Early morning fog on Zoar Road

Cold air over warmer ground usually produces fog and photo opportunities. Having recently downloading Instagram on my cell phone, I thought Iโ€™d start playing with it. This is one of the first images. Click on the photo to visit my account.

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See you on the highway.

Brent

Motorcycling through Autumn

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I have a few favorite roads near my homeโ€”curvy, over hill and dale, and alongside a scenic river. These roads are perfect for motorcycling, but especially in the autumn.

The sun seems a little brighter, and the sky more blue as golden leaves fall from the trees. The wind on my face is crisp and refreshing. The motorcycle purrs along waiting for the throttle to be twisted. But, it is not to be.

The moment is surreal, not to be rushed but savored. This is motorcycling through autumn, and I am pacing myself, taking it all in to refresh my spirit.

See you on the highway.

Brent

My States Visited by Motorcycle Map

I am home and writing. There are quite a few stories to tell. One of the goals of this adventure was to fill in a big chunk of geography on my States Visited by Motorcycle Map.

Here is the before, last updated in September 2010:

And the after, accomplished on July 31 when I entered Minnesota:

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Riding 19 days and 5,979 miles, about 2,200 miles of it on The Oregon Trail. That story is coming soon.

What does your States Visited Map look like?

See you on the highway.

Brent