GoDometer: How to choose a guided motorcycle tour

By Lynn & Tom Matthews Tour descriptions can be confusing and it is hard to make an apples-to-apples comparison. Here are some key points to consider: How long is the tour? A five-day motorcycle tour can mean 5 nights of lodging and only 4 days of riding. Read the tour descriptions carefully or contact the … Read more

Ridin’ on the cheap

By Lisa Breen Road trip anyone? Count me in! I can’t even begin to count the number of times I have headed out with a friend for a weekend of riding. “Let’s head to the coast, or the lake or the hills.” We figure out food and a place to stay on the road. “Let’s … Read more

the Xtra Mile Touring Tips: Planning your trip

By Dale Borgeson Trip planning can either be a big deal or trivial depending on your style. Some people need to plan every detail and pick every nit. You might think these people are overly obsessive but they do seem to enjoy it sometimes as much as the trip itself! I pore over maps and … Read more

All Roads Lead Somewhere

By Lisa Breen Our ever-changing world speeds past at an alarming rate. Our insatiable appetite for instant gratification seems to grow with wild abandon. I can't help but wonder what we might be missing as our lives pass in a blur. When was the last time we took the long way home? Whatever happened to … Read more

The View From Here: Lake Louise, Canada

Lake Louise in Banff, Canada seems to be one of the most beautiful locations on earth, as you may well agree when you take the opportunity to look at the photos from this month’s feature. The photographer of the photo above is Diane Wood, an artist living in Longmont, Colorado, who during a visit to … Read more