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April Escape: A Tale of Revival

August 7, 2018 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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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

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, comfort zone, motorcycle camping, motorcycle touring, motorcycle travel, solo travel

April Escape: The Western Sierra

July 17, 2018 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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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

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, california, camping, f700gs, motorcycle camping, motorcycle travel, sierra nevada

April Escape: Crossing the Sierra

July 10, 2018 By Val Weston

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I had to shift mental gears. My brief solo travel adventure was over and it was time to re-embrace travel with my dear man. It isn't better or worse, just different. We managed our on-the-road … [Read more...] about April Escape: Crossing the Sierra

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, california, sierra nevada

April Escape: The Meetup

July 3, 2018 By Val Weston

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I was high. High on successful travel. Motorcycle travel, solo travel, and managing challenging conditions while still having fun. It's Day 3 of my April Escape. I'll meet up with my dear man a day … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Meetup

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, bishop, lone pine, motorcycle travel, sierra nevada, weather, wind

April Escape: The Solo Ride

June 26, 2018 By Val Weston

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I did it! I was off on my first solo motorcycle trip in over two years. I thought my grin would split my helmet in half as I turned onto Highway 50 from my neighborhood. Relief was a small part of the … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Solo Ride

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, bishop, camping, lone pine, motorcycle camping, motorcycle travel, sierra nevada, taco, women riders

April Escape: Anatomy of a Trip

June 19, 2018 By Val Weston

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You have three straight weeks of challenging travel looming on the calendar. It's taunting you. It knows you're bracing for impact; that you just hope you make it through without too many issues. But … [Read more...] about April Escape: Anatomy of a Trip

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, flexibility, motorcycle travel, sierra nevada, solo, solo travel

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