motorcycling

Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment

May 15, 2012 Review

A Book Review You would think that with a title like Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment, this book is only for women, but it is far from that. Author Liz Jansen has given us a good read that is part memoir and part anthology of women who have found motorcycling as a tool [...]

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Hiking at the Caesar Creek Nature Preserve

May 6, 2012 Destination

Sometimes, I just have to combine two of my favorite pastimes—motorcycling and hiking. And so I found myself on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, motorcycling one my favorite roads to a favorite hiking spot, Caesar Creek Nature Preserve. I entered the trail and wound my way along the creek, observing how high the water is and [...]

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Road testing the new HJC modular helmet

February 27, 2012 Motorcycling

With temperatures in the mid 50s and rising, I decided it was a good time to road test the new HJC CL Max II modular helmet. I did not want to get caught somewhere down the road with a new helmet that would not perform properly. Well, that’s the excuse I used for a little [...]

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New helmet added to the arsenal

February 24, 2012 Motorcycling

It took me a while to embrace a full-face helmet, and it seems like it has taken me just as long to embrace the idea of a modular helmet. The new helmet is an HJC CL Max II—much more accommodating for the person who wears glasses. Now … it needs a road test. See you [...]

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Motorcycling for a cause

January 27, 2012 Conversations

Book Review: Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons From Friends Who Faced Cancer Tamela Rich was looking for a cause—something she could get behind and get involved. Although she says she has not had cancer, she picked breast cancer research and joined other women motorcyclists to raise awareness and funds. Then, she turned it into a [...]

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What the …? Did I really see that?

November 8, 2011 Motorcycling

It was a fleeting moment that passed only a few feet from me, so there was absolutely no time for a photo. Let me draw you a picture. It’s a beautiful November day. The 70 degrees is unusual, but perfect for running errands on the motorcycle. Color is still on the trees, but fading. The [...]

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Kicking some motorcycle tires

October 22, 2011 Motorcycling

The past couple of days, I have found myself looking at other motorcycles. It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with what I have, but that I am wondering what else is out there. Is there a second motorcycle in my future? Brad, Clinton County Motorsports, called me to say, “Hey! We’ve got a new Yamaha Super [...]

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