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Tag Archives: Kentucky
Racing Dirtbikes: Reflections on Cross-Country Racing
failure is an experience we want to avoid. Wearing mismatched socks, getting toilet paper stuck to your shoes, and dumping your motorcycle in the parking lot tend to induce feelings of embarrassment. Unfortunately, that aspect of human nature can also prevent us from taking risks; which in turn tends to prevent us from experiencing life’s greatest “highs”. Continue reading
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Tagged Crosscountry racing, Dirtbike, Harescramble, Kentucky, KXCR, Motorcycle, Racing, XC Racing
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Dirt Bike Tales: First Half of KXCR 2021
“Pain, anguish, adversity, struggle, exhaustion, defeat, financial stress, maintenance nightmares… growth, adventure, challenges, community, accomplishment, satisfaction.” Something I wrote on Instagram a few days ago. Since my departure from the military, I’ve never had such a passion for something, nor … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Country Racing, Dirt Bike, Enduro, Husqvarna, Kentucky, KXCR, Motorcycle, Racing
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Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race
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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Tagged Cross Country, Cross Country Racing, Hare Scramble, IXCR, Kentucky, Kentucky Cross Country Racing, KXCR, moto, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Racing
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Husky in The Holler: KXCR in Clay City
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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Tagged Clay City, Dirt Bike, Enduro, Hare Scramble, Husqvarna, Husqvarna TE250, Kentucky, KXCR, Off-road, Racing
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CRF250L Races a Mudder: KXCR Russell Creek
We’re now a few weeks into the COVID19 outbreak here in the U.S. If you’re holding down the couch at home, I have some epic crash video on tap for you… But first, I’m going to monologue a little bit … Continue reading
Posted in Ride Reports
Tagged CRF250L, Cross Country Racing, Honda CRF250L, Kentucky, KXCR, Motorcycle, Off-road, Ride Red, Single Track
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Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 1)
Passing through the villages of Behnam and Lynch, I was captivated by rows of antiquated brick buildings; boarded up and abandoned decades ago. More accustomed to images northern Appalachian rolling hills, nestled deep in the valley on the very southern … Continue reading
Posted in Ride Reports
Tagged Black Mountain, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Tail of the Dragon, Travel, Triumph Dragon Raid, Triumph Scrambler
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Should We Share Adventure Destinations?
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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Tagged Adventure, Honda CRF250L, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Red River Gorge, Red River Scramble, Triumph Scrambler
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How to Measure Adventure Riding Skills
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
Red River Scramble 2019 Updates
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
Finishing the DBBB: Working the Moto Bucket List
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
Posted in Ride Reports
Tagged Adventure, Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, DBBB, dual sport, Kentucky, KLX250SF, Triumph Scrambler, TW200
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