One way to stay safe on a motorcycle is to adopt a philosophy of continuous improvement. See every ride as an opportunity to hone your skills. Identify your weaknesses, and do everything you can do to improve. There’s a lot you can do on your own. You can read; you can watch videos; you can…
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I like to plan my own rides, but I have to admit – it can be a lot of work, and I don’t always get it right. Maybe it’s time to delegate some of the work to other experts. Maybe it’s time to consider taking a guided tour. I’d have a bunch of questions before…
Monday, January 18, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day across the United States. Unlike Presidents Day or Columbus Day, MLK Day is connected to a man who was alive and present during many of our lifetimes. Important locations have been preserved in his honor, and it’s possible to visit them on two wheels. Some of…
The year was 1985. Ronald Reagan was President and the U.S. economy was in the tank. In an effort to boost domestic production and pride, President Reagan declared December 1985 to be “Made in America Month,” inviting “the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to recognize and…
November used to make me sad when I lived in New York City. Everyone else was getting excited about the holiday season approaching, and I was busy mourning the fact that riding season was coming to an end. So I took a radical step to extend my riding season – I moved to Southern California,…
In many parts of the country, you have what are called “seasons.” I live in Los Angeles, where we have banished seasons forever and live in an eternally dry hotbox. But I understand this “seasons” phenomenon, and in fact, have derived some pleasure from it – on two wheels, of course. My favorite season for…
A few years ago, several organizations got together and announced that July would be “Women’s Motorcycle Month.” The effort didn’t catch fire the way organizers had hoped, but I’d like to propose that we revisit the idea this July. Let’s actually consider this month “Women’s Motorcycle Month,” and spend the time encouraging female riders, passengers…
I have written a book, and it comes out this week from Reedy Press. I’m very excited, and I want as many fans of YouMustBeTrippin.com to read it as possible. The book is called “100 Things for Every Gearhead to Do Before They Die.” It’s part travelogue, part meditation, part inspiration. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, planes,…
I don’t know if you use TripAdvisor when you’re planning your motorcycle trips, but I do. It’s a great resource for ratings on hotels, restaurants and activities all across the country. TripAdvisor collects feedback from real people, and asks them to submit reviews and ratings. The site then collates the information, and comes up with…
Kentucky is still on my mind this week. Watching the 141st Kentucky Derby (favorite American Pharaoh won) made me realize that there are colors beyond the ubiquitous brown of the southwest, and Kentucky is full of vibrant greens, reds, yellows and even blues. Beyond horse racing, Kentucky is known as a great vacation spot for…