Breakfast Ride to the Orient Country Store
Finding places to ride your motorcycle to where there are few people can prove to be challenging on Long Island. But the further east you go, the more elbow room you have. One of...
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Finding Art on the Royal Enfield
While on a jaunt aboard the Royal Enfield, I stopped off to get a better look at some graffiti that I’ve been ‘meaning to stop at’ for at least a year. Just think about all of...
Fatbike on the Beach at Fire Island
As imperfect as Long Island is for riding a motorcycle, it as equally as perfect for beach riding a fatbike. Go figure. The first “long” ride I took with Lord Chubbleton was on Fire...
April in Montauk – Where Tigers Roam
When my eyes popped open on Saturday morning, the rest of the house was fast asleep. All week long the weatherman had been calling for sunshine and temperatures in the 50s. It was my...
Hay, Santa! Cute Royal Enfield
Here on Long Island we’ve been on a weather roller coaster for the past few weeks. Temperatures have ranged from a downright balmy 60 degrees in the days before Christmas to… 5 like it...
Sunday Ride: Soaking up the Autumn Light at the Beach
There is something especially beautiful about the morning light at this time of the year. I don’t know if it is the colors that get reflected from the trees and grass, the suns position...
Roadside Nirvana for the Motorcyclist: A Giant Suzuki, A Ural and A Dragon
I’ll give you a minute to soak it all in. A giant Suzuki TL1000R, the Ural and…. a dragon. *Runs away squealing* 😀
The Return of the Night Rider
The summer solstice came floating in on the breeze Friday night. The weather was cool. So much so that I wished I had a sweatshirt with me as my daughter Chloe and I watched...
Life in the Slow Lane: Uraling Through Long Island’s Farms
If you aren’t familiar with Long Island you might be surprised to find that the eastern end has lots of farms and wineries dotting the landscape. Often during our rides we find ourselves pulled...
The Ural Yamal Has Nothin’ On These Jaws!
Om nom nom. What is the Ural Yamal? It is the 2012 limited edition sidecar rig, named after a formidable Russian Icebreaker. The Ural Yamal bares its teeth and well, has a boat oar....
The Motorcycle Key to My Success
Why is it that when I am riding my motorcycle – everything, all of my hopes and dreams, the direction I want to go in my life – those things are all crystal clear?...
My Dream Came True
I don’t know that I believe in fate or destiny but sometimes it seems like you were just meant to stumble upon something, doesn’t it? On Saturday when I was out doing battle with...
Why, Yes. It IS a Giant Cauliflower
In the realm of giant roadside farm fruits and vegetables there are some oft-seen staples like a giant ear of corn or a strawberry. As my friend Wendy, proprietress of the fabulous Roadside Wonders, said ~ “Yep, you...
Getting to Know My Own Backyard
On Sunday morning I was out the door before the sun tiptoed over the horizon. I made my way over to the water in hopes of getting a good spot to watch it come...
Riverhead Muffler Man Indian – Downed by Hurricane Sandy
The Riverhead Muffler Man Indian whose name I’ve just discovered is “Chief Running Fair,” was downed by the winds of Superstorm Sandy. When I saw photos of the poor guy, torn in half at the...
A Little Thumper Sunset Therapy
Yesterday I took the Husky out for a cruise to help clear the cobwebs away from my mind. With each thump of her little heart my mood brightened. Sure, I know it doesn’t exactly...
Sights from the Road: Art Car Extravaganza!
On Friday night how could I have possibly known that when I spotted the Cupcakemobile in Westhampton that it would be the …wait for it… waaaait for iiiit… icing on the cake? Oh, yes....
As Seen on TV – The Riverhead Muffler Man Indian
Continuing the tv/movie vibe from my post about the Buzz’s Skelly ~ In the same town of Riverhead is a Muffler Man Indian that was featured in an episode of the Sopranos. I have...
Buzz’s Skelly Gas Station – Coen Brothers Filming Location?
The Coen Brother’s are currently shooting a movie called Inside Llewyn Davis staring Justin Timberlake. Some of the scenes are set to shoot here on Long Island in the town of Riverhead. While out riding today,...
Day 21: Serendipity Strikes… And Has Giant Sexy Legs – #29in29
As you motor along through life – each turn, each second that ticks by shapes what will come next. I am of the belief that every step, every decision, every left or right brings...
