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We have all seen that one rider that gives the rest of us a bad reputation: The Squid. But what makes you a squid and how to avoid looking like one? Definition of ‘Squid’ Because the term ‘squid’ is a colloquialism, it doesn’t have an accurate definition, but the Urban Dictionary does a good job, defining a squid as: “A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities, boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none. Squid bikes are usually decorated with excessive chrome and various anodized bits. Rear tires are too wide for their own good, swing arm extended....

The motorcycle community is a diverse crowd, and why not? There are so many different styles of bikes and riding gear on offer that there is enough to cater to all tastes. From rocket bikes to custom built bikes with a paint job done with high-quality motorcycle paint. Every rider is an individual and will have a motorbike which matches with their unique personality. One thing we all share is an understanding of what it means to be a biker, the freedom that comes with it and the pleasures of an open road. The Retro Rider These are not to...

What Problem do Millennials Have with Motorcycles? The word ‘Millennial’ engulfs two generations, Generation Y (those born between 1981 and 91) and Generation Z (91-2001), depending who you ask, but for the sake of our article we are using this age range. It is no secret that these days the word has far more negative connotations. However, this is a conversation you want to pay attention to, as it talks about millennials for all the right reasons and what issues this generation and future ones are facing when it comes to riding. Why are Millennials not Interested in Riding? Money:...

Summertime is here and you want to eat up the miles, then no bike is better suited than a cruiser. Here are our best options for you this summer of 2020. The open road offers endless possibilities and opportunities. Man and machine as one on a road to nowhere, that is the cruising lifestyle. The movement started in the 1930’s, when the youth of the time took to the road to explore America. That is why many argue that a cruiser experience is uniquely American, but it has traveled across borders. The Japanese Big Four and many other leading manufactures...

Myths and legends surrounding motorcycles and riding have existed since the birth of the motorcycle. If you were to sit down with a group of bikers, some will tell you one or more of the myths mentioned on our list, and it will all sound true, but the truth is different. The old saying ‘it’s not if, it’s when’ is the first myth we debunk. No rider gets on a bike thinking they will crash, and many will pass their whole riding career without an accident. Why? Because these people are experience, sensible and precautious, and admittedly, have some good...