Well, it looks like Mother Nature finally flipped the switch. Summer’s packed up and moved out, and fall is ready to submit to a Michigan winter. The nights are colder, the days are shorter, and many bike owners have found shelter for their steel horses. As much as we hate to admit it, it’s time to tuck away the summer toys and settle in for the long Michigan winter ahead.
RJ and I have already kicked off our “off-season projects”—though not exactly the fun kind. Somehow, we ended up knee-deep in some unexpected home renovations. You know how that goes: one little fix turns into five more, and before you know it, your weekends are booked until spring. Nothing glamorous, just the kind of “real life” projects that show up uninvited. But hey, it’ll keep us busy while the snow flies and maybe make the winter go by a little faster.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re trying to keep things in perspective. Even in the chaos of drywall dust and paint cans, there’s a lot to be grateful for—family, friends, and the incredible community that keeps this riding scene alive all year long. So, when the turkey’s carved and the pie’s gone, here’s hoping you can take a minute to kick back and count those blessings too.
On the bright side, we’ve got something big to look forward to. As you’ve probably seen on the cover, we’re already ramping up for our USS Edson event, coming your way in September 2026. That might sound like a long way off, but the planning is ready to set sale —and trust me, it’s going to be one hell of a weekend. Go ahead and circle the weekend of September 11th, 2026 on your calendar now. You’re not going to want to miss this one.
We’ll be sharing more details as things come together, but it’s already shaping up to be a great time—friends, bikes, camping, entertainment, and a whole lot of fun for our U.S. veterans and first responders!
So, for now, it’s back to coffee, tools, and hoping winter takes it easy on us this year. Here’s to getting through the cold months quickly, finding a few things to be thankful for along the way, and dreaming of those first warm riding days again.
Happy Veterans Day to ALL U.S. veterans out there and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
