I’ve come to appreciate the surprised looks on people’s faces when I tell them my Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 isn’t a vintage British bike. The funniest reaction was when an admirer at a gas station yelled, “They don’t make them like that anymore,” to which I replied: “Yes, they do! It’s a brand new bike.” Earlier this year, I celebrated one year of ownership just as I … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
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Respect the bike, respect the road and relax
The darkness sweeps beside me, broken only by the single headlamp and the glow from the gauge cluster. Traffic disappears and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 seems a bit more eager thanks to the cool night air it’s inhaling. Sometimes I become so accustomed to the sensation of riding a motorcycle I fail to take a moment to enjoy it, especially when you ride nearly every … [Read more...] about Respect the bike, respect the road and relax
Notes from the Road
Just as I replaced the Monza-style fuel cap on the new Royal Enfield Continental GT, the first of what would be three interested bystanders at the gas station commented on my new bike. “Royal Enfield, I’ve never heard of them,” he said. “They’ve been around longer than Harley,” I replied, realizing with this purchase — made just minutes ago at the dealership down the road — … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
Notes from the Road
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
Notes from the Road
A change of seasons arrives, bringing new adventures as the mountains’ green cloak fades. My mesh jacket trades closet space with my favorite leather one. Autumn vanquishes those excuses not to ride as the summer heat diminishes and the afternoon thunderstorms relent from what seems like a rigidly scheduled 4 p.m. downpour. For a few more months I won’t have to face winter’s … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
