Motorcycle trip planning tools: RoadsideAmerica.com
With an abundance of websites cataloging places to ride, eat, stay and see, it’s hard to keep them all straight. To help fix that conundrum and point you in the direction of finding the tool that fits your desires the best I’m going to share some of my favorite sites and tools for creating that...
Willville Motorcycle campground
Named by James Steptoe Langhorn for the beautiful expansive meadows that surround the Dan River the aptly named town, Meadows of Dan has a motorcycle campground that can be a home away from home for any two-wheeled (or three if that’s your thing) rider. With cabins, bunkhouses, and plenty of room for campers and tents...
The truth about being a daily motorcycle commuter
When you are lucky enough to live in an area and work in a job that allows you to ride a motorcycle to work everyday you tend to get a lot of questions Recently I read an article by one of my favorite motorcycle publications, RoadRunner – Motorcycle Touring and Travel, where the author, David Burbach, outlines what he saw...
The Triple Nickel: Don’t compare it to the “Tail of the Dragon”
Too often motorcycle riders compare roads to the tail of the dragon instead of letting a road take on its own persona. Ohio State Route 555, the triple nickel, is a great example of people forcing a comparison. This road is even harder. More pucker educing. And a lot more technical....
Practice your motorcycle observation skills at Walmart
Observation is probably the hardest safety skill to learn when starting to ride motorcycle, but a little practice off the bike you can improve your awareness. The best way to learn awareness is to practice in your everyday life.
Motorcycle Music #2
A weekly feature where I attempt to share some of my favorite songs. Some of these songs are great for riding the twisties while others are perfect for your time on the slab. There are a few songs that I’ll share just because they are fun songs for me to listen to. This week I...
The path to motorcycle freedom is paved in routine
Motorcycles and freedom are commonly paired up creating mental images of open roads and bug covered smiling teeth. Getting that extra protein takes a word opposite of freedom... Routine. A good routine takes a little work to develop, but once established you'll give yourself extra minutes in the saddle on every ride.
Motorcycle Music #1
A weekly feature where I attempt to share some of my favorite songs. Some of these songs are great for riding the twisties while others are perfect for your time on the slab. There are a few songs that I'll share just because they are fun songs for me to listen to.
This week I feature...
