Category Archives: Random Blurbs

Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race

Posted on February 27, 2021 by MotoADVR

So you bought a dirt bike after some nagging from your riding buddies? You’ve noticed photos on Instagram of your friends crossing logs and splashing through the mud with numbers on their helmets. Suddenly you’re feeling more and more curious … Continue reading →

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Harley-Davidson Is Doing It Wrong

Posted on February 20, 2021 by MotoADVR

In recent days Harley-Davidson has trickled out more information about their new “Hard Wire” plan. While there is a lot that goes into this, including information consumers aren’t privy to, the plan in general sounds like “cut expenses, maximize margins, … Continue reading →

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Are Motorcycles a Path to Rehabilitation?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

I’ve been sitting on this story for a long time. It’s been rolling around in the back of my mind for several years now (like a BB in a boxcar), but I’ve struggled to put pen to paper. After reading … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 24, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

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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