Fixing a Flat Tire, Among Other Things

Ok. Winter is on its way out, and most of us have already gone out for a ride or two. In the coming months, as the weather begins to warm, our rides will be getting longer and hopefully more adventurous. The best riding in the spring is near bodies of water, and in Maryland we don’t lack those. The reason behind this is that the mountains can still get a cold stinging rain in the Spring, but also because the wildlife and plants are always at their finest along bodies of water after a long winter. All that being said, with more rides and longer...

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The Race for the World's Most Expensive Motorcycle is Underway

I figured since so many people are making handcrafted, custom bikes that sell for a lot of money, it would be fun to try and find the world's most expensive motorcycle. What I found was this--the official title of the world's most expensive motorcycle will vary according to who you are talking to.  And also, there is a difference between custom cycles and ones...

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Modern, Muscular and Affordable—The New 2014 Yamaha Bolt 950

Every once in a while at Pete's Cycle we get a bike that excites us. The new 2014 Yamaha Bolt 950 is one such bike.   For starters, the Bolt 950 is an excellent entry level bike, and, what is more, it’s affordable at around $7,990. So, you’re probably asking what makes a good entry level bike? That’s a tough question, and better answered by actually sitting...

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Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring with these Tips

For all of you in the mid-Atlantic region--which includes myself--it’s been a brutal winter. We’ve had snow, sleet, freezing rain, and more snow. Hopefully, you’ve been able to get a few rides in this winter, or at least take the atv out for a winter romp. Whether you have or haven’t been able to start up the bike, spring is indeed coming, and there are a few things you...

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