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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 2 – Tigers Across the Blue Ridge
Tuesday morning started out very similar to Monday, a few guys talking about a good destination, suddenly a group mysteriously formed; and again, me just along for the ride. Getting my stuff set up for the day, fussing with the GoPro … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Dragon Raid, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Tiger 800
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 1 – The Mile High Legend
Even after a long ride the day prior, I was chomping at the bit to get out on the road, yet rapidly reminded that they don’t call them the “Smoky Mountains” for nothing. While not the case all year, the … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: How the Beast got its name
For folks that hadn’t already figured it out, the Triumph “Dragon Raid” is named after the prime location where it takes place. While I took it for granted that it might be common knowledge among motorsports enthusiasts, for folks that … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Motorcycle, North Carolina, Smoky Mountains, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Travel Channel
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra: Taking it further
A few months back I wrote about changing out my front tire from the Metzeler ME 880 to the new ME 888 Marathon Ultra. This year’s trip to the Dragon Raid had a few casualties, my rear ME 888 that … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 0 – Southbound (Part 2)
Continued from Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 0 – Southbound (part 1) When word made its way around the office that my “big trip” to the Dragon Raid this year was upon me, most folks told me to be careful, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cumberland Gap, Cumberland Gap Tunnel, GoPro, Kentucky, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Speedmaster, US-25
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 0 – Southbound (Part 1)
For no apparent reason whatsoever, my eyes snapped open at 4 AM Sunday morning (9/6/15). I shouldn’t say for no reason, it’s without a doubt excitement about one of the longest motorcycle rides I’ll take all year. Certainly, the goal … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Bridge, Dragon Raid, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Nada Tunnel, Red River Gorge, Saddlemen, Sky Bridge, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Speedmaster
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015 : The Preview
Last week I vacationed in one of the best motorcycle destinations in the country. After shooting over 5,000 photos, and checking off two items from my moto bucket list, I’m now beginning the mammoth task of cataloging and writing about … Continue reading
2015 Victory Vegas: First Impressions
A few weeks back the local Victory Motorcycle dealer in New Carlisle was holding another demo event. Fortunately it was a “slower” Friday, so I stopped in to take another American motorcycle for a spin. At the last demo truck … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Demo, Freedom 106, Motorcycle, Triumph Speedmaster, Victory Motorcycle, Victory Vegas
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Motorcycle Gear Review: Olympia 734 Digital Protector Gloves
I recently retired my trusty Olympia summer riding gloves. To Olympia’s credit, it had nothing to do with the gloves themselves, simply that I wanted to upgrade to a set of touch screen summer gloves. I’ve mentioned in the past … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Olympia Gloves, Olympia Moto Sports
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Harley Davidson Street 500: First Impressions
A few weeks back I caught an article about Harley Davidson (HD) offering the Basic Rider Course (BRC) free to Active Duty Military and Military Veterans through their Rider Academy. While I currently have my endorsement, and consider myself an … Continue reading
