Biker Bar Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of Walking Into a Biker Bar
Biker bar etiquette comes down to five rules: never touch a bike that is not yours, never touch a rider's vest or patches, do not claim a seat or a spot at the bar that someone clearly holds, tip y...
Why Do Bikers Wear Skulls? The Real Meaning Behind the Death's Head
Why do bikers wear skulls? Short answer: the skull is not about worshipping death, it is about refusing to fear it. Riders wear the death's head as a way of looking risk straight in the eye and thr...
What Is a Squid? Biker Slang Explained, From Cages to Rubber Side Down
A squid is biker slang for a rider with more throttle than sense: the guy blasting through traffic in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops on a bike he cannot handle, all gear left at home because "it...
Why Are Harleys Called Hogs? The True Story of a Pig Named Johnny
Why are Harleys called hogs? Because of an actual pig. In 1920, Harley-Davidson's factory race team, the legendary Wrecking Crew, adopted a piglet as their mascot at a race in Marion, Indiana. Race...
How Did the Sturgis Rally Start? From 9 Racers in 1938 to Half a Million Bikers
The Sturgis rally history starts small. On August 14, 1938, a local Indian motorcycle dealer named Clarence "Pappy" Hoel and his Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club threw a race called the Black Hills...
Why Do Bikers Back Into Parking Spots? The Real Reasons Explained
Bikers back into parking spots for one simple reason: a motorcycle has no reverse gear. When it comes time to leave, you either ride out forward or you paddle a 700 pound machine backward with your...