About Us
Sunday Morning Rides is the world's premier GPS motorcycle ride map resource. Our features are the following:
- The web's most powerful interactive mapping system: browse hundreds of rides spanning road, adventure, and long-distance categories; embed maps into your webpage or blog; email maps to your friends; print full-sized tank maps; and customize maps with topographic, weather, and service (food, lodging, scenic, etc.) layers.
- The web's largest collection of motorcycle-centric GPS points of interest (dealerships, camping, etc.).
- Powerful online mapping tools—interactively build ride tracks, geocode new points of interest, and tag images.
- Organized ride collections from local to national meetups and rallies.
- Interactive GPS maps of the world's most famous motorcycle race track—over 55 circuits.
- Daily industry news and motorcycle racing coverage—your MotoGP and WSBK headquarters.
- Editor Blogs featuring motorcycle event coverage, gear reviews, new technology updates, and an occasional rant.
- Custom articles that include GPS/GIS tutorials and detailed ride reports.
- Huge image galleries, including ride/touring pics, umbrella girls, racing, and factory photos.
Additionally, for motorcyclists and vehicle owners looking to authorize others to handle vehicle-related legal matters, we provide DMV power of attorney forms.
The Vermont motor vehicle power of attorney allows a representative to complete tasks such as registration and title applications in Vermont on behalf of the vehicle owner, ensuring all legal requirements are met without the owner's direct involvement.
The California DMV power of attorney allows the agent to handle vehicle-related matters, such as title transfers and registrations, facilitating vehicle transactions or interactions.
The Texas DMV power of attorney enables a designated person to represent the vehicle owner in various capacities, including title transfer and vehicle registration at the Texas DMV, simplifying the legal processes involved.
The Florida vehicle power of attorney grants an agent the power to make decisions and take action regarding a vehicle, such as handling title transfers and registrations. This can be especially useful for owners who cannot be present in person.
The NY DMV power of attorney form allows an agent to undertake all necessary actions related to vehicle transactions at the New York DMV, helping to streamline processes such as registration and titling.
The Pennsylvania DMV power of attorney form facilitates the delegation of vehicle-related duties to a third party, allowing them to handle transactions like vehicle registration and titling on behalf of the owner.
The Illinois DMV power of attorney lets a designated individual manage the titling and registration of vehicles at Illinois DMV locations, ensuring that all documentation is handled efficiently.
The Ohio DMV power of attorney empowers an agent to act on the vehicle owner’s behalf in dealings with the Ohio BMV, particularly useful for transactions involving registration or title.
The Georgia DMV power of attorney is used to authorize someone else to manage the affairs of vehicle titling and registration at the Georgia DMV, simplifying bureaucratic interactions.
Also, the North Carolina DMV power of attorney allows a designated party to handle vehicle-related transactions at NC DMV offices, such as registrations and title transfers.
The Michigan motor vehicle power of attorney provides the necessary legal authority for someone to make decisions regarding the titling and registration of vehicles in Michigan on behalf of the owner.
The New Jersey motor vehicle power of attorney form is utilized to give someone the power to handle vehicle transactions, ensuring they can manage registration, titling, and other DMV-related tasks.
In addition, the Virginia DMV power of attorney permits someone else to perform actions related to the vehicle, such as handling paperwork for titling and registration at Virginia DMV offices.
Company History
Sunday Morning Rides, LLC TM (SMR) was conceived in the summer of 2006. Initially, we were neither a formal group nor a company. Despite our jobs, families, and other commitments, we were just a handful of riders who found a standard time to meet and ride on Sunday mornings. Although many of those 6:30 am wakeups were tackled with tired eyes, we pushed enthusiastically on and soon found ourselves committed to our weekend rides. Not surprisingly, our ranks began to grow, and we spent way too much time getting each other organized and trying to come up with new rides that would appeal to the group.
So, of course, we needed a fix-all website. First, it is another online forum to organize meet-ups amongst our friends. However, at about the same time, we were exposed to the world of geographic information systems (GIS) for research, including environmental response in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. So, we connected the dots and designed our mapping technologies. Unlike many other "great" plans banging around inside our helmets, we managed to stay out of our way, and our mapper is now a centerpiece for sundaymorningrides.com. While sharing GPS files is not new, we decided early on that SMR would be much more. We wanted SMR to focus on the needs and interests of riders, providing simple ways for people to share experiences, viewpoints, and media without having to slog through another forum, memorize another login, or struggle with an overly technical interface.
After all, when you want to ride, it should be painless to find places to go. It should be even easier to access and customize the info you need to preview that ride from the perspective of other riders. We hope sundaymorningrides.com accomplishes this goal for you, and if you find yourself with a few weekend hours in beautiful San Diego, let us know; Sunday morning is always free!
HEADLINES
SMR Goes Mobile!
