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Author Archives: MotoADVR
Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race
So you bought a dirt bike after some nagging from your riding buddies? You’ve noticed photos on Instagram of your friends crossing logs and splashing through the mud with numbers on their helmets. Suddenly you’re feeling more and more curious … Continue reading
Posted in Random Blurbs
Tagged Cross Country, Cross Country Racing, Hare Scramble, IXCR, Kentucky, Kentucky Cross Country Racing, KXCR, moto, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Racing
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Harley-Davidson Is Doing It Wrong
In recent days Harley-Davidson has trickled out more information about their new “Hard Wire” plan. While there is a lot that goes into this, including information consumers aren’t privy to, the plan in general sounds like “cut expenses, maximize margins, … Continue reading
What’s a Good Motorcycle “Day Ride”?
I’m starting to feel like a good day’s ride is ten miles and not two feet further. While things have been a shade easier, Mother Nature really hasn’t let up since my recent recount of winter weather. As painful as it … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance & How-To, Moto Philosophy
Tagged Adventure, Foodie, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Touring, Travel
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What do you want from Harley-Davidson?
Early this week I caught this news snippet regarding Harley-Davidson’s announcement about the closure of the Kansas City manufacturing plant. That news, while tragic, is unfortunately not particularly surprising after so many recent articles have been written about declining sales … Continue reading
Posted in Moto Philosophy, Random Blurbs
Tagged Adventure, Cruiser, Harley Davidson, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Softail, V-twin
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Ride Every Day: Reflections On 180 Days in the Saddle
Tuesday, July 25th, 10:46 PM After hours of farting around in the headlight bowl, I successfully spliced over a burnt connection and Rosie the Scrambler fired to life. Having sat out the previous day, the riding streak was reborn. Wednesday, … Continue reading
Posted in Random Blurbs, Ride Reports
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Ohio, Snow, Triumph Scrambler, Winter
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Auxier Ridge Trail: Red River Gorge
While this is not a motorcycle adventure, considering the time I’ve spend there, I can’t help but feel compelled to share the awesome natural beauty of eastern Kentucky. Over the Christmas-New Year holiday, I caught a brief respite of remotely … Continue reading
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Tagged Ale-8, Auxier Ridge, Bluegrass State, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock, Hiking, Kentucky, Red River Gorge, Wizard's Backbone
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A Letter to the AMA: What is the Cost of Motorcycling?
A couple days ago a buddy of mine shared an article on a Triumph message board from American Motorcyclist magazine written by Scot Harden, entitled “Advocating For Motorcycling’s Future”. The article really struck a chord with me, and I highly … Continue reading
Red River Scramble 2018: The Bluegrass Adventure Rally
2018 is finally here, beyond a lengthy list of goals I’ve already set for this year, another big one is to host the second edition of “Red River Scramble”. For new visitors to the blog, Red River Scramble is a casual … Continue reading
Triumph Scrambler Project: Off-road Rally Planning
Per my recent comments about plans for 2018, I am chomping at the bit to take off-road riding up another notch next year. I full well expected to spend more time in Shawnee State Forest and Red River Gorge this … Continue reading
Goals for 2018: Updating the Moto Bucket List
It’s that time of the year again, Thanksgiving was just two weeks back and Christmas will be here before you know it. This is that time of year that the snowflakes start falling and I start planning for next year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bucket List, Iron Butt, Kentucky, Moto Bucket List, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler
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