Stories from Places to See…
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Planning for a rally ride
Places to See… &bull May 19, 2010
Its just 16 days away - and we're so 'cited! I've had my bike lowered, adjustable levers installed, throttle fixed, new knobbie tires installed (Mefo). The tires have been awesome on dirt and gravel. Wolfram is having a service done… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Protective Gear
- Rally
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Motorcycling and Skiing
Places to See… &bull Dec 5, 2009
They seem like opposites. In normal circumstances, the conditions that make for great motorcycling, mean there's no snow for skiing. And when there's awesome skiing, you'll probably not want to be on the road with a motorcycle, unless you have… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Cross-Country
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Packing List for Road Trip
Places to See… &bull Sep 14, 2009
Our packing list for a three day motorcycle trip in the summer for two people. We packed our bulky stuff into reusable grocery bags which fit very nicely into the side cases. Bob wore a backpack and I had a… Full Story »
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Road trip to the Snowy Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming
Places to See… &bull Aug 28, 2009
Where to begin... Wolfram rumbles. Summer creeps upon us slowly,; I work diligently to gain the skills to ride a 200+ mile journey in one day. Finally by July after 1500 miles in 2 months, I feel prepared to branch out from our quaint mountain home.We call to make reservations ... No room until August? Well, that just gives us to more time to prep the bikes (and our wardrobe)! I smile... Wolfram is ranting that we have too much stuff, so I re-inspect the contents and manage to remove ... So then I inspect all of our luggage and… Full Story »
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Just married and scootering into sunset ... Target style
Places to See… &bull Aug 13, 2009
Two matching scooters (Vespa-esque, of course), empty cans, the curvy road, flowers lining the road, leading to the setting Target sun... Not much in the way of ATGATT but hey, its a bubble of love. Someone really thought this one… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Scooter
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Butterscotch Trees
Places to See… &bull Jul 8, 2009
tilt the visor up,catching heady scent of pinesun warmed trees flash bytall shadows reach outcaressing my flashing framesummer continuesits a warm day!ice has thawed from my bonessay pukka pukka Full Story »
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Topics:
- Visor
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Lots o' twisties - Golden Gate/Coal Creek Canyons, Colorado
Places to See… &bull Jun 9, 2009
Let's go for a short ride between thunderstorms... Sure, that'll be fun! We decided to go south because ... So off we go, and its cold. Like mid-50's. I'm cold before we even get 15 miles down the road for the turn off for Golden Gate Park. OK, I'll warm up as we go to lower elevations. I worry that Bob will be cold in… Full Story »
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Sunglasses and riding
Places to See… &bull May 30, 2009
Even though I ride with a full face helmet, I like to wear sunglasses as well. Call it another