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Motorcycle Riding’s Therapeutic Symphony: Embracing Freedom on Two Wheels

By Matt Rivera | August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Matt Rivera

Introduction: Imagine a world where the wind becomes a storyteller, engines hum with purpose, and the open road is a canvas for self-discovery. This transcends mere transportation; it’s an odyssey of the soul. In a world drowned in chaos and noise, motorcycle enthusiasts have harnessed a profound therapy that touches beyond the surface. Let’s journey through the captivating world of motorcycle riding, where the symphony of therapeutic wonders unfolds. 1. Riding Mindfully | The Art…

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My Thoughts on The New BMW R18

By Marc Rivera | June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 by Marc Rivera

Hey riders! The brand-new BMW R18 cruiser is an absolutely gorgeous piece of engineering marvel. But, what would you expect from BMW Motorrad. In fact, it so stunning and appealing to the eyes that one would expect a clandestine Italian designer had deflected from perhaps Moto-Guzzi or Ducati to work with the German designers. The R18 is rolling art on two wheels. It is so drop dead dazzling that is would make sense to display it an arts…

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Celebrating a Motorcycle Miracle

By Marc Rivera | April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Marc Rivera

We completed the first group ride this past Saturday, April 6, 2019 with five riders, beautiful weather, and wonderful roads. But the true highlight was that Rick Del Rio (second from the right) joined us. This was his first ride after battling stage-4 cancer, removal of the malignancy in his lung, removal of three ribs, followed by intense rounds of meds. Rick was the first clergy person responder to the 9/11 attack. About a year…

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Taking My Motorcycle Out of Winter Storage!

By Matt Rivera | March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by Matt Rivera

Finally! I have my motorcycle back! I’m so excited to be riding again! I wanted to share a short video that briefly shows how I got my bike out of winter storage. I plan to put together a follow up video where I will explain some of the issues I ran into. For example, I had to throw out my motorcycle cover… my next video will explain why. Ride safe!

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My Most Memorable Motorcycle Crashes

By Jon Bicknell | January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 by Jon Bicknell

Hello there, I am Jon, the Brit biker and sometime New York dweller who is a fully paid up member of the “You can’t wait to ride out of New York, but when you’re gone, you can’t wait to ride back!” club. So, Marc Rivera asked me to write something bike related, therefore I decided to write something memorable about riding and realised I have had some very memorable rides, but equally I have had…

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Bookend Urban Traffic

By Marc Rivera | December 2, 2018December 21, 2018 by Marc Rivera

There are few motorized experiences that compare to riding a motorcycle through the winding roads of the countryside. The roar of the engine and the mountain breezes swirling around as you meander through the swerving trails is just so invigorating. The feeling of freedom from being so closely exposed to the beautiful natural surroundings has to be experienced in order to be appreciated. But the true challenge to such enjoyment is getting to those roads from…

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Why Own a Motorcycle in NYC?

By Matt Rivera | December 1, 2018December 21, 2018 by Matt Rivera

Some people might think it doesn’t make sense to own and ride a motorcycle in Manhattan. The New York City speed limit is 25 mph and there’s always traffic, so your bike will never go past first gear. Not to mention the parking! However, here are the main reasons why I got into motorcycles back in 2007. Similar to the development of the motorcycle, my passion for riding started with the bicycle. Growing up, I…