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Lance Oliver

@theridesofar.com
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Writer, rider, usually combining the two. Managing Editor at Common Tread (RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles). Expect motorcycle stuff, random observations, maybe a cat photo. www.revzilla.com/common-tread www.theridesofar.com www.coffeericeandbeans.com

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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 8h
Ah, then I retract my statement. The Tiger offers more power and some features Suzuki doesn't. I think some people will compare and say the Suzuki is all they need, so why pay more, but I can also make a sound argument that the Triumph is well worth the few extra dollars. Depends on what you want.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 9h
The two have different pros and cons, but if you liked the Tiger enough to buy one, I don't think you'll have any regrets. In the future, just to be safe, you should read Common Tread more. We reported on July 8 that the SV-7GX was coming to the U.S.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 15h
Weekend #motorcycle reading. If you haven't seen it yet, check out my review of the new Suzuki SV-7GX. The popular Suzuki 645 cc V-twin engine (more than 500,000 have been built) carries on in a new, versatile platform. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/09/suzu...
close view of the "face" of the blue and white Suzuki SV-7GX, headlight and LED DRLs
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 02/10/2026
BMW announces pricing for three tiers of its F 450 GS. And (Surprise! No, not really a surprise.) another model that's not coming to the stagnant U.S. #motorcycle market. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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BMW announces F 450 GS pricing, excludes F 450 R from U.S. market - RevZilla
BMW provides prices and details on three trim levels of its new mid-sized, twin-cylinder adventure motorcycle, the F 450 GS.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 01/10/2026
Today at Common Tread, our ol' pal Lemmy tells how he combined his favorite activity, riding a #motorcycle, with his other hobby, ham radio, at the top of Beartooth Pass. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Radios and riding: A QRP QSO and a KLR atop Beartooth Pass - RevZilla
Combining hobbies: Riding a Kawasaki KLR650 to Beartooth Pass and taking along a ham radio, in hopes of setting a personal record.
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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 30/09/2026
Why is Jorge Martin the favourite to win the 2026 title? Maybe because of this One Weird Trick he has mastered. Val Khorounzhiy takes a deeply nerdy but very satisfying dive into why Martin has the upper hand motomatters.com/analysis/202...
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By The Numbers: Jorge Martin's Most Dangerous Weapon In The 2026 Title Fight | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/09/2026
After a seven-year hiatus, Still Split'n Lanes, a community-focused #motorcycle show at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York City, is reborn. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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The Still Split'n Lanes motorcycle show comes back to life in Brooklyn - RevZilla
The Still Split'n Lanes show returns after a hiatus in the unique Brooklyn Bowl facility in New York, featuring custom and classic motorcycles.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 29/09/2026
At last, riders in the U.S. have their chance to buy a BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT edition. If $50,000 for an M 1000 RR sounds steep, just remember: It has IOM curves painted on the fairing. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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1 of 115: Pre-orders (finally) open for $50,000 BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT - RevZilla
Announced months ago, BMW is now taking pre-orders from U.S. customers for its highly limited M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT special edition.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 29/09/2026
The small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market has been dominated for years by the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and its predecessors. But now that Honda has cut the price on its CBR500R, it's time for a fresh side-by-side comparison. Details in my review. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
Red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents parked alongside a green Kawasaki Ninja 500 with white and yellow accents in front of a split rail fence and trees
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 29/09/2026
KTM adds a windscreen and more fuel capacity to its 690 platform and introduces the 690 Rally. Fresh from testing the 690 Enduro, Common Tread's Zack Courts rides the Rally in Greece to see if it's an ADV bike, a big dirt bike, or what. #motorcycle reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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2027 KTM 690 Rally first ride review - RevZilla
KTM adds fuel capacity and a windscreen to its 690 platform. The name says "Rally" but the nature of the motorcycle says "adventure-tourer."
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 28/09/2026
A year ago, Bobby Fong let the MotoAmerica Superbike title slip away on the last day of the season with two crashes. This year, he dominated on a stormy, disrupted weekend of racing to get redemption. See the story at Common Tread. #motorcycle news; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Fong dominates a stormy weekend to win MotoAmerica Superbike title - RevZilla
A nor'easter disrupted the final weekend of MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike racing, but nothing could deny Bobby Fong his first Superbike championship.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 27/09/2026
Former MXGP champ Jorge Prado gets his first championship in the U.S., withstanding the pressure from Haiden Deegan to win the SuperMotocross Playoffs. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Prado wins SMX championship (but don't forget Roczen and Lawrence) - RevZilla
Former MXGP champion Jorge Prado gets his first championship in the U.S. in style by winning the final moto of the season.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/09/2026
I've now written a couple of reviews of the new Suzuki SV-7GX, based on my few days of test riding the new middleweight sport-touring #motorcycle in Southern California. Click the link for details. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/09/suzu...
