Rider magazine cover, July 2019.

You mention in Road Tales (“Ten Million Motorcycle Enthusiasts" Wow!,” July 2019) how complicated the motorcycle scene has become. After getting out and riding, I on the other hand am more focused on how healthy our pastime is. Granted, it?s summertime here on the East Coast so more riders are out and about. I recently attended the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York, and was astounded at the turnout, which numbered in the thousands. The manufacturers were out in force with their newest models, each not wanting to be outdone by the competition. Vendors were everywhere. Not to mention the clubs and organizations. 

Meanwhile, while attending two open houses at my local dealership I got firsthand experience with the trend towards smaller, lower-displacement bikes as a swarm of Honda Groms lined up for the ride through the countryside. I bore witness to the ?Grom Nation.? These kids were just as enthusiastic as I was at their age. Perhaps, as I did, they will outgrow their bikes and trade up, maybe forming their own clubs and doing charitable events. What’s important here is these guys and girls get it. The torch is lit and being carried on!
George Murray, via email

Clem Salvadori’s interesting article about the millions of motorcycles in America makes me think there must be thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of old motorcycles rusting away, collecting dust in garages and ba...