My husband Robin is excited about his new flagship motorcycle, a for 2018's riding season. He's also pre-mourning the eventual goodbye to a longtime love, his . Celebrating the Beemer feels like a betrayal to the (ready to rent) Bandit, who has … [Read more...]
In December of 2012, Robin (our own TRO editor-in-chief) was still a newbie-ish rider. He loved riding and wanted to squeeze in as much saddle time as he could. No winter month in Chicago was going to stop this guy! Here's one example video that … [Read more...]
How many ways have you customized your ride? Aftermarket retailers like Bike Bandit or Revzilla offer endless options to customize your bike's (or gear's) functionality or aesthetic. My husband, an MSF rider coach, came home one day and mentioned … [Read more...]
2016 is coming to a close and we here at The Riding Obsession (TRO) want to take a moment to thank you for your support and community. TRO is a labor of both passion and necessity. Passion needs no explanation, does it? Riding brings joy and … [Read more...]
Only two hours from Nashville (four hours the Riding Obsession way), Chattanooga is the destination Robin and I were most eager to explore. We'd both heard good things and just had a feeling about it. The population is about a quarter the size of … [Read more...]
Nashville marks the next leg of our Tennessee trip and we're looking forward to getting there via the Natchez Trace Parkway. NTP is a two-laner, much like the Blue Ridge Parkway but less traveled, following the countryside like any rider should. … [Read more...]
Every May, my husband and I take a long distance motorcycle trip to kick off the riding season. This year we chose Tennessee for it's twisty roads and as a contender for future relocation. We'd both heard good things about Tennessee via friends in … [Read more...]
Let's admit it, shall we? Packing isn't easy for everyone. Only the most prepared A-types have a go-bag always ready. The rest of us hem and haw over what to bring and wear. What if I need this? We might do that so I should bring X or maybe … [Read more...]
My husband attended the IMS in February armed with a press pass and eagle eyes for the latest and greatest. Was he looking for shiny new drool-worthy bikes? Of course (obvious). But riding enthusiasts are as much about their gear and tools as their … [Read more...]
Preparing for your first "real" ride means commitment. It takes time, resources and a bit of gumption. Without gumption, the rest is null and void. This is my second season as a motorcycle rider. After riding pillion with my husband on organized … [Read more...]
