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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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The Stable Expands to Two

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Sometime around August of 2015, a buddy was following me through my favorite stretch of twisties around Oregonia. At the next stop he told me, “I’m pretty sure you’re getting every last ounce of capability out of that Speedmaster.” Shortly … Continue reading →

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Finishing the DBBB: Working the Moto Bucket List

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

  Smoked. Heart pounding in my ears and gasping for air, my right hand clung to the brake lever to hold the front tire on a narrow section of solid soil, desperate to keep the bike from tumbling back down … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Dual-Sport Tires

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

If you’ve been tuning in as of late, I’m obviously gearing up for another motorcycle Rally; with that, the issue of tires always comes up. Considering I attend about three to five major motorcycle events each year, I’m constantly fussing … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

The week after Labor Day will be here before we know it; for longtime Moto Adventurer followers, you know that’s my annual week-long vacation to Deal’s Gap for The Dragon Raid motorcycle rally. This year I’m hoping to see some … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 3 Upgrades

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

It’s been a while since I did an in-depth update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler. Things have fell by the wayside considering my workload at the “day job”, trying to document the Dirtster Project, and getting ready for … Continue reading →

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Harley Dirtster Project: Planning

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

Way back in the days of Lola the Speedmaster, my buddy Jeff told me that he wanted to convert a Harley Davidson Sportster into a dirt bike. Having not yet been bit by the off-road bug, and being the (arguably) … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Adventures: Day Trip to the DBBB

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

About two weeks ago I was suffering from some serious bluegrass withdrawal. Hurricane Irma had managed to put a pretty significant damper on most of my plans for the Triumph Dragon Raid; that combined with things being nuts at the … Continue reading →

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Lusting After New Wheels: The Dual Sport Conundrum

Posted on March 7, 2015 by

I’ve covered several times that I’m in the market to trade up for an Adventure bike. I’ve done a few test rides, and am looking forward to a few more this summer to help narrow the decision. Ultimately I want … Continue reading →

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