1st Ride of 2012

It’s always a test. When will I be able to get in the first ride of the year? Sometimes, it takes a few days for the weather to clear enough to make it possible.

But on this 1st day of January, 2012, the weather is starting off pretty darned good for January. It’s about 50 degrees and there is a cold front moving in that will bring strong gusty winds and a few snow flurries. So, it’s time to suit up.

BTW … Happy New Year.

See you on the highway.

Brent

Maps and atlases are favorite planning tools

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Itโ€™s that time of year. The motorcycling has become almost non-existent, and the dreaming of motorcycling has taken over. Maps and atlases come out of the drawer and the list of journalistic goals begins.

2012 looks like itโ€™s going to be a good one.

See you on the highway!

Brent

Planning for the 2012 adventures

Itโ€™s that time of the year when the riding season is nearly over and thoughts turn to next year. I scour notes, pour over maps and start researching ideas.

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I try to keep in mind past rides, and those roads that gave me pleasure. But most of all, I try to plan something around a good story.

My best tool for dreaming about adventure? It all starts with a good map.

See you on the highway.

Brent