Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
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.
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE Though motorcyclists are often portrayed as risk-takers, thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, I’ve never quite bought it. If riders only wanted to take risks, then why would a safety-oriented blog like mine even exist — …
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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