As you may have noticed, we've added a new "Mobile" link to the front page. SMR can now be more conveniently accessed from your cellphone! Browse your favorite rides (iPhone only), or explore our vast collections of Racing and Umbrella Girls pics.
Ducati is ready for home G.P.
Fiat Yamaha looks to continue winning streak in Mugello
Riders enthusiastic about the return of WSBK to the USA
Motogiro America is Born
Ducati celebrates landmarks at Tourist Trophy 2008
Spoiler! French GP Results
The Latest Sportiest Boxer Arrives in the U.S.
Articles
MOTO GEAR REVIEWS
Blue Max Saddlebag Chair
by STP, Rides, and Gear
Surefire EP-3 Sonic Defender Ear Plugs
by STP, Rides, and Gear
Puma Desmo Moto Boots
by STP, Rides, and Gear
Jetboil Camping Stove
by STP, Rides, and Gear
Kermit Chair
by STP, Rides, and Gear
Motofizz Camping Seat Bag
by STP, Rides, and Gear
RIDE REPORTS
Big Nevada Loop - California/Nevada
Editors' Choice Winner - Apr 2008
Hwy 94 Loop - Missouri
Editors' Choice Winner - Dec 2007
Portland to Windy Ridge - Oregon
Editors' Choice Winner - Aug 2007
San Diego to Monterey
by STP, Rides and Gear - Aug 2007
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
Create GPX files from Garmin's Mapsource
by CXL, GPS Tech
Collecting GPS Tracks for Under $200
by STP, GPS Tech
2007 RED BULL US GRAND PRIX
Laguna Seca or Bust: The Road to the 2007 Red Bull US Grand Prix - Ride Report
by STP, Rides, and Gear - Aug 1, 2007
Laguna Seca or Bust: The Road to the 2007 Red Bull US Grand Prix - Part 2
by STP, Rides and Gear - Jul 24, 2007
Laguna Seca or Bust: The Road to the 2007 Red Bull US Grand Prix - Part 1
by STP, Rides and Gear - Jul 3, 2007
Use SMR to load motorcycle-specific points of interest (POI) into your GPS!
Motorcycle Dealers Load a motorcycle dealership POI into your GPS and never be without the location of the nearest dealership. Check out SMR's newest POI map for U.S. motorcycle dealerships. We currently have POI files for 14 different motorcycle manufacturers.
Camping and Lodging Thanks to TerrySC for being the first to contribute a POI file with locations with motorcycle-specific cabins and campgrounds. It also includes the POI file of KOA Kampgrounds of America.
GPS Utilities
Use SMR tools to create GPS Tracks, Waypoints, and GeoTag your images!
Use the SMR Ride Builder to interactively draw a ride on a map and save it as a GPX file.
Follow these few steps:
Step 1(a): Click on the map to create a track. If known, enter the address or lat/long of the starting point. For best results: Zoom map to street-level resolution and draw tracks in acceptable incremental segments. You can also enter the starting address at this point if you know the starting address.
Step 1(b): Click the link to generate the coordinates you drew. You can also save this information in a .csv file for those older units that aren't compatible with GPX.
Step 2: Click the red button to create a GPS track.
Goto Mapcoder
Use the SMR Mapcoder to interactively create waypoints of your favorite POI in GPX format. Follow these few steps:
Step 1(a): Click on the map at the waypoint's location. If known, enter the address or lat/long to go to the general starting area.
Step 1(b): Click the link to generate the coordinate for that point. You can also save this information in a .csv file for those older units that aren't compatible with GPX.
Step 2: Complete waypoint information (e.g., waypoint name, description, and symbol).
Step 3: Click the red button to create a GPS waypoint.
Use the SMR Geotagger to tag your photos with GPS information interactively. Follow these few steps:
Step 1(a): Click on the map at the location where the image was taken. If known, enter the address or lat/long to go to the general starting area.
Step 1(b): Click the link to generate the coordinate for that point.
Step 2: Select your image from your computer
Step 3: Click the red button to Geotag your image.
MyRides
Welcome to SMR MyRides - our showcase of the top contributors to Sunday Morning Rides. With your 5th ride upload, we'll automatically create a unique profile to highlight your contributions. Add pics and descriptions to customize your page...then share it with your friends!
Advertise with SundayMorningRides.com
SundayMorningRides.com is the ideal advertising venue for the moto-friendly business.
Advertising with SMR will expose you to thousands of users worldwide (over 40000 unique riders visit monthly) from over 115 countries worldwide.
We are happy to create a customized ad campaign to fit your requirements (e.g., geographic and rider demographic targeting).
All advertising options also include the following:
Up to two (2) feature articles in our Articles section (about 1500 words)
Up to two (2) short news items/announcements in our Blogs section (about 200 words)
SundayMorningRides.com offers tremendous value for your motorcycle advertising dollars.
