Recent Entries

• EagleRider And The Man Behind The Business

  by RussBrown September 12, 2022
  EagleRider is known for its first-class motorcycle rentals, setting them apart from other motorcycle rental companies.   EagleRider has been renting motorcycles to customers for 30 years. The goal for EagleRider and Chris McIntyre, the CEO, has always been to give customers a memorable expe...

• Riding Like A California Native with Jen Lovaas of Native Moto

  by RussBrown September 12, 2022
  Jen Lovaas, a rider and moto-tour guide, was so inspired by her love of motorcycles, group riding, and traveling that she co-founded a motorcycle tour business in 2019. This is her story. Rider and moto-tour guide Jen Lovaas has been in love with riding for 12 years. She is a longtime member of a...

• The 10,000 Mile Hoka Hey Challenge 

  by RussBrown September 12, 2022
  What rider doesn't enjoy a good challenge? That's why Jim Red Cloud invented The Hoka Hey Challenge for himself and other riders. Beth is the co-founder of Hoka Hey Challenge and explained that the Hoka Hey Challenge is about bringing awareness to social issues while riding in the most beautiful ...

• Meet the Creator of The Brawl Stunt Competitions

  by RussBrown August 12, 2022
  Meet the Brawl Stunt Competition creator, Max Kuszaj, who gives us the lowdown on how and why these ultimate competitions were created. Ever heard of The Brawl stunt competitions? Regardless if you have or haven’t, you're in for a treat!  Interview with the competition creator himsel...

• Clay Krick From Lebanon, PA, Wins 2022 Biltwell People's Champ

  by RussBrown July 22, 2022
  Clay Krick, a 22-year-old welding contractor from Lebanon, PA, won the 2022 Biltwell People’s Champ Custom Motorcycle Show grand prize!  Santiago Canyon, CA—On June 25, 2022, Clay Krick, a 22-year-old welding contractor from Lebanon, PA, topped online voting among six semi-fina...

• Ride into the World of Vintage Motorcycle Restoration with Sash

  by RussBrown July 21, 2022
  Explore the culture of vintage motorcycle restoration from inside the shop of Sasha Haleta, owner of Sasha’s Cycles of Sturgis.    Explore the culture of vintage motorcycle restoration from inside the shop of Sasha Haleta Owner of Sasha’s Cycles of Sturgis. “Ride safe a...

• Who Won the Brawl California

  by RussBrown June 23, 2022
  Interview with Pro Stunt Rider Nate Colvin who won 1st Place in 2022’s Brawl #2 held at San Diego Harley Davidson San Diego, California. The Brawl motorcycle stunt competitions are national crowd-pleasers deserving all the hype! Giving V-Twin stunt riders a popular platform and opportunity ...

• Life After a Near Death Experience

  by RussBrown March 18, 2022
  Life as a police officer can be a great but deadly career. As police officers, we kiss our family goodbye and hope that we get to see them after our shift. As police officers, we know there is a chance that we may not be coming home to our families. We leave our families to protect other families. ...

• Antelope Valley Motorcycle Off-Roading

  by RussBrown March 11, 2022
  The Antelope Valley has approximately 2200 square miles, and most of the antelope valley is dirt. There are hundreds of dirt roads all over the Antelope Valley that allow the adventurous riders to travel for hundreds of miles without touching a paved road. Once you travel west, east, or north of ...

• Penny Osiecki Is Being Naughty And Doing Good With Hogs&Heifers

  by RussBrown February 18, 2022
  Penny Osiecki has been running events at Hogs & Heifers in Las Vegas, NV, full time since 2017 and has helped them grow their diverse community, making it a hot spot destination to stop for motorcyclists and anyone looking for a good time. Penny Osiecki is the Events Director for the infamous Hog...

• 40 years of Motorcycle Journalism with Michael Lichter

  by RussBrown February 11, 2022
  Long-time motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter talks about his experiences from a 40-year career in motorcycle journalism, including some of his trade secrets on getting great photos. He shares perspectives from experiences gained around the globe. Photographer Michael Lichter is one of the mo...

• What Kind of Motorcycle Should I Buy?

  by RussBrown January 26, 2022
  There are so many different types of motorcycles out on the road. Some of those motorcycle types are cruisers, sport, touring, sport-touring, adventure, scooter, moped, standard, tricycles, and dual sportbikes. Over the years, motorcycles have become faster and more technologically advanced. Finding...

• Cover the Brakes

  by RussBrown December 16, 2021
  Covering the brake is designed for unpredictable situations because as all veteran riders know, surprises will happen. Full disclosure: I feel a bit outside my comfort zone in terms of writing or blogging, as if you hurled a newborn giraffe on an ice rink and expected them to double axel. I&rsquo...

• Lane Splitting: Is It Safe?

  by RussBrown December 3, 2021
  Lane splitting is a great told to help us get places a little faster and keep us cooler. Here are some safety concerns you should consider. I am a police motor officer for one of the largest departments in the United States. I am a certified basic and intermediate traffic collision investigator. ...

• Let’s Ride to the Warehouse with Katie Loftus!

  by RussBrown November 19, 2021
    Katie is the founder of a Southern California event called “Ride to the Warehouse” which raises funds and promotes awareness for women with breast cancer. Katie Loftus…. that name may sound familiar to you and it is getting even more well known every year. Often recog...

