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Cleveland IMS: A glimmer of hope in January

January in Ohio is a cold, grey, dreary place; fortunately it’s also the month that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) comes to visit Cleveland. This year is my second trip up to Cleveland for the show; a long drive, … Continue reading

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Frostbite: Riding below zero

“Aren’t you cold?” Me: “No; it’s all about Passion” “How do you ride when it’s this cold?” Me: “All the right gear” Some of you have probably had this conversation a few times. The looks of other drivers on the … Continue reading

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The Hamburger Wagon: Pubs & Street Eats in the ‘Burg

While riding is most certainly about satisfying my adrenaline addiction, it’s also about the drinks, local eats, and good company. I typically pick rides that are off the beaten path, but to keep the wife interested on the road I typically … Continue reading

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Pubs & Street Eats 1

While riding is most certainly about satisfying my adrenaline addiction, it’s also about the drinks, local eats, and good company. I typically pick rides that are off the beaten path, but to keep the wife interested on the road I typically … Continue reading

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Long Term Review: Triumph Speedmaster

The Triumph Speedmaster, the bike I lusted after for almost two years was finally mine in April of 2013. Having traveled far and wide together (well… maybe), I felt it was only fair to share the good and the bad … Continue reading

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Chasing the Big Cat

After riding the absolute snot out of my trusty Speedmaster, I fear we may have reached an impasse: Saddlebags and windshields are ugly on cruisers (sorry, someone had to say it), and worse yet, I hate cleaning chrome. Lola, yes … Continue reading

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Day 1: Surviving the winter

It’s Winter in Ohio, and for the motorcycle obsessed like myself, it’s a particularly manic-depressive roller coaster in this part of the world. Following yesterday’s torrential downpours and temps in the high 50’s, the high today is 49, which was at … Continue reading

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