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Val’s Top 10 Posts of 2019

December 31, 2019 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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This year was not a particularly prolific one on the blog as I took on other projects and tried to unravel the mess I made of things here on New Year's Day. Even with the dip in my personal … [Read more...] about Val’s Top 10 Posts of 2019

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: blogging, cuba, emergency, fear, first aid, new year, r1200gs, training, walt fulton

Stop the Bleed

March 27, 2019 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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A couple of months ago, my dear man and I attended a Stop the Bleed training class. Sounds intimidating, doesn't it? It isn't. And that's exactly the point of the course we took at REMSA (Regional … [Read more...] about Stop the Bleed

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: emergency, first aid, training

Reclaiming Your Passion for Riding

May 3, 2018 By Val Weston 2 Comments

Once again it's May which means it's Motorcycle Awareness Month in the United States. Obviously it's a subject near and dear to me. When I'm riding, I'm the most me I can possibly be. One of the … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Your Passion for Riding

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: adventure, gear, passion, training

A Motorcycling Ambassador

October 3, 2017 By Val Weston 1 Comment

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As a rider, I believe in continually training. Improving my skills not only increases my confidence and enjoyment of motorcycling, it helps me stay as safe as possible. Our roadways are an unforgiving … [Read more...] about A Motorcycling Ambassador

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: responsibility, safety, training, women riders

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

Carson City Motor Cop Competition

July 6, 2016 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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Each year, the Carson City Sheriff's Office hosts a motor officer training challenge. This year marked the 13th anniversary of the event, designed to bring motorcycle officers together for … [Read more...] about Carson City Motor Cop Competition

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: carson city, nevada, training

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