friends By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Paul Jamiol holds the opinion that bikers are animals. No, not animals like the thugs who attacked the SUV driver in New York in late September or the inconsiderate types who ride with excessively loud exhaust pipes and shatter the tranquility, …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Motorcycle thefts in the U.S. dropped one percent in 2012 from 2011. A total of 46,061 were reported taken, down from 46,667, according to National Insurance Crime Bureau statistics released today. Honda had the highest theft rate with  9,082 taken, followed by Yamaha (7,517), Suzuki …