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Some fathers collect ties. Others collect miles. For the dad who would rather take the long way home, spend an afternoon in the garage, or disappear down a winding back road with no particular destination in mind, we’ve gathered a selection of gifts inspired by the spirit of the ride. Whether you’re looking for a…

Goshen – Kendallville, IN – MAY 2026 Long before Route 66 became a symbol of the American open road, a 26-year-old San Francisco mechanic named George Wyman climbed onto a motorized bicycle and did something no one had ever done: he rode it coast to coast. The year was 1903. The roads were little more…

Goshen, IN – May 23, 2026 A Fine Day for the Long Way Around: Thank You for Our Biggest DGR Yet Sunday came up clear in Goshen, and so did about sixty of you. This year, Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was the biggest one Janus Motorcycles has ever been part of. More than 60 riders pulled…

Janus Rider Earns “Mile Eater” Distinction with Four SaddleSore 1000 Rides in One Summer GOSHEN, IN — Long-distance riding tends to reward preparation over bravado. That principle is on full display in a recent customer story from Janus Motorcycles, where rider Spencer Anderson completed four certified SaddleSore 1000 rides in 2025—earning the “Mile Eater” designation…

Are you interested in joining us for a shop tour? Come see the difference and spend a Friday morning inside our showroom and final assembly shop in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Founder Friday is led by co-founder Richard Worsham, giving you direct access to the philosophy and engineering decisions behind every motorcycle we build. The shop…

Janus Motorcycles is refreshing the format of its popular Discovery Day events for 2026, opening the doors of its Goshen workshop on select Saturdays to welcome both the Janus-curious and Janus owners alike. These gatherings offer a relaxed opportunity to step inside the world of Janus Motorcycles—meet the team, see the machines up close, and experience…

Meet Gabe, Our New Service Tech GOSHEN, IN — Janus Motorcycles has welcomed a new service technician to the shop floor. Gabe Tanner, a mechanical engineer from Purdue University, joins the Janus team as our Service Technician after several years working with motorcycles—primarily vintage machines that demand careful attention and thoughtful maintenance. Gabe’s interest in…

In 2011, Paragon Motorcycles, LLC was established as the legal entity that would launch a new chapter in American motorcycle design and fabrication. Our inaugural project, later featured in the Pipeburn article “Janus Motorcycles — The Paragon,” represents the earliest realized expression of the ideas that continue to guide our work today. While the company…

Winter Moto Camp: Cold, Chaos, and Community Written by Mitch McLane Rolling In: Snow, Tents, and First Impressions Winter moto camping last weekend was equal parts ridiculous, resourceful, and unforgettable. We rolled into camp Friday and immediately started setting up. This year, instead of the Civil War tent, I brought my Wingman of the road tent to…

We’re pleased to share an important leadership update at Janus Motorcycles. Mark C. Zweig, who has been deeply involved with Janus as an advisor, investor, and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. This role reflects the impact Mark has already had on the business and supports the next phase of growth for…