Photos from The Larz Anderson Classic European Motorcycle Day
Photos from The Larz Anderson Classic European Motorcycle Day in Brookline Ma. – September 2009
The Last 100 Miles – Saying goodbye to an old friend
Today I waved goodbye to an old friend. After 11 years together, my ZX6R has finally gone off to dance with another partner.
Sights from the Road: 5 American Flag Themed Motorcycle Photographs
While looking through my photos, I realized that I have many American Flag themed motorcycle pictures. What is it about Old Glory that keeps me stopping to take pictures? It must be the same thing that moves someone to paint a mural to begin with.
Sights from the Road: The Moodna Viaduct, New York Hudson River Valley
Though it may have gained world-wide visibility since appearing in the movie Michael Clayton, the Moodna Viaduct has been operational in New York’s Hudson River Valley since 1909. …read on
Remembering California: Serendipity Strikes Outside of Redding
Leaving Mount Shasta in the early morning we began to work our way south. We were headed towards Redding so that I could see Calatrava
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
Road Trips: What type of lodging do you seek out?
When it comes to traveling for several days on a motorcycle road trip, barring any unforeseen mishaps or frivolous souvenir purchases your lodging costs will most likely make up the bulk of your expenses. What type of lodging do you seek out when on the road?
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.
Memory Lane: Remembering Badlands National Park
Photographs from Badlands National Park in South Dakota. In May of 2005, Kenny and I rode from New York with the intention of visiting Mount Rushmore. One of the stops that we simply had to make was to visit Badland National Park. Kenny was piloting his 3 week old Triumph Speed Triple and I rode out on my old 98
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.
Confession Time: Shame on me, I have cheated on my maps
I have a confession to make. I’ve cheated on my maps. Ready for it? Last week sometime, Kenny put his Zumo 450 on my bike. Read on for my initial impressions on riding with a GPS…
2009 IBR: No News is Good News?
We can happily say that there was no official news coming out of the Iron Butt on any of their assorted posting spots referencing Catfish. We
2009 IBR: Last Transmission before the Rally Kickoff
The final transmission of Catfish news before 2009’s Iron Butt Rally go-time. Read On
Twin Arch Road Washingtonville, New York
Along Twin Arch Rd in Washingtonville, New York sits an interesting railroad bridge that spans a waterway and a roadway with a twin arch. Discovering it, led to other discoveries worth going back for.