STOP IT IN DELRAY BEACH OR YOUR TOWN MIGHT BE NEXT

If you have friends in or are from south Florida, pass the word.

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STOP IT IN DELRAY BEACH... OR EXPECT IT IN YOUR HOMETOWN...

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THIS CALL-TO-ACTION APPLIES TO ALL AMERICAN MOTORCYCLISTS (from the American Motorcyclist Association):

From: Imre Szauter, AMA Legislative Affairs Specialist [mailto:iszauter@ama-cycle.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:11 PM
To: Bruce Arnold
Subject: Proposed Anti-Motorcycle Ordinance in Delray Beach, Florida

Take Action. Now!

Proposed Anti-Motorcycle Ordinance [No. 45-07] in Delray Beach, Florida

A proposed ordinance in Delray Beach, Florida, would ban ALL motorcycles from a five-block section of Atlantic Avenue, between Swinton Avenue and U.S. 1, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Further, the ordinance would require all motorcycles to be equipped with stock exhaust systems or "...U.S. EPA-approved low-noise emission mufflers..."

The Delray Beach City Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 16, to consider the ordinance. An October 10 article...

Delray mulls motorcycle curbs on Atlantic
http://tinyurl.com/3yaj4c

...in the Palm Beach Post online provides some background on the proposed ordinance.

For more information on the scheduled October 16 meeting of the City Commission, ...[here is the agenda]:

http://tinyurl.com/yodzaf
[See paragraph 12.B. for ORDINANCE NO. 45-07]

...WHAT YOU CAN DO...

* [GO ONLINE AND] visit the Delray Beach City Commission website...

http://tinyurl.com/37jzzg

...and contact each member by telephone and/or e-mail...
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RitaEllis@MyDelrayBeach.com
Fetzer@MyDelrayBeach.com
Montague@MyDelrayBeach.com
gpe@mydelraybeach.com
wmcduffie@mydelraybeach.com
]
...to let him or her know how you feel about banning your legally licensed and insured motor vehicles from Atlantic Avenue just because it has two or three wheels. Be polite -- ask if the City Commission is willing to ban other "noisy" vehicles, such as cars and light trucks with modified exhaust systems and loud stereo systems.

* Attend the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 16 and express your position on banning ALL motorcycles because of the actions of a few irresponsible operators. Again, be polite -- ask how the police department plans to enforce the motorcycle ban. After all, if the police department can't respond in time to issue a citation for a noise violation, how will they respond to a motorcycle passing through the "forbidden zone?" Does the police department have enough officers to post at each end of Atlantic Avenue? If so, they have enough officers to work the district and issue excessive noise citations on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

* Contact your Florida state senator and representative and explain that Delray Beach plans to ban ALL motorcycles from a public roadway because of the actions of a few. Ask if he or she thinks this is an appropriate approach to solving a problem created by a few irresponsible motor vehicle operators. Also ask if he or she supports a ban on ALL motor vehicles to solve the excessive noise problem. If you don’t know who your state senator and representative are, visit the AMA Rapid Response Center and enter your 9-digit Zip Code in the text box under "Find Your Officials":

http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/rapidresponse.asp

* Write a polite letter [or email] to the editor of your local newspaper. Explain Delray Beach's approach to problem solving -- collective punishment. Suggest that the reason we have laws and law enforcement agencies is to punish and deter those alleged to have committed offenses. We have a court system to allow citizens the right to challenge their alleged violations. There are many examples of collective punishment in history books -- none worked for the betterment of the common good.

Do not let this unjust ordinance take effect unchallenged.

If Delray Beach succeeds in banning ALL motorcycles from a five-block stretch of Atlantic Avenue, other local governments will be emboldened to do the same.

Get Involved - TAKE ACTION NOW!

