IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE. Stark, mechanical, powerful, graceful. There’s a lot to love about old motorcycles. The thing is, these bikes were made for an era of riders who were expected to self-service. And a lot of people (myself included) find …
Thoughts and Musings
Motorcyclists tend to have a unique way of viewing the world -- and I'd like to think I'm one of them. These posts are all about my more moto-philosophical ideas about owning, riding and working on my motorcycle.
How Riding Motorcycles Taught Me to Love My Body
Photo by Josh Littlefield. Alright guys, we’re going to get a bit serious today. Real life talk. But don’t worry, I think we’re ready for it. Until a few years ago, I had an unhealthy relationship with food and my body. I’ve always loved food — I …
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Women Who Ride: A Love Letter
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE. Today is International Female Ride Day. It’s a day that’s very dear to my heart, because not only is it a day to celebrate badass women riders worldwide, it’s also the anniversary of the day I bought the Little Rat. This …
It’s Okay Not to Ride Every Day
IMAGE BY BRAD HOLT. A couple weeks ago, I broke out in hives. I still have no clue why it happened, but it got so bad that I ended up in the ER, where they put me on steroids. The steroids helped the hives, but left me feeling dizzy (sometimes just …
Responsibility, Motivation, and Motorcycles
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE. Hello again, and happy new year! I know a lot of you were probably hoping for an update on the Rat, which, sadly, I don’t have. (Yes, I know, the above photo — by the great Brandon LaJoie, btw— is a bit of a tease. …
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