Out of the FOGG

A few days back I had the good fortune of meeting two brothers on the way north from Texas. They had gotten turned around near Topeka and stopped to ask directions about noon. Six hours later they had only managed to make it to Perry and they seemed more confused than ever. Several people along the road had given them directions but everybody seemed to have a much different route. One rider was willing to visit but when it came time to help them, he did not seem to have the time. They were only . . . [More]

Tempting Fate

Brian "Bruin" Allen

You know the truism about the difficulty of kick starting a bike is in direct proportion to the number of people watching multiplied by the rider's ego? . . . A debt of honor required I attend the local Hooters “Bike Night.” (Thanks Bill.) I rode the '63 BSA Bobber over and parked it in a sea of stock Harleys and Sport bikes. As the only BSA, the only backstreet chop, the only bike with a kick peddle: It stood out like a freckle on Michael Jackson. My obligation . . . [More]

Small Town BBQ Contest

Robert Cardona

On Saturday, June 3, 2006, McLouth, Kansas held its 15^th Annual BBQ Blowout Championships. As usual, for a mere donation at the gate, the public was invited and welcomed to sample the barbecue meats from all the competitors. The judging started with sauces followed by chicken, pork ribs, port meats, beef brisket and sausages. In addition to these good eats, some locals also brought out freshly baked goods for the publics enjoyment. ABATE District 1 hosted a Ride-In Bike Show . . . [More]