riding the blue and white SV-7GX through a curve in Balboa Park in San Diego
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 24/09/2026
The two major U.S. #motorcycle championships will be decided this weekend. Get up to speed with our preview at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Two championships to be decided this weekend after unpredictable seasons - RevZilla
The SuperMotocross and Superbike championships will be decided in final rounds this weekend after seasons that did not play out as expected.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 23/09/2026
As it celebrates turning 105 years old, Moto Guzzi has a striking new museum, a modern new factory, and is looking to the future, not resting on its past. #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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At age 105, Moto Guzzi has a modern new home on historical ground - RevZilla
As Moto Guzzi celebrates 105 years, it embraces change with a modern new factory and a uniquely styled museum in its historical setting of Mandello del Lario.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 22/09/2026
Harley-Davidson took its Heritage Classic model and stripped off everything that wasn't absolutely essential, painted it all black, and called it the Deadwood. See Dustin's review today at Common Tread. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood review: A Heritage distilled - RevZilla
The Harley-Davidson Deadwood is a stripped-down version of the Heritage Softail, which makes it the quintessential cruiser motorcycle in all black.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 21/09/2026
Admit it, Jerry, your double life has been revealed.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
Riders have been clamoring for Stark Future to make a street-legal version of its VARG electric off-road #motorcycle. Now, at Common Tread, we have a first test of the dual-sport VARG EX. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Stark VARG EX first ride: Ready for an 80-horsepower, 265-pound dual-sport? - RevZilla
Stark Future expands from its off-road-racing origins into street-legal motorcycles with the light and powerful dual-sport VARG EX.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
I expect we'll see more aftermarket luggage options coming.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
I did have a VFR800 for 5 years. Since I won't get into that comparison specifically in the review, let me say the SV is much more upright in riding position, is lighter, and has a little more wind protection. SV seat may be a tiny bit less comfy. SV should be less expensive to maintain/operate.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
The rear rack comes standard and Suzuki offers two sizes of top boxes. They also have throwover saddlebags, but I don't think they'd work well with a passenger because the straps go over the passenger seat. Isn't when you have a passenger when you're most likely to need the saddlebags?
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
Fueling is good. There are three ride modes and as usual I'm not a fan of the most aggressive throttle response, but that's not a problem with the ride-by-wire throttle. No glitches there to report. I'll post here when my full review is up.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
Three ride modes, three levels of traction control plus off, and the quickshifter is standard equipment. I'll have more detail in my review.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026
I'm currently testing a 2027 Suzuki SV-7GX, a new model that's interesting for its versatility, affordability, and for carrying on Suzuki's popular 650 cc V-twin. If you have questions you want to see addressed in my review, let me know below. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky
Blue and white Suzuki SV-7GX motorcycle parked at an overlook above Lake Henshaw in southern California with a curving mountain road in the background.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 16/09/2026
If you were among those who wondered why Suzuki would price its 5-speed, single-cylinder DR-Z4S higher than its new SV-7GX V-twin sport-tourer, you weren't alone. Suzuki has responded to the online chatter about its prices. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Suzuki cuts prices on 2027 DR-Z4S, DR-Z4SM, and GSX street models - RevZilla
When Suzuki revised its dual-sport and supermoto models, too much attention went to the price instead of the features. Now the company is correcting course.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 15/09/2026
Yeah, at least the above-ground swimming pool on the White House lawn had to cost a lot less than the ballroom.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 15/09/2026
Today at Common Tread, it's time for our monthly look at some of the best custom #motorcycle builds from around the world. Fancy a scrambler? Or maybe a 180-horsepower, 342-pound hooligan bike? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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September custom roundup: Two scramblers and a radical hooligan - RevZilla
This month's look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world includes two scramblers and a handbuilt hooligan performance bike.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 14/09/2026
Small #motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta issues a statement about the rumors swirling around its financial situation and efforts to find new investment. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Financial strain and restructuring woes: MV Agusta issues statement on its future - RevZilla
The small Italian motorcycle manufacturer addresses rumors of a production shutdown and talks about its efforts to find new investment.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 11/09/2026
The older we get, the more we tend to resist change, and for those of us who ride that means we're often skeptical about the new technology on the #motorcycle we ride. But sometimes that tech can keep us riding longer, more comfortably, and happier. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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What if new motorcycle tech can keep you in the saddle? - RevZilla
As we age, we get resistant to change, motorcycle riders included. But what if the new tech features on our motorcycles help us keep riding longer?
