Bringing a Little Christmas Cheer – Santa Rides a DRZ
Today I took a ride around town on the DRZ dressed up as Santa Claus. It was so fun to watch the reactions from people. Seeing their happiness and the big wide smiles was...
Category: Events
Riding Meteor MC’s 2010 Ride in the Pines Dual Sport Event
At o’dark-thirty on Saturday morning, Dave and I left Long Island with our bikes loaded in the back of his pickup. We were heading three hours south into the sandy wilds of New Jersey...
Rhinebeck National Meet: Vintage 1930 Henderson Art Deco Motorcycle
In June, we visited the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet in Dutchess County, NY. Within the motorcycle timeline there were many beautiful and interesting bikes on display. But, one in particular seemed to draw everyone...
Pine Bowl Speedway Stunt Team Vespa Scooter with Sidecar
Another super-sweet scooter with sidecar setup from 2010 Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet. This awesome baby reads “Vespa Taxi Co.” on the front and “Pine Bowl Speedway Stunt Team – Poestenkill, NY” on the...
Motorcycle Photo: The Toughest Scooter in the World
Outfitted with a sidecar and machine gun, this could be the toughest scooter in the world!
Happy Ride to Work Day 2010
“Mission: We are a 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public.” – ridetowork.org Their website notes...
Rhinebeck National Meet: Three Vintage Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
When we walked through the gates of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds where the Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet was being held, the rain was steadily falling from the sky. These three beautiful Harley-Davidson’s looked...
The Hell Riders Wall of Death – Motordrome Motorcycle Thrill Show
Step right up, step right up! Thrills and chills await as motorcycle riders defy the laws of gravity. You won’t believe your eyes.
Berkshire Big Adventure Dual Sport Ride
The Long Island contingent of ADV riders heads off to do the Berkshire Big Adventure dual sport ride. It is an annual charity event held by the Berkshire Trailriders Association.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Last week Swag over at BikerSwag.com asked, ‘May is recognized as Motorcycle Awareness Month. What plans do you have to help promote it?’ That’s a good question. I don’t know if my answer is...
Motorcycle Ice Racing at Lake George, NY
Big Time Excitement – 2010 Motorcycle Ice Racing in Lake George
Crotona Midnight Run – Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Tacked to the door of my fridge is the flier for the 2010 Crotona Midnight Run. When it came in the mail, I really had no intention of doing the ride again. I just...
2009 IBR: Welcome to Spokane – The Final Checkpoint
I got a notice from Catfish that he was safe at the final checkpoint. After reading some of the latest news about other participants and the unfortunate events that befell some of them, I just want to say
2009 IBR: Day 7 – Catfish Results from Checkpoint 2
Is second place always first loser? Let me start by saying I don’t generally subscribe to the If you had fun you won mentality. I am totally down with being competitive. But the deeper I get in to reading what these competitors in the IBR go through; my point of view here may be altered a little. Results from Checkpoint 2…
2009 IBR: The Catfish has Landed. Touchdown at Checkpoint 2 – Santa Ana, California
At around 5pm Pacific time, Catfish was about 100 miles outside of the checkpoint. It looked like he was making good time along Route 10 from Phoenix into California. He was making use of his last remaining hours before 9pm at Checkpoint 2 to pick up bonuses.
2009 IBR: Day 5 – Catfish and Hobos and Buddy Christ, Oh My!
Iron Butt Rally Day 5 – Catfish Updates. Friday, August 28 had Catfish moving across the plains and ultimately in to Colorado for the night.
2009 IBR: The Plot Thickens Leaving St. Charles, Illinois
On August 27 the leg 2 bonus listing was distributed to the riders dark and early at 4am. This 3 1/2 day leg puts riders to the task of accumulating 27,000 points to be considered a finisher. After the riders meeting, everyone was clear for takeoff. Unfortunately, for Catfish, he did not get an early start.
2009 IBR: Catfish Makes his way to Checkpoint 1 in St. Charles, Il.
Catfish’s 2009 Iron Butt Rally Tracking. Checkpoint 1 has come and gone. I got a chance to speak with Catfish on Wednesday night (August 26) after he checked in at St. Charles, Illinois and finished scoring. He arrived in the rain at about 4:30 central time.
