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The Motorcycle Conundrum

November 6, 2018 By Val Weston 2 Comments

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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

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: bmw, f700gs, moto guzzi, motorcycles, r1200gs, v7ii

Expanding Adventures with a Sidecar

December 12, 2017 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

I've been toying with the notion of getting a sidecar rig for some time. Quite honestly, those thoughts first surfaced when I was facing the possibility of losing my leg or its ability to handle … [Read more...] about Expanding Adventures with a Sidecar

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: bmw, rally, sidecar, sidecar rig

Going Off-Road at the BMW U.S. Rider Academy

January 9, 2017 By Val Weston 4 Comments

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I'm a fan of proper training. The value of learning from qualified instructors is not lost on me, particularly when it comes to photography and motorcycling. Unlike photography, proper motorcycle … [Read more...] about Going Off-Road at the BMW U.S. Rider Academy

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: bmw, training, women, women riders

Motorcycling Through Northern California and Southern Oregon

September 21, 2016 By Val Weston 4 Comments

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"Shit!... are you kidding me?!? I don't know about this. Shit-shit-shit-shit-shit!" (Or possibly stronger oaths.) Those are the words I gasped in my headset to my dear man as the pavement … [Read more...] about Motorcycling Through Northern California and Southern Oregon

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: bmw, california, f700gs, motorcycle touring, motorcycle travel, oregon

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