• Get To Know Photographer And Filmmaker Mark Kirkland

  by RussBrown November 2, 2021
  Meet Mark Kirkland, you’ll see his photo and video work pop up on pages such as Solstice Intimates, Dice Magazine, and Paughco. Two and a half years ago Becky and I planned a trip down the Baja to San Felipe, MX to shoot a campaign for Harley Davison Originals, one of HD’s clothing li...

• MOTO HISTORY: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Grand Marshal

  by RussBrown October 13, 2021
  For more than 80 years, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has welcomed attendees to races, stunt shows, rock concerts, and a wide range of daily entertainment for motorcycle lovers. Every year, one rider is chosen to represent all others: the Sturgis Grand Marshal. For more than 80 years, the Sturgis ...

• Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis 2021

  by RussBrown October 8, 2021
  Veterans aboard Indian motorcycles & sidecars ride to the Sturgis rally to enjoy the brotherhood of the road and the benefits of wind therapy. The crack of motorcycle engines coming to life breaks the silence and puts every veteran present on notice: it’s time to roll out. Helmets and glove...

• A Navy Corpsman Turned Pirate: A New Beginning After a Motorcyc

  by RussBrown October 7, 2021
  After serving 12 years in Afghanistan, U.S. Navy Corpsman Mike Diaz, a combat medic for the Navy lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. As a U.S. Navy Corpsman and combat medic for the Navy, Mike Diaz assisted Marines on the frontlines in Afghanistan during one long deployment sometime in the las...

• Arkansas Backroads

  by RussBrown October 4, 2021
  Take a ride to Arkansas with winding, curving, and beautiful tree-lined vistas along the backroads. As someone who loves to plan trips both for my husband and me and for an organization called R.U.S.H. LLC, I am constantly looking for an escape from the highways. I search out the small-town museu...

• Jacqui Van Ham: The [ONLY] Woman in the Commentary Box

  by RussBrown September 27, 2021
  Jacqui Van Ham is an anomaly. She's the only woman currently announcing full race commentary. She hustles while staying humble and always keeping that larger-than-life smile on her face. We could tell you that Jacqui Van Ham is “the voice” of the motorcycle industry. But you...

• Bunk-a-Biker: Changing the Way Riders Travel

  by RussBrown September 24, 2021
  Bunk-a-Biker is a worldwide community of motorcycle riders who voluntarily provide accommodations and maintenance needs to traveling bikers. Bunk-a-Biker is a worldwide community of motorcycle riders who voluntarily provide accommodations to traveling bikers. The free, self-moderated network is t...

• The Road to Babes Ride Out East Coast 2021

  by RussBrown June 30, 2021
  Babes Ride Out has easily become one of the largest gatherings of female motorcyclists in the U.S where women show up and share a passion for motorcycles.   Babes Ride Out has easily become one of the largest gatherings of female motorcyclists in the United States. Women travel from all ove...

• Russ Brown Ambassador: Greg Lutzka

  by RussBrown June 23, 2021
  Greg Lutzka used his skateboarding skills to make his new motorcycle hobby become a business, with Lutzka’s Garage. Greg Lutzka is a skateboarder's household name. He’s an OG in the skate world and has been a trailblazer for most of his life. He’s the kind of skateboarder you se...

• Blood Mountain

  by RussBrown June 7, 2021
  A story of defeat, resurgence, and triumph: I shattered my spine on Blood Mountain. A story of defeat, resurgence, and triumph: I shattered my spine on Blood Mountain. I’m sharing my comeback story to familiarize motorcyclists with the inherent risk of this passionate journey we all share:...

• American Legend: Rusty Coones In His Own Words

  by RussBrown May 24, 2021
  Rusty Coones, is no stranger to the moto community. He was an actor on Sons of Anarchy, band member of Attika 7, club member, and shop owner. Motorcycling is usually viewed as a hobby or a sport, and sometimes a lifestyle, but for people like Rusty Coones it might be best described as a calling. ...

• Becky And Adri Do EDR 2021

  by RussBrown May 19, 2021
  Last fall Becky and I took a trip to Julian, which was gorgeous, but we decided to head to Borrego the Thursday before we trekked down to San Felipe, Mexico to chill and break up the 350-mile journey. We met up in San Jan Capistrano and took a route down the coast then inland on the 76. This was m...

• Get to know Photographer Christian Guerra

  by RussBrown April 30, 2021
   "Photography and motorcycles have given me an outlet that I never thought was possible." The possibilities are endless on two wheels. Every year after Paradise Road Show we get tagged in tons of photos via social media, but two years ago a photographer by the name of Christina Guerra tagged...

• Engines For Changes Uses Motorcycles To Fight Today's Issues

  by RussBrown April 26, 2021
  Engines for Change is a non-profit organization that brings motorcyclists together to fight issues and make a positive impact. When I started riding in 2017, it did not take long for me to realize how unique the motorcycling community is. This is a group of people who will actually pull over to h...

• Sade Sanchez: LA Witch

  by RussBrown April 12, 2021
  Sade Sanchez, singer, and guitarist in the all-female band, LA Witch, shares her music and motorcycle story. Sade Sanchez is someone I’ve always admired. When I first saw her band, L.A. WITCH, play at Babes Ride Out 5 years ago - I couldn’t believe I was looking at an all-women b...