For 350 miles, my well-worn copy of “Jupiter’s Travels” bounced along in my tail bag. I’d smile during gas stops as I fiddled through the bag and saw it there. Soon I would finally meet the man who wrote my favorite around-the-world motorcycle travelogue and hopefully score his autograph. My journey to central Virginia and the Overland Expo, featured in this issue, held the … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
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Connected by design: Elegance of design draws Diamond Brand CEO John Delaloye back to motorcycling
The bright red tank decals and matching subframe on Diamond Brand Gear CEO John Delaloye’s 2016 BMW R 1220 seem to transfix the eyes of passersby as he prepares to head out for an afternoon ride. The elegant design of the naked Beemer played a major role in bringing Delaloye back to the world of motorcycling. “It connects really well to our business in the sense that I love … [Read more...] about Connected by design: Elegance of design draws Diamond Brand CEO John Delaloye back to motorcycling
Girl on fire: Anna Rigby combines social media fame with a passion for sport bikes
Famed MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi once described riding as an art form — something you do because it makes you feel something inside. When it comes to bringing heart and soul into riding, Anna Rigby displays an infectious enthusiasm for the sport, which may be why she’s amassed a following of nearly 200,000 on Instagram. She’s best known as RedSpade, after the name of her … [Read more...] about Girl on fire: Anna Rigby combines social media fame with a passion for sport bikes
Everybody rides: Virginia’s Motorcycle Law Group puts riders first
Tom McGrath packs his things and walks outside toward his bike, the rumble of his motor replacing the thud of a gavel, another case in the books and another motorcyclist successfully represented. “Where else could you make a living by doing what you love? I'm doing what I love, which is practicing law, while also representing motorcyclists who need somebody to speak up for … [Read more...] about Everybody rides: Virginia’s Motorcycle Law Group puts riders first
A motorcycle stronger than spinach: Charlie Stroebel and his Popeye bike
It all started with an old leather suitcase. Charlie Stroebel’s late brother, Frankie Striffler, loved a good hunt for antiques and curiosities. On one of his outings, he stumbled upon what looked like a salesman’s sample case, probably from the 1920s or ‘30s. Frankie called Charlie and excitedly told him all about the suitcase, but Stroebel didn’t share his brother’s … [Read more...] about A motorcycle stronger than spinach: Charlie Stroebel and his Popeye bike
