Archive for 'Open Road'
Giving Thanks to 2009 – A Year in the Wind
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Coach.
As I drove home the other night from a Christmas party, I watched a lone rider work to wrap himself around his engine to stay warm. It was 11:30 at night, and the temps were hovering at 40. Not cold by national standards, but to those who ride, 40 degrees at 70 mph can be [...]
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Santa’s A Biker
Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Iron Horse Writer
His bright red suit sports fluffy white trim
Not quite obese but a far cry from slim
Calf high boots all shiny and black
Totes a world of toys in a magical sack
He rides a custom sleigh scoot
Flames on each side
Not a horse-powered relic
It’s a Reindeer Glide
‘Cause Santa’s a Biker
‘Big Daddy’ of cool
First page, chapter one
In [...]
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Twas the Night Before Christmas – A Bikers Poem
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the pad,
There was nada happenin’, now that’s pretty bad.
The wood stove was hung up in that stocking routine,
In hopes that the Fat Boy would soon make the scene.
With our stomachs packed with tacos and beer,
My girl and I crashed on the couch for some cheer.
When out in [...]
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The Run to 4 Corners – A Winter Run
Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Coach.
The jig is up! I think my girl now knows I am having an affair. But I can’t help it. It is a long love affair with an ornery ol’ gal. She’s always there, beckoning me with open arms and a Siren’s call. And I can’t seem to resist her call for long.
My girl knows [...]
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American Heat – Palms to Pines Highway
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Coach.
A warm breeze blew through the trees a little early for an October morning. But hey, who am I to complain when the rest of the country is diving headlong into winter! But if it is warm here in Corona, it ought to be really warm at the American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Rally. But [...]
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Reno Street Vibrations ‘09 – That’s How
Posted on 02. Oct, 2009 by Coach.
Many motorcycle rallies seem to have the same format. Vendors by day, party at night, and ride home in a couple of days. There may be an interesting run, but once done, then what?
There are a couple of rallies that stand out as different. Sturgis being the first, and the Reno Street Vibrations being the [...]
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Remembering 9/11
Posted on 11. Sep, 2009 by Coach.
I sat in sadness watching the first tower in Manhattan burning, knowing that there were a lot of people, people I had worked with in the financial industry, on those upper floors of the first World Trade Center tower. As yet I was unaware of the tragedy that was unfolding. I was not aware that [...]
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Angeles Crest Highway Closed Indefinitely
Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by admin.
It was just back in April that we reported that the famed Angeles Crest Highway was finally reopened. Having been closed for over a decade due to an avalanche that had taken out a large section of the highway, motorcycle enthusiasts were excited to have the twistys of the Angeles Crest Highway once again available [...]
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Why Do We Wait – TCB Brake Systems
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Coach.
Why do people wait until there is an accident to do something that would have prevented it in the first place.
My brother was riding his Ultra yesterday in the morning going from the south bound 71 to the west bound 91 in southern California. Conditions were foggy and damp, he was doing about 70. He [...]
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Sturgis ‘09 – Devils Monument & Yellowstone
Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by Coach.
It had been a fantastic week at Sturgis. I have taken in as many of the sights as I could during the 4 days of my stay, but my time was nearing an end in this biker’s paradise. I will miss the sights, the sounds and smells that make Sturgis what it is, but I [...]
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