Motorcycles And Miami Don't Always Mix, But Then There's The 360-Degree Views

Bill Andrews — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:02:47 +0000

Perhaps you’ve seen the phrase “Live to Ride—Ride to Live” on a T-shirt or bumper sticker somewhere. It has been on my belt buckle for about 30 years. Motorcycling has been a passion of mine pretty much from the day I got my driver’s license. The activity of being in the wind, leaning into corners, the sight of a bike, and the very simplistic nature of the machine, all bring joy.

Why Nostalgia Can Be Fatal For Old Bikers

Rick Stone — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:26:49 +0000

Motorcycle deaths are on the rise in Florida. And within that finding is another story: older bikers dying in increasing numbers.

University researchers say riding motorcycles is a popular hobby for retired Baby Boomers, many of whom rode when they were younger. But now, according to the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida in Tampa, their reflexes, eyesight and overall bike skills have eroded, and some of them are no longer safe on the road.