On Saturday, November 22, Kenny Dreer, of local Norton and restoration services fame, will be presenting his 'Motorcycle Diaries' at the NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum at Antique Powerland in Salem. The presentation begins at 10:00am. Click for details via the calendar.

The 2008 Seattle Motorcycle Show will take place Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14 at the Qwest Field Event Center in Seattle, WA. Going on the Saturday has been the tradition. If you are planning on going, let us know by clicking here.

The Fall Bonus Ride on Sunday, October 19 saw the introduction of a new route through the best that fall has to offer and which will likely become a staple for future years' ride schedules. Colors were amazing and the roads still relatively safe to drive. Temperatures in the forties and some fog started out the day but the sun came through in a blaze of reds and golds out in the woods. Update: Photos of the ride route are now posted.

Reconstruction of this web site continues (sometimes behind the scenes, sometimes not !). Except for the 2008 Ride Schedule, access to previous years' Ride Schedules has been switched off until further notice. If you find a missing page or the site does not work as expected, let us know, by clicking here.

This site was created for motorcyclists in the United States Pacific Northwest, but is dedicated to enthusiasts everywhere.

Open Road Rider is a focal point for those who enjoy riding alone or in groups. There are no formal memberships, committees or dues, just a common interest in the sport.

Weekend day rides start and end in Portland, OR, USA and cover 200 - 400 miles. Short hops to trendy coffee bars are not us. All makes and models welcome, in roadworthy condition.

We meet the first Monday evening of every month at a Portland area restaurant at around 7:00pm to talk about forthcoming rides and our favorite topics, street motorcycle riding and touring.

If you have comments or questions about the web site or other motorcycle related subjects, contact us by clicking here.

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The information provided at this site and the activities it promotes are presented in good faith.

Motorcycling has inherent dangers.

If you are a beginner, returning to the sport or think you know it all, get rider training.

Always wear a DOT / Snell approved helmet, protective clothing and eyewear.

Inspect and maintain your motorcycle regularly.

Always show consideration for fellow riders, pedestrians and other road users.

Above all, get out and ride. It's later than you think...