The road treated me well today, each corner unfolding knowingly into the next. There were some amazingly clean stretches of familiar asphalt that begged for just another few feet before brakes, a half-second sooner on the throttle. I rediscovered that perfect, mid-corner spot for my head a few times, just above the handgrip on either side of the tank — the place where I could … [Read more...] about Going solo: A ride along the Blue Ridge
Up in flames: Are you prepared for a fire?
The word “fire” alone is enough to grab the attention of anyone, and it should. When confronted with a fire, you have seconds to react. In too many cases, you have to turn to common sense when a fire extinguisher is not available. Fire should in the forefront of your mind before you take to your next ride, especially with a group of other riders. Three months ago, several … [Read more...] about Up in flames: Are you prepared for a fire?
Dave’s 209: Worth a stop on the Rattler
In an old schoolhouse from the 1920s, Dave’s 209 restaurant stands out as an oasis for riders as they tame The Rattler, N.C. 209, running from Lake Junaluska to Hot Springs in Western North Carolina. As tempting as it is to pour on the throttle in the long straightaway, motorcyclists shouldn’t ignore the converted schoolhouse, for a tasty meal can become a highlight of their … [Read more...] about Dave’s 209: Worth a stop on the Rattler
When the chips are down
The wife and I love to ride, and we ride often with a mix of twisties on the weekends. We load the bikes down with camping gear and find a mountain campground or ride to Myrtle Beach or Daytona. We’ve even done a few track days. There is a lot to be said for mixing it up and experiencing different things on your motorcycle. It’s funny how much stuff we load in the car for a … [Read more...] about When the chips are down
Finding motorcycling zen while crossing Ecuador
Before the advent of modern geography or GPS systems, the native people understood this place to be at the center of the world. It wasn’t until 1736 that the French Geodesic Mission launched an expedition to measure the equatorial line of the earth that the world learned what the native people already knew. My first experience on the back of a motorcycle was in my early 20s. … [Read more...] about Finding motorcycling zen while crossing Ecuador
