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How I Learned to Ride

Every rider has a story about how they got started riding. This is mine.

Hint: To read the posts in order, scroll down to the bottom of the page ;)

Lessons from Becoming a Motorcycle Instructor

November 30, 2018 / Filed Under: My Story

Lessons from Becoming a Motorcycle Instructor

Last year, if you told me I’d be teaching motorcycle classes before the end of 2018, I wouldn’t have believed you. It would have been too much of a dream, too utterly awesome, to be true. But in August I completed my apprenticeship, and so far …

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A New Adventure: Offroading with the FZ-07

April 29, 2018 / Filed Under: My Story

A New Adventure: Offroading with the FZ-07

Gravel. Since I first started riding, I’ve avoided it at all costs. Which wasn’t really a problem at first: in the Dallas metroplex, there just wasn’t that much of it. But moving to Oregon has shown me that there’s much more to riding than …

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How a Motorcycle Skills Test Taught Me About Instincts and Stress

April 15, 2018 / Filed Under: My Story

How a Motorcycle Skills Test Taught Me About Instincts and Stress

Guess what, guys. I’m going to become a Team Oregon motorcycle instructor! It feels so good to say it. Back in January, a friend sent me the OSU job description from Team Oregon. When I first saw it, I thought, That would be cool! Maybe …

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Why This Vintage Enthusiast Got a Modern Motorcycle

December 20, 2017 / Filed Under: My Story

Why This Vintage Enthusiast Got a Modern Motorcycle

About a month ago, I bought a 2016 Yamaha FZ-07. It's the first motorcycle I've bought from a dealership, the second I've bought this year, the third in my garage, and the fourth I've owned. People always say that after you get one motorcycle, …

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How I Learned to Ride Part III: I Think I Smell a Rat

September 9, 2015 / Filed Under: My Story

How I Learned to Ride Part III: I Think I Smell a Rat

Hey, it’s good to see you again! This is the last part in my “How I Learned to Ride” series, in which I finally get a motorcycle of my own (finally!). If you’re just joining, you might want to read the Introduction and parts I and II. I have a …

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