ADVERTISING OPTIONS
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Editor's Blog
Stalking the Killer Map
by STP - May 12, 2008
Stalking the Killer App is the tagline of P.C. magazine's AppScout. The latter is a website dedicated to finding and reporting on the world's best software, sites, and Web apps. It is well worth a look if you have not seen the site.
SMR Goes Mobile!
By CXL, Tech - May 7, 2008
As you may have noticed, we've added a new "Mobile" link to the front page. SMR can now be more conveniently accessed from your cellphone! Browse your favorite rides (iPhone only), or explore our vast collections of Racing and Umbrella Girls pics.
Simple Buyers Guide for GPS Systems for Bikers
by STP, Announcements - Apr 28, 2008
Periodically we receive feedback from editors of motorcycle e-zines who've graciously cited the activities of Sunday Morning Rides in articles covering the use of GPS systems. The latest mention appears in the Canadian motorcycle enthusiast newsletter, In Saddle.ca.
Editors' Choice Award Winner: April '08
by CXL, Announcements - Apr 9, 2007
All motorcyclists are adventurous at heart. We choose the open air over riding around in a sterile steel cage. Mountain Boy's spirited dual-sport jaunt over the California mountains and down into the Nevada desert struck a chord with all of us here at SMR, and that is why we chose his ride Big Nevada Loop as our April '08 Editors' Choice winner.
366 and counting...
by STP, Announcements - Feb 5, 2008
Feb 5...the 36th day of the calendar year...a day typically overlooked in a month otherwise known for U.S. Presidential holidays, Valentine's Day, and the like. Well, not this year...today Feb 5, is exceptional! Yep...I know. It's Super Tuesday. A day when some of you will head to the polls and cast your vote for change, hope, life, war, or whatever it is you are passionate about. It's also Fat Tuesday. The day, when some of you will head to the streets to celebrate Mardi Gras and the pre-Lenten Carnival season ends. A pretty significant day indeed, but wait..there's more.
Happy Holidays from SMR!
By CXL, Announcements - Dec 23, 2007
With the holidays upon us and 2007 winding to a close, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your tremendous support, encouragement, and goodwill. Our first year of operation has been a resounding success, and we are thrilled to continue to grow Sunday Morning Rides into the new year. Expect new content, more excellent performance, and exciting new features as we strive to build the world's best GPS motorcycle ride resource.
Editors' Choice Award Winner for December
by CXL, Announcements - Dec 10, 2007
One of life's great pleasures will always be riding with friends. We chose Grady Harris' Hwy 94 Loop as our December "Editors' Choice" winner. Sometimes there's simply nothing like the camaraderie of hanging with fellow bikers.
Visit SMR at the 27th International Motorcycle Show at Long Beach
by CXL, Events - Dec 3, 2007
Look for Sunday Morning Rides at the CycleWorld International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach this weekend (Dec 7-9) - doors open at 4 pm on Friday. Please stop by and introduce yourself - and bring your GPS units to download a few rides.
Moto Gear Review: Blue Max Saddlebag Chair
by STP, Rides, and Gear - Nov 19, 2007
With the holiday season almost upon us, it's time to freshen up our gear reviews! Many of you enjoyed my summer write-up of the Kermit camping chair. Sure, the Kermit is well constructed and appropriately sized for touring, but some of you were taken back by the $120+ price tag. "Hardwood is nice, but I'd expect some carbon fiber or something for that coin!" Well, for every luxury product, there is often a practical compromise. I know the old saying, "You get what you pay for," but sometimes paying less for a bit less is acceptable. In this case, the Blue Max Saddlebag motorcycle touring chair is acceptable for quite a bit less.
Are they MAD?
By STP, Announcements - Nov 6, 2007
Last week at SEMA, Garmin announced a partnership to deliver ride content to its Zumo and automotive GPS users with MAD MAPS (you know, the guys who make those colorful posters that you have to unfold on the side of the road and then wad up). Perusing their press release, I was happy to see Garmin finally acknowledge "that the best way to get somewhere isn't always the fastest way." Glad they finally see the light. Unfortunately, you'll have to fork over some coin to see their MAD routes.
San Diego Wildfires
by CXL, Announcements - Oct 22, 2007
I'm sure most of you have already seen on the news that wildfires are burning across a large percentage of San Diego. It's already predicted to be larger than the Cedar fire we suffered four years ago. The low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds only worsen the situation.
Only in Vegas, Baby...BikeFest 2007
by STP, Events - Oct 2, 2007
We are ridiculously obsessed with moto racing and carbon fiber-clad go-fast bikes. But I'll be the first to acknowledge that there's just something wicked about a chromed-out Road King that hits you over the head with American pride. So when Vegas calls...SMR answers. This weekend I loaded the side bags and joined a couple of hundred bikers in a ride across the desert to take on the Las Vegas BikeFest 2007 Rally.