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How Cold is Too Cold to Ride: Approaching the Limit
From the social media updates around the country, it appears that a bit of snow has fallen over the past week. Apparently “The South” got a dusting, but undoubtedly, we also got a good batch of it here in southwest … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Ohio, Snow, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Winter
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Setting Goals for 2017
Over the past few days I’ve been looking over my event calendar from last year and writing down 2017 Events. As the end of 2016 approaches I realize that I have accomplished virtually nothing from my Moto-Bucket List this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Bucket List, Goals, Iron Butt, Moto Bucket List, Muskie Bucket, Red River Gorge, Triple Nickel
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, There were hopes of new knobbies, like TKs & Heidenaus; Crash bars and bash plates all fitted with care, Protecting your ride from a drop here & wash-out there; … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Eve, Motorcycle, Poem, Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycle
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Back Across the Skyway, War Stories, and Solitude: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016.
A while back a close friend of mine moved down to Chattanooga to take a new job. He and I served together in the sandbox back in ’04; obviously we don’t get to talk as much as we used to, … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cherohala Skyway, Motorcycle, Rain, Tennessee, Triumph Scrambler, Weather
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A New Tire in a Pinch: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Now that the first snow is starting to fall in Dayton… I’m finally circling back to the rest of my photos and video from “The Raid”: Three days of hooliganism (albeit “cruiser” hooliganism) had taken a heavy toll on the … Continue reading
Red River Gorge: Scrambler Adventures
For frequenters to the blog, it goes without saying that I venture into the Bluegrass State on a regular basis, Red River Gorge more specifically. On an “Off-Friday” (18 NOV), a buddy joined me on what was his first trip … Continue reading
Scrambler Adventures: Shawnee State Forest
With a few new parts bolted on, it was finally time to go find some real dirt to test Rosie the Scrambler off-road, or as I quickly realized, my off-road competence. A few weeks back, I got a text from a buddy about … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Motorcycle, Ohio, Scenic Byways, Shawnee Forest, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 1 Upgrades
SW-Motech Bar Risers (30mm) As I mentioned way back when, I already had an extensive list of goodies picked out; having ridden over 6,000 miles with Rosie the Scrambler I established prioritized list of modifications, on the top of which was … Continue reading
Moonshiner 28, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gravel, and the Kitchen Sink: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Having checked the Dragon and Cherohala off the list for 2016, I was chomping at the bit for the Moonshiner (NC-28 into Franklin) come Wednesday morning. The morning was the usual routine, leisurely (but delicious) breakfast at the Iron Horse, getting my … Continue reading
Caldwell’s Blind Man’s Bluff: The Finer Things in Life
The summer has been absolutely crazy, from May until last weekend I have spent most of the summer prepping for charity events, among other odds and ends (not to mention changing jobs). Certainly there have been good beers, bourbon, and … Continue reading
