While not exactly two topics that commonly mix and mingle, the latest edition to the White House has many around the Clutch and Chrome offices bringing politics and motorcycles together and asking a question seemingly from the Barbara Walters interview handbook.

If Barack Obama was a biker, what kind of biker would he be?

Publishers pick a variety of would-be writers to author books about motorcycles. From how-to-ride to the experiences found on a motorcycle, authors come in the form of magazine editors to professionals who manage different safety programs as well as nearly every walk of life in between.

But regardless of who writes it, with pretty full book shelves already many riders and readers may wonder if there is need for yet another book about motorcycles. The answer comes from the author of the latest title, ‘Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling

The perfectly planned road trip can be brought down by nature’s unforgiving sun and its endless supply of bugs. But with a little planning, some forthought and of course handy tips from Clutch and Chrome, with the help of Consumer Reports both can be kept at bay.

As exciting as any road trip may be, nature toughest challenges need to be packed for. And while this may not be the first time for many riders heading out into the elements, new studies and a better understanding of the sun as well as suncreens may change what most have been told our whole lives.