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 09/09/2026
It's KTM. They don't feel compelled to make sense or explain themselves.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 09/09/2026
Just days after our review of the KTM 690 Enduro R at Common Tread, KTM unveils the 690 Rally, which really adds just a few tweaks to the formula, still blurring the lines between dual-sport and adventure-touring #motorcycle. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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2027 KTM 690 Rally first look: Travel-ready dual-sport or lightweight ADV? - RevZilla
KTM's big dual-sport thumper gets a few changes, including fuel capacity and wind protection, to edge it closer to adventure-touring duty.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 08/09/2026
How many thousand-mile days in a row could you do on your #motorcycle? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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201,901 miles in 365 days: How Patrick Cornell set four world records - RevZilla
A 60-year-old Navy veteran rode his Indian Pursuit motorcycle more than 200,000 miles in a year, setting records and raising funds for medical research.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 07/09/2026
The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle podcast is out and it takes on a topic that's increasingly controversial in the U.S.: those electric two-wheelers that blur the lines between bikes and motorcycles. Will they ultimately be good or bad for motorcycling? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Highside/Lowside podcast: Electric two-wheelers, the good, bad, confusing, and controversial - RevZilla
The podcast looks at the popular new electric two-wheelers that are generating controversy and getting some kids hurt, but could have a positive side, too.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 04/09/2026
This is just one example. But as someone who posts article links here to spread awareness of the work we do, I'm baffled that communications professionals think that the best use of the very limited space on a post is to tell us the same thing three times. Three chances to hook a reader, two wasted.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 04/09/2026
Four days at Get On! Adventure Fest, riding everything from single-track trails to Interstate 80, made for a great test of the KTM 690 Enduro R. See Zack Courts' review of the orange thumper today at Common Tread. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Four adventurous days on the 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R - RevZilla
Testing KTM's 690 Enduro R on paved and unpaved roads and dirt trails at Get On! Adventure Fest in South Dakota.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 03/09/2026
Motorcycles are one of the items specifically listed in the retaliatory tariffs of 50% that Canada imposed in response to new U.S. tariffs. The reason may have nothing to do with motorcycles. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Motorcycles targeted by Canada's retaliatory tariffs, again - RevZilla
Tariffs on U.S.-built motorcycles imported to Canada will increase to 50% from 25% as the country tries to put political pressure on the U.S.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 01/09/2026
Triumph invited #motorcycle shops from seven countries to build a custom Scrambler for the Triumph Originals competition. Starting today, you can vote on which one you think should win. See them today at Common Tread. (Note: I think one is an abomination.) #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Seven custom Scramblers compete in Triumph Originals and you can vote for the winner - RevZilla
The Triumph Originals competition pits seven custom motorcycle builders from around the world in a contest to build a unique Scrambler.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026
My alooooominum fuel bottle will hold a litre (clearly, from the way it's spelled, pronounced lee-tray) of petrol.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026
MIC surveys show many young riders still prefer a sport bike but they need one that's affordable to buy, operate, and insure. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CBR500R are both good options -- but with slightly different personalities. See my comparison. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
Rider going through a curve on the red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026
You probably love the way I spell aluminum, too.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026
The Gixxer name was once synonymous with liter-class race-replica #motorcycle performance. But the Gixxer thou is closer to dated than cutting edge. Does that make it irrelevant? Today at Common Tread, Dustin takes a test ride on the new GSX-R1000RS #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000RS review: Is the simplest of superbikes still relevant? - RevZilla
Suzuki's flagship liter-class sport bike gets some updates for the 2027 model year, bringing it into compliance with global emissions standards.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/08/2026
Less surprising was the fact that the #motorcycle display was smaller and more mixed. I'm all for everyone having pride in whatever they ride, but have we already reached the point where a Yamaha V-Star 250 is show material?
People looking at a small variety of old and newer motorcycles parked on a side street at the Motorama show in North Adams, Mass.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/08/2026
After three years in the Berkshires, I'm still hitting some of the local events for the first time. Today: North Adams Motorama. Bigger than I expected. This photo shows just a part of the cars on display at the show, which fills downtown.
crowds walking past antique cars parked on Main Street in North Adams, Mass., with a cinema marquee reading "Motorama"
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/08/2026
We got together five different approaches to eliminating the need to use a manual clutch on a #motorcycle and tested them back to back. The winners and losers were clear. (And some riders dislike them all.) See the full story and the video at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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Automatic motorcycle shootout: DCT vs. E-Clutch vs. ASA vs. AMT - RevZilla
We test five different motorcycles with various systems that relieve the rider of the need to use a manual clutch. Which one (if any) is right for you?
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 27/08/2026
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has ruled the small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market. Honda has now cut the price of its well equipped CBR500R by $1,000 to take on the Ninja. Which one should you buy? See my comparison test. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
Red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents parked beside a green Kawasaki Ninja 500 with white and yellow accents in front of a split-rail fence and greenery
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/08/2026
David recently commented here that he wasn't knowledgeable about motocross. But he went to a MXGP round and, typically, came away with an interesting insight.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/08/2026
Today at Common Tread, a true #motorcycle story with a twist ending you never saw coming. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
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A deer totaled my new BMW... and maybe saved me - RevZilla
I accidentally signed up for the wrong rally, then a deer caused me to crash. That series of events led to a potentially life-saving discovery.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 25/08/2026
Anyone want to set odds on whether I get stopped?
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 25/08/2026
The City of Brotherly Love strikes again. This scrap was all that was left after someone literally ripped off my #motorcycle plate in Philadelphia last night. Probably already on a stolen bike being used to flee a convenience store robbery.
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Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 24/08/2026
Trouble is people don't think like deer. Example: I believe loud pipes increase deer danger. If you don't scare them, they stay put. Scare them and they don't necessarily run away, they run to their safe spot. If that happens to be on the other side of the highway you're riding on... 😱🦌
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