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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
The Cherohala Skyway, back to the Mile High Legend: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At last year’s Raid, I only traversed “The Skyway” once, and only from Stecoah into Tellico plains (during most of which I had no idea where I was). I was hoping to take the Skyway as part of the route … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cherohala Skyway, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Scenic Byway, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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The Tail of the Dragon, US-129: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At some point this year I vowed “come hell or high water”, I was riding a different motorcycle to this year’s Dragon Raid. As such, with Rosie taking up residence on the porch, riding a sportier chassis across “The … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Deal's Gap, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, US 129
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The Road to Oskar Blues Brewery: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
During these year’s Dragon Raid, it goes without saying I rode many of the same routes that I covered last year. That said, while the roads didn’t change a whole lot, the way they feel under a new motorcycle certainly … Continue reading
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Triumph Speedmaster Long Term Review: Final Thoughts After 45,000 Miles
After three years and over 45,500 miles, Lola moved on to a new owner last week. It’s unfortunate that I had to let the Speedmaster go, but there’s simply no room for two, and I wanted to fund the Scrambler project. … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
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2016 Triumph Dragon Raid: Round Trip to Deal’s Gap
Normally I’d say that the trip down and trip back to the Dragon Raid are distinct events, however this year’s commute to and from the Raid was one of the most challenging motorcycle trips I’ve taken. Obviously this was no … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Dragon Raid, GoPro, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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