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Riding the Grease: I get underway…finally
Well, the bank fiasco was one that ended up taking a serious slice of time and it was nearly noon before I was riding south, heading toward Las Vegas. Lacking the affinity for excitement like Hunter S. Thompson, I was trying to remain high on the highway and the miles simply began to slip by.…
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Riding the Grease: the Great SW Moto Tour
My bike had been packed the previous day, my auspicious exit was, as usual, less than timely. I believe I finally rode out of my “valley of the gods” neighborhood at 1PM riding over Carson Pass to Monitor Pass by way of some fun little Sierra foothill roads. The passes were cold, and I was…
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On the Road!
My friends Ara and Spirit reminded me yesterday that I had been off and about and hadn’t spoken a word on my blog! The oversight is all mine! I thank you Ara!!! I have been writing behind the scenes but have not yet finished my ride report, but then what is a ride report? I…
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Preperation for another epic ride, this one to the great SW
Well, the time has come to go and visit my father in Yerington, NV and with that event another road trip shapes up! To Yerington and back to Sacramento is about a 400 mile round trip and with the beautiful Spring weather, it seems totally appropriate to extend the ride to 3K and take in…
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Music I just added to my ipod!
Thanks to my friend Sarah…i have found the Dresden Dolls. What a delight! The Dresden Dolls – Coin Operated BoyUploaded by Michel_Pougnou
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New CMSP Site
The California Motorcycle Safety Program has remodeled its site just in time for the 09 Spring riding season. “The California Motorcyclist Safety Program trained 70,469 students in 2008, an 11 percent increase over 2007, setting what is believed to be the record for most students trained in a year by any state program. The CMSP…
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Ready, Set, Go! Bike essentials for a new riding season!
Ok…wake up sleepyheads and have a good long stretch. Here on the west coast it’s time to rise up from our of our winter slumber and get our bikes ready for a new and wonderful riding season! Here are 5 essential tips to get ready.
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The excitement stirs: 2009 Pashnit Girly Ride
As the excitement stirs for the 2009 Pashnit Girly Ride which is scheduled for July 24-26, I sat revisiting last years ride details and discovered an entire set of photos of which I had never posted. I believe the time has come for these pix to be unveiled! Last year our scheduled route, the details…
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Stand by Me
Every now and then I find something so uplifting of the web, I feel the NEED to share with everyone. This video clip of Stand By Me, is one of those rare finds! When I was in NYC about 13 years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Roger Ridley. He was a jewel. A…
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Agirl’s Amazing 2007 Adventure to Alaska
I have always held a respectful fascination for women who take to the road solo. Especially given there aren’t many, however when a female rider takes the road to Alaska solo, then she has really gained my undivided attention! Agirl began this journey and for all but two weeks rode alone covering 12K. WOW! I…
Los Dos
Donna & Gary – Aventuras en Spain