Today I am leading a motorcycle ride for my club. It should be great weather for the last ride of the summer.
Yesterday, I actually rode the route in advance. Why?
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Category Archives: Motorcycle Ride
Early Autumn Chill = Leather Weather!
The past few days have heralded cooler weather. Morning temperatures have been in the low 50s (11C). This is my favorite time of year to ride the Harley, though it takes a little longer to gear up. No sweat (literally). Time to leather up and ride! Where have I ridden lately?
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The Boss Goes for a Ride
Friday was a great day — lightly-staffed “catch-up” day at the office. The boss and I caught up on a lot of things. By about 1130, we turned to each other and said, “let’s ride.”
Yep, the boss and I took off on my Harley…
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Smiles with Boots, Breeches, Great Weather
I enjoyed the longest (for me) ride of the season yesterday with my cousin. We rode through the Maryland countryside up to Southern Pennsylvania on a lovely day. The weather was perfect.
Our adventure included…
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Riding with Family
Today, Sunday, I have planned a ride with my cousin who bought a new-to-him motorcycle earlier this year, based on a recommendation that I provided. He followed my instructions on buying a motorcycle.
I had some choices of rides today…
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Up Your Dehner
Hmmm… I thought the subject line of this post might attract some interest.
Yep, Saturday was a date with dress instep Dehners that a cop had me break in for him. I shined ’em up and broke the ankles manually (for straight creases at the ankles.)
This is how these boots looked from…
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Back-up Biker’s View
I take various positions when I ride with a group. Sometimes I lead, sometimes I follow. Sometimes I ride in the middle.
When I follow, or ride at the back of the pack, I serve in what’s called a “sweep” position, which is a safety rider. My view…
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Making the Wrong Call
I blew it… I admit it. I planned well ahead, then let others influence a decision when I was indecisive. Oh well, these things happen to all road captains in a motorcycle club from time to time.
What happened?
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Most of My Riding Lately
It is peak motorcycle riding time. With personal needs to stay close-to-home to keep an eye on my spouse, I have not been riding much with an almost daily exception–
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“Hey Mr. Sunshine” Says the Cop
Sunday started out as a typical day for me. I rose before dawn, tied on my Chippewa hikers, and went for a long walk with my senior walking pal. When I returned home and after I showered, my spouse was still resting. I let him sleep.
By 0800, he was awake, and I prepared his favorite four-flour gluten-free waffle. After breakfast, assured that he was okay, I picked up three senior pals to take them grocery shopping.
All of my pals are concerned about me. One of them has a son who is a local motorcop. Apparently she called him, and soon thereafter he called me. “Hey, Mr. Sunshine (reference to my usual bright disposition) — I’m coming over in 30 minutes on my Harley and you’re following me on yours to the most awesome place. Don’t say no, and no questions. Just be ready.”
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