Tag Archives: Adventure

Icon Raiden Jacket and Pants: Adventure Gear Review

Posted on October 3, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

New for 2020, Icon has gone back to the drawing board for a full redesign of their Raiden gear. Now in its 3rd generation (arguably 4th), this year Icon has made a host of changes to the venerable Raiden adventure … 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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Kentucky Adventure Tour: Interview with Jeff Stoess

Posted on March 20, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

I brought home the Scrambler in mid-summer 2016. Still fitted with street tires, Not long after I found myself staring down a mud field I dared not cross for fear of dumping the bike in the mud or getting stuck … Continue reading →

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How Do You Adventure?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

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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Honda CRF250L Long-term Review: Life on the Too Fatty

Posted on December 14, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

A few weeks ago James left a comment on YouTube asking about everything I’ve done to the CRF250L since I bought it. In the back of my mind, I’d already been debating doing a long-term review of the 250L; after … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars: Red River Scramble 2020

Posted on October 25, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

By popular demand, we will be returning to Lago Linda Hideaway next spring. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14th through Sunday, May 17th for next edition of Red River Scramble, and get over to the Registration page and get signed up. … Continue reading →

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Should We Share Adventure Destinations?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

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 drewkfaulkner

  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 drewkfaulkner

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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How to Measure Adventure Riding Skills

Posted on February 2, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

As the temperatures have dropped and the joy riding has slowed, I’ve spent the last few months consuming a lot of “adventure” riding media. I’ve also dedicated a lot of thought to reviewing “best practices” from various motorcycle events I’ve … Continue reading →

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