CAPTURING THE RIDE: WHAT GOPRO SETTINGS SHOULD I USE? I get a lot of questions about my GoPro settings for capturing our rides. Here’s the thing, I’m not after a movie blockbuster. I use short clips to document the adventure, a collection of highlights that hopefully spark memories and remembrance of certain moments. I want to relive the fun,…
STAY CALM AND RIDE ON — WHY MOTORCYCLE ROAD RAGE WON’T GET YOU ANYWHERE We’ve all been there. Riding on two wheels while some cage pilot cuts you off like you’re invisible. It’s enough to make you want to unleash your inner rage monster and yell obscenities that would make a sailor blush. While it’s understandable to feel irritated…
GHOST RIDER OR HIT AND VANISH? THE UNNERVING CASE OF THE RIDERLESS MOTORCYCLE The Hurt Report was a motorcycle safety study conducted in the United States to identify motorcycle cause factors and to identify countermeasures. The study was initiated in 1976 and published in 1981. The report is named after its primary author, Professor Harry Hurt. The Hurt Report…
COMPELLING REASONS TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE In a world dominated by four-wheeled vehicles, there’s a unique and exhilarating experience that comes with straddling a two-wheeled machine and hitting the road. Riding a motorcycle is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a lifestyle and a source of unparalleled joy for enthusiasts everywhere. These are some of the compelling…
NORTHERN COLORADO IMRG UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, February 17th—Monthly Chapter Meeting. We’ll be meeting next at 9:30 a.m. at the Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins dealership. Chapter meetings are a great way to mingle, socialize, and catch up with one another. The meetings offer a sense of community, and everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and it’s easy to make…
Northern Colorado IMRG Upcoming Events Saturday, January 20th—Monthly Chapter Meeting. Our regular Chapter meeting will be held at the dealership. Be sure to join us to share your ideas for epic rides and activities to conquer in 2024. From multi-night adventures to short pleasant rides to relaxed dinner rides, we’re open to anything! Share your thoughts (which might ignite…
Northern Colorado IMRG Upcoming Events Saturday, December 16th—Wreaths Across America. We will meet at the Grandview Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. (Note that the sponsor has changed the ceremony time to 10:00 a.m.). The cemetery is located at 1900 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. Wreaths placement will immediately follow the ceremony. This event is…
Northern Colorado IMRG Upcoming Events Saturday November 18th Chapter Meeting @9:30 a.m. at the Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins dealership. Chapter meetings are a great way to mingle, socialize, and catch up with one another. The meetings offer a sense of community, and everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and it’s easy to make new friends. Hope you will…
Northern Colorado IMRG Upcoming Events Saturday October 14th Fort Laramie Ride. Fort Laramie, Wyoming is known for its rich history as a fur trading post, military installation, and important stop on the Oregon Trail, California Trail, and Mormon Trail. It was also the site of several important treaties between the United States government and Native American tribes. In addition…
NORTHERN COLORADO IMRG UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday 9/16 Post Chapter Meeting Ride to Wyoming Territorial Prison. After our Chapter meeting (starts 9:30 a.m. at the Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins), we will do a group ride to the Wyoming Territorial Prison Historic Site and explore this 1872 penitentiary. This imposing stone structure incarcerated over 1,200 prisoners, including the notorious Butch…
