My Vacation within a vacation The Big Island Planning large family vacations, even those without children or teenagers, typically means...

5,000 miles in 16 days, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, from the Bay Area to Puget Sound, and back again.

Surprises at the mechanic shop are better than surprises in the middle of nowhere. There are a lot of factors to consider when you're...

The image of the Old West and the frontier that most Americans have isn't the same one I was raised with. When I was a kid, my mom tried...

Staying comfortable on the ride, now that you've arrived at your destination In Part 1 of this article, I described the philosophy behind...

The set-up on the motorcycle is just the half of it. What you wear is a major factor in staying comfortable on a long ride. This isn't my...

Touring Modifications for a Naked Bike As I covered in my T-minus 70 days post, I had to carefully consider the kinds of roads I would be...

16 days, 14 states, 5,000 miles. Sport touring and Exploring Family History The "cool" factor, and popular culture may have sparked my...

Everyone has that one relative who is in love with the Old West. For me, it was my mom. From Wikipedia: “The Native Americans called...

Most of the journey will be on interstate highways, but a few of the roads I will travel are legendary. By the time it's over, my...

How to carry it all In my last update, I gave an overview on why I plan to undertake this trip using a Triumph Speed Triple motorcycle....

Q&A on what I will ride on this year's adventure There are some common questions I get when I talk to people about riding long distance...

After thrills, chills, and spills, an Iron Butt and a new bike, this rider is hooked