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Hmmm…a sportbike for those that can’t shift?
Somehow this seems a tad dangerous and explain to me how a non-seasoned rider would know where to apply these dynamics. “Further, the new transmission delivers the precise acceleration control riders require thanks to electronic control technology that helps ensure smooth, seamless gear changes.” I am unsure who this bike is being designed for. I…
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We have all been there, but few of us have filmed it!
OK…I know that I have dropped many a bike in nearly impossible situations when riding solo and have had to struggle to get them upright, but I swear nothing quite like what Atlas Rider encounters in this video. I laughed and cried by his predicament only because it was such a human response and trial.…
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Days 4 to 8 – AMA Women and Motorcycling Conference…I made it!!
Redstone to Keystone could have been reached by any number of roadways, but I chose to take Independence Pass, a road that was highly praised by several riders. I chose Hwy 82 to Hwy 24 to Hwy 91 to Hwy 70 getting off on Hwy 6 to Keystone. So, once again I packed up my…
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Falling into a new career…
Ok, now I have heard about actors finding wait person employment as they rung up the career ladder, but this is certainly a new perspective and seems very dangerous and a bit silly, imo. The Times of India released an article on August 2nd about a new MTV show entitled MTV Stuntmania giving stunt women…
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AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference–Keystone, CO
Well, it looks as though I will be attending the conference. Now, I have only to route an amazing ride to get there and home. There are soooo many great roads in CO that I can’t believe how difficult the task is becoming. I did find this wonderful resource of CO Motorcycle Roads, which is…
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Coming Home…
My injured friend Tyler is coming back to CA tomorrow, pictured here with her sister Cyn. This is the beginning of some extensive treatments to repair the crushed skin on her legs from being run over by a tractor trailer. She is a miracle girl proving the power from positive healing energy of the masses…
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A somber reminder…
The weekend was a beautiful one in Walker, CA located in the desert east of the Sierras, but on Saturday evening, I received a somber reminder of our fragility, as I discovered that one of my dear friends had been in a horrible motorcycle accident while touring across Idaho. Tyler Risk, tour owner and operator…
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10 Hot Weather Riding Myths–BUSTED!
Thanks goes to my friend Wild Will at Motorcyclist Cafe for reprinting this important article from Soundrider.com Remember how important it is to stay hydrated and cool when doing summer riding. Get out your cooler gear, but remember to keep covered. ATGATT will not only keep your skin safe but it will reduce sun damage…
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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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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…