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Motorcycle
Unlock Ultimate Flexibility with Cardo’s Universal Communication Solution (UCS)
For years, motorcycle riders have had to make compromises when it comes to communication systems, often having to choose between a preferred helmet and the right features. Cardo’s Universal Communi...
Off-Road
The Different Types of Four-Wheelers: A Helpful Guide
Over 1.2 million Americans own an ATV, a number that will only grow. The market rebounded in 2023 and is expected to gain ground over the next eight years as more drivers abandon paved roads for al...
Motorcycle
Is Lane Splitting Legal? A Guide to Legal Lane Splitting
If you like to weave through traffic on your motorcycle, you’re probably a fan of what’s known as lane splitting, which means riding on the white line instead of the middle of a lane. Also called l...
Outdoor
Ski Slope Ratings Explained
Every piste ski slope is rated by experience and difficulty. You can try runs designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers at any significant park, but what do these rankings mean, and h...
Off-Road
How Fast Do Snowmobiles Go?
Snowmobiles have powerful engines that can travel faster than most cars drive on the road. Peak speeds vary by snowmobile type, engine size, make and model, vehicle condition and terrain. You can r...
Motorcycle
Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire? When to Replace your Helmet
You should always make sure you have a reliable safety helmet when riding a motorcycle, but these products don’t last forever. Helmets can degrade over time due to various causes from the weather t...
Motorcycle
Full-Face vs. Half-Face Helmet: What's the Difference?
Wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces your risk of injury by 88 percent. The law requires you to buckle up on every ride, but it doesn’t stipulate what kind of helmet you should wear. You can wear a ...
Off-Road
A Beginner's Guide to UTV Rock Crawling
Bulbous rock formations and carefully balanced climbs can easily be surmounted with well-equipped utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The average off-roader is designed to navigate uneven terrain, but...
Outdoor
A Guide to Off-Piste Skiing
When experienced skiers need a challenge, they head off-piste. Skiing on untouched snow lets you explore natural areas beyond what you’d find at a traditional park or resort. Instead of racing down...
Off-Road
What to Wear ATV Trail Riding
ATV trail riding means getting down and dirty, exploring the backcountry and indulging your curiosity about where that one weird trail goes, making any ATV tour an exciting activity for first-time ...
Motorcycle
The Three Best Motorcycle Trips in Australia
Welcome to the “Land Down Under,” home of the Outback, where you can explore open ranges, steep peaks and the surrounding coastline all in a day’s ride. From rugged off-roading to wildlife crossing...
RISER Update - Explore Your Statistics Like Never Before
We're thrilled to introduce our latest update, designed to elevate your motorcycle riding experience with cutting-edge features that offer deeper insights into your rides. This update focuses on en...
Motorcycle
The Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Safety Gear
It’s safe to say that riding a motorcycle with no helmet in sweatpants, a hoodie, and sandals is typically not recommended. Ultimately, it’s a personal choice whether to ride with any piece of moto...
Outdoor
How to Snowboard in Powder
Snowboarders dream of leaving their mark on a mountain of freshly fallen snow. Some travel thousands of miles worldwide chasing those puffy ice crystals collectively known as powder. However, ridin...
Outdoor
What to Wear Skiing and Snowboarding
U.S. skiing and snowboarding participation rates in 2023 were the highest recorded in over a decade. Millions of people of all ages are hitting the slopes for the first time. If you’re new to winte...
Motorcycle
How to Connect Your Insta360 ACE PRO to PACKTALK EDGE: A Simple Guide
If you're looking to capture your ride with the Insta360 ACE PRO while using your PACKTALK PRO, PACKTALK EDGE or PACKTALK NEO, you're in luck! Pairing these devices is straightforward and allows yo...
Off-Road
Are Side-by-Sides Street Legal?
Side-by-side off-road vehicles make for the ultimate two-person adventure. You and your friend or significant other can explore deep into the mountains, cruise up and down the beach and take privat...
Outdoor
How to Carve When Skiing
Carving is the parallel parking of turning on skis. It’s a fluid, radiant motion that lights up the track and brings the audience to its heels. The pros seamlessly weave S-shaped spirals around hil...
Outdoor
How to Ski Moguls: 5 Expert Tips
For ski enthusiasts, nothing stirs both excitement and dread like moguls, the potholes of winter sports. They make for some of the trickiest terrain for downhill skiers and have become the centerpi...
Off-Road
Understanding ATV Tire Pressure
ATV tires conquer all types of terrain — from soft sand and dirt to gravel roads and steep rock formations — using nothing but air. The amount of oxygen between the rubber sidewalls affects perform...
Motorcycle
New RISER Update: Groups, Updated Roadbook, GPX Export
We're shifting into the next gear and have some exciting updates for you in the app!
Off-Road
What Are Portals on a Side-by-Side?
Visit any ATV or off-road course, and you’ll see a range of tire sizes and riding heights, with some four-wheelers looming over the competition. These souped-up vehicles typically sport aggressive ...
Motorcycle
How Long Do Motorcycle Tires Last?
Motorcycle tires differ from car tires, requiring special attention to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Understanding tire life and tire wear is essential for every rider. Factors such as riding h...
Outdoor
The Five Best Mountain Biking Trails in North Carolina
North Carolina boasts a vibrant mountain biking community thanks to its diverse terrain. From the Smoky Mountains and Pisgah National Forest in the west to the Outer Banks in the east, the state's ...