Inspiration

Motorcycle Spring Riding Tips on Getting You and Your Bike Ready

Mar 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Spring riding. Nothing is more exciting than getting your motorcycle out after winters nap, starting the engine, putting your gear on, shifting it into gear and feeling the wind upon your face. But wait, you […]

Inspiration Friday: Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s

Mar 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rider Inspiration Friday can come in many forms for both riders and manufacturers and this week’s Inspiration Friday is thanks to Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniel’s The two iconic American brands have joined forces with Klock […]

Rider Inspiration: 103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories

Mar 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Victories, honors and history are a big part of motorcycling and where would riders be today without the efforts, R&D and dedication of BMW? BMW makes some of the finest motorcycles today for riders, everything […]

Gear Talk 4 – Low Budget Plans for a Weekend Road Trip on 2 wheels

Feb 20, 2019 Carrie Leaverton

Gear Talk Episode 4 is focused on how to plan rides that anybody could fit into their busy schedule on a budget. Having the budget and freedom to reach a destination away from home on […]

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]

The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

Dec 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

‘What is this thing?’ a British newspaper’s chief sub editor scrawled on a picture of a swivel-hipped new singer telexing its way around the world, before tossing it to a colleague. A truck driver from […]

What is scrambling? The golden age and the Triumph connection

Dec 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Scrambling is in the DNA for Triumph. Back in the 60s, Triumph-powered machines were taking over the grid in the UK and Europe – and bringing home the gold. FTR catches up with Richard Winn, […]

URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018

Dec 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]

From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

Dec 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]

Dare you ride the Road of Death? 16 reasons why you MUST ride the Andes

Nov 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Don’t stop, keep moving… that’s the single most important piece of advice for anyone considering riding the infamous El Camino de la Muerte or ‘Road of Death’. Climbing to 4,600 metres and riding for long […]

Learning from the Greats – Isle of Man TT Master, Stanley Woods 1934

Nov 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRAND OLD MASTER There is an old Irish proverb ‘An old broom knows the dirty corners best’. This applies to the legendary Stanley Woods; whose 10 TT victories were unchallenged in the 1930s. In 1935 […]

Learning from the Greats – Sylvain Geboers Husqvarna 1974

Nov 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BRAVE AND STRONG Late in his splendid career Sylvain Geboers switched to Husqvarna, hoping for success. The Belgian had never made it to the top of the podium, forced to be content with runner-up positions […]

Good Old Times Blog – The Silver Arrow – Street Pioneering

Nov 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Silver Arrow – one of the most famous and successful machines the Swedish factory ever produced. 11,300 units of the 175cc 2-stroke were produced and went on to win many victories on both […]

Top 1 Oil And Hunter Sills Racing Add Another Motorcycle World Record Of 226 Mph

Sep 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

TOP 1 OIL AND HUNTER SILLS RACING ADD ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE WORLD RECORD OF 226 MPH/ 363 KPH AT THE COOK TOP OF THE WORLD SHOOTOUT ABOARD THEIR BMW S1000 RR Uyuni, Bolivia July 18, […]

Sam Lewitt to create BMW Open Work 2018. Artwork inspired by BMW technology to premiere at Frieze London

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

London/Munich. BMW and Frieze continue theirlong-term partnership with the major artistic initiative BMW Open Workby Frieze. Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini, the initiative bringstogether art, design and technology in pioneering multi-platformformats. The artist chosen to […]