Disembark the ferry and ride to St. Johns, with possible side trips to Cape Spear and Cape St. Francis.
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 7 – Ride to St. JohnsCategory 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.
Newfoundland Day 6 – Get to the Ferry
Yes, it’s going to be blustery and rainy, but we have ferry tickets to Newfoundland, so we’re committed today.
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 6 – Get to the FerryNewfoundland Day 5 – Playing Tourist in Nova Scotia
Taking a break from the bikes for a day, we tour some of the finer coastal points in Nova Scotia (at least those just southwest of Halifax).
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 5 – Playing Tourist in Nova ScotiaNewfoundland Day 4 – Visiting Halifax
We’re not traveling today, but we can still ride into nearby Halifax for lunch and a museum visit.
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 4 – Visiting HalifaxNewfoundland Day 3 – Nova Scotia Arrival
We had almost 500 miles and a border crossing between us and a few days staying with friends in Nova Scotia. Can we make it?
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 3 – Nova Scotia ArrivalNewfoundland Day 2 – Crossing New England
Today we leave the interstate highways and venture across up-state New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and into Maine.
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 2 – Crossing New EnglandNewfoundland Day 1 – Start of an epic ride
After about 15 years of thinking about it, I’m finally going to ride across Newfoundland, with my best riding buddy, but first we have to get there.
Continue reading Newfoundland Day 1 – Start of an epic rideHaystack Conference – Day 1 and 2
With the COVID-19 threat waning, some IT conferences, like Haystack, are being held live again. That’s a good excuse to jump on the Bike.
Continue reading Haystack Conference – Day 1 and 2Redbeard Cruise Redux Day 2 – US24 (mostly) to Columbia
The objective is simple: Ride to the Columbia, Missouri and get there in time so share dinner my friends gathering for the event.
Continue reading Redbeard Cruise Redux Day 2 – US24 (mostly) to ColumbiaRedbeard Cruise Redux Day 1 – Night Ride West
Today I leave for the second memorial party for our dear departed Redbeard Emeritus. I hope to leave work early so I can get some miles in before dark (famous last words).
Continue reading Redbeard Cruise Redux Day 1 – Night Ride West