Category Archives: Moto

I planned a motorcycle trip to ride the historical U.S. Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. The planning stretched over several years. I collected books and maps and marked my course with great care but the start date … Continue reading →

A “Pin Stop” is an event put on by the Harley Owner’s Group (HOG). At random times and at interesting places, the club dispenses lapel pins (or vest pins if you’re a motorcycle rider) to club members who stop by … Continue reading →

…was not what I expected. There were about 70 classy cars and bikes comprised of truly classic cars, custom motorcycles, vintage motorcycles, and everyday riders. The categories were completely foreign to me since I’m not practiced at these events. All … Continue reading →

This year’s tour concentrated on local RR lines between Fredericksburg, Virginia; Orange, Virginia; and Gordonsville, Virginia. Also visited was the configuration of tracks known as a ‘Y’ (wye) which was used to turnaround a locomotive or an entire train. It … Continue reading →

Here is a quick look at my route. While this was a tour, it was not a guided tour. Each rider was given an itinerary booklet.  Now this is much like a menu in a restaurant. You could order everything … Continue reading →

One thing that most folks mentioned at one time or another on each major leg of the trip was the fact that they didn’t like packing and unpacking the bike each night. I’d say “travel light” but the definition of … Continue reading →

Part of the route to the Wheels Through Time Museum included sightseeing along the beautiful and scenic Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP). I had been on the northern section of the BRP for short rides in Virginia but this was the … Continue reading →

The official tour name was “Battle Cry Touring Rally.”  The ride itinerary included a few Civil War sites and various Harley-Davidson dealerships along the way. The route to each attraction had participants riding on some of the most beautiful roads … Continue reading →

Since May of 2004, I have passed this scenic turnout on every trip to Grafton and thought as I hurried by, “I really need to capture this view; just once.” Well, 10 September 2011 was the day and here are … Continue reading →