The Journey
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Always learning
It’s been relatively quiet on the motorcycle front lately. I’ve been working more and have been really struggling to get things done that are important to me, i.e., write. The knock-on effect is that I don’t find myself too often going anywhere other than work. And, as I mentioned in my previous post, I prefer…
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Bicycles are not the enemy
Motorcyclists sometimes get angry at cyclists. They’re focusing on the wrong thing
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Motorcycle race
In a recent post I mentioned the fact that one of the reasons I like wearing a full-face helmet is that there’s no particularly good way to tell who I am. That is to say, unless you are close enough to peer through my legally-required-to-be-clear visor, you can’t really tell what type of who I…
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Gear review: BMW Sport helmet
The BMW Sport helmet is comfortable, quiet at high speeds, and effective in wet conditions, enhancing the riding experience.
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In defence of Aliona
Aliona and me She’s like a girlfriend I once had in that she tends to look better in person. What I see in her doesn’t seem to show up well in photos; perhaps because what I see is so affected by what I feel. And very much like that aforementioned ex-girlfriend, Aliona’s sleek body and…
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220 miles (and a little more)
I look like a German fetishist. Hitherto a week or so ago I hadn’t taken any particularly long journeys with Aliona. Well, “particularly long” is a relative term, I suppose. For some people, perhaps 20 miles might be a long ride. It’s all a matter of your experience. I’m still pretty green –– having now…
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2013 Harley-Davidson XL1200CA (Sportster Custom) – First Ride
The Harley-Davidson XL1200CA Sportster Custom offers a thrilling power experience and comfort, but lacks practicality for long distances and performance.
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2013 Harley-Davidson XL 883 L (Sportster SuperLow) – First Ride
Riding a Harley-Davidson 883, one appreciaties its power and excitement, but ultimately finds it uncomfortable for long rides.














