How to learn to ride curves Handling life’s curves or how to ride a motorcycle in curving roads in the mountains. A bike or a car or your life will go where you are looking. If all you can see is a guard rail in the curve, you’ll probably […]
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Future Bikers
On a long distance road trip, I pull in to a motel and see a family of 4 sitting together in front. Before the mother can even think to react, the little 4-year-old girl is sprinting toward my my bike, her arms outstretched. Mom has some experience in track and […]
Women Riding Motorcycles in the Heat
How to ride 2700 miles on a motorcycle trip when it’s hot enough to kill you. First thing is you take your bike to your trusted mechanic for a complete and thorough inspection, including tires and everything. Do I do my own work? Don’t be silly, I want a tech […]
Memorial Day Ride 2022
Part 1 We start from Lincoln, Nebraska in a soaking rain. Being highly experienced riders, we are all decked out in rain gear. We get up in Interstate 80 headed west at 75 mph. I love this Harley Road Glide, as its one of the few bikes I’ve […]
Riding with my daughter
Daughter and I took off Saturday just before noon on a road trip. We rode west on Interstate 80 in very heavy traffic. This is great practice for group riding. Many people think group riding is a bunch of bikes riding together, which is what often happens and is the […]
Sunrise at the Gate
I was asked to be the Head Road Captain for a very large event. Over 160 bikes were expected and it was my job to organize it and lead the ride. The starting point was a State Park. The Park staff knew we were coming. I arrived way early and […]
Biker Bar Shows Sign of the Times
I recently traded my 2011 Soft Tail Deluxe, a small bike, for a 2012 Harley Road Glide, a big touring bike. The seat is low and I can handle this one easily. With metallic red paint and lots of chrome, she looks good. Yesterday, I was buying gas and a […]
Bucket List 1 Oregon Trail
The Bucket List, Part 1, the Oregon Trail As we travel through life, we see photos or hear stories of places that we think we might like to see “someday”. Thus comes the list of things we feel compelled to do before we “kick the bucket”, hence, the Bucket List. […]
5 Corners and a Curve Ride
I am a Harley Davidson Road Captain (RC). Achieving this designation involves a lot of training and demonstrating that you have both riding skills and knowledge of organizing and leading rides. RCs are responsible for coming up with ride destinations and ideas for activities that appeal to motorcycle riders. In […]
Preparing for a long motorcycle ride
I didn’t just find the shirt, I’m a real motorcycle rider. Preparation is a big part of travel, whether you’re in a car or on a bike. Here are a few things that you should consider making part of your plans. Very small “jumper packs” have taken the place of […]