California Big Sur Coastal Riding and Camping (Video)
WHAT’S BETTER THAN MOTORBIKE RIDING AND CAMPING ALONG THE BIG SUR COASTLINE? Not too much. On the other hand, I’m one for riding and camping anywhere with mountains and lots of twisty roads. No matter, this roller-coaster motorcycle ride is fabulous entertainment on a grand scale. The Pacific Ocean and the jagged, [...]
Death Valley Motorcycle Camping
VERY BIG NATIONAL PARK
This weekend kicked off my 2009 touring season with an annual trek to Death Valley National Park, and back to the Pacific Ocean.
This trip was only an 800 mile adventure, and, as usual, included a lot of great roads (in and out of the park). It’s also the first motorbike camping [...]
Motorcycle Camping (Is it for you?)
Motorcycle camping is not for everyone. However, it does offer a very unique enjoyment to motorcyclists who are not only passionate about riding, but also love the great outdoors. And of course for any who ride to “get away from it all,” motorcycle camping is an even greater extension of that. Check [...]
Motorcycle Desert Enchantment: Death Valley National Park
There are lots of motorcycles in Death Valley National Park. Including every type of bike. And for good reason: There are all kinds of great motorcycle roads for whatever your riding pleasure may be. Sport-Tourers, Cruisers, Sport Bikes and any other street legal machines will enjoy slaloming up and down mountains, easing [...]
Camping/Riding Joshua Tree National Park
When contemplating California, if you think only of Hollywood and beaches, be forewarned: Joshua Tree National Park (JT to the locals) is anything but that! The Pacific Ocean and Hollywood are only about 150 miles away, but JT seems like another planet.
JT is a desert enchantment located in southeastern California and seemingly created specifically [...]
Best Long-Distance Motorcycle?
Which is the best long-distance motorcycle?
And who could best answer that?
How about a husband and wife team touring the world with bikes and tent?
British riders, Simon and Lisa Thomas, are doing just that. Starting from England in 2003, they have so far toured 57 countries out of the 122 they aim to complete. [...]
Big Sur Adventure Riding and Motorcycle Camping
For Big Sur riders inclined towards sleeping in the great outdoors, there are several campgrounds on the coast, including Pfeiffer State Park, Kirk Creek, and Plaskett Creek that are situated right off California Highway 1. They are popular and tend to be filled through much of the summer. I’m especially fond of Plaskett.
Some [...]
Twisted Grip Personality Test
