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Tag Archives: Travel
Kuhl “One Shell” Rain Jacket Review
Last summer’s drought came to a dramatic end as Hurricane Helene raced up the western side of the Appalachian Mountains. Watching trees bend and buckle under the force of straight-line winds, I was high and dry in my Kuhl “One … Continue reading
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Tagged backpacking, gear, Hiking, jacker, jacket, Kuhl, Kuhl Clothing, outdoor, outdoor gear, Outdoors, outerwear, rain jacket, Travel
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Are Motorcycles Dangerous?
Are motorcycles dangerous? It depends; dangerous compared to what? Context is everything, are you talking about riding a motorcycle recreationally or is the motorcycle a transportation tool in the hands of an experienced moto-commuter? People inherently compare motorcycles to cars … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged blog, danger, life, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Safety, Motorcycles, news, traffic, traffic fatalities, Travel
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Is it time for Harley Davidson’s CEO to resign?
May 2015 – February 2020 Matt Levatich was promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Harley-Davidson; at the time, H-D was listed on the Standard and Poor’s 500 leading publicly traded companies (S&P 500 or $SPX). During Levatich’s tenure, Harley stocks … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged CEO, Harley, Harley Davidson, HD, Jochen Zeitz, Matt Levatich, Milwaukee 8, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Revolution Max, Stock Market, Touring, Travel
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The Lightweight ADV Segment Evolves
Way back in the early days of 2017, I went to the International Motorcycle Show to see the new Royal Enfield Himalayan in the flesh. The Himalayan premiered internationally in 2016 but wasn’t available in the U.S. until 2018. On … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, BMW Motorrad, CF Moto, Himalayan 450, Honda Powersports, Ibex 450, Kawasaki, KLE500, KLE650, Lightweight ADV, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, news, NX500, Royal Enfield, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Travel
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Motorcycles, Social Media, and Doing It For the Gram
Over the last few months, I’ve heard multiple podcasts making mention of “fake people” on social media (in a much more eloquent fashion). While they’re correct, I can’t help but feel the tone of the message was painting social media … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Honda CRF250L, Instagram, Motorcycle, Social Media, Travel, Triumph Scrambler
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Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 1)
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Black Mountain, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Tail of the Dragon, Travel, Triumph Dragon Raid, Triumph Scrambler
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What’s a Good Motorcycle “Day Ride”?
I’m starting to feel like a good day’s ride is ten miles and not two feet further. While things have been a shade easier, Mother Nature really hasn’t let up since my recent recount of winter weather. As painful as it … Continue reading