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THIS CALL-TO-ACTION APPLIES TO ALL MOTORCYCLISTS WHO CAN RIDE TO DELRAY BEACH FL ON TUESDAY (from the Enforcers MC):

Subject: Delray Beach to ban bikes on Atlantic Ave
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:28:15 -0400
From: Debbie Anderson <admin@chemdryatlantic.com>
To: miamimike@wheelsontheroad.com

The city of Delray Beach [Florida] is having a [City Commission Meeting at 6:00pm] on [Tuesday, 16 October 2007] to ban bikes from Atlantic Ave because of the noise? We are having a protest at 5:00pm in front of the city hall to protest. We need your support to protest this bullshit. It is illegal to ban bikes from a city road. The Enforcers club is organizing the rally...
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http://www.enforcersmc.com/
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...It was on the news this morning and in the newspaper...
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http://tinyurl.com/2rcnhw
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if you want more details or call me or Animal at 561-289-7135.
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Directions to City Hall:

City of Delray Beach
100 NW 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Main Switchboard: (561) 243-7000
City Hall Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

From the North:
Take I-95 South towards Miami
Exit at Atlantic Avenue (Exit #52)
Turn left (East) on Atlantic Avenue
Turn left (North) on NW 1st Avenue
City Hall is the second building on your left

From the South:
Take I-95 North towards West Palm Beach
Exit at Atlantic Avenue (Exit #52)
Turn right (East) on Atlantic Avenue
Turn left (North) on NW 1st Avenue
City Hall is the second building on your left

Map Link:

http://tinyurl.com/2gjlda

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STOP IT IN DELRAY BEACH... OR EXPECT IT IN YOUR HOMETOWN...

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"The battle for bikers' rights is not about patches, parties or poker runs. We fight to protect the freedom and promote the interests of American motorcyclists ... to defend our right to choose our own modes of transportation, attire and lifestyle ... to deter and defy discrimination against us ... and to vanquish those who violate our rights or right-of-way."--Bruce Arnold

http://ldrlongdistancerider.com/bikers_rights.php

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Please post your comments and replies here:

http://ldrlongdistancerider.com/forum.php

Motorcycling Couple Killed by Hit and Run Driver

The huge fire burning out of control in south central Utah was at least partly responsible for the deaths Sunday of a couple riding a motorcycle on I-15. Smoke obscured vision and the couple was struck from behind by someone driving a white Subaru Outback. The driver of the Outback has not yet been found. Roy and Mary Ann Redmon were on their way home to Rowland heights, CA after cutting short a trip to Canada because of extreme heat. The Redmons had been married for forty-five years and were described as "soulmates" by family members. Read the story in the Salt Lake Tribune. Roy sounds like the kind of person all bikers would admire.

Thursday Night Ride

I rode again with a group of riders that goes out almost every Thursday evening. A mixed bag of bikes, some Harleys, couple of Goldwings, Suzukis, a Yamaha or two. Mostly cruisers, but one "sport" bike in attendance. Fun to ride with these folks because they are all about the riding. The fellow who usually leads is 78 years old and purchased a brand new Ultra Glide last week. Stage One kit too. He still has the skills and the love of riding and told me,"The Harley keeps me young."

Now most(not all) of these folks are Mormons. Exactly how this heathen got invited to ride with the Saints is a long, and not particularly interesting story. Anyway, like I said before, they're about the riding. Are they "bikers" as defined by some narrow minded, self-appointed guru of the so-called "biker" lifestyle? Probably not. No tattoos here, not that much black leather, and lots of helmets. No stops every ten miles at biker bars (but good eats will draw them in). This is not the "show us your tits" crowd. Are they "bikers" as I define that term? Most definitely. They love the road and they love putting on as many miles as time and seasons allow. I have friends and ride with people who fit into both groups, but I make no bones about it. I'm in it for the ride.

On another note, we rode a loop last night that took us over Fish Creek Summit and then to Thatcher and Grace via the Bear River Valley. Beautiful ride of about 140 miles. I'm going to do it again solo in the next few days, take pictures and record the exact route so that some of you might be able to duplicate it. It's a ride that's easy to access from a couple of different directions.

Bike is in the shop today for 10,000 mile service. New plugs, etc. Actually I'm at 11,700 but this is the soonest I could get it in and have the money to pay for it.
No rich yuppie rider here.

The Three Legged HOG

Several riders and I left Friday afternoon to Ride the first Three Legged HOG Challenge. The three legs come from the three Eastern Idaho chapters that were involved. The Magic Valley Chapter from Twin Falls, the Grand Teton Chapter from Idaho Falls, and my group, the Portneuf Valley Chapter. We all gathered for a meet-and-greet at the Challis Hot Springs resort on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Some camped at the Hot Springs campground while others took advantage of more luxurious accomodations in the nearby town of Challis. My daughter Andrea and I shared a tent.

