Tag Archives: Motorcycle

Where Do You Park Your Cell Phone?

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

I count myself to be one of the lucky ones. I’m also a bit superstitious, an odd trait for an engineer I’ll grant you, but true nonetheless. I tend to believe there is no such thing as luck, good or … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature is Unforgiving: The Ride

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

Do you ever have those dreams where you’re falling? It’s a horrifying sensation. Right as that twilight feeling sets in, you suddenly feel like you’re slipping away; right then you’re jolted awake, wide-eyed and gasping for air. Since I was … Continue reading →

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The Garage Brewed Moto Show 2019

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

January, that cold grey month that blankets Ohio in frost and snow. The Christmas lights have been taken down, and for most folks, the motorcycle is tucked away in the garage, waiting for the spring melt. For those that do … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Adventure Riding Skills

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

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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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 3 (of 3).

Posted on January 26, 2019 by

Being a regular reader of this esteemed blog, I’m figuring you’ve already read Parts 1 and 2 of this build trilogy and are settling in to digest the contents of the final piece. You are asking yourself “What happened between … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2019 Updates

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

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 →

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What is the Future of Motorcycling?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Over the holidays I spent a lot of time thinking about the future of Moto Adventurer and where the blog, and subsequent social media outlets, are going from here. A lot of folks have asked if I was going to … Continue reading →

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Welche Für Dich?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

My buddy Andy is on a short list of folks I know that share my unadulterated lust for everything two-wheels. Andy has had no shortage of opportunities to sample bikes of every variety; despite appearances, there’s a much deeper connection going on between man in machine as he perfects the team parked in his stable. 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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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 2 (of 3).

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

If you’re a regular follower of this blog you may have read Part 1 of this trilogy, and if you’re not, I recommend you go back and read that before continuing here. The main reason for that request is the … Continue reading →

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