I bid a sad farewell to the Rockies and start crossing the windy Great Plains towards home. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 12
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.
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
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 6
One last day to get over the Sierra Nevada range and on to the party. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 6
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 5 (Frostbite to Balmy)
Today we started in the deep freeze, imitated border collies, added two members to our happy little band, and crossed a desert. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 5 (Frostbite to Balmy)
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 4
One rider departs and the other two ride one of Ghost’s favorite routes across Utah. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 4
2019 PITS Cruise – Day 3
With the Great Plains behind us, today was 484 miles of majestic Colorado scenery, fall colors, mountain passes, and not quite enough daylight. Continue reading 2019 PITS Cruise – Day 3