Saturday Morning after breakfast, about forty bikes staged in Challis and then broke into two riding groups. The Magic Valley crew rode north to Salmon and on up into Montana and then returned. The other two chapters headed west and followed the river down to the Beautiful Stanley Basin below the Sawtooth Range. The is amazing country, equal in beauty in my opinion to the Tetons and Jackson Hole in Wyoming and, while it's not exactly empty, the Stanley Basin does not suffer the heavy tourist traffic of Jackson. After a rest stop in the small town of Stanley ($4.06 for premium) we rode on for a brief stop at beautiful Redfish Lake, then to Smiley Creek Trading Post for lunch. (highly reccomended--good inexpensive food and excellent service). From Smiley Creek we rooled up to Galena Summit where we stopped to enjoy the view. You can see the headwaters of the Salmon from Galena Summit. We then rode down to Ketchum,Idaho and Sun Valley where we mingled with the super-rich for a couple of hours. Then back along the same route to Challis. All of this ride, about 240 miles round trip, rolls through some of the most scenic country in the U.S. with enough curving, winding road to satisfy any rider.

That evening we all gathered at the Hot Springs campground for socializing, cold drinks and a feast of barbecued beef brisket, chicken, and all the trimmings. Needless to say we all had a good time.

Sunday morning we were up and after saying goodbyes, our group went to breakfast in Challis and then took the beautiful ride north to Salmon where we cut back east to Leadore and then across the Northern end of the Arco desert (only bad part of the ride--horrible crosswinds in ugly country) after passing through appropriately named Mud Lake, we jumped on I-15 and headed south for Home. Late lunch in Idaho Falls, then back in Pocatello around six. Altogether we rode about 716 miles. We made many new friends, saw some great country and enjoyed the freedom of the open road, and that friends, is what it's all about. I'm posting a few pictures here.

Let's Ride!

I'm riding off this afternoon with some friends to Challis, Idaho. We're going to spend tomorrow and most of Sunday riding in the beautiful Salmon River country and mountains of central Idaho. I'm excited to go. My daughter Andrea is going along and she's excited too. I'll certainly post about it when I return. Might even find the inspiration for some poetry.

Keep on Keepin' On

Sonic Night

Last night was Sonic night for PV HOG. The usual suspects met for food, conversation, unofficial bike inspections, etc. These weekly social gatherings are a big part of HOG for many of us. After about an hour and a half some of us saddled up and rode the Mink Creek/Arbon Valley loop. It was in the nineties yesterday, but by this time it had cooled and we had a beautiful ride. A big cat crossed the road in front of us at one point. Although there are plenty of mountain lions around here, this wasn't big enough. Probably a bobcat.

Tonight our monthly HOG general membership meeting takes place. We will finalize plans for this weekend's Three Legged Challenge ride up to Challis Hot Springs. My daughter Andrea is going to take the pillion seat for this one and we're going to share the tent. I'm happy to have her along. This will be her first longer ride. Also on tonight's agenda, planning for our part in the annual POW*MIA awareness rally in July. Also coming up, the Mountain Man Run, an all male ride and three-day camping excursion to Island Park, West Yellowstone, and Quake Lake.

Keep on keepin' on!

Anyone Heading for Sturgis?

Only six weeks away.



This Sturgis video is set to Arlo Guthrie. It's fun.

Lyrics to The Motorcycle Song

A Day Ride to Jackson- Swan Valley to Victor

In the Beginning,I went out to the Harley Shop on Saturday and waited around for a pick up ride. Sometimes people show and we take off. Not to be this Saturday. After about an hour I decided to ride over to Jackson, Wyoming for lunch. Here are some pictures and a description of the ride. Since I can only add about 4-5 pictures per post, there are six posts here. I put them up in reverse order so that you can start here, then scroll down to the previous post and so on, getting the whole story in correct order from top to bottom. Let's kick the tires and light the fires.
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You resolve to not take the interstate at any point on the trip, so you leave Pocatello and ride to Idaho Falls on the old highway. Not exactly a challenging ride, but more interesting. In I.F. you pick up U.S. 26 East and head for Swan Valley, where your ride really starts. The closer you get to Swan valley, the better the scenery and the more interesting the road.



