The dark side of motorcycling

The dark side of motorcycling

A few twitter conversations and recent events have had me thinking deeply about the dangers of motorcycling and some of the carnage we’ve witnessed of late.  Often, here and elsewhere, you’ll typically hear me singing the praises of riding motorcycles, the peace and centering it brings and the many other positive attributes of our sport, with nary a whisper of the “dark side.”  In recent days, however, we’ve lost four motorcycle racers and I’ve...
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Quantity v. Quality

Quantity v. Quality

As much as I respect those who ride thousands of miles on their motorcycles  in “Iron Butt” competitions and commuters that ride 52 weeks per year, philosophically, I just can no longer subscribe to...
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The death of Peter Lenz

The death of Peter Lenz

Yesterday, August 29th, 2010, Peter Lenz, a 13 year-old motorcycle racer, was killed at Indianapolis.  Peter had fallen during practice and was stuck by another rider.  He died several hours later from blunt trauma...
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2010 Random Road Racing thoughts

2010 Random Road Racing thoughts

I’ve compiled a few of my thoughts on the 2010 Motorcycle Road Racing Season, thus far, that I’ve posted elsewhere.  Nothing profound, just a...
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Lost friends in the internet age

A friend of mine just passed away.  I learned of his passing via Facebook, likely, before his family even knew. My friend was one...
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eBike hyperbole

eBike hyperbole

I’d like to clarify my position on electric motorcycles (subsequently referred to as eBikes.)  I am in no way against alternative methods of mechanical...
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Sam's Chowder House Ride

Sam's Chowder House Ride

Sam's Chowder House Ride

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