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Music Notes — Pat Green: The Man & His Music

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. It’s Not Just for Texas AnymoreBy Amy Edgerly When I told Pat Green that my in-laws, who are from New England, once asked me “What about that Pat Green? Should we go see that Pat Green? Is that Pat Green any good?” He chuckled and … Read more

Touring Tips — Selecting Riding Gear

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. By Dale Borgeson There are three factors to consider when choosing what you wear when riding; safety, comfort, and cost. Fashion is also a consideration but it is the least important. Never let fashion considerations compromise safety or comfort. Your clothing is at least as … Read more

The Insurance Corner — An Insurance Primer

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. Why do I need auto insurance? Your motorcycle is likely one of the most expensive things you own. Insurance protects your investment and guarantees you a way of coping with the expense of accidents, vandalism or theft. It also secures your financial responsibility to the … Read more

around the bend… — What Is a Biker?

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. By Carmen Juch WARNING This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. Normally this magazine has an article entitled “What is a Biker?” And truth be told, we all have our own idea … Read more

Picture This — Classics

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. They have a story to tell. The images in this album represent a hundred years of motorcycle history. Even though the people who lovingly handcrafted these machines have long since passed into history their craftsmanship lives on and gives us the opportunity to view and … Read more

Around the Bend – The Independent Biker

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. The Independent Biker Carmen Juch This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. We are all different, some of us more "different" than others. Motorcycle riders have been singled out for many moons … Read more

From the Editor

Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. Somewhere, sometime early in my life I was bitten by the travel bug. Personally, I blame television and Charles Kuralt, Martin Milner, George Maharis and Glen Corbett. But maybe you don’t know who they were? Charles Kuralt hosted the “On the Road with Charles Kuralt” … Read more

From the Editor — October 2005

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. Welcome to On The Road Again with The Lone Star Biker as we introduce a new name, a new look, a larger format and several new feature articles. The larger size gives us space for some additional features. Our “On The Horizon” section is our … Read more

From a Reader — October 2005

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. After reading (about 100 times) the first issue of my Lone Star Biker magazine and the articles specifically about the Hill Country… I went to see for myself and to attend the Thunder in the Hill Country Rally. The ride we took out to Bandera … Read more

Touring Tips — Selecting a Touring Motorcycle — October 2005

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. By Dale Borgeson This is an endless debate. People will never agree on what makes a good touring bike just as they will never agree on what makes a good Pizza. Depending on experience and personal preference, everyone has different ideas. For some, anything less … Read more