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Happy Fall riding! Safety is obviously necessary when riding. I learned about the guardian bell early on in riding (as it should be), but later discovered the origin and several other biker superstitions. The concept of a bell warding off evil spirits can be traced back to medieval times, as the bell was used to protect the deceased as part of a funeral tradition. The gremlin bell originated in World War II, but with fighter pilots who believed mechanical problems could be wa

Many may have noticed, I haven’t written or posted in a while. Well, life happened. While I am officially retired, I did return to “working” on campuses as an admin substitute. While the stress of running a school no longer exists, the return of the daily grind impacted my energy level. My office! Normally, riding is my outlet, my way of escaping the daily grind, but as a “backpack,” I am dependent upon my rider, my hubs! When life gets hard for him, riding isn’t an option be

We are constantly on the lookout for short multi-day trips that can be completed over a three-day weekend. We've ventured into Arkansas...

The bison walking towards us whille we were on the bike. When I ride, I put on a baseball cap after removing my helmet that says "Adult...

My husband and I have been married for over 36 years and have been riding two-up for nearly seven years. I have to admit, we haven’t had...

We take a two to three-week trip each summer and schedule out the ride, the recreational stops, and the overnight stays. We generally...

Part of motorcycle touring is eating… the energy consumed requires hydration and good food! If you read my previous article...

Summer of 2024, we rode the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from the official starting point in Dana Point and rode north to Leggett,...

From the very beginning, our adventures have been filled with interesting people, places and occurrences. As I shared in my second...

A few years back, I stumbled across a bucket with cute cards inside to create a bucket list. The cards have a place to write the activity...

I have mad respect for those who ride and camp, but these bones stopped seeing the ground in my 30s. I make the very most out of every...

Riding with me in a car takes a lot of trust. I have only ran out of gas once in my life, but the risk is pretty consistent because I get...

When you think of Texas, longhorns, cowboy boots, and horses come to mind. When you think of Arkansas, pigs are on the list. Arkansas’...

People say opposites attract. He is a night owl; I am an early riser. He is laid-back; I am a little neurotic. He is organized (OCD); I...

In our early 20s, we went white-water river rafting in Tahoe, Nevada. One of the rapids was named “The Meat Grinder.” With a name like...

Beautiful sunset in Key West A few years back, we traveled from Texas to Key West. Bad weather was in the forecast from the very...

Our attempt to outrun was a failure. Long-distance trips can be a little tricky when dealing with weather in various states. Last summer,...

I bought my husband his first motorcycle six years ago without knowing I was going to ride. The pillion life (aka backpack) began because...

The majority of the time, we ride alone as a two-up couple. It is not by choice, but because we have few couple friends who ride or whose...

We both have Bluetooth-synced helmets that allow us to communicate with one another as well as listen to our own music. We have very...