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Soggy Bottom Boys

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Admin

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 →

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Falling Down, Getting Up, and Trying Again, and Again

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Admin

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 →

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Little Bikes-BIG Adventures

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Admin

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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What’s Next?

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Admin

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!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Admin

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 →

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2022 Desert 100

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Admin

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 →

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Dead Weight

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Admin

She told Ryno “if you want to win you need to get rid of the dead weight!” This is my buddy’s wife Denise referring to yours truly! Ya know, she’s not wrong but sun-of-a-bitch that stung! It doesn’t matter, you … Continue reading →

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The Tracks Were Already Laid

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Admin

The year is 1987 and I’m working two jobs, one at an injection molding company during the day, and the other at the motorcycle dealership my father and I started together in 1984. The business is aptly named “Chesney’s Sport … Continue reading →

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Moto-Not Just A Lifestyle!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Admin

In the midst of this Pandemic, racial tensions, and a strained economy, I’m always amazed at the generosities I witness at the motocross track. It’s early August, 2020 and I’m visiting my hometown track minutes from where I grew up. … Continue reading →

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A New World

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Admin

I think it goes without saying that we are living in a new world. Even my Father who is 86 years old has never been told to stay at home and self-quarantine. As much as I understand the ramifications of … Continue reading →

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