Lance Oliver
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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.
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Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
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Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
2025 is done and dusted, not just for MotoGP and …
https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2025/12/24/editor_s_blog_thanks_a_million_happy.html
Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
2025 is done and dusted, not just for MotoGP and …
December 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
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Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
2025 is done and dusted, not just for MotoGP and …
https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2025/12/24/editor_s_blog_thanks_a_million_happy.html
Editor's Blog: Thanks A Million, Happy Holidays, And See You In 2026
2025 is done and dusted, not just for MotoGP and …
If your local organization in the U.S. is working to keep trails open to #motorcycle riders and other off-road vehicles, or if you're doing trail maintenance work, the Right Rider Access Fund has grant money available. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Right Rider Access Fund supports efforts to keep off-road riding areas open - RevZilla
The Right Rider Access Fund provides grants to local organizations to support their work to keep keep off-road riding areas open to off-road vehicles.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If your local organization in the U.S. is working to keep trails open to #motorcycle riders and other off-road vehicles, or if you're doing trail maintenance work, the Right Rider Access Fund has grant money available. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, one of our retrospective reviews, a quick ride on the BMW K1, a landmark in the company's evolution but also a rarity because it never sold well. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Retrospective review: The 1990 BMW K1 is a rarity that's still fun to ride - RevZilla
More a "gentleman's express" than a sharp-edged sport bike, the K1 was a landmark in BMW's evolution beyond the traditional boxer engine.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Today at Common Tread, one of our retrospective reviews, a quick ride on the BMW K1, a landmark in the company's evolution but also a rarity because it never sold well. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, a look at some examples of how India is playing an ever-growing role in the global #motorcycle industry. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
India's growing role in the global motorcycle industry - RevZilla
India is playing an ever larger role in the global motorcycle industry, not only producing models for domestic use and export, but also as a testing ground.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today at Common Tread, a look at some examples of how India is playing an ever-growing role in the global #motorcycle industry. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, one of our simplest and most fun articles of the year: Our choices for our favorite motorcycles of 2025. Purely subjective opinions from our team. See if you'd choose the same. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Our favorite motorcycles of 2025 - RevZilla
The Common Tread team's subjective, individual choices for our favorite motorcycles of 2025.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today at Common Tread, one of our simplest and most fun articles of the year: Our choices for our favorite motorcycles of 2025. Purely subjective opinions from our team. See if you'd choose the same. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Will we ever get a good movie about #motorcycle racing? Based on the trailer for "Idols," I'm not optimistic about this one. Why does every movie have to repeat the father-son conflict plot? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
“Idols: The Last Lap” brings MotoGP racing to the silver screen - RevZilla
The motorcycle world tries to follow the success of recent films and series about Formula 1. Will we finally get a decent movie about motorcycle racing?
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December 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Will we ever get a good movie about #motorcycle racing? Based on the trailer for "Idols," I'm not optimistic about this one. Why does every movie have to repeat the father-son conflict plot? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, major Peter Egan fan Spurgeon makes a case for why the popular #motorcycle writer's latest book is a good read for riders, even if it is (ostensibly) about an airplane. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Six reasons a book about planes is really for motorcyclists - RevZilla
Motorcycle writer Peter Egan's newest book, "Landings in America," is about flying around the country, but there's a lot riders will appreciate.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today at Common Tread, major Peter Egan fan Spurgeon makes a case for why the popular #motorcycle writer's latest book is a good read for riders, even if it is (ostensibly) about an airplane. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Triumph's TR line of 400 cc singles has been a big hit, and now it's confirmed that the two newest entries, the Thurxton and the Tracker, are coming to the U.S. market. Get #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Triumph Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400 first look - RevZilla
The two new entries in Triumph's popular TR line of 400 cc singles are confirmed for the U.S. market. See specs and prices for the Thruxton and Tracker 400.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Triumph's TR line of 400 cc singles has been a big hit, and now it's confirmed that the two newest entries, the Thurxton and the Tracker, are coming to the U.S. market. Get #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Weekend #motorcycle reading from the archives. What it's like to ride a first-year 1975 Honda Gold Wing back to back with a 2025 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour. Plus wondering yet again how I survived my moto-riding youth. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/03/a-ri...
