Michael Marino

The River City Ride is an MSTA rally that had eluded me for years. I’d wanted to go since shortly after I joined the MSTA in 2014, but each year I had a scheduling conflict that didn’t allow me to go. … [Read more...] about First Time at MSTA River City Ride

I’m a bit of an oddball MSTA member. Most of the members I’ve met in my 10 or so years of being part of the organization like to ride in groups. At MSTA rallies, most of the riders I’ve seen depart … [Read more...] about The MSTA is for solo riders too

Story by Pedro Gregorio Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the May 2014 edition of the MSTA Michigan Chapter newsletter. The story has been edited to match the MSTA website’s … [Read more...] about Cure For the Polar Vortex

Story by Pedro Gregorio Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the Feb. 2014 edition of the MSTA Michigan Chapter newsletter. The story has been edited to match the MSTA website’s … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: A Turn for the Worse

I love touring the western half of the United States, but my nine-day, 4,900-mile motorcycle trip in September and October 2023 was a tour 12 years in the making. Though there were a few unexpected … [Read more...] about Photos from my October Out West Adventure — Part 1

Story by Stephen Evans Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the Dec. 2023 edition of the MSTA Florida Chapter newsletter, The Florida Gator Tale. The story has been edited to match … [Read more...] about Downsizing

Story by Robi Baishnab This story was originally published the Sept. 2023 edition of the MSTA Ohio Chapter email newsletter. The story has been edited to match the MSTA website’s style. As with … [Read more...] about A FlyBy Week Perspective