Friday Sept 30th, 2010
I always enjoy Day 2, as it means a fresh change of underwear for Day 3. I awoke at 0815 hrs without the aid of the alarm and was quickly showered and packed and on the road in 30 minutes. I decided to forgo the complimentary breakfast and would eat and top [...]
Weds Sept 29th, 2010:
Well I am off again, this time to ride in the LOE (Land of Enchantment) 1000 for my third time. 24 hours and 1,000 miles of adventure and fun, along with seeing some familiar faces once again. It’s a 697 mile ride to Los Lunas where the Rally is being held and [...]
The HURT report concluded that being visible to Motor Vehicle Traffic is an important aspect of collision avoidance. Here is a novel way to illustrate that point.
Just a reminder that you should have your Medical Information Handy on you or your machine when you ride. Even if you don’t have any serious medical conditions, just having your Blood Type ready, can save minutes when seconds count.
Just click here to get started: Free Medical Emergency ID Wallet Card
I will be running this Rally for my third time. I am not a serious competitor but enjoy testing myself, being around other serious riders and most of all “The Ride”. I have managed to finish each time which in itself gives me a sense of accomplishment. Read about my ride in 2008 here.
I am [...]
If everyone rode a Motorcycle to work, it would reduce roadway congestion by 75% and save 45% on fuel consumption. Here is an example of how commuting on two wheels can set you apart.
California friends Jim Smith and Rich Sciacqua, members of GWRRA Chapter CA2Q are at it again for their third trip to Colorado together. The page will be update as Jim sends in his daily pics and prose.
Jim’s GL1800 and trailer.
If you like watching organized carnage, or watching a crazy rider tumble down the hill on his machine, or your just a plan lunatic this is for you.
Check it out!
This event is rapidly approaching and is a favorite of mine to attend in Luckenbach, Tx. For $30 you get a BBQ dinner, outdoor movie, vote on the entrants, watch Motorcycle Trials competition, enter to win a Ducati, a T-shirt and free camping!
I hope to see you there!
Can you imagine riding from coast to coast on a Pre-1916 Motorcycle? The Cannonball Run is always full of drama. Think of riding a Motorcycle that is 10 or 11 HP that holds 1.3 gallons of gas and adjusting your oil drip (no oil pumps) to 4-6 drips per minute.
Follow the daily progress of these [...]