Category Archives: Riding

The temperature’s up. The humidity is opressive. The occasional cool breeze reminds me there are opposing forces at play. Electricity is in the air, and the night promises interesting things to come…especially to the west. It’s time to ride. I’ll … Continue reading →

There’s an old tradition among the long distance riders. I’ve no idea where or how it started, but it did. Basically, a small bell is hung low and forward on your machine. It keeps the gremlins off. Yep. I carry … Continue reading →

Sunday was a “wrench day” for the Dallas/Fort Worth area Texas VRCC. These are always a good time. A bunch of us get togther, usually by meeting for breakfast or lunch or something, then we work on motorcycles. New or less mechanically … Continue reading →

This morning at 4:45am is was 69 degrees, with balmy breezes blowing out of the south. Shirt-sleeve riding weather. Gotta love those Texas winters! My 20-mile ride to work took something like 60 miles to accomplish. Funny how that works…. … Continue reading →

The predictions for this week are for temperatures in the 70′s and possibly 80′s, with breezes out of the south all week. WoooHoooo! A break from the cold weather! Just in anticipation of warmer weather I’ve been riding. I did … Continue reading →

I’m one of those riders that has no fear whatsoever of the ride…and the possible consequences for myself. I ride, and I ride hard. That said, there is one thing that does give me pause…rather brilliantly illustrated here: This is … Continue reading →

While I’m waiting for my nuclear pot pie to cool off (hint: don’t follow the directions for microwaving the Pepperidge Farm pot pies in the office microwave . . . a total cooking time of 16 minutes is about 10 … Continue reading →