I am standing in a motorcycle dealership considering the purchase of a ridiculously expensive two-wheel conveyance. This purchase is irrational. I already own a 2020 KTM Super Adventure R. Conventional wisdom dictates the KTM is barely broken in. Rational thought and decision making would prompt my immediate exit from this den of crass consumerism. Yet my eyes involuntarily … [Read more...] about Lessons well learned at the BMW Rider Academy
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What about THAT one? Stranded rider impulse buys a new Beemer
No-no-no. Not now. Not here. Not with nearby thunderstorms. Just over that mountain, on the other side of the interstate. Weather radar glowing orange and red. Damn. Damn-damn-damn. Switch on. Bike in neutral. Clutch in. Press the starter switch …. Clunk, cuh-Clank. Press the starter again. Clunk… cah-ah-ah-Clank. Switch off. Switch back on. “Ready to … [Read more...] about What about THAT one? Stranded rider impulse buys a new Beemer
A journey to a new bike …
I remember cruising down the Virginia back roads headed to the drop zone praying the zipper on my gear bag that was bungeed to the back of my bike stayed shut. I was frankly scared of the zipper on my gear bag creeping open and my parachute deploying while running about 70mph … I just couldn’t imagine any good outcomes. The drop zone was always a lot of fun, I made thousands of … [Read more...] about A journey to a new bike …
Kathleen Crocker: Farm owner combines adventure riding, world travel and even fresh pork
The BMW adventure bike Kathleen Crocker maneuvers across blacktop and gravel roads in and around her farm in Lake Lure really delivers — both literally and figuratively. “I’m so fortunate,” Crocker said one early spring day as she stood next to her 2017 BMW R1200 GS in the middle of a fenced pasture on her farm. Several full-grown hogs and their young piglets standing in newly … [Read more...] about Kathleen Crocker: Farm owner combines adventure riding, world travel and even fresh pork
Going the distance: Dr. Jay Grosse sees riding as the best medicine
Well, I just went to my new doctor for my yearly check-up. Thankfully there was no bend over and cough and to my great surprise as he took care of the medical things, we talked MOTORCYCLES. Yeah, that’s right, my doctor rides. Not only does he ride, he is a card-carrying member of the Iron Butt Association. After the examination, he took me into his office to show me photos of … [Read more...] about Going the distance: Dr. Jay Grosse sees riding as the best medicine
