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A motorcycle travel writer's writings, readings, journeys, gear, opinions, and recommendations.
- Adventure Sidecar Classes and Tours
Adventure sidecar classes (S/TEP) and tours in the Pacific Northwest 2010, from Adventure Sidecar. Novice S/TEP class the following weekends: May 14, 15 & 16 June 11, 12 & 13 August 27, 28 & 29 These classes cover basic sidecar motorcycle operation and riding skills with and without a passenger....
- Alone, Illegal and Broke Down (on a motorcycle in China) Part 2
This story is a continuation of Alone, Illegal and Broke Down in China Part II of the first story from my upcoming book Alone, Illegal and Broke Down: Stories from motorcycling in China A man pushes his way through the girls and speaks in sharp tones that makes them stop...
- Dirt Bike School Marathon in Irvine, California benefits Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In support of the PINK breast cancer awareness theme for the February 13 Anaheim III Supercross, Kawasaki is sponsoring 24-hours of dirt bike training. The flyer below includes the class start times and registration information. All you need is a pair of jeans, boots that cover your ankles and a...
- Special All-Sidecar Program on Side Stand Up Motorcycle Radio Show
Let's Talk Sidecars: A Special All-Sidecar Program on Side Stand Up Motorcycle Radio Show Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:00-9:00pm Eastern Time More info Join us in the live chat room If you miss the program, you can catch the archive at the same URL. Join us on Side Stand Up...
- Today 4-7pm PT SSU Radio: Motorcycle Travel & Road Food with Sam Manicom
Catch Side Stand Up tonight at 8:30 Eastern (that's 5:30 Pacific) for my chat with world traveling motorcycle author Sam Manicom about finding food on the road in even the most remote places, camping stoves, cutlery, packing, tips, stories. This is going to be fun because Sam's been everywhere. Side...
- Packing for a motorcycle trip or anywhere, think "flashbacking"
This cute couple has shared 10 excellent tips on packing light and the philosophy behind it. I just had to share. May your saddlebags not sag... What's the best way to pack for a year on the road? Okay, so it's a trick question. Unless you're off to tag penguins...
- Motorcycling for Women - Dual Sport Bikes
From Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes Dual-Sport Bikes Jump Curbs. Ford Streams These bikes are made for maximum maneuverability so you’ll find that the seat puts you upright at comfortable attention and the controls are all sitting where you intuit they’re going to be. This is a basic bike that...
- Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes - Sport Bikes
From Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes Sport Bikes Zip. Zam. Zoom. Sport bikes are made for racing. For that reason they’re not really the best choice for a beginner, but there are a few under-250cc models that won’t scare a newbie out of motorcycling altogether. When you sit on a...
- Alone, Illegal and Broke Down on a Motorcycle in China
This is the first story from my upcoming book Alone, Illegal and Broke Down: Stories from motorcycling in China Alone, Illegal and Broke Down It is my first day alone on the road and I am lost. The mountains of northern China beyond Beijing are vast and enormous. There are...
- Join me tonight on Side Stand Up Motorcycle radio 4pm PT 7pm ET
On SideStandUp.com tonight Dec. 22nd at 7 PM EDT join us live and in the chat room for these great guests: Just 5 days before he heads out for the 2010 Dakar Rally, Privateer Prince of Off-Road Endurance Rider Jonah Street is back. We can't wait to talk to Jonah...
- Post Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes, in your site or blog, via Scribd
As an author, web content developer, and social media consultant, I like to experiment with all the new tools for publishing. So I just uploaded my pdf ebook Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes, to Scribd. Now this is too cool. I made it a free download, and anyone can go...
- Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes - Cruisers
From Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes Cruisers Low. Lid Back. Take a standard bike, extend the front fork, put a teardrop gas tank in front of the lowered seat, and you’ve got a cruiser. You’ll need to reach a bit more forward with your feet to find the foot pegs,...