Before moving to Asheville, I bought a GPS unit because I knew I would need help finding my way around the east coast where the roads meander everywhere. There are also far more roads to deal with in the east, then there are in Colorado. I ended up with the Garmin Nuvi 255W because of [...]
The Blessing is Done
March 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I attended the Blessing of the Bikes at MR Motorcycle this morning and presumably, I am safe for the rest of the riding season. A priest said a prayer and blessed both the riders and the bikes. It was nice to be with a bunch of fellow riders, but I was disappointed that none of [...]
Get a Grip with This Tire!
March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Because of the cold weather, I haven’t put a lot of miles on the Michelin Anakee II tire I just purchased, but, for those few miles I have put on, I like it. I bought this tire to replace the stock Bridgestones the bike came with. They were horrible on wet roads and gravel. [...]
Blessing of the Bikes
March 14, 2010 By
This is a really cool event that I recommend every rider attend. Blessing of the Bikes will take place at 11 a.m. March 20 at MR Motorcycle, 774 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. The Blessing provides an opportunity for all motorcycle riders to have themselves and their bikes blessed for a safe riding season, while at [...]
The Blue Ridge Bike Fest
March 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Blue Ridge Bike Fest is an all-makes motorcycle expo/show/festival celebrating the amazing sights of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. The event will kick off April 9, 2010 and continue all weekend including the music of Dokken and Great White. The Second Annual Blue Ridge Bike Fest will feature vendors, concerts, stunt demonstrations and we’re [...]
Asheville BikeFest coming in May 2010
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This event replaces the Myrtle Beach Bike event. Kudos to Asheville. Asheville Bikefest and the Blue Ridge Run (Asheville, NC, near Milepost 377) – May 13-May 16, 2010. A motorcycle touring rally with events at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. www.ashevillebikefest.com
On the road to Cripple Creek, CO
March 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
One of the best times to ride in Colorado is in September/October, when the aspens are changing color. The mountains turn from green to gold and it is a site not to miss. One of the best rides for this beautiful scenery is the road to Cripple Creek and Victor. It’s a curvy, mountain road [...]
A Riders Responsibility to his Animals
While none of us ever want to think about going down some day on our bikes, the possibility is always there. I have 2 dogs, a cat, and a rabbit that depend on me or my wife for their food. Well, maybe not the cat. Recently, my wife went out of town for a week. [...]