2018 Western States Tour – initial plan
At roughly 5,800 miles, this solo trip will take me down the coast to the Bay Area, then eventually to Southern California via Death Valley. I’ll visit the Salton Sea before heading towards Tucson. Riding through the eastern part of Arizona and then heading through Sedona, I plan to stop in Flagstaff for a day off. Durango, CO is the next milestone, setting up a … Continue reading 2018 Western States Tour – initial plan
The Dalton Highway
My planned ride to Alaska will take me as far as the edge of the Arctic Circle, conditions permitting. The Dalton Highway begins just north of Fairbanks, near Livengood, AK and ends in Prudhoe Bay. To reach the Arctic Circle sign from Fairbanks, I will travel along the southern portion of the Dalton. On this trip, I will need to be prepared to encounter more … Continue reading The Dalton Highway
Travel plans for 2018
Friends have recently asked me about my 2018 travel plans. At this point, I have two adventures in the planning stage. 2018 Trip to the Arctic Circle (early summer) In June, I am planning to ride up to Alaska and as far north as the Arctic Circle Sign, some 200 miles above Fairbanks. Readers may remember that last January I outlined a Loop around British … Continue reading Travel plans for 2018
Breakfast Ride Surprise
At least monthly, I take the bike to Fall City for breakfast. It is about 25 freeway-miles away from home. The distance ridden provides an opportunity to recharge the battery and the food is always good. So yesterday morning, I braved the mist and light rain and headed east on Interstate 90 to exit 22, the exit for Preston. The Raging River Cafe is just … Continue reading Breakfast Ride Surprise
Happy New Year!
Flat Rear Tire
I woke up to a warm day here in Seattle. While it rained through the night, there was a chance to ride to breakfast in Fall City in little to no rain and temperatures in the 60’s. I showered and put on my riding gear only to find during my pre-ride inspection that the rear tire was flat. I couldn’t find any nails so I … Continue reading Flat Rear Tire
Looking ahead to 2018
This dual-front wheel motorcycle will be unveiled next month, ready for 2018. This new large-displacement Leaning Multi-Wheeler (LMW) ride is powered by a liquid-cooled, in-line, 3-cylinder engine. The NIKEN features LMW technology to reduce the effects of changing ride environments and to deliver a high feeling of stability when cornering. It achieves excellent performance for spirited and sporty riding on various road surfaces and the … Continue reading Looking ahead to 2018
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