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Articles by Pete Hitzeman

Mighty Duc: Riding Huntley Nash's Panigale Superbike

Mighty Duc: Riding Huntley Nash's Panigale Superbike

Forget everything you thought you knew about big v-twins.

By Pete Hitzeman 28 April 2015

The Day I Fell Out of Love with the Road

The Day I Fell Out of Love with the Road

I remember every detail of that day, even ten years on.

By Pete Hitzeman 06 April 2015

The 10 Track Day Questions Everyone Asks

The 10 Track Day Questions Everyone Asks

Telling your friends that you've gone to a track day seems simple enough. But explaining what that means can be a good deal more complicated.

By Pete Hitzeman 01 April 2015

This Old Bike, Part 1: How We Upgraded the Suspension on Our R6 Project Bike

This Old Bike, Part 1: How We Upgraded the Suspension on Our R6 Project Bike

What happens when you take your suspension in for service? RideApart takes you inside the rebuild process to show you why you need to have it done.

By Pete Hitzeman 04 March 2015

This Old Bike: RideApart's 2004 Yamaha R6 Project Moto

This Old Bike: RideApart's 2004 Yamaha R6 Project Moto

Our retired Yamaha R6 will be going through some changes in the coming months. Meet the Old Bike, RideApart's tired, but still lively, project bike.

By Pete Hitzeman 13 February 2015

3 Home Exercises To Improve Your Motorcycle Riding

3 Home Exercises To Improve Your Motorcycle Riding

Not everybody has time for the gym. Here are three easy exercises to improve your motorcycle riding that you can do at home, during the off season.

By Pete Hitzeman 28 January 2015

Racing Against Your Teammate or With Him - The Trouble with Teammates, Part 2

Racing Against Your Teammate or With Him - The Trouble with Teammates, Part 2

Part 2 of our exploration of the strange system of teammates in motorcycle racing, its risks and benefits, and what might be done about them.

By Pete Hitzeman 22 January 2015

The Trouble with Teammates, Part 1

The Trouble with Teammates, Part 1

Part 1 of our exploration of the strange system of teammates in motorcycle racing, its risks and benefits, and what might be done about them.

By Pete Hitzeman 15 January 2015

MotoAmerica Brings Superbike Racing Back to Miller

MotoAmerica Brings Superbike Racing Back to Miller

MotoAmerica announces the return of the AMA Superbike series to Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah.

By Pete Hitzeman 08 January 2015

Do We Really Need Umbrella Girls?

Do We Really Need Umbrella Girls?

Should Umbrella Girls be a thing of the past?

By Pete Hitzeman 18 December 2014

Motorcycle All Stars: Why The Superprestigio is the Only All Star Event Worth Watching

Motorcycle All Stars: Why The Superprestigio is the Only All Star Event Worth Watching

The 2014 Superprestigio is tomorrow. If you like motorcycle racing, and you don't have plans to watch it, we feel sorry for you.

By Pete Hitzeman 12 December 2014

What To Look For In a Bike Shop

What To Look For In a Bike Shop

How do you find a bike shop you can trust, when you run up against a repair you can't tackle yourself? We dive into that dilemma here.

By Pete Hitzeman 11 December 2014

American Superbike Racing Back on TV - MotoAmerica

American Superbike Racing Back on TV - MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica announced a TV deal with CBS Sports network, and an online content deal with Torque.tv today, filling in a major gap from last year.

By Pete Hitzeman 08 December 2014

Erik Buell Racing (EBR) Returns to WSBK, for 2015

Erik Buell Racing (EBR) Returns to WSBK, for 2015

Team Hero EBR will be back for another season in World Superbike in 2015. Do they have the ingredients in place to become competitive?

By Pete Hitzeman 05 December 2014

The Daytona 200 is Back for 2015... Sort Of.

The Daytona 200 is Back for 2015... Sort Of.

The Daytona 200 will be back for 2015. But will anyone go?

By Pete Hitzeman 03 December 2014

5 Reasons to be Thankful for the Motorcycling Offseason

5 Reasons to be Thankful for the Motorcycling Offseason

It's winter, and winter sucks. But there are reasons to be thankful, even as a motorcyclist in the offseason!

By Pete Hitzeman 26 November 2014

Will the 300hp Kawasaki H2R Be a Success?

Will the 300hp Kawasaki H2R Be a Success?

With reference to this fall's debut models, our Editor at Large takes a deeper look into what their point might be, and what makes a motorcycle successful.

By Pete Hitzeman 25 November 2014

MotoAmerica Teams Up with KTM for RC Cup

MotoAmerica Teams Up with KTM for RC Cup

MotoAmerica teams up with KTM for the RC Cup.

By Pete Hitzeman 16 November 2014

A Special Kind of Crazy: Brandon Cretu

A Special Kind of Crazy: Brandon Cretu

American roads racer Brandon Cretu sits down with us before his trip to the Macau Grand Prix to talk racing, adrenaline, and the EBR 1190RS.

By Pete Hitzeman 13 November 2014

The RC213V-S: Honda's Road-Going MotoGP Bike

The RC213V-S: Honda's Road-Going MotoGP Bike

The RC213V-S: Honda's Road-Going MotoGP BikeWhile the EICMA spotlight has been firmly fixed on the debut of Yamaha's new R1 and Kawasaki's H2, Honda...

By Pete Hitzeman 04 November 2014

Paralyzed But Still Racing: Talan Piggins' Story - Video

Paralyzed But Still Racing: Talan Piggins' Story - Video

Talan Piggins is paralyzed but still racing. He lost his function below the chest after a motorcycle accident, but the "little person inside," told him to keep going.

By Pete Hitzeman 29 October 2014

Dump That Pile: Why You Need a New Motorcycle

Dump That Pile: Why You Need a New Motorcycle

The holidays are fast approaching. Why not get yourself a new motorcycle?

By Pete Hitzeman 28 October 2014

Cheaper to Keep Her: Why You Should Hold On to Your Old Bike

Cheaper to Keep Her: Why You Should Hold On to Your Old Bike

Feeling the temptation to get rid of your old bike in favor of something shiny and new? Here are ten reasons you should think twice before you do!

By Pete Hitzeman 20 October 2014

How I Murdered My First Motorcycle

How I Murdered My First Motorcycle

A personal confession of one rider's short, passionate, and ultimately disastrous relationship with his first motorcycle.

By Pete Hitzeman 13 October 2014

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