The 9/11 ride, which is organized by the America’s 911 Foundation, is held in honor of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, 2001. This charity ride is held in August rather than on the actual date of the deadly hijackings so as not to interfere with activities that may be occurring at the sites of the 9/11 attacks. It is also done prior to the anniversary date out of respect for those who go to the memorials on September 11th to griev …

While it's unlikely that the average rider will have a serious accident nearly all riders eventually do go down at some speed if they ride for any significant period of time. Being prepared for a potential crash with the right protective gear can often mean the difference between getting up and walking away and a visit to the emergency room. The law in most countries typically requires that the rider wear some basic gear to operate the motorcycle any time they are on a public road. W …

New riders typically have a lot of questions to ask, but by far the most common one is "What is the best motorcycle for beginners?" While the answer does depend to some extent on things like the individual's personal preferences and body type, there are some simple guidelines worth following for any beginner. A lot of new riders tend to bite off more than they can chew and this can sometimes lead to accidents. Most of the time it leads to the motorcycle being neglected and not ridden …

The Laughlin River Run is considered by many riders to be the largest motorcycle rally on the West Coast. This popular event is held in the gambling resort town of Laughlin, Nevada, which lies on the Colorado River, near where the borders of Nevada, California and Arizona meet. Its location makes Laughlin especially popular with California and Arizona bikers who want to enjoy a little gambling with their riding and partying. When the Laughlin River Rally first began in 1983, it drew 500 riders. …

Sturgis is the undisputed king of all motorcycle rallies in the United States. Every year, this monster-size rally is held in the South Dakota town of the same name during the first full week of August. The population of Sturgis, which is approximately 6,000, typically swells to between 400,000 and 600,000 during the period of the rally. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally traces its beginning to August 14, 1938 when the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club held its Black Hills Class …

Americade bills itself as the largest motorcycle touring rally in the world. An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 motorcyclists attend this event, which is held in the beautiful resort community of Lake George, New York in early June. This large event is held over six days and is popular with owners of many different brands of tourers, cruisers, and sport-tourers. The Americade, or ‘Cade, began in May 1983, with events being held at the Roaring Brook Ranch and the Glen Falls Civic Center. It was …

Although, these rallies go by the name, Black Bike Week, the organizers and participants of these events say that they are actually open to everybody, no matter their race, creed or colors. The two Black Bike Weeks, one in Daytona and the more famous Myrtle Beach event, do however tend to focus on sports bikes versus Harleys, which are typically the most common bike at some of the other big rallies. The Black Bike Week held near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is also known a …