Tag Archives: Motorcycle

Honda CRF250L Long-term Review: Life on the Too Fatty

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

A few weeks ago James left a comment on YouTube asking about everything I’ve done to the CRF250L since I bought it. In the back of my mind, I’d already been debating doing a long-term review of the 250L; after … Continue reading →

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What’s Your All-Time Favorite Bike and Why ?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

I ran into a couple of friends at the local BMW dealer the other day (they’re kind of a big deal). We started talking shop when Liz hits me with “What’s your all-time favorite bike and why?” Me, a guy … Continue reading →

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Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 2)

Posted on November 24, 2019 by

Monday, September 9th: Have Knobbies, Will Travel Like Sunday, Monday’s weather report called for “hot and dry”; a welcome change from previous year’s Raids. At breakfast, the “Usual Suspects” were debating the best place to grab lunch. As is tradition, … Continue reading →

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White Sulfur OHV Trails: Red River Scramble Prep

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

Over the last two years, I’ve received numerous messages and e-mails asking if license plates are required for the Red River Scramble. Repeat offenders are aware that many of the local unpaved “roads” are unmaintained and arguably abandoned, but the … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars: Red River Scramble 2020

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

By popular demand, we will be returning to Lago Linda Hideaway next spring. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14th through Sunday, May 17th for next edition of Red River Scramble, and get over to the Registration page and get signed up. … Continue reading →

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Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 1)

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

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 →

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The CRF250L Strikes Back: IXCR John Vincent

Posted on October 12, 2019 by

After taking an epic whoopin’ in northern Kentucky at IXCR Whiskey River, I laced up the running shoes, added 2 teeth to Jerri’s rear sprocket, changed the oil and coolant and got back in the ring for another round:   … Continue reading →

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Life Without a Car: Total Motorcycle Commitment

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

The seed for the “Ride 365 Challenge” was the “dream” of riding my motorcycle every single day, and preparing to live life without a car. Having pushed Rosie the Scrambler through the stereotypical Ohio winter, I’m not sure I’m ready … Continue reading →

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Gone Racing: The CRF250L Tackles IXCR Whiskey River

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

If not evident from my previous comments, the 2019 riding season has been very “dynamic”, to say the least. As usual, over the winter I spoke in great detail about my riding goals for this year. While the bike maintenance … Continue reading →

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Ride Your Motorcycle Everyday: The Aftermath

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

“Ultimately, you end up with a plaque and a busted bike” Immortal words spoken by a close friend, a rider I respect and look up to. He told me that in response to my eagerness to ride more miles than … Continue reading →

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