Founder's Blog

They Met in Worcester and Refused to Keep Their Demands Small
On October 23, 1850, people from eleven states gathered in Worcester for the first National Woman’s Rights Convention. Their demand for equality was ambitious, and the movement’s limits are part of the story. Read more...
Margaret Hamilton Built the Software That Got Us to the Moon
Margaret Hamilton led the Apollo software team, planned for failure, and proved that software engineering could change history. Remembering a pioneer, 1936–2026. Read more...
Roger Williams Got Kicked Out of Massachusetts for Being Too Free
On October 9, 1635, Massachusetts decided Roger Williams was a problem. To be fair, he was. Williams was a preacher who kept insisting on ideas that were deeply inconvenient to the people running the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Government shouldn't tell you what to believe. The church shouldn't control the state. The state shouldn't control the church. And the English couldn't simply declare that Native land belonged to them because a king across the ocean said so. None of this made him particularly popular with the authorities. So they banished him.... Read more...
Thurgood Marshall Took His Seat
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. By then, he'd already spent decades proving that unjust systems are neither permanent nor untouchable. Read more...
When Nine Kids Needed the 101st Airborne to Go to School
Nine teenagers are trying to go to school. Around them are soldiers. Not because the students were dangerous. Not because America was under attack. The soldiers were there because nine Black children needed the protection of the United States Army to exercise rights that the United States Constitution was already supposed to guarantee them. On September 25, 1957, the students who became known as the Little Rock Nine entered Little Rock Central High School for their first full day of classes under the protection of soldiers from the 101st Airborne... Read more...
Emilio Scotto and the Motorcycle That Carried Him Around the World
In 1985, Emilio Scotto left Argentina on a Honda Gold Wing. More than ten years and 457,000 miles later, he returned with a world record. Read more...
He Rode Toward the Danger
Off-duty FDNY firefighter Tim Duffy rode his Harley toward Lower Manhattan on September 11. The photograph of that ride remains an image of courage. Read more...
Can motorcycles improve mental health?
Riding can help some people feel calmer and more present, but it is not treatment. A grounded look at focus, solitude, community, and the ride home. Read more...
Why DOT Helmets Have Trust Issues
DOT certification is not government pre-approval. Learn what the helmet label means, how manufacturers self-certify, and what riders should check. Read more...
The Last of the Simple Harleys
Why the 2003 Sportster still appeals to riders who value a proven Evolution engine, straightforward maintenance, and a machine they can keep riding. Read more...
Work Life Balance
A motorcycle commute gives the workday a beginning and an end. A short take on focus, routine, and the small stretch of road that belongs to you. Read more...
Vintage Bikes Are a Pain. We Love Them Anyway.
Vintage motorcycles break, rattle, and demand patience. The inconvenience is part of why riders keep coming back to these machines and their stories. Read more...
Save Gas on Every Ride: How to Use Google Maps to Find the Most Fuel-Efficient Motorcycle Route
Smooth throttle, thoughtful route choices, and fewer unnecessary stops can help a motorcycle go farther on a tank. Practical riding habits that add up. Read more...
Ducati Turns 100 and Remembers That Desire Is A Business Model
A century after its founding, Ducati still sells more than speed. A look at the character, compromises, and desire behind the Italian marque. Read more...
Lane Filtering, Lane Splitting, and Rider Safety
Lane filtering and lane splitting often get mixed together. Here is the difference, the safety tradeoff, and why slow, predictable riding matters. Read more...
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Why does a book about motorcycle maintenance stay with riders? A look at Robert M. Pirsig's case for attention, craft, and caring about the work. Read more...
Happy Birthday, Beautiful
A short reflection on freedom, gratitude, criticism, and caring for a place without pretending it is perfect. The road ahead is still ours to shape. Read more...
Top 25 Movie Motorcycles
From Easy Rider's chopper to Kaneda's bike in Akira, a ranked look at 25 memorable movie motorcycles and why each one stays with us. Read more...
Royal Enfield at 125: Why the Brand Matters Again
At 125, Royal Enfield still makes a case for character over numbers. Why its familiar feel and clear sense of purpose still matter to riders. Read more...
The Best Motorcycle Chase Scenes Ever Filmed
The best motorcycle chase scenes make every gap feel risky. A look at the screen moments where the bike, the rider, and the stakes all matter. Read more...
Top 25 TV Show Motorcycles
Jax Teller, Fonzie, CHiPs, and more: 25 TV motorcycles ranked for their screen presence, design, and place in riding culture. Read more...
The Meaning Behind “Alive by Luck. Fueled by Spite.”
What does Alive by Luck. Fueled by Spite. mean? A closer look at the gratitude, stubbornness, and refusal behind the motto. Read more...
130+ Motorcycles, One Cause, and a Perfect Sunday in Boston
More than 130 motorcycles, one cause, and a Boston Sunday. A reflection on what happens when riders turn a shared route into a community event. Read more...
I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride brings riders together for men's mental health and prostate cancer research. Why showing up matters beyond the bikes. Read more...