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A New Tire in a Pinch: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Now that the first snow is starting to fall in Dayton… I’m finally circling back to the rest of my photos and video from “The Raid”: Three days of hooliganism (albeit “cruiser” hooliganism) had taken a heavy toll on the … Continue reading
Red River Gorge: Scrambler Adventures
For frequenters to the blog, it goes without saying that I venture into the Bluegrass State on a regular basis, Red River Gorge more specifically. On an “Off-Friday” (18 NOV), a buddy joined me on what was his first trip … Continue reading
Scrambler Adventures: Shawnee State Forest
With a few new parts bolted on, it was finally time to go find some real dirt to test Rosie the Scrambler off-road, or as I quickly realized, my off-road competence. A few weeks back, I got a text from a buddy about … Continue reading
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Tagged Motorcycle, Ohio, Scenic Byways, Shawnee Forest, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 1 Upgrades
SW-Motech Bar Risers (30mm) As I mentioned way back when, I already had an extensive list of goodies picked out; having ridden over 6,000 miles with Rosie the Scrambler I established prioritized list of modifications, on the top of which was … Continue reading
Moonshiner 28, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gravel, and the Kitchen Sink: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Having checked the Dragon and Cherohala off the list for 2016, I was chomping at the bit for the Moonshiner (NC-28 into Franklin) come Wednesday morning. The morning was the usual routine, leisurely (but delicious) breakfast at the Iron Horse, getting my … Continue reading
The Cherohala Skyway, back to the Mile High Legend: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At last year’s Raid, I only traversed “The Skyway” once, and only from Stecoah into Tellico plains (during most of which I had no idea where I was). I was hoping to take the Skyway as part of the route … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherohala Skyway, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Scenic Byway, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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The Tail of the Dragon, US-129: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At some point this year I vowed “come hell or high water”, I was riding a different motorcycle to this year’s Dragon Raid. As such, with Rosie taking up residence on the porch, riding a sportier chassis across “The … Continue reading
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Tagged Deal's Gap, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, US 129
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2016: Preview
Back to back motorcycle trips certainly hasn’t helped my writing. It has (hopefully) provided me with some new photos and video, and probably a few decent stories. This year’s Dragon Raid started out on the wrong foot, with me melting … Continue reading
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Tagged Moto Vacation, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Triumph Dragon Raid, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Scrambler, Vacation
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Destination Red River Gorge: Moto-Camping and New Roads
Ferris said “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Those words are ringing quite true at the moment. The new bike has been awesome, but between changing jobs … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Natural Bridge, Red River Gorge, Scenic Byway, Sky Bridge, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Scrambler
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Singing in the Rain…
I wouldn’t go as far as to say I’m terrified of riding in the rain… but close. One of my goals with “the new bike” is to ride, rain or shine, whenever possible. The “rubber met the road”, as they … Continue reading
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