motorcycling

Google+ and You Tube account changes

February 24, 2013 Notes to Readers

I’m making a few changes, consolidating accounts. Name changes for the You Tube channel.   See you on the highway. Brent

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First ride of 2013

January 10, 2013 Motorcycling

Every year, the anxiety sets in. When will I be able to get the motorcycle out for that first ride of the year. Many years, I have been fortunate to actually do the first ride on the first day of the year. But, not this year. As I sat in my office, between tasks, I [...]

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A conversation with Sam Manicom

November 9, 2012 Conversations

Sam Manicom had only been riding motorcycles for three months when he started out to ride around the world on his BMW motorcycle. His lack of riding experience and riding skills might be considered by some to be foolhardy, but it sure provided the fuel for misadventures and a really good read. He wrote and [...]

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Motorcycling through Autumn

October 18, 2012 Highways

I have a few favorite roads near my home—curvy, over hill and dale, and alongside a scenic river. These roads are perfect for motorcycling, but especially in the autumn. The sun seems a little brighter, and the sky more blue as golden leaves fall from the trees. The wind on my face is crisp and [...]

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Attending Horizons Unlimited North Carolina

October 2, 2012 Destination

I had wanted to attend a Horizons Unlimited Travelers Meeting for a long time, just to get the experience and learn more about Round-the-World motorcycling (RTW). The idea of riding a motorcycle around the world is a fascinating concept. More riders are doing it than ever before, but I’m not sure I am one of [...]

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A half day at the BMW MOA National Rally

August 8, 2012 Destination

I attended one other BMW MOA National Rally, West Bend, Wisconsin, in 2007. It seems to me that the BMW rallies are more family oriented than other manufacturers. Although, I may get some rebuttal on this, and that’s okay. I’d love to hear about your family outings at motorcycle rallies and events. My brother was [...]

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My States Visited by Motorcycle Map

August 8, 2012 Highways

I am home and writing. There are quite a few stories to tell. One of the goals of this adventure was to fill in a big chunk of geography on my States Visited by Motorcycle Map. Here is the before, last updated in September 2010: And the after, accomplished on July 31 when I entered [...]

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