The Motorcycle Cannonball is an endurance run that many see as man/woman vs machine. It was started by Lonnie Isam, Jr. in 2010. He wanted to go riding with his friends on their antique motorcycles, and that dream took him on an adventure of a lifetime! Often, antique motorcycles are stuck in museums collecting dust,...Read More
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling and enjoyable experience, but it also comes with certain risks and challenges. Motorcycles are smaller and less noticeable than cars or trucks, which makes them more vulnerable to collisions and accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die...Read More
When seconds count, the helicopter is only 15 minutes away Several years ago, while I was in Sturgis for the annual bike rally, I took a casual ride down Vanocker Canyon Road toward Nemo. I stayed on Nemo Road northwest heading for Highway 385 to Deadwood. It had just stopped raining and I pulled over...Read More
Harley 120th Road Guardians Gathering When the planning of the event started, we were excited about the scenic location, right on the river, close to the Harley Davidson Museum, areas where you could be in the sun or shade, heck you could even have your toes in the sand if you wanted. Well true to...Read More
Motorcycle riders love getting out on the open road to enjoy a nice long ride. For many motorcyclists, nothing beats the anticipation and feeling of a nice long road trip. While extremely avoidable, some long-distance rides can be quite exhausting. Planning ahead will help you get the most out of your trip and give you...Read More
It all started innocently enough in December 2015. A postcard, that I almost tossed without looking at, was from our Village Administrator and the General Manager of County Rescue Services (the private contractor providing ambulance service to our area). The postcard announced an upcoming meeting at the village hall for residents interested in becoming an...Read More
No one sets out on a ride expecting that a motorcycle will go down. As the author of ” A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” I often offer to run the back of group rides since I have training and supplies. There were several of us that were placed in various positions to be of help if needed...Read More
It All Started with an ASM Class By Paul Callahan, NRAEMT It all started with an ASM class. Way back in 2007, I was asked to be a Road Captain with the Milwaukee HOG Chapter. As part of that process, I was supposed to take something called Bystander Assistance from some organization called Accident...Read More
