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Sport touring started in the 1980s with faired sport bikes with slightly taller handlebars and luggage such as the BMW R90S and Honda ST1100. They were purely pavement focused. Forty

years later we have advances in tires, suspension, power and lighter weight. Bigger adventure bikes have the fuel capacity, comfort, upright riding position and excellent suspension that all appeal to sport touring riders, even those who would never venture down a gravel road. Sport touring riders are drawn to challenges, so adventure bikes and riding are a natural extension of that interest. Riding adventure bikes on paved sections need be no different than sport touring.

Where can I find good sport touring routes and people to ride them with?

I have been a member of Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) for over 20 years. It's a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy twisty roads, meeting with other riders, and talking about bikes. The group is not based on any brand so you will see many different bikes in the parking lot. We ride street routes, ADV, or both. Check out the routes at https://flybyweek.com to see what I mean. For 2023 MSTA has seventeen rallies, mostly in the Appalachian mountain region. For the complete rally calendar visit https://ridemsta.com/events/ If you're on Facebook join us at

https://www.facebook.com/groups/RideMSTA

Connect with local Ohio Motorcycle Sport Touring Association riders at these monthly breakfasts: Southwest Ohio Breakfast, 9AM, January 20 Village Family Restaurant 144 S. Main St. Waynesville, OH 45068

Central Ohio Breakfast Meet - February 5 Portside Cafe 6515 S High St Lockbourne, OH 43137