I've found my unicorn—my ideal motorcycle. I'm late to the party, though. Others have known this for decades. There's a reason BMW's big boxer-engined GS is insanely popular. It's an amazing … [Read more...] about Overcoming GS Block
Motorcycling
The Motorcycle Conundrum
There's a saying in the motorcycling world that the perfect number of bikes is always one more than you currently have, also known as the "N+1" formula. A lot of time it's a matter of having different … [Read more...] about The Motorcycle Conundrum
For the Love of Taco Trucks
We had angered the taco gods. Now they were withholding their beneficence. We believed that the last taco truck we had passed would be the last taco truck that we would see. We were dehydrated and … [Read more...] about For the Love of Taco Trucks
April Escape: A Tale of Revival
At the outset of this April Escape series, I mentioned that this trip ended up being about more than traveling for travel's sake. It presented an opportunity to shake up various travel ruts I've … [Read more...] about April Escape: A Tale of Revival
Strangers
I stared up at the faces surrounding me. Bewildered. Frantically trying to make sense of my situation. I tried to answer their questions through the pain, confusion, delirium. I felt my body … [Read more...] about Strangers
April Escape: The Western Sierra
I awoke reluctantly, submerged in pure white linens and the cushy softness of hotel pillows. I was wrapped in comfort. My eyes took in the dim light as my brain tried to recollect where I was. After … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Western Sierra