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 k5Category 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.
2019 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
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 12
I bid a sad farewell to the Rockies and start crossing the windy Great Plains towards home. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 12
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 11
I aimlessly weave through Colorado to see several canyons, a few mountain passes, two wildfires, and lots of photo stops. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 11
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 10
A trek from central Utah into western Colorado on a few new roads and a few that I’ve traveled before. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 10
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 9
Traversing the loneliest road in America, on a Monday, in October. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 9
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 8
Closed the party, re-obtained a Bluetooth headset, and took the quick-and-dirty route to the loneliest road in America. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 8
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 7
A short day of big trees, lost gear, Bike Wrenching, good friends, and great food. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 7