For some time, I have been wanting something to fill a gap in my garage. Partly, this is what drove me to rent the R18 for my trip last January. Partly, it's a slow but growing realization that Goldie is just never going to be a great bike for a long trip. I want something... Continue Reading →
Packed up and ready to go. I took this trip for a bit of two-wheel therapy. While I had a clear idea of what I wanted to do on this trip, not much of that came to pass. Instead, I was able to make it up as I went, not knowing where I would be... Continue Reading →
After five days of raiding through rain, sleet, snow, dessert, and everything in between, it was a good day to start by washing the bike. Today would be all LA area sightseeing, with some riding up the coast and back before my last hotel stop. After breakfast, I headed to downtown LA. Yay, LA rush... Continue Reading →
What a day! I left Las Vegas this morning. It was cold. Mostly in the low thirties. The road to Death Valley was more expansive vistas with mountains in the distance, a couple of mountain passes, then into California. I did have an hour of riding over a pass where I nearly turned back. In... Continue Reading →
Lake Havasu is beautiful, but there is not much local culture. Standard diner fare for breakfast. Today, I set my sights on Las Vegas. After a quick run back to Parker (that road was a nice treat), I headed north towards Nevada. Along the way, I pivoted and decided to go to Hoover Dam. It... Continue Reading →
I woke up today craving a breakfast burrito. According to several foodie sites, Barrista Del Barrio is the place to go. This quirky neighborhood joint had a 40-minute line. It was a shamble of a place with various unmatched outdoor furniture under thrown together awnings. You could imagine it just being in the back yard... Continue Reading →
Let's start off right. Huevos rancheros and Mexican coffee at Anojito's. That coffee was delicious. It was infused with cinnamon and a touch of chili. Today, headed to Tucson. The weather was set to get worse with the next front rolling in from the Pacific, so I mostly stayed ahead of it, but got a... Continue Reading →
Ok, flying with full riding gear is not too enjoyable. TSA was also amused by the armored pants and jacket. Mostly, it's tough to get comfortable in a seat with everything. It is doable, but anyone trying this will need to be mentally prepared for a lack of comfort on the way. I spent the... Continue Reading →
Everything is set. I am packed up and ready to go. This morning I fly from O'Hare to Los Angeles. On arrival, I'll walk from the terminal to the local HertzRide location to pick up an R18 for the next week. Originally, I had planned to ride up the California coast to Fort Bragg then... Continue Reading →
