Roadside Americana

The Classic Auto Wash in Cromwell, CT is covered in a fiberglass menagerie of animals, dinosaurs and people. When we rode by the first thing that caught my eye though was the row of vintage gas pumps that stand front and center. They are really beautiful specimens. Pumps from: Sinclair ...

Don't you? I mean, seriously! How great is that hot dog? I have to thank my dear friend Bill for tipping me off to the giant hot dog. I had no idea it existed. And now... my life is complete. First National Franks 3147 Route 112 Medford, NY, 11763 ...

On Long Island's north shore sits Jamesport Auto Service. I've passed it a hundred times but never noticed the vintage Flying A gas pump until yesterday.  I simply had to stop for a picture. As I pulled into their lot and took my camera out of my tankbag, I somehow ...

Just a stones throw from Bedford, Pa.'s Coffee Pot sits Dunkle's Gulf station. An art deco jewel, this station was built in 1933 and is still in full operation today ...

In July of 2009 I posted a listing of 3 New York State rides that I would like to take on my motorcycle. I am slightly modifying one of those rides to make a goal for this year. Barnstorming Last week while in Pennsylvania, our travels took us past a ...

Neighboring Mail Pouch Tobacco's home state of West Virginia, Pennsylvania has a good number of barns along its rural highways and byways. In December our travels took us past a few ...

With the new addition of 2 muffler men from Pennsylvania on our recent excursion to visit the Bedford Coffee Pot, my little collection of photos has grown. I'm pretty sure the first Muffler Man I photographed was back in March of 2007 while on a cold ride around the Mohawk ...

My love of traveling around and seeing our corner of the world isn't limited to just doing it on a motorcycle. Sometimes we head out in the car as well. When we hit the road as a family we usually take our A3 which has been named "the Breadbox". This ...

The giant Scientific bug is all dressed up for Christmas. Actually I think its more of a big bee than a bug. I spotted him last Sunday while I was out for a cold morning ride. - Do you think there is a buzz about it in town? - Do ...

Yesterday morning I set off from the house while my family still had sleep in their eyes. I had to get a quick two-wheeled fix while the temperature creeped towards 30 degrees. As I've said before, once the cold settles in any riding will do. Those of You with Giant ...

Pioneer Auto in Murdo, South Dakota is like an oasis on the prairie. Kenny and I stopped in on our way to Yellowstone in 2005. It is a curious collection of motorcycles, cars and assorted vehicles.  If you just happen to be on your way to Wall Drug or the ...

It’s that time of year when riding a motorcycle is a little less easy going. Though it was sunny today, the temperature never made it above 40 degrees. All in all, not too bad for December in New York. But, this is when I start looking for places to ride ...

Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle being attacked by a mutant horseshoe crab, 'cause you are the wind beneath my wings. I have no idea why a horseshoe crab would be flying with a ...

On the day that I decided to drop my bike at the gas station I was heading out to take a picture of a giant sombrero that was previously an ADV tag-o-rama tag. To add insult to injury (hey, I did break a nail) the sombrero was a little bit ...

A 60 degree Sunday afternoon at the end of November is a treat here in the Northeast. Old man winter is patiently waiting to come knocking on our door. In the meantime we made the most of our limited daylight hours with a riding excursion to the Fire Island Lighthouse ...

Some people are perfectly content to live their lives in the same town, in the same city. My great aunt lived on the same street her whole life. 75+ years on the same block! I on the other hand am plagued with a nagging wanderlust. I want to be moving ...

"d'Artagnan, come sir. Today, we swashbuckle at the Casa Basso. My man servant Mousqueton telleth me the eggplant rollatini is to dieth for!" Casa Basso 59 Montauk Highway Westhampton, NY 11977 http://www.casabasso.net ...

Fur or Fabric Covered Motorcycles It wasn't that long ago that we were seeing tiger print Gixxers whizzing through town or lime green monster fur seat covers at Starbucks. What is it that makes people want to buy in to these fads? The SpongeBob Bike This motorcycle was spotted back ...

Ahhh, the National Park and Forest sign. They have such a great swinging 60's vibe to them. I can totally see a Mike Brady-type in finely pressed hip-hugger bell bottoms cranking these babies out. They have an irresistible siren song that draws me in when I see them. I just ...

This afternoon while out cruising around I just happen to stumble across what could easily be in the top 3 art cars that I've seen so far. I give you... the Lobstermobile. The sign rubberbanded around his claw said that he was for sale. Just look at that face. He's ...

Back in September I made a post that featured 5 American Flag themed murals that I had found while out riding. Tonight while out picking up an ADVrider.com tag, I spotted another one for my collection. This one was found painted on the side of a pub in Suffolk County. When you're ...

The recent news of the opening up the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house to overnight guests, sent me digging through my photo archives. In 2004 Kenny and I made the long and boring trip from Long Island across the Pennsylvania Turnpike out towards Pittsburgh. As a detour on our way ...

When traveling through the Catskills on route 28 in Boiceville, New York you simply can’t miss Fabulous Furniture on 28. Aside from a storefront selling smaller artworks and furniture pieces there is an outdoor yard filled with delightfully whimsical sights. Candy colored sculptures that at first glance look like they ...

One common theme that seems to run through my photographic interest is vintage signage. Most often neon signs, though I’m not that picky if it’s really eye-catching. Much to the chagrin of my riding partner(s) I will throw on the anchors or double back to snap a picture if something ...

I heart America 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. Are you a ...