Rider Inspiration

Rider Inspiration Friday: Art and the Passion of Riding

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Art and riding have something in common. Both have passion and that passion feeds the heart. It is more than just metal, rubber and plastic bolted together, it is a creative synergy of an intangible […]

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 […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

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Rider Inspiration: Research Study Finds Riding a Motorcycle is Healthy

Jan 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Motorcyclists have long championed riding as their main road to stress relief and positive mental health. Today, the results of a neurobiological study conducted by a team of three researchers from UCLA’s Semel Institute for […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

Glemseck 101 2018. Three days of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On August 31st 2018, Glemseck 101 enters the next round. The event has become established as a constant within the European Café Racer scene. Every year, thousands of visitors head to Leonberg near Stuttgart with […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

Aug 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

RSD’s Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our weekly rider inspiration story comes from the Moto Bay Classic event, why not get out there and see what happens when you combine Law Enforcement & Hooligans Join Forces for Three Days of Motorcycle […]