Getting Better on the Dirt

Who doesn't want to get better at riding on the dirt? John Stein of Cycle World has recently provided a nice cheat sheet for improving your skills. He also says that riding on the dirt can be extremely helpful to street riders, since the main fear of street riders is losing traction. Well, for dirt riders, losing traction and loosening up the back wheel is the fun part....

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Up and Coming Motorcycle Events in Maryland

Looking for some Motorcycle themed events going on in Maryland? Petes Cycle has two great upcoming events to share. Come out to the Maryland State Fairgrounds July 18th & 25th and August 1st & 8th, to enjoy and/or participate in the Short Track Motorcycle Races!  Good food, FREE parking and all benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies! The second...

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One Tough Machine—The Polaris Ranger 570 EFI

As many of you probably already know, Polaris has pretty much cornered the ATV utility SxS market with their Ranger Series. These machines produce an excellent ride, can seat the entire family, and can climb any hill you put in front of it. Even more, they can do all of these things at the same time. At Pete’s Cycles we sell a big range of the Polaris Rangers, in all...

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Stay Safe: Waverunner Rules to Live By

As thousands of cars and trucks head down to the coast this weekend, so too will thousands of waverunners trailing behind them. What does this mean? A greater likelihood of accidents. Here’s a staggering statistic that brings everything into perspective—90% of all waverunner accidents are caused by inexperience, carelessness, and excessive speed. Since Pete's Cycles is...

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