Monthly Archives: January 2008

BMW F800GS to Arrive in Fall 2008

According to Roadrunner Motorcycle Touring and Travel magazine, the F800GS will be introduced in the Fall of 2008 as a 2009 model. This information was confirmed by my conversations at the motorcycle show last weekend. This is a little disappointing because the F800GS is the new motorcycle that I am the most excited […]

Bikeweek.com’s Trail Sharing is the Roadmap of the Future

Sometimes you find something that is exactly what you were looking for. That’s how I felt when I discovered the Trails section at Bikeweek.com. Basically, it is an interactive Google Map that lets motorcyclists contribute their favorite rides. Maybe I’ve been living in a technological cave, but that is exactly the kind […]

Can You Afford to Not Train?

You might notice that I have a link to Atlanta Motorcycle Schools. I am not paid to advertise. I do it because Ken Murray taught me how to ride, and I think that he did a very good job. I would recommend him to anyone.

Motorcycling is like flying - there are inherent […]

The Motorcycle Show Was Great!

I braved the snow to go to the motorcycle show on Saturday. It was great! This year I was smart. I usually invite friends and family to go with me - a group activity. This year I was smart and went by myself. Most people get bored with me after […]

New Beginning for IMZ-Ural Motorcycles

I first noticed Ural Motorcycles when I was visiting the Raspadskaya coal mine in Siberia (see photo above). I knew from the drive to the mine that if any motorcycle could handle these roads, it must be something special. I have never ridden a Ural, but ever since that visit to Siberia, I […]