Category Archives: Events

March Moto Madness: Scrambler Adventures

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Friday, March 23rd 02:54 AM I woke to the sound of my own teeth chattering. I’m not entirely sure when and for how long I actually slept. Hands exhausted from holding my sleeping bag closed with a death grip, I … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2018: The Bluegrass Adventure Rally

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

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 →

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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Cincinnati 2017: Ride Dapper

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

2017 marks the fourth year I’ve attended the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR). What is the DGR you ask? Way back in 2012, Mark Hawwa started The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Sydney, Australia. According to the DGR Website, Hawwa was inspired … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid Bound

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again; my clothes are packed, the tool kit is ready, the bike is loaded, and I won’t sleep a wink tonight with all the excitement. This year will make my fourth year at the Triumph … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble: 160 Days in the Saddle

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

  “How long are you going to keep this streak going Drew?”   “Until the bike fails, or I do…”   Saturday, July 22nd, Approximately 2:30 PM I pulled up to the intersection of Chimney Top Rock Road and KY-715. … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble: Where to Ride

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

The Red River Scramble “Meetup” is just a few days away now. Per my comments, I’ll be at Miguel’s Pizza Saturday morning (7/22/17) for breakfast, from there I’ll direct folks to the type of riding they’re looking for, and I expect … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble: Adventure Meetup in Red River Gorge

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

Early this year I was struck by the bug to do a significant amount of exploring in Red River Gorge this season. Obviously some of that has already come to fruition, and as a result I’ve received a lot of … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Chicago Highlights

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

This is my fourth year attending the Progressive International Motorcycle show and 2nd in Chicago. This year, a buddy of mine that has since moved away wanted to try to catch a show, so we met up in Indy for … Continue reading →

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2017 Triumph Street Scrambler: First Impressions

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

After the Bonneville Reborn release last year, Scrambler faithful like myself were concerned that Triumph had intentions to cut the Scrambler from the Bonneville lineup. Fortunately, following the release of the new Bonneville Bobber, Triumph released the new Street Scrambler … Continue reading →

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Back Across the Skyway, War Stories, and Solitude: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016.

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

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 →

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