I’ve accelerated my pace a bit to try and arrive a day early, so mountain passes, a nasty construction zone that closed US50, oppressive heat, and a steering instability issue with the Nightowl were not helping me get down the road.
Continue reading Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 5Category 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.
Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 4
Last night, I had foolishly reserved a room for this evening in Salida, Colorado, which was almost 500 miles away. I’d better get my ass across the rest of Kansas and up in the mountains.
Continue reading Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 4Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 3
Today I cross journey across Missouri and halfway through Kansas. Highlights include a great morning ride, an eagle, a free lunch, and somehow managing to beat the closing bell… twice!
Continue reading Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 3Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 2
Today I meet up with US50 and point west across southern Indiana and Illinois.
Continue reading Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 2Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 1
I begin yet another journey west for yet another party, but this time the reason and route have more significance than usual.
Continue reading Redbeard US50 Cruise – Day 1Deer Encounter in Town
This is hardly worth noting, but I encountered this family of deer in my way out of town for a day ride today. I was curious to see if the 4K video camera on the front of the Nightowl picked them up.
Continue reading Deer Encounter in TownCapturing a typical day ride in 4k – Innovv k5
For years, I’ve been trying to come up with a way to post video of some of the gorgeous scenery and great roads that I encounter while touring. I think I finally have the answer and this post contains the first attempt at using the new solution.
Continue reading Capturing a typical day ride in 4k – Innovv k52019 PITS Cruise Summary
With the two-week journey out to California for the Party In The Saloon (PITS) complete, it’s time to post the pertinent route and statistical information from the trip.
Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise Summary2019 PITS Cruise – Day 14
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 13
A boring dash across the plains, unless it’s windy as hell the whole damn day. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 13