I haven't been blogging much, but I've certainly been riding! The month of June was filled with a few iconic scenic byways and beautiful backroads as well as connections with family and friends. Here's the rundown of my early summer rides. Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi & Tennessee) I have ridden various sections of the... Continue Reading →
As soon as I got back from Costa Rica, the urge to roadtrip on my Harley became overwhelming! Though my preference for multiday trips is usually to ride solo, I do enjoy riding with small groups of friends for long weekend excursions. I especially enjoy introducing folks to some of my favorite rides in the... Continue Reading →
My hip replacement recovery is coming along quite nicely and I’ve been feeling the travel itch strongly lately. I’m not cleared for motorcycle riding yet, so I figured 4-wheel travel will have to do, and set out west. My ultimate destination was to attend an Army friend’s retirement in San Antonio. Might as well add... Continue Reading →
Even though I no longer have professional obligations that limit my travel, I do still have personal commitments which I sometimes prioritize over touring. Last year, the interment of ashes of a good friend served as a backstop for my cross-country trip. This year, the joyous occasion of another good friend’s wedding was the catalyst... Continue Reading →
I rolled into Jim & Karla’s neighborhood outside of Memphis, Tennessee, excited to get to see them for the second time in just over a year. Military friendship bonds are strong, like family strong, so it felt as if no time had passed at all since I had visited them on my cross-country road trip... Continue Reading →
Since I traveled via state and national scenic byways as much as possible while I made my loop through the south, it’ll be easiest to group my story-telling in the same way. If you’re not a rider, don’t worry, there were LOTS of sites along the way that had nothing to do with motorcycles or... Continue Reading →
Yes, I’m still alive! I just returned from a 5,100 mile, month-long, two-wheel loop through the south. It’s too hard to write stories and post photos from my phone while on the road, so since I didn’t bring a laptop with me on this trip, the blog posts had to wait until I got home. ... 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 →
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