November 15 was America Recycles Day, according to a national initiative by Keep America Beautiful. There’s a whole pledge that goes along with it: “For America Recycles Day 2015, I pledge to: Learn. I will find out what materials are collected for recycling in my community. Act. Reduce my personal waste by recycling. Within the…
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Do you ride a motorcycle? Do you have kids? Well, you may be able to solve one of the great parenting challenges with your hobby: choosing a Halloween outfit. Every year, you know the drill: your kids have a very hard time deciding what they want to dress up as, and you rack your brain…
I have often boasted about how much better it is to go to big sporting events on a motorcycle than it is to take a car. That goes double for college football. Not only is the ride to the event more fun, but being on a bike makes negotiating the crowded parking situation much easier,…
June is National Soul Food Month. In 2007, the Culinary Historians of Chicago sponsored the first observance, and the tradition has caught on ever since. In my opinion the annual event makes for a very good excuse to ride, as every southern tour I’ve ever taken has been anchored in soul food. The saying “An…
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip right now. For me, that means thinking about my destination, calculating how much time I have to get there and back, and then breaking out the maps to find a new route that I have yet to explore. The U.S. highway system is a marvel of engineering. Millions of…
All of my best vacations involve a motorcycle component. However the biggest question usually boils down to how to incorporate a ride: ride my own motorcycle to the vacation destination; tow or haul my motorcycle there; ship my bike directly; or rent a motorcycle at my final destination. If you’ve faced this challenge before, you…
Are you looking for an excuse to plan a motorcycle trip? Then get out your calendar, and let’s fill it up with some dates worthy of your time. Even though motorcycling has become a symbol of spontaneity, you have to plan a trip in order to make it happen. It’s too easy to let the…
New Year, new travel hack! Here are some packing essentials for any New Year celebration. Whether you are headed to Times Square or to your Aunt’s house for the holiday. Don’t forget these important items! -comfy pajamas -cozy socks -antacid -a cooling eye mask -aspirin -festive costume optional, but encouraged! See more travel hacks and…
I just purchased the new iPhone 6 Plus and I’m really happy with its performance. Even happier, having this new, huge “phone” has streamlined my travels. Take a look at six ways the iPhone 6 Plus makes travel even easier: 1. A map – My mother will argue with me on this one because she…
Traveling on a motorcycle means making some hard packing choices. Sometimes there just isn’t room for a change of clothes for each riding day, which most of us would agree is pretty much the ideal ratio. I have been known to stretch the ratio a little bit, but I try not to. Instead, I’ve developed…