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The New Age of Sensitivity
It used to be that difficult conversations happened face-to-face, across the kitchen table, or maybe over the phone when distance got in the way. We could hear the tremble in someone’s voice, see the expression in their eyes, catch the … Continue reading
I’m Invisible Gordy!
I’ve noticed something lately, and it’s not my graying hair or the fact that my knees sound like bubble wrap every time I stand up. No, this one’s bigger. Apparently, I’ve become invisible. Not the cool comic-book kind of invisible … Continue reading
Soggy Bottom Boys
Let me start by saying—if you’re easily offended by foul language or the occasional adult reference, this might be your cue to quietly back out. No hard feelings. For the rest of you, grab a chair. A couple of years … Continue reading
Falling Down, Getting Up, and Trying Again, and Again
Motorcycles have been in my life for as long as I can remember. When you’re 4 years old, committing to riding a machine with two wheels, propelled by a gas engine, and equipped with brakes that stop just one of … Continue reading
Little Bikes-BIG Adventures
Once upon a time, tucked away in a dusty old garage, sat three little motorcycles named Mustard, Ketchup, and Pickle. They were Honda CTs from the 1960s, with bright colors and big personalities. Mustard was a sunny yellow bike who … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Bike, Giant Loop, Honda CT 125, motorcycle adventure
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What’s Next?
Sitting here at my computer while typing these words, I think about “What’s Next?” It’s January 2nd, 2024, and I find myself unemployed for the first time in almost 50 years. I recently decided to retire (at least for now), … Continue reading
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Third time’s a charm!
April 2-2023 Desert 100, Odessa, WA. Some of you may remember my post about the Desert 100 from last year, where I had to ditch my goggles five miles into the race due to dust on the inside of the … Continue reading
From Nepal, With Love
After my wife and I completed our tour of the Alps in 2017, we were chomping at the bit to add another adventure to our motorcycle touring portfolio. The question was, where and when? Sometimes when you’re looking for a … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Travel
Tagged Far Xplorer, Giant Loop, Himalayas, motorcycle adventure, Motorcycle riding, Nepal
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2022 Desert 100
There I sat, eyes burning like someone poured gas into them, sanded them with 80-grit, and then threw some salt in for good measure. When my vision finally cleared, I could see a dirt road just off to the right. … Continue reading
Victory Motorcycle is Alive and Well
Yes, it’s been a while since a new Victory Motorcycle has rolled off an assembly line but I am happy to report that they are alive and well. They are just living under the skin of the Indian® brand name. … Continue reading
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