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The Death of Print

Posted by Ted Edwards | Jan 18, 2021 | Ride Life | 13 |

The Sense of Speed

Posted by Phil Gauthier | Apr 16, 2020 | Ride Life | 4 |

My Brother’s Keeper

Posted by Rob Brooks | Feb 22, 2020 | Ride Life | 2 |

Mystic Rhythms

Posted by Rob Brooks | Jan 10, 2019 | Ride Life | 11 |

The Death of Print

by Ted Edwards | Jan 18, 2021 | Ride Life | 13 |

With great sadness I hold in my hand the last print issue of Cycle World. The brainchild of Joe Parkhust started publication in 1962 but ceased printing of magazines in 2020 as they transitioned to online media only. As the print version died, so did my dream of ever seeing my name in an issue of Cycle World…

The Sense of Speed

by Phil Gauthier | Apr 16, 2020 | Ride Life | 4 |

I was 11 years old the first time I rode a motorized two wheeled vehicle. A buddy rolled up on his Tecumseh powered mini-bike. Nothing but an engine, seat, throttle, brake lever and a pipe welded to the down tubes for pegs – no clutch or tranny.

My Brother’s Keeper

by Rob Brooks | Feb 22, 2020 | Ride Life | 2 |

Motorcyclists have some unwritten codes, which we all (mostly) abide by, such as “the wave”, riding staggered with each other, among others. Notably, most motorcyclists also follow the rule, “never leave a fellow rider stranded.” This is regardless of brand or type of bike. I’ve been on the giving and receiving end of this “biker good will”, and it’s one of the many reasons I love the motorcycling community.

Mystic Rhythms

by Rob Brooks | Jan 10, 2019 | Ride Life | 11 |

There is a state of mind, of spirit, that long miles and hours in the saddle can bring to a rider. A state of peace, tranquility, relaxation, yet complete focus, awareness and control that a rider settles into out on the open road.