A Great Hack For Your Butler Maps
Sure, Google Maps is a great program, but I will always love unfolding a printed map. I treasure my Butler Motorcycle Maps. Never plan a trip without studying one. And even if you are not…
Category: Moto
Squaw Flat Road Gets Cleansed: A Great Update On A Sad Story
Awesome news. After posting a story and photos of trash dumped and vandalism along Squaw Flat Road in Fillmore, California, I was contacted by The Los Padres Forest Association. They reached out with an offer…
The Sad State Of Squaw Flat Road
While living in Fillmore, California, Squaw Flat Road at the end of Goodenough Road was my escape route. Didn’t matter if I was grunting up the climb on a mountain bike (and sometimes a road…
Dirt Biker Leads Police On A Two-Hour Chase
This guy appears to have some serious riding skills. Maybe an off-road team manager could hire him as a rider. That is, if he is not spending a few years in the clink. Read the…
Riding Partner Breaks Ankle In Golfing Accident, Not On His Motorcycle
I've told my riding partner, Lance Sallis of Central Texas Restorations, not to participate in high-risk sports like golfing, but the guy just wouldn’t listen. Only a few weeks since finishing our epic Wyoming Backcountry…
An Inaugural Ride Of Wyoming’s Eight-Day Backcountry Discovery Route And Tips For Your Ride
I seldom read stories about a rider’s experience on a Backcountry Discovery Route. There are a couple of reasons why. First, I’m jealous. I want to be riding the route, not reading about it. Second,…
Moto Memories – Jimmy Mac’s Early Laps
Came across some old photos that make me smile. They will probably make you laugh. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="546"] My first "almost" race. The race was cancelled because the promoter couldn't prove he had insurance.…
Finding The Holy Grail Of Motorcycle Albums
I collect albums (and CDs and 45s) that have a motorcycle on the cover. I’ve amassed 100-plus albums and there are more to be added. One elusive release has kept me awake at night (or…
1971 Husqvarna Owned By Steve McQueen Sells For $72,000
A 1971 Husqvarna once owned by Steve McQueen sold today for $72,000 on the auction site, Bring A Trailer. Congrats to both the seller and the winning bidder. Steve is probably looking down from Heaven…
Crushing Motocross Bikes A Blatant Publicity Stunt That Benefits Nobody
The New York Post is reporting that Eric Adams has joined the list of former New York City mayors who think that destroying motorcycles ridden illegally is the best way to combat the operation of…