My third (and last) day to riding north along the west coast, retracing a route I took in the opposite direction almost 20 years ago. Continue reading Riding the West Coast (Day 3)
Category Archives: Road Tales
In a fast-paced world where most long journeys are viewed from 20,000+ feet in a jet airliner, we miss out on the detail afforded by the low viewing angle of a motorcycle saddle. In this category I have stored a collection of interesting experiences gleaned from years of motorcycle touring. Each tale may describe a multi-week trip, a single day, or one sublime instant. Some tales even have photographic evidence. While I post these tales largely for my own amusement, I have been told they have inspired some to try motorcycle touring. If so, then that seems like a useful purpose. May they help you realize that the universe still holds many thoughts to consider, humor to be enjoyed, and wonders to behold.
Riding the West Coast (Day 2)
My second day (and first full day) of riding north along the west coast, something I hadn’t done in 20 years. Continue reading Riding the West Coast (Day 2)
Riding the West Coast (Day 1)
For the first time in 20 years, I found time to ride as much of the west coast as possible. This post covers the first day (actually the last half of that day). Continue reading Riding the West Coast (Day 1)
Picking Your Battles (When to Ride Hard)
When planning your motorcycle tours, it can be wise to choose to ride harder on some days more than others. Continue reading Picking Your Battles (When to Ride Hard)
Late Departure for MAMMARY
The traditional first (but not always first) motorcycle tour of the season is the MAMMARY run out to the Chesapeake Bay area near our nation’s capitol. We got a later start than usual. Continue reading Late Departure for MAMMARY
2017 Par-Tay Summary
Another two-week journey out west for the annual Par-Tay is in the books. Here’s the pertinent route and statistical information from the trip. Continue reading 2017 Par-Tay Summary
Service Challenges and Good BBQ
Today I would attempt to perform some scheduled maintenance on the Nightowl and revisit a good BBQ place from a different trip a few years ago. Continue reading Service Challenges and Good BBQ
Nightowl 12k Service On-the-Road
I could have waited until I got home, but I wanted to see just how hard it was to perform this service while on the road. Continue reading Nightowl 12k Service On-the-Road
AGATT Challenge Day
Today was sunny and hot, which made riding with full gear a serious challenge. Continue reading AGATT Challenge Day
Spirited Riding Through the Mountains
With most of the eclipse watchers out of the area, I was looking forward to a enjoyable day of riding through the mountains of Idaho and Wyoming. Continue reading Spirited Riding Through the Mountains