Godspeed, Harry Dean Stanton
Calling Harry Dean Stanton a character actor, as so many obits are doing, is short selling the career of a phenomenal actor who was anything but a simple caricature. Harry Dean played roles that are…
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Cool Places: Black Mountain Cycles
When you pull into the dirt parking lot of Black Mountain Cycles (some riders carry their bikes to avoid a dusting), you don’t expect this humble little shop to be run by a totally over-qualified…
Roller Derbi Running When Parked
The phrase “running when parked” (RWP) is code for a once treasured possession that has been neglected in the corner of the garage or tool shed for far too long. Lacking the energy, time or…
Rungu Juggernaut Run-In
The Rungu Juggernaut is a very strange vehicle. While its inventor is quoted in an Outside article as saying “This is not a bicycle. This is an ATV [all-terrain vehicle],” their website claims their three-wheeled,…
Born To Be Wild RWP’ed
Release your inner Wyatt with this nasty little chopper. The ad copy is correct that a carb cleaning and new battery will be needed, but the lack of any air filtration system may suggest a deeper…
Mini RWP’ed Needs Maxi Maintenance
There are times when taking a closer look at a Running When Parked bike is a good idea. This little minibike looks like a lot of fun especially if you can talk the owner down…
Ducati 900SS Sets RWP’ed Record Asking Price Of $34,500
This one is for the record books. The seller is asking for a cool $34,500 and you get a sweet-looking Ducati 900SS that was running "great" when parked. Even if you are a Ducati fan,…
Riders Learn To Mountain Bike
There is nothing I like better than to arrive at the trailhead and see a bunch of eager, young riders chomping at the bit to get on the trail. This group got an early start…
Save $100 By Reading To The End Of Ad
Gotta point out a few discrepancies in this ad (and one will save you $100). The headline has the asking price at $600 but if you take the time to read to the last line,…
Legends Of The Road Finish 2nd At RAAM
The Legends of the Road finished the Race Across America (RAAM) and made every motocross rider proud. David Bailey, Micky Dymond, Doug Henry and Jeff Ward crossed the United States in 7 days, 19 hours…