Tagged: Long Island
Day 18: Duc, Duck, …Falco? – #29in29
Here is another one from the way back machine – this time from April 2003. Kenny’s Aprilia Falco and my Ducati 996 at Long Island’s Big Duck. Italian motorcycles and giant roadside animals… love...
Day 12: Ye Olde Long Island – #29in29
This winter has really been an excellent one for riding here on Long Island. We haven’t gotten any snow to speak of and the temperatures have been mild. I feel sad for the folks...
Day 11: For A Minute There, I Was Almost Cool – #29in29
The weather was cold but the sun was shining while I was on the ferry. When the man that takes the fare walked toward me, our eyes met and there was some spark of...
Day 6: True Love is Forever – #29in29
#29in29 Participating Blogs Make sure to stop by the following blogs to see how they’re doing throughout the month! Appalachian Tours Bandit Rider Bluekat’s Journeys Find Me on the Road Karina Jean Lean-off Northwest...
The Tiger, the Bull and the Duck on a Winter Day
I don’t know if I am just a creature of habit, a 1 trick pony or what? But, there are a few landmarks here on Long Island that I cannot ride by without stopping...
Greetings from Sunny Long Island
Happy New Year! The break from work leading up to Christmas and through New Years was a much needed rest. Our family spent time doing the things we love and well,… doing a whole...
Motorcycle Santa Ride 2011- Long Island Style
Our Mission: Bring a little Christmas cheer to the people on the roads. Mission Status: Success. Last year, I hit the road dressed as a lone wolf Santa. But this year,… I’m pleased to...
Puddle Jumping After Hurricane Irene
Hey, did you hear? The east coast experienced apocalyptic Armageddon this week. Earthquake, hurricane Irene, flood, pestilence – you know, typical mushroom-cloud layin’ MFer stuff. As the winds and rain of the hurricane decided...
More Motorcycle Conversations on the Ferry
On Saturday, I rode in to Port Jefferson to hop the ferry. I was heading to Connecticut to meet up with another motorcycle blogger: Chris from EverydayRiding.org who is currently on road trip exploring...
People Watching on the Ferry
Though I was on line for the early ferry, the heat of the day was already rising. It was going to be a hot one. I was the only motorcyclist on board the boat....
Moto Photo: Moments Like These Never Last
Deep scribbles: the graffiti I passed on Sunday poignantly says, “Moments like these never last.”
A Visit to Montauk’s Memory Motel
Everyone that has ever passed through Long Island’s easternmost town of Montauk seems to know of the Memory Motel. The name is also special to many Rolling Stones fans. In 1975, while staying in...
Afternoon Coffee At Springs General Store
No pretense, no fuss. Just a small general store with a screen door, good food and an appreciation for it’s own history. The store stands sweetly just being itself itself and watching the passage...
Smile! Random Sunday Ride Photo
This pretty much sums up my Sunday: Here on Long Island it was a sunny, nearly spring day. Though the winds were blowing all day, the temperatures danced around the 50 degree mark. I...
A Winter Sunday Walk on the Beach
I think I spend more time at the beach during the winter than I do during the summer. It was mornings like today, that remind me why it’s so great to live near the...
Saturday Ride: Finding a Hidden Gem – Bamboo Forest
After spending last Saturday night doing the Crotona Midnight Run on the giant behemoth that is the GS, the DRZ felt positively toy-like. Everything on my little black Suzuki just felt so… easy. From...
Sunday Ride: Finally a Break in the Winter Weather
On Sunday morning I woke up to sunshine. As I padded down he hall towards the coffee pot, I got that feeling. You know… that special feeling. The one that says maybe you’ll be...
Christmas Eve With DRZs and an Odd Bird
On Christmas Eve, Kenny and I went for a ride. It was cold but still a beautiful afternoon. There is a peacefulness at the beach in winter that I love. I stood watching the...
