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Category Archives: Opinion
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
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Bucket List, Iron Butt, Kentucky, Moto Bucket List, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler
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What is the Perfect Motorcycle Ride?
Last weekend I rolled up to Ada, Ohio (think cornfields… lots of cornfields…), for the Run 4 Your Life (R4YL) ride. That event took me from Ada, over to Coshocton County (OH) and then on to Fayetteville, West Virginia. I … Continue reading
Pardon My Tardiness…
That last few weeks have been pretty jam packed; work is obviously more of the same, but between family events over Memorial Day weekend and a charity event last weekend, I’ve struggled to sit down and put words on “paper”. … Continue reading
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Scrambling to the Top of Half Moon Rock: The Best View in Red River Gorge
Family schedules for Mother’s Day weekend played out in a way that it was easier to have the local Mother’s Day gathering on Saturday evening in lieu of the typical Sunday morning brunch. That actually left me with a wide … Continue reading
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Riding Your Motorcycle Everyday: Reflections on 90 Days in the Saddle
While not the absolute warmest I can remember, it goes without saying that this year’s winter in southwest Ohio was unseasonably mild. I slipped in a handful of rides in January, and even a few more on the front end … Continue reading
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Tagged Dedication, Motorcycle, Ohio, Riding Streak, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Weather, Winter
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Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and the Kentucky Adventure Tour: Updating the Moto Bucket List
After checking the Big Muskie Bucket and Ohio Route 555 off the Moto Bucket list, I figure it’s time to put up some new goals. Considering the amount of time I’ve been spending in the Bluegrass state, along with my … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Bluegrass State, Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, DBBB, Kentucky, Kentucky Adventure Tour, Motorcycle, Off-road
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Sobremesa Cervantes Fino: The Finer Things in Life
I’m almost eight months into a new job and I’m still struggling to get back into my rhythm with the blog. I’ve fortunately been riding quite a bit as of late, but it’s been difficult to find quiet time to … Continue reading
8 Things No One Tells You Before You Buy a Motorcycle
1. Motorcycles are expensive If you’re buying a motorcycle as a “toy”, this probably won’t phase you, but if you’ve been convinced by the salesman that riding is cheaper than driving, there’s more you should know. Sure, they’re cheaper than … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ducati, Honda, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Shopping, Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Speedmaster, Yamaha, Yamaha R1, Yamaha R6
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Route Planning: A Petition to Google
It’s January here in southwest Ohio where this time of year, the weather is “sketchy” to say the least. I usually use these dark days to brainstorm and plan events for the coming year. I have a couple major events … Continue reading
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