Category Archives: Random Blurbs

Ride 1000 miles in 24 hours: Why Would Anyone Do That?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

With the mercury hovering in the mid-sixties, my teeth chattered in my helmet as I watched the damp fog rise out of the cornfields and waft onto the highway. The morning sun finally started to emerge above the tree line as … Continue reading →

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Husky in The Holler: KXCR in Clay City

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

Savage… If I were to sum up “The Holler” in one word, that’s the word. Humbled… by mother nature; but also the tenacity of my fellow racers. Grateful… for the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and expand … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Crowded on the Scrambler Farm

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

As I’ve said multiple times on the new podcast, we live in strange times. Fortunately, motorcycling at its core is a solo sport. “Social Distancing” on a motorcycle is easy, and for many, the whole point. For the protection of … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Dream Garage: How Many Motorcycles Do You Need?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by

I’ve been working from home going about two months now. In that time I’ve been keeping up with friends on Instagram, messenger, and whatnot, and the same question keeps coming up, “what two-stroke are you looking at buying?” Since I … Continue reading →

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Motorcycles, Social Media, and Doing It For the Gram

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

Over the last few months, I’ve heard multiple podcasts making mention of “fake people” on social media (in a much more eloquent fashion). While they’re correct, I can’t help but feel the tone of the message was painting social media … Continue reading →

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Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Can You Hear Me Now?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

Considering my most recent post, it goes without saying I listen to a lot of podcasts. I’ve been debating about starting a podcast for several months now. In light of recent events, most people are sitting at home, including myself. … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Motorcycle: Indoor Two-Wheeled Entertainment

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

At this point, most of us are at least two weeks into some form of COVID-19 “social distancing” routine. For some folks, that might mean the motorcycle is parked for a while. In my case, I’m trying to get out … Continue reading →

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How Do You Adventure?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

Between racing and rubbing elbows with folks in the local motorcycle community, the impressively diverse nature of the motorcycle population has really grabbed my attention as of late. In a world where senseless (keyboard) arguments explode on social media about … Continue reading →

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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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