A few years ago I read Rush drummer Neil Pearts book Ghost Rider (not to be confused with the comic book adapted movie of the same name). It was one of those books I kept in my saddlebags for those times when I stopped for coffee or got caught in a downpour and needed to Continue reading
Today here in eastern Pennsylvania the temperature hit 60F, which is unheard of for February. Most years at this time the ground is covered in snow, the bike is inside on the trickle charger, Im reading old magazines, playing MotoGP on the Xbox and wondering when the snow will melt so I can ride again. Continue reading
Check out this trials riding demonstration. Trials riders have always amazed me. Trials motorcycles are extremely lightweight, have no seat and have comparatively short suspension travel. It seems to me like a mix of motocross and gymnastics. This video features: Geoff Aaron 10 time national champ Adam Raga 2005 and 2006 world champ, Continue reading
You can now own an all electric replica of the motorcycle created by Parker Brothers Choppers for the movie Tron. Evolve Motorcycles has created street legal versions of the bike from the movie. The Xenon has a 40,000 watt motor powered by a custom lithium-ion battery system, it has 32 inch hub-less wheels and will Continue reading
This weeks pick is Dont Stop Me Now by Queen from Jazz (1979). It was voted best driving song by the viewers of Top Gear in Britain. Its always been one of my favorite songs to ride to.
James Stewart Anaheim 1 Main Event Race Monster Energy Supercross 2012. This video gives a bit of a glimpse into what it must be like to race supercross. Stewart is wearing a helmet mounted GoPro camera.
There were a lot of highlights to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York this past weekend. There were so many motorcycles on display I had trouble focusing or choosing a favorite. We met some wonderful, friendly people. An opportunity to meet and talk with Christa, Florian, and Manuel Neuhauser, the family who started Continue reading
Leslie Porterfield Cori and I happened to meet Leslie Porterfield at the Progressive Show in New York City on Friday (in a rare moment standing still). Leslie was 2008 AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year and is a member of the Bonneville 200 mph club. She holds several land speed records and officially became Continue reading
Here are some of the 500 plus bikes that were on display at the Progressive Show in New York throughout the weekend, as well as a few friends we made who were nice enough to let us take their pictures. If you missed the show you should try and get there next year or on Continue reading
