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Category Archives: Opinion
Updating the Moto Bucket List for 2019
And just like that, it was November. I’m not sure who’s running the weather these days, but there seemed to be hard shift from summer to winter here in the mid-west. Between that and the wife’s health, October riding all … Continue reading
Are Scramblers Just a Fad?
Two years ago last July, I made the jump to a “new” motorcycle, something I thought would become the best pathway to new adventures, be it on-road or off. Conventional wisdom suggests that the portly Triumph Bonneville, dressed in throw-back … Continue reading
Ride Your Motorcycle Every Day: Reflections on 365 Days in the Saddle
“While not inevitable, between work, the fact I only own one motorcycle, and the impending weather in the coming weeks, failure this year is pretty likely. Despite that… it belongs on the Moto Bucket List, whether I make it this … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Ohio, Ride Every Day, Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler, Winter
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Ask Moto Adventurer: What’s a Good Learner Bike?
On Monday I received a text from a good friend of mine. Turns out, a guy he works with wants to take up motorcycling. Naturally, as a great ambassador of the “sport”, my buddy wants to help facilitate this process … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Opinion
Tagged Entry Level, Honda, Honda CB500x, Learner Motorcycle, Motorcycle
11 Comments
Why Do You Ride a Motorcycle?
Everyone rides for different reasons. For me it’s the adventure, the challenge, and the solitude. Why do you ride a motorcycle? Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Motorcycle, Philosophy, Red River Gorge, Triumph Scrambler, Why We Ride
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Ride Every Day: Reflections on 270 Days in the Saddle
“…I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.” Endless Winter With snow spitting from the sky just days ago, I began thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Ohio, Rain, Riding Streak, Snow, Spring, Triumph Scrambler
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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
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 Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Cruiser, Harley Davidson, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Softail, V-twin
33 Comments
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
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ale-8, Auxier Ridge, Bluegrass State, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock, Hiking, Kentucky, Red River Gorge, Wizard's Backbone
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