You're not alone on the road. These two intriguing ladies are astride a Heritage Softail. They also are heading to Jackson.



You round a curve, drop down a hill and Swan Valley lies before you. The bridge across the Snake River beckons. The road contiues to twist and turn into the small town of Swan Valley where you turn north on Idaho 32.



Idaho 32 is a wonderful motorcycle road with lots of twisties and esses. Road conditions and scenery can combine to reduce your speed. (This picture was taken along this route by accident but I like it.)



Eventually, as you head on towards Victor, you'll catch you first glimpse of the Tetons through the trees.



Continued

Some Thoughts on Biker Poetry

I've been thinking a bit about the genre of Biker Poetry, if in fact it is a separate genre. If the definition of genre has to do with certain characteristics that make it so, then I believe it is a true genre. Is some of it mere doggerel? Well, certainly, but no more so than in any other genre, and just because a poem is classed "doggerel", doesn't mean it is less entertaining. Biker poetry comes at us in a wide variety of ways and means. I've read (and sometimes written) rhymed and free verse, formal, haiku, humorous, sad, serious, and ridiculous poetry. It's all, as far as I'm concerned, Biker poetry, and as such, worthy of inclusion in the genre.
In many ways, Biker Poetry possesses characteristics similar to another populargenre, Cowboy Poetry. Both seek to portray, promote, and popularize the mythology, culture, and lifestyles(real or imagined)of their nominative subjects, Bikers and Cowboys. Both are largely written by poets who are also either cowboys and bikers or who have a close connection to and understanding of those lifestyles. There seems to be some flexibility here. Can a ranch wife or a Texas feed store operator write "Cowboy" poetry? Most probably. Can a biker's "old lady" or the owner of a motorcycle shop whose busy schedule allows little riding time write "biker" poems? Certainly, if their muse so moves them.

Much Cowboy Poetry, although often published in books and other printed medium, is mean't to be recited or performed aloud. I've not seen much of this with biker poetry, a pity really, because much of what I've read would really possess more power as spoken word. The subject matter of Biker poems would lend itself well to being recited by the poet to his main audience, an audience of bikers. Much biker poetry could work well in the Hip-Hop/Slam/Spoken Word/Performance genre which is currently popular around the country.

Every year, Cowboy poets and their fans gather in conclaves like Elko's National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and in similar events throughout the western U.S. They gather to share their poetry and their love of the legends and lifestyle that surrounds it. There are not similar gatherings for Biker Poets. There are however, gatherings for bikers. Sturgis, Daytona, Las Vegas, Americade, Reno, Hollister, Laughlin, Laconia, and countless other rallies and get-togethers where bikers, motorcyclists, their fans and associates gather to share their common interests. They could be sharing their poetry as well.
How about a National Biker Poets gathering at one of these events or elsewhere? After all, our myths and legends are quite similar to those of the cowboys. We just ride a different kind of horse.

If you're not familiar with biker poetry here where you can find some. First, let tell send to Wild Bill's Culture Corner a collection of the poetry of Bill Rogers , publisher of the Alaska motorcycle magazine Midnight Sun Rider.In addition to his own poetry Bill also accepts work from other poets and offers it up on his Guest Authors page, including two poems by yours truly. (I'm planning on accepting submissions here too. I'll keep you posted.)

Check out Biker Poet's Page and Biker Poet's Road Poet eMagazine. Peddlar writes and publishes some righteous work.

Biker Poetry by Sorez the Scribe has become a regular visit for me as has Biker Poetry and Words, a part of the larger biker community site, V-Twin Biker. Biker P&W advertises itself as "The Largest Collection of Biker Poetry by individual Bikers on the Internet." Could be.
Here's a collection of Motorcycle Haiku or as I like to call them, "Baiku." (That may be a bit too pretentious, but what the hell.) I like these and have tried my hand at them myself.
I've visited the page of Biker Poets and Writers Association
where I read their "Mission Statement" and I've tried to e-mail the publisher but his e-mail is dead. Peddlar is listed as the submissions editor, but I've yet to hear back from him.

