Tortilla Flat, Arizona – Bill Gade

Discover the old west on a spectacular ride you'll remember forever.

You find yourself in the Phoenix area on business or vacation, the weather is amazing, you have nothing planned for a day but you don't know what to do; here is a suggestion: ride to Tortilla Flat. The Phoenix Area is full of dealers and rental facilities for you to rent almost any kind of motorcycle you are comfortable riding; so getting a rental motorcycle should not be a problem. I can tell you that this ride is so much fun that if you cannot get away on a motorcycle, it is still worth going there in a car. Read more

Choosing Good Riding Boots

I think it is probably safe to say that the most often-overlooked item of riding gear is proper footwear. I couldn't tell you how many times I've seen riders go by me wearing a decent jacket, helmet and gloves, but with tennis shoes on their feet. And while it might be true that in higher-speed or more critical accidents, the primary impact points are your head, hands and arms, it is just as true that in lower-speed, less-critical accidents (which are considerably more common), it is your feet and ankles that will often bear the brunt of impact. That's probably why, if you go to any large gathering of... Read more

Be Prepared

Must-haves for a Trauma Pack

What would you think of a mechanic who went to school to learn how to work on bikes but did not invest in tools? Or, how about the average do-it-yourself biker? What would happen if your bike had a problem and you knew what it was but did not even have a screwdriver? How effective would that be? Of course you could hope someone happens along who carries supplies — or you can Be Prepared. Read more

Riding for the Fallen

Meet the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.

They stand up for those who laid down their lives for us. The Illinois Patriot Guard Riders is a collection of patriotic citizens (some riders, some not) who proudly donate their time to honor those who risk their very lives for America's freedom and security. Allstate Rider News caught up with Mark E. Pleasant, Assistant State Captain of the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders, and asked him to talk about their work, their organization and their mission. Read more

The Allstate Custom Bike... Once Is Never Enough

Rick Fairless walks you through the design and building of his first bike for Allstate: "ONE".

In November, Allstate asked if I'd be interested in building a custom motorcycle. My response? You're dang right! The thing was... it had to be ready by Daytona Bike Week in early March. That's pretty quick for a ground-up custom. A full-blown... Read more