HomeWinterlanding On Both Wheels
Don Boose, Jr.
There are those who ride even during the winter months. While the suns rays are at their weakest potency, there are many factors to take into account. Not only the traction condition between their tires and the road, but also their personal condition. During your preflight check, add special details. Start with your own morning intake, whether you just grab something to drink on the way out or actually sit down to eat the day's most important meal, make sure it's warm. Coffee, tea, cocoa, milk. . . . [More]
Local Long Riders: An Interview
Brian Allen
So ya rode to the donut shop and back and you are all tuckered out and proud of yourself for warming up the oil. Well put your feet up and read the story of some real high mileage rollers. I bumped into ABATE brother Brad Allen and his effervescent bride Vicki on the Kickstart's patio. He had a weary smile and a goggle tan. Seems they just got back from Alaska. Impressed I flashed my Newsletter press credentials and interviewed him on the spot. . . . [More]
Geeks Wear Black, Too
dystar
The holiday season, a season to demonstrate appreciation to those to whom we are indebted at years end. For some, a long list of heavy appreciation. And while it may be selfish to consider something for yourself during this time of giving, through the miracle of technology and the good will of programmers the world over, you can find some fun games online for free that may let you feel less conscience-stricken. . . . [More]
Bonneville or Bust
Brian Allen
I just got back from the Smoke Out West chopper rally held by The Horse Backstreet Choppers magazine in Cottonwood AZ. It was a great event and my '63 BSA Bobber won a photo feature in the bike show. Look for it in issue #74 in the next month or so. One of the bikes in the show that really caught my eye was a low lean and mean Yamaha two stroke. Yes I said two stroke. That little machine made all the big bad bikes look pathetically slow and common just sitting there. . . . [More]