" This is a motorcycling guidebook dedicated to those over 50 that are interested in taking up riding. There is a large population of those entering mid-life and retirement that were always curious about motorcycling and see now as the perfect time to begin this new hobby. Philip Buonpastore describes this feeling first hand, and his aim is to provide advice to those taking up riding for the first time or returning to riding after many years of absence. The first half of his book addresses subjects such as buying your first motorcycle and learning more about your bike. He goes into chapter by chapter detail of getting a license, pursuing motorcycling safety courses, and much, much more. The second half of his book contains travel stories that the author has written about his tours around the country"-- "This is a motorcycling guidebook dedicated to peopleover 40 that are interested in taking up riding. There is a large population of those entering mid-life and retirement that were always curious about motorcycling and see now as the perfect time to begin this new hobby. Philip Buonpastore describes this feeling first hand, and his aim is to provide advice to those taking up riding for the first time or returning to riding after many years of absence. The first half of his book addresses subjects such as buying your first motorcycle and learning more about your bike. He goes into chapter by chapter detail of getting a license, pursuing motorcycling safety courses, and much, much more. The second half of his book contains travel stories that the author has written about his tours around the country"--