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Books, Magazines, and Videos

Here are some New England Rider's favorite books, magazines, and videos. The books may be purchased at: Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Whitehorse Press among others.

Books on Riding and Safety:

1. "Proficient Motorcycling" by David L. Hough  (GoldWingBob1, Ed Eric5061, Saddletramp, UltraJJ). Great for the mental aspects of riding safety. (Easy Ed)

2. "Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop real world Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track" by Nick Ienatsch. (Eric5061, Saddletramp). The best book on riding technique (Easy Ed)

3. "Total Control" , by Lee Parks - (White Lightning, UltraJJ) Very good chapters on steering, braking, shifting, and lines. (Easy Ed)

4. "Smooth Riding - The Pridmore Way," by Reg Pridmore - (Easy Ed)

5. "More Proficient Motorcycling" by David L. Hough (GoldWingBob1, Easy Ed, Saddletramp, UltraJJ)

6. "Street Strategies" by David L. Hough (Eric5061, UltraJJ)

7. "Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code. (Eric5061, Easy Ed)

8. "Twist of the Wrist 2" by Keith Code. (Easy Ed) 

9. "Motorcycling Excellence", Second Edition (2005) by The MSF (GoldWingBob1, UltraJJ)

Slow speed maneuvering video:

1. Ride Like A Pro. DVD     website  (Marauder, Easy Ed, Eric5061)

Books on Roads and Rides:

1. "Motorcycle Journeys Through New England" by Marty Berke.(Eric5061, Easy Ed, GoldWingBob1, Saddletramp, Billbrown)

2. "The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel" by Dale Coyner - good touring reference. (Easy Ed)

3. "Touring Vermont's Scenic Roads" by Ken Aiken (Saddletramp)

4. "Vermont, Off the Beaten Path" by Lisa Shaw and Stillman Rogers (Saddletramp)

5. "Road Trip USA New England" by Jamie Jensen (Saddletramp)

6. "Best New Hampshire Drives" by Kay and Bill Scheller (Saddletramp)

7. "New Hampshire's Most Scenic Roads - 22 routes off the beaten path" by John Gibson - The book will give you background on what to see on each route.(UltraJJ)

8. "Best New Vermont Drives" by Kay and Bill Scheller (Saddletramp)

Riding and Reflection

1. "Leanings" by Peter Egan (Bikertrix, OSJ)

2. "Zen and the Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig (Bikertrix, Billbrown, motocentaur, matarheel)

3. "One Man Caravan" by Robert E. Fulton Jr. (Bikertrix, Easy Ed) Great story about Fulton's ride around the world in 1932!

4. "Jupiters Travels" by Ted Simon (Bikertrix, Billbrown)

5. "Long Way Around" by Ewen McGregor (Bikertrix, motocentaur)

6. "Ghost Rider" by Neil Peart - Story of Neil Peart's, (singer of the rock band RUSH) 2 year ride on his BMW after the death of his wife and daughter. (Lunatic Tim, motocentaur)

7. "Against the Wind" by Ron Ayres - A rider's account of the Iron Butt Rally.  An insightful, fascinating read for the motorcyclist wondering what endurance riding is all about. (GoldWingBob1)

Books on Racing and History

1. "The First Century of Motorcycles: 100 Motorcycles, 100 years" by Fredric Winkowski - Great description and pictures of the history of motorcycles for the first 100 years (Eric5061)

Videos

1. Long Way Round - Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman (Lunatictim)

2. The World's Fastest Indian - Anthony Hopkins (Easy Ed)

3. Twice Upon a Caravan - by Robert E. Fulton Jr. (Bikertrix, Easy Ed)

Some Favorite Magazines

1. Road Runner (Saddletramp, Easy Ed, GoldwingBob1, Eric5061)

2. Motorcycle Consumer News - lots of really good, unbiased information (Easy Ed, GoldWingBob1, Eric5061, UltraJJ)

3. Rider  (GoldWingBob1, Eric5061, Billbrown)

4. RIDE  (Eric5061, Saddletramp)

5. BIKE  (Eric5061, Saddletramp)

6. TWO  (Eric5061, Saddletramp)

7. Cycle World  (OSJ, Eric5061, Billbrown)

8. Motorcyclist  (OSJ, Billbrown)

9. Sport Rider  (OSJ)

10. American Iron (UltraJJ)

11. Hog Tales (UltraJJ)

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