Tagged: kentucky

Riding in the Snow!

Riding in the Snow!

When I was young, we’d ride each time it snowed. Sometimes it was just on a small plot of land next to our house, but we’d ride. I can remember my Father, my Uncle...

The New Travel Machine – Report #2

The New Travel Machine – Report #2

Bike Hauling Stuff:  My first priority with the new Sprinter was to get it setup for hauling at least two bikes. You could fit 5 in there but one would have to remove the...

The New Travel Machine – Report #1

The New Travel Machine – Report #1

It was a hard decision to make but we sold the 2007 F-150 Crew Cab last month and drove away from the Mercedes-Benz dealer in Lexington (James Motor Company) with a brand new 2015 –...

In it for the fun . . .

In it for the fun . . .

I’d been contacted a few weeks back by John from the Atlanta-area. We met in 2013 while riding at Red Bird with Charlie and Steve from Indy. I had served as their “guide” around the loop...

Kenda Equilibrium: Report #3

Kenda Equilibrium: Report #3

We now have over 300 miles on a Kenda Equilibrium. It is the 18″ version and I’ve been running it exclusively on my 2-stroke WR250s. Philip used one on the bike he rode in...

Riding in the Front

Riding in the Front

I had the opportunity to ride with three great guys this past weekend. It is interesting how the family of off road riders is intertwined. Through a random set of associations, Michael contacted me about...

Taken for Granted . . .

Taken for Granted . . .

I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was in 4th grade . . . 1976 was the year I started. During that nearly 4 decade period, things have changed significantly. In the early days, I...

My First Dual-Sport Event

My First Dual-Sport Event

Honestly, I was very apprehensive about this “Dual-Sport” thing as I am not comfortable at all riding on the road.  It scares me. I’ve laid it down going 50+ on a dirt road and...

Just before Spring had Sprung . . .

Just before Spring had Sprung . . .

About two weekends before the leaves fully emerged, some friends came down from Indiana for some non-flat land riding in the Kentucky woods. They picked the perfect day as the weather was awesome. The...

Kenda Equilibrium: Report #2

Kenda Equilibrium: Report #2

Honestly . . . I’ve never owned a Kenda tire. Kyle and some other folks I ride with like them, but I’ve been sticking with IRC and Michelin for many years. The tires that...