Nick Middaugh | Founder of Ride or Rot

Hey, I'm Nick.

I'm the guy behind Ride or Rot, but before any of that, I'm just a regular dude who loves motorcycles, good people, and making memories.

I'm a Marine Corps veteran, husband to my wife Sam, dog dad, content creator, and somebody who's spent most of his life figuring things out one day at a time. Like a lot of people, I've had my share of ups and downs. I've dealt with injuries, struggled through difficult seasons, made some bad decisions, learned from them, and kept moving forward.

I don't claim to have life figured out.

What I do know is that some of my best memories happened on two wheels.

Motorcycles have taken me across the country, introduced me to lifelong friends, and gotten me through some of the hardest moments of my life. They've taught me that most problems look a little smaller after a long ride.

When I'm not creating content, you'll usually find me in the garage working on a bike, hanging out with friends, chasing another adventure, or convincing myself I definitely need another motorcycle project.

I moved from Indiana to Daytona Beach chasing a different kind of life. Better weather didn't hurt either. Since then, I've spent a lot of time exploring Florida, meeting incredible people, and building a life that feels more like me.

I'm a big believer in supporting good people, helping where I can, and building relationships that actually mean something. That's a huge part of why Ride or Rot exists today.

At the end of the day, I'm just a guy who loves motorcycles and believes life is too short to sit on the sidelines.

Take the trip.
Buy the bike.
Call your friends.
Make the memories.

Because none of us are getting this time back.

— Nick