Norway Begins The Underground Bike Path Revolution
Way back in January of 2019, I begged Elon Musk to pitch urban planners on using The Boring Company to build a network of bike tunnels in their communities. I don’t know if he ever…
Author: jimmymac
Covering All Of Big Bend National Park’s Backcountry Roads Through High Temps And Snow
The 2023 pilgrimage to Big Bend National Park marked the third year in a row that I traveled to Texas to meet riding buddy Lance Sallis and sample the natural-surface roads that the giant park…
The Story Of The Joel Robert Cycling Cap
Motocross ranks a close second behind cycling as Belgium’s favorite sport. Eddy Merckx (still considered the greatest road cyclist of all time) ranks as the top Belgian sports celebrity followed closely by Roger DeCoster and…
Sold-Out Trailblazers Banquet One For The Record Books
The first Trailblazers Banquet took place in 1940 (a few years before I was born) so I can’t claim that the 2023 event was the best ever. I can say without a doubt that the…
Reintroduced Electric Bicycle Incentive Act First To Address Potential Fire Hazard
When the “Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act’’ was introduced in 2021, I was a vocal opponent (click here to read that article). The loosely-defined act extended a tax credit to e-bikes even…
2023 Arizona Route 66 Tiddler Tour Set For April 15th
Start/Finish: Topock66 Restaurant/MarinaAddress: 14999 Historic Route 66 Topock, AZ 86436When: Saturday Morning, April 15th, kickstands up at 9:30AM.Bikes: All street-legal Tiddlers (motorcycles under 30 horsepower) welcome.Route: Topock Marina to Hualapai Lodge and back (map below).Roads:…
Yamaha Thumper Has Its Best Day Behind It
The ad copy is entertaining, but this clapped-out Yamaha TT500 is most likely headed to the glue factory. There may be a few usable parts here or if you are looking for a labor-of-love project.…
Godspeed, Pua Mata
Just heard the tragic news about Monique “Pua Mata” Parmalee being struck and killed by a motorcyclist while she was bicycle riding near her home in Yucaipa. Outside has a tribute to her you can…
17th Annual David Mann Chopper Fest A Celebration Of Art, Ingenuity And Intrigue On Wheels
I don’t fit in at the David Mann Chopper Fest. I wear a cowboy hat, not a doo rag. My beard comes out red and it is spotty at best. I don’t own a leather…
1978 Maico Ready To Get Back On Track As Soon As You Get It Running
It is so fun to uncover a Running-When-Parked motocross bike that is totally worth the effort of getting the thing to fire. This 1978 Maico was a sweet ride back in its day with great…