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Weekend #motorcycle reading from the archives. What it's like to ride a first-year 1975 Honda Gold Wing back to back with a 2025 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour. Plus wondering yet again how I survived my moto-riding youth. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/03/a-ri...
Few corporations stir as much emotion and such strong opinions as Harley-Davidson, and that leads to a lot of clickbait hype on social media. On the new Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast, I take a more balanced, factual look at what's happening at H-D. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/12/talk...
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Few corporations stir as much emotion and such strong opinions as Harley-Davidson, and that leads to a lot of clickbait hype on social media. On the new Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast, I take a more balanced, factual look at what's happening at H-D. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/12/talk...
Today at Common Tread, it's time for our annual look at some of the positive and negative trends affecting the U.S. #motorcycle industry in the year gone by. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Best and worst motorcycle trends of 2025 - RevZilla
From positives such as more affordable, accessible motorcycles to negatives such as struggling dealers, here are some trends we spotted in 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today at Common Tread, it's time for our annual look at some of the positive and negative trends affecting the U.S. #motorcycle industry in the year gone by. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Going into the slow season, U.S. #motorcycle dealers still have too much inventory. That means incentives, promotions, and markdowns across the industry as the holiday season hits. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Manufacturers crank up year-end promotions to move motorcycle inventory - RevZilla
Motorcycle manufacturers are offering incentives ranging from price cuts to lower interest rates on financing to try to reduce dealer inventories.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Going into the slow season, U.S. #motorcycle dealers still have too much inventory. That means incentives, promotions, and markdowns across the industry as the holiday season hits. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Trail braking is one of the most misunderstood terms and techniques in motorcycle riding. Today at Common Tread, California Superbike School's Dylan Code explains the concept. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
What is trail braking? The term and the technique explained - RevZilla
Trail braking is one of the most commonly discussed motorcycle riding techniques but is often misunderstood. Here's what it means and why it works.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Trail braking is one of the most misunderstood terms and techniques in motorcycle riding. Today at Common Tread, California Superbike School's Dylan Code explains the concept. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread: Our monthly look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world. This time, three bikes, seven wheels, some wild paint jobs. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
December custom roundup: Three bikes, seven wheels, wild paint - RevZilla
This monthly look at custom bikes from around the world includes a Harley-Davidson show-winner that got a makeover, a salvaged Honda CBX, and a wild trike.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today at Common Tread: Our monthly look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world. This time, three bikes, seven wheels, some wild paint jobs. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, see Dustin's review of the Honda CRF300F trail bike, updated for 2026 with a 44 cc larger engine and a six-speed transmission. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 Honda CRF300F first ride review - RevZilla
The Honda CRF300F is an update of its popular off-road motorcycle, now with a 294 cc engine and a six-speed transmission.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Today at Common Tread, see Dustin's review of the Honda CRF300F trail bike, updated for 2026 with a 44 cc larger engine and a six-speed transmission. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Tonight is el Día del Niño Perdido in the city of Tuxpan, Mexico, a charming and enduring tradition that I stumbled on totally by chance, all because one winter I decided to take a #motorcycle ride somewhere warmer. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/12/just...
December 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Tonight is el Día del Niño Perdido in the city of Tuxpan, Mexico, a charming and enduring tradition that I stumbled on totally by chance, all because one winter I decided to take a #motorcycle ride somewhere warmer. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/12/just...
Scenes from the Reindog Parade at the 42nd annual Williamstown Holiday Walk today.
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Scenes from the Reindog Parade at the 42nd annual Williamstown Holiday Walk today.
