THE ROAD JOURNAL

Some motorcycle rides are about the road. Some are about the destination. And some are about remembering people who should never be forgotten. On August 20, 2026, I’ll begin one of the most meaningful motorcycle journeys I’ve ever taken as I participate for the first time in America’s 9/11 Ride. Over several days, hundreds of motorcycles will travel together to places forever connected to September 11, 2001—from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, to the Pentagon

The cheapest motorcycle insurance policy isn’t always the least expensive one. That sounds contradictory, but there’s an important difference between paying less for insurance and being properly insured. When we shop for motorcycle insurance, it’s easy to focus almost entirely on the premium. We compare quotes, look for discounts, and try to get that monthly payment as low as possible. There’s nothing wrong with saving money. But when you’re riding a motorcycle, the coverage

There are few things better than a long motorcycle ride on a beautiful summer day. Blue skies. Open roads. The rumble of the engine beneath you. But when the temperature starts climbing into the 90s—or even higher—that enjoyable ride can quickly become dangerous if you're not prepared. I've ridden through plenty of hot Georgia summers and across several states where the heat seemed to radiate from every direction. As a retired police motor officer, MSF Rider Coach, and someon

Discover the legend of the Guardian Bell, biker superstitions, and the motorcycle traditions riders have passed down for generations. Read the story and watch the video from The Road Taught Me.

A Rider Coach Review of One of the Most Affordable Motorcycle Safety Accessories You Can Add If there’s one thing years of riding have taught me, it’s this: The smallest details on a motorcycle often make the biggest difference. As riders, we spend a lot of time thinking about helmets, riding gear, route planning, weather conditions, and motorcycle maintenance. But one of the most overlooked safety factors on any motorcycle? Tire pressure. Whether you ride a Harley-Davidson t

There’s something fitting about being on a motorcycle around the Fourth of July. The open road. The wind in your face. The freedom to point the bike toward the horizon and simply go. As riders, we talk a lot about freedom. It’s one of the reasons so many of us fell in love with motorcycles in the first place. But this year feels a little different. As our nation celebrates America 250 — marking 250 years since the birth of the United States — it gives us an opportunity to sto

Because Sometimes the Greatest Lessons in Life Are Learned Between the Handlebars If you’ve found your way here, first of all… welcome. My name is Dave, and motorcycles have shaped a huge part of my life. Over the years, I’ve worn a lot of helmets — literally and figuratively. I’ve been a motorcycle rider coach, a retired police motorcycle officer, an accident investigator, a long-distance rider, and most importantly… someone who has learned that motorcycles teach lessons far