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Take a look at the following terms: Counter-steering target fixation contact patch "look through the turn" decreasing radius turn outside-inside-outside If you don't know what any of these terms means, take the beginner course. Not knowing the meaning of these (and many other terms) could ...

I subscribe to two magazines. Cycle World, for their articles on new bikes and equipment, and because I enjoy Peter Egan's Leanings column. I subscribe to Roadrunner for their articles on Touring. They always have a route from the U.S. and one International.

Congratulations!! Now instead of telling me about the roads, you can be my tour guide!

noobie wrote:Nice! I'm on my first bike too... mine's a 750 Shadow Spirit - that's what yours is, right?
I love it! I'm always looking for a reason to ride it

Cheers,
Noobie

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What do you mean? The ride is the reason.

Very nice!! Congratulations!

dr_bar, In Texas we have a different definition of cold. It's basically anything below 70 degrees. That being said, we do even have a few days every year where the temps dip below freezing, and that can be a bit nippy on a bike. Plus, I am at the point in my life where comfort is of the utmost prior...

Hi Septimus, I am in Houston. Our weather is the same as yours with more humidity. Yes, you can ride year round. A couple of things you might want to invest in. A cool vest for the six months (not two) that it is scorchingly hot. You can soak it in water, wring it out, and wear it under a perforated...

Northwest Arkansas, through the Ozark mountains. Highyway 7, from Hot Springs to Harrison is awesome. Also Highways 123, 125, 46 and many others.

I will rally the troops. :laughing: Ms Blues, I hereby offer the support of my CURD Collective . I have several Vice-Commissars and Ambassadors located at key points around the country and the globe, ready to invade anywhere, anytime at a moment's notice. Just say the word and I will have my Atlant...

Pack a few bottles of water and stay hydrated. Getting dehydrated will degrade your riding ability. Drink every time you stop whether you think you are thirsty or not. You lose fluid more quickly on a bike than you might think.