Weekend Mix-up...

How was your weekend?My weekend was a busy one...and weirdly enough for the amount of time I did not spend settled in one place, ... the first half of the trip going up Mingus Mountain behind a woman on a motorcycle who looked to be learning how to ride said motorcycle. Mingus is a crazy hill both up and down because [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 17:56:00

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Completely Random Things - Presidential Election 08 Edition

So today is the day that Americans decide whether Obama wins or McCain wins ... like that was reflected in my riding. Prior to my test, my instructor, Dave Clayton of 2Wheel2Ition Motorcycle School ... , I just couldn’t help but smile. My learning to ride a motorcycle journey is over. All the restrictions [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 01:18:51

The Thrill of Motorcycling - 5 Ways to Get Into Riding

Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives you a rush. There is no doubt about it ... dealerships were located, how to repair and maintain a motorcycle, how to purchase the right parts ... out of that bike fast, but I did learn a few things; how to balance and corner a motorcycle. My next [more...]

Date: 1999-11-30 00:00:00

More updates and scooters

Well I've spruced up my reviews page to make it a little easier to navigate ... prepared me for riding a motorcycle. Riding in San Francisco can be intimidating and even a little scary. I learned here, so it's all the same to me. After riding a motorcycle for a while I yearn [more...]

Date: 2008-08-16 00:00:00

Christmas and New Year At Mac Gowans

Had a couple of glasses of wine yesterday with Paul and he told me that they were going to reflect the current financial situation with their ... for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain, with traditional Spanish foods so if you plan ... and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check out our sponsor The Long Way Round and [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:38:10

Victoria Beckham Motorcycle Riding Lessons

Victoria Beckham is learning to ride a motorcycle ... Coast Highway to Malibu and around the Hollywood Hills in big old boots.” “Victoria has always [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 14:35:51

The Thrill Of Motorcycling - 5 Ways To Get Into Riding

By Jay Gaulard Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives you a rush. There is no doubt about it ... the best dealerships were located, how to repair and maintain a motorcycle, how to purchase the right parts ... out of that bike fast, but I did learn a few things; how to balance and corner a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 03:50:44

Piaggio BV250 Tourer - Day 6 - Scootering has made me a better rider.

This is the sixth and last in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer.  The previous article is here ... a very different purpose than a traditional motorcycle of any type.  Scooters are meant to be city ... , was, well, uh, I didn’t expect to learn anything about riding, or why I ride. What I learned [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 23:15:50

Learning to ride a motorcycle

It’s been quite awhile since I last posted and a lot has happened too. This past May I started getting the itch to buy a motorcycle ... on the Kawasaki except that I wasn’t finding many aftermarket parts for but the Yamaha had slightly better aftermarket support, plus a slightly bigger engine. I ended up going with the Yamaha [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 01:47:31

American Pool Tournament In Almerimar 26th November

Don’t forget that the closing date for entries to the American Pool Tournament that will be held in the Dynos Almerimar (located in The Square) ... including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain ... activity based day out in the mountains and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 05:25:29

My Vet Can Still Kick Ass

I bought the above patch for my Vietnam Vet and gave it to him last week because that’s exactly how I feel about him and he said ... . When we first got together it was fun going to all the different swap meets and motorcycle functions ... . I intend to actually learn to ride my little Suzuki next year because this is my life and I’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 08:23:58

Marathon Done!

THINGS TO DO WHILE I AM ALIVE! Climb half dome:   (2004, '05, '06, '07/video) Hike to "my tree" Skydive:   (Madera, 4/2005 and Kauai  8/2005) ... Lights Adopt a child: X (11/27/06) Korean Videos Go on a Safari:  (2/16/08) Volunteer in a hospital: Learn to ride a motorcycle: (3/2006) Work at a soup kitchen: Climb Mt. Whitney, The highest peak [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 19:29:44

Customize Your Motorcycle Parts

My older sister is such a huge motorcycle fanatic! Trust me, she is into bikes more than my brother! ... into a road accident. She just got her new Honda motorcycle at that time and the insurance ... , he was so kind. And then, I have learned my lesson: I won't ride in a motorcycle ever again. Haha. Some sort [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:04:25

What I Learned About Life from My Friends

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D ... , dancing, motorcycle riding zest for life have taught me to seize the day and to not be limited ... for our very first field travel I knew we would be friends. Her shoes tapped out a happy energy that matched [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 22:39:41

Attention shoppers: Lessons learned from a book signing disaster

By Contributor Lisa Haneberg ~ I wobbled into the Kennewick, Washington, Barnes & Noble after a 300 mile motorcycle ride from Boise, Idaho. This was to be my 30th and last signing on a 9,400 mile solo motorcycle cross-country publicity ... posters about the 6 pm reading. As I sat down, I heard Megan, the customer service clerk, make [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 09:58:17

The Sad Realities of Nipples Versus Good Money Advice

Well apparently I successfully did it again, learned from my mistakes that is. Readers of this blog will remember that recently I bought a Suzuki Burgman scooter/motorcycle ... and I need a motorcycle license to ride it. Anyway, I digress. The Suzuki dealer had a great [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 10:11:20

Learning to Travel Cheap... Compliments of “The Suits” at AIG, General Motors, and Citi Bank

The current economic crisis is going to play hell with the motorcycle industry and the suppliers of riding gear next year. With the Holiday season shaping up to be as cheery as the December the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, 2009 is going to get off to a very rocky start [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 17:44:00

A Dog Crossing The Street Chasing A Ball Can Be Disastrous For Bike Riders

Getting injured on a bicycle or motorcycle can easily be compounded when a dog darts out. Check out this very cool article by yours trucly and learn to stay safe when dogs are present." A short ride around the block in... read more [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 02:00:29

Teen racer on learning curve

As the Labor Day Weekend approaches Most teenagers are thinking nervously about the upcoming school year. But for 17- year-old motorcycle racer Brett McCormick, the focus will be squarely on the track ... racers opens Friday with qualifying on Saturday and racing set for Sunday afternoon. Riding [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:10:52

Follow the Proper Basic Steps to Learn How to Ride a Motorcycle

Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before? Even the mere idea of riding a motorcycle gives most people a little jolt of excitement. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a sportbike, or “crotch rocket,” or a laidback cruiser ... if they’ve ever ridden a motorcycle, whether as a driver or a passenger, and you’ll either [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 07:52:52

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