At the end of the CVMA 15-1 Labor Day Charlie Mike event, everyone split into groups to either ride back to the Fayetteville area or to other destinations. I rolled south, riding part of the Moonshiner 28 again, until turning east on Walnut Creek Road just south of Franklin, NC to pick up what’s known... Continue Reading →
CHARLIE MIKE (C-M) means “Continue Mission” using the military phonetic alphabet. It is a command given to keep moving forward and complete the mission objective after an operational military unit experiences delay, obstacles, or adversity. For veterans, it’s a call to continue service beyond the uniform. I’ve posted many times over the years about my... Continue Reading →
So many good things came out of my road trip last summer – gorgeous scenery, impactful history lessons, amazing riding (despite ever-present road construction), and most-importantly, human connections. I’ve been incredibly fortunate that many of the interactions from my trip have resulted in continuing friendships, including from a chance encounter with fellow CVMA (Combat Veterans... Continue Reading →
The twisty mountain roads were calling, so when I found out that my Bunk-a-Biker hosts in California last summer were on their own cross-country trip this year and heading east, I jumped on the “excuse” to ride out to the Smokey Mountains to meet them! If Larry and Shannon couldn’t make it all the way... Continue Reading →
I still have a few things to post about from last month, but I figured I’d catch y’all up on 2023 and introduce you to a fun new initiative here in NC. Believe it or not, “North Carolina Year of the Trail” is a designation for 2023 established by NC House Bill 554. Yep, an... Continue Reading →
I woke up Tuesday morning feeling a little restless. Not a bad restless, but an “I need an adventure” restless. So, after a morning of mucking (that’ll be a post for another day), I packed up the truck and headed east towards the coast. I wanted to take my Harley and camper, but the weather... Continue Reading →
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