Category Archives: Random Blurbs

Crashing into 2020: Reflections on 2019

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

Normally about this time of year, I’m sitting on the couch sipping coffee, looking out the window, watching snowflakes fall. Temperatures of have been near record highs the week of Christmas but family commitments and the joys of homeownership have … Continue reading →

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What’s Your All-Time Favorite Bike and Why ?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

I ran into a couple of friends at the local BMW dealer the other day (they’re kind of a big deal). We started talking shop when Liz hits me with “What’s your all-time favorite bike and why?” Me, a guy … Continue reading →

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Life Without a Car: Total Motorcycle Commitment

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

The seed for the “Ride 365 Challenge” was the “dream” of riding my motorcycle every single day, and preparing to live life without a car. Having pushed Rosie the Scrambler through the stereotypical Ohio winter, I’m not sure I’m ready … Continue reading →

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Ride Your Motorcycle Everyday: The Aftermath

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

“Ultimately, you end up with a plaque and a busted bike” Immortal words spoken by a close friend, a rider I respect and look up to. He told me that in response to my eagerness to ride more miles than … Continue reading →

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Should We Share Adventure Destinations?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

A few weeks ago I “liked” a photo of a waterfall on Instagram. Considering who it was, I suspected it was near Red River Gorge. The photo didn’t have any hashtags indicating the location, so I asked where it was … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2019: News and Updates

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

  That last few weeks have been an amazing blend of work and fun. Needless to say, I love hosting this rally; it’s great seeing the looks on people faces as they roll in from a ride on some of … Continue reading →

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14 Reasons to Start Adventure Riding

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

I’ve recently welcomed another rider into the “adventure” world. To his credit, he rode dirt bikes “back in the day”, but has been dedicated to street riding for many years now. After seeing all the crazy photos here on the … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature is Unforgiving: The Ride

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

Do you ever have those dreams where you’re falling? It’s a horrifying sensation. Right as that twilight feeling sets in, you suddenly feel like you’re slipping away; right then you’re jolted awake, wide-eyed and gasping for air. Since I was … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2019 Updates

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

In case you missed the news just before Christmas, this year’s Red River Scramble will be held Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th (REGISTER HERE). You may have noticed that Moto Adventurer was a little quiet last fall, per my … Continue reading →

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What is the Future of Motorcycling?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Over the holidays I spent a lot of time thinking about the future of Moto Adventurer and where the blog, and subsequent social media outlets, are going from here. A lot of folks have asked if I was going to … Continue reading →

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