This post isn’t as much about riding as it is about viewing something that you don’t see more than once (or twice) in a lifetime.
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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.
Airport Shuttle and Eclipse Pursuit
Today I had to drop off Karen for an early flight home. Then I would dash down to some good place to view the solar eclipse, with luck, someplace that wasn’t already a mad house. Continue reading Airport Shuttle and Eclipse Pursuit
Par-Tay Arrival and Ferry Drama (almost)
For today’s ride, Karen and I would cross Puget Sound (we hope) and ride down the Hood Canal to the Par-Tay. Continue reading Par-Tay Arrival and Ferry Drama (almost)
Two-up Enjoyment in the Cascades
With Karen added to the ride, we would indulge in a short ride and take in the best features of the North Cascades Highway. Continue reading Two-up Enjoyment in the Cascades
Wasting Time in Montana (on purpose)
Today I had a short distance to go and a long time to get there. What to do? Continue reading Wasting Time in Montana (on purpose)
Missoula via Chief Joseph and Beartooth
Today’s route was mostly interstate, but would start with one of the best two-lane tandems in the entire country. Continue reading Missoula via Chief Joseph and Beartooth
A Military Funeral and a Mountain Pass
Today I would see a friend off and finally get to some real mountains on this trip. Continue reading A Military Funeral and a Mountain Pass
Ride West, Ride Hard, Ride Far
Rapid City, SD is over 700 miles away and I need to get there today. No problem, right? Continue reading Ride West, Ride Hard, Ride Far
Tearing Myself Away to Ride
It was time to point a Bike towards a long-running annual Par-Tay out west, but life was doing it’s best to get in the way. Continue reading Tearing Myself Away to Ride
2017 MISFIT Run
Late July means it’s time to join our (mostly) southern Netscum for BBQ, laughs, and a ride in the Smokies. Continue reading 2017 MISFIT Run