All Things BMW: Past and Present

Munich's middle ring-road includes a recently completed tunnel, long enough that your eyes have to readjust to daylight on emerging. There's another visual adjustment, too - the sight of Olympia Park on the left and, on the right, the towering BMW corporate headquarters - the "Vier Zylinder," with the blue-white roundel at the top.

UK First, US Second

In a serendipitous coincidence, two days after the exhibition of the new 2010 Norton Commando 961SE at the Clubman's All-British Show in San Jose, CA, the first production model was delivered in the UK, on March 29.

Baja Race Report

Ride fast, don't make mistakes, avoid flats and breakdowns. It's a simple but good recipe for an endurance race and it's the one Colton Udall and Jeff Kargola used to win the San Felipe 250.

Baja Race Report

The 24th annual running of the San Felipe 250 begins at dawn tomorrow, but the racers have been at it for a solid week. Go practically anywhere within fifty miles of the city center and you'll see race vehicles heading to, or returning from portions of the course where they've been pre-running.

Bike Week in Baja

This isn't quite the same bike week that just happened in Daytona, but for off-road racing aficionados, it's the equivalent.

Chat Room on the Road

"I want short wave radio. I want TV and a phone. You know I got to talk to my baby. When I'm riding alone..." Chuck Berry, "No Money Down," 1955

Waterproof Touring

Rain often ruins a ride, with the first signs of disaster coming from your hands, as the water works its way in and your fingers feel progressively colder. It doesn't have to be this way. Waterproof yet breathable, thermally insulated gloves are now widely available and let you keep on riding, if they work as advertised.

Daytona 2010

The name has become a brand - from Rolex to Triumph, the word "Daytona" signifies a model that is fast, stylish, and sexy. The reputation is well deserved. It began with motorcycle racing on the beach 73 years ago and has evolved with time into the biggest biker event of the year, drawing (perhaps) 500,000 people for a spring fling and the kickoff of the 2010 AMA Pro Road Racing season.