There's more Biker poetry out there. A quick search on Google will reveal this. If you're so inclined, try your hand at writing some of your own. If you just want to read or listen, we poets would be nothng without an audience.

The Ten Commandments of Motorcycling

Today when I was out, I encountered numerous other riders. I waved at all, regardless of their rides. Thats been my standard procedure for the last 30 years. I'll stop to help any rider in need of assistance, regardless of the make of their ride. I love my Harley and I can argue it's merits with anyone, but most all of us on two wheels share a common love and we share common problems as well. We are all brothers and sisters on the road. Most of the people I waved at today, waved back. Most.
Thus, when I saw these, I could not resist. I picked them up over at Beatnik Biker,"A common blog for the uncommon biker." He got them from Guilty Customs,one of the coolest custom bike builders I've seen. They make affordable, old school style bikes. Check them out. Anyway, the commandments say concisely all of the things I've been trying to say in my rants here over the last year.

The Ten Commandments

1- The one true vehicle is the motorcycle , and thou shalt put no other vehicles before it.
2- Thou shalt not bow down and worship nor serve the God of Chrome; for, lo, he is a false god and will not get thy butt home.
3- Honor thy authorized dealer and the motorcycles they sell, and that thy days may be long and fruitful in the land of Riding.
4- Remember the weekend, and keep it open. For it is written, five days shalt thou labor, and for two days shalt thou ride thy bike, drink beer, and have some FUN.
5- Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s bike, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his cute old lady.
6- From the throne of thy two wheeled contrivance, thou shalt hail all thy biker brethren no matter what they are seated upon (….even if it is a Triumph) - let those who ride decide.
7- Thou shalt not pass by nor turn away from thy brother biker who is in mechanical distress.
8- Thou shalt not pose. Verily, I say unto you, it is easier for a poser to pass his gold Visa card through the eye of a needle than to enter into the true fellowship of motorcycle heaven.
9- When riding thy sled on the Road of Life, thou shalt not whine nor snivel, and thou shalt not suffer to ride alongside those who do.
10- Park not thy bike in the darkness of thine garage, that it may collect dust for want of being oft ridden. Ride thy motorcycle with thy biker brethren, and rejoice in the spirit of the road and the wind.

At last the sun.

The sun broke through about noon for the first time in two days. Two inches of rain fell in the last twenty-four hours and that's a lot of rain for the high desert of southeast Idaho. Looking out the front door of my house I can see new snow on the surrounding mountains. Some of them were snow free last week. The weather in Idaho can be strange and unpredictable. Forecast for the next few days is for sunshine and a steady warming. Should be in the sixties tomorrow and the seventies on Saturday and that's good news. I putting the bike in the garage Saturday and going on an all day float trip on the Snake River. I'll be home by early evening but I'll leave the bike parked as these float trips usually involve the consumption of considerable amounts of beer. Bikes and too much beer...not a good combo. Sunday is supposed to be good weather too so I'll be on the road again.

Keep on keepin' on

The Idaho Monsoon Season

June can be a really wet month here. Today it has been raining continuously, sometimes fairly hard, all day long. Temps have been only in the forties. Not exactly good riding weather. That sucks because today was really my first day off from school. Although school finished last week, I was attending a teacher training seminar on Monday and Tuesday. That out of the way, I was looking forward to doing a little yard work and then going for a nice ride, but it was not to be. Rained out!

All was not a loss. Just recently my HOG chapter's webmaster quit and left the website needing some attention. I volunteered to take over as webmaster since I'm already doing the job of newsletter editor and the two seem for fit together well. Spent most of the day revamping the site, making some changes, putting in a few new and different features and such. You can check it out at http://www.portneufvalleyhog.com.

The forecast is for more rain tomorrow but then improving for the weekend. I certainly hope that holds true. I'm going on an all day river float on the Snake River on Saturday with a few teacher friends; much more enjoyable when it's not raining.It would be nice to be able to ride on Sunday too.

Wednesday nights during the riding season are our HOG Sonic nights. We gather at the drive in for food, conversation and a pick-up ride. Doubt that anyone will be out there tonight. Currently raining and forty-four degrees with a 13 mph wind. Brrrrrr! I think I'll watch a movie.

It's all about ridin'

We hit the upper eighties for the first time this year. I went down to the Harley shop and hung around for a while hoping some folks would show up for a pick-up ride. Some did and we rode. We rode some back roads I'd never ridden before and we checked out some roads none of us had ever ridden before, just to see where they went. It was a blast and a great ride. Isn't that what this motorcycle thing of ours is really all about? Miles and smiles, friends, miles and smiles.

Keep on keepin' on

Memorial Day--The Thunder Run

About 70 bikes left Pocatello this morning the start of the 4th annual Idaho Thunder Run, and event designed to remind of those who have never returned and those who still serve. Despite cool weather and a windy afternoon, the ride was a moving experience for most who participated. In Blackfoot we picked up a few more riders then went on to Idaho Falls for ceremonies at the Idaho Viet Nam Memorial. Senator Crapo made a fair speech about the meaning of Memorial Day, only once slipping in a Republican talking point. Then it was back to Chubbuck for ceremonies at city hall and then through Pocatello to the Veterans Memorial at Ross Park. At this ceremony the most inspirational and emotional speech came from Dr. Stephens, whose son Blake was killed only three weeks ago in Iraq. Calvary Alliance provided a lunch at Ross Park for the riders. All-in-all it was an uplifting experience and a great chance to ride with brother and sister veterans for a great cause. My daughter Andrea rode with me and had a great time too. I loved being able to share this part of my life with her.

Now, on the down side, At both Chubbuck and Ross Park, we heard from an evangelical/fundy preacher who spoke about our soldiers and veterans fighting and sacrificing for, among other things, our right to disagree about the war. He then, in almost the same breath, suggested that those who disagreed with him should be forced to leave the country. Typical theo-fascist crap. Oh well, his was a small and insignificant role.

The Thunder Rolled.
Support the troops--Bring them home!

The Road

The Road

The road goes on forever
and the party never ends. Robert Earl Keen

Miles and miles of
Miles and miles

Big sweeping curves,
Tight hairpins and mountain switchbacks
Long straight-aways

Miles of corn, wheat, soybeans and sunflowers
Miles of pine, spruce, redwoods and cedars
Miles of prairie grass, sagebrush, mesquite

Narrow canyons open to wide vistas
Spectacular sunsets
Soft, ghostly coastal fog
Rolling into the rising sun

Idaho wind,
Nebraska heat,
Iowa rain,
Cold at 10,000 feet-- July in Wyoming's Snowy Range

Oceans, lakes,
Ponds, streams, and those rivers-
Those rivers.
Crossing the Snake, Madison, Salmon
The Platte, the Missouri
The Big Muddy

The rivers of concrete, asphalt, gravel

U.S. 101, 20, 30, 66, 26, The Lincoln Highway,
America's Roads,
State roads, County roads
Roads which appear only
On the map of the mind.
Blue Highways,
Highway blues

Riding the soul of America,
Riding my soul
Riding those miles and miles of
Miles and miles.

uglicoyote 2007

National Motorcycle Museum

Win this Bike
Win this cool custom panhead bobber in a raffle being conducted by the National Motorcycle Musueum in Anamosa, Iowa. Tickets can be bought online and are only $5 apiece or six for $25. I visited the NMM in Anamosa( also the hometown of J&P Cycles) this past summer and it is a worthwhile cause. Some cool stuff there including the original Easy Rider Chopper and some fantastic antiques and collectables. Well worth the trip. Anamosa is in east central IA, not far from Ames.

Rolling Stoned

Far to many bikers see their motorcycles as great bar-to-bar transportation. Back in 1999, Motorcycle Cruiser magazine did a great story on an experiment they conducted with a group of riders and varying amounts of alcohol. It's a story well worth revisiting. Don't get me wrong. I'm no teetotaler, but I do want to get home alive and I want the same for you. Read it and think.

Custom MotorcycleTalk by Beachcruiser

The good folks over at Custom Motorcycle Talk by Beachcruiser have shown their good tatste by posting my rant, What's a Biker. Aside from their obvious discerning wisdom, they have a great motorcycle site over there and you should visit them

While we are on the subject of good and interesting sites, check out Ric Riccardi's Celebrity Build TV, a custom bike building show that airs on Fox Sports NE and on sattelite. Cool stuff