Can a Russian company known for building motorcycles and sidecars that look like they're straight out of WWII totally change direction and sell a more modern-looking, Chinese-built version? Ural says it's either that or die. #motosky; #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Ural: Fresh start or final straw? - RevZilla
Ural Motorcycles, a company heavily identified with its Russian origins, tries to stave off financial collapse by moving production to China.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Can a Russian company known for building motorcycles and sidecars that look like they're straight out of WWII totally change direction and sell a more modern-looking, Chinese-built version? Ural says it's either that or die. #motosky; #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Dylan Code is not just a well known sport bike riding instructor but also, on a personal level, a big fan of supermotos. Today at Common Tread, see his first riding impressions of the new KTM 690 SMC R. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 KTM 690 SMC R: First riding impressions - RevZilla
First riding impressions of the KTM 690 SMC R show the joys of a supermoto: Agility and light weight make it great fun in the city or a tight, twisty road.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Dylan Code is not just a well known sport bike riding instructor but also, on a personal level, a big fan of supermotos. Today at Common Tread, see his first riding impressions of the new KTM 690 SMC R. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast is out and the Motorcycle Dating Game is back. Listeners write in for advice on which motorcycle is best for them and host Spurgeon and his stand-in co-host Patrick Garvin play matchmaker. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Highside/Lowside: The Dating Game returns to find your perfect motorcycle - RevZilla
Podcast hosts Spurgeon Dunbar and Patrick Garvin give advice to listeners who aren't sure which motorcycle they should buy.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast is out and the Motorcycle Dating Game is back. Listeners write in for advice on which motorcycle is best for them and host Spurgeon and his stand-in co-host Patrick Garvin play matchmaker. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Our holiday tradition at Common Tread: We stop for a minute on Thanksgiving Day to recognize the things we're grateful for in the world of motorcycling and how it's entwined with our lives. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
What we're thankful for in 2025 - RevZilla
As we do each year, the Common Tread regulars note what they're grateful for in the motorcycling world at Thanksgiving time.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our holiday tradition at Common Tread: We stop for a minute on Thanksgiving Day to recognize the things we're grateful for in the world of motorcycling and how it's entwined with our lives. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Many customers put down deposits months ago, but an initial shipment of BSA Gold Star motorcycles has been stuck in the Port of Miami since May. The importer blames it on a paperwork error. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Gold Stars in limbo: Import issue keeps customers waiting - RevZilla
A shipment of 160 BSA Gold Star motorcycles arrived in Miami in May but customers are still waiting, as the bikes have been stuck in customs.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Many customers put down deposits months ago, but an initial shipment of BSA Gold Star motorcycles has been stuck in the Port of Miami since May. The importer blames it on a paperwork error. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Comoto is going King of the Baggers racing again in 2026, but this time under the J&P Cycles banner. And it's pretty much a dream team. #motorcycle racing; #motosky www.jpcycles.com/common-tread...
J&P, Indian, and Vance & Hines team up for King of the Baggers in 2026
Indian Motorcycles and Vance & Hines announce a multi-year partnership to run the factory racing team in the King of the Baggers series with J&P Cycles sponsorship.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Comoto is going King of the Baggers racing again in 2026, but this time under the J&P Cycles banner. And it's pretty much a dream team. #motorcycle racing; #motosky www.jpcycles.com/common-tread...
Sometimes you find exactly the right #motorcycle to take you where you want to go. Not just physically, but emotionally or even spiritually. An essay about bonding, today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The road to stillness: Lessons from a 1983 BMW R80RT - RevZilla
One rider finds that a step back to an older motorcycle provides the calm he needs to enjoy the road ahead to the fullest.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sometimes you find exactly the right #motorcycle to take you where you want to go. Not just physically, but emotionally or even spiritually. An essay about bonding, today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
If winter's setting in where you live and you're thinking of putting your #motorcycle away for months, there's an alternative. Used bikes are cheap this time of year. I say, whenever possible, every rider should have a rat bike. Ride more, worry less. theridesofar.com/2022/10/why-...
Why every motorcyclist should have a rat bike – The Ride So Far
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If winter's setting in where you live and you're thinking of putting your #motorcycle away for months, there's an alternative. Used bikes are cheap this time of year. I say, whenever possible, every rider should have a rat bike. Ride more, worry less. theridesofar.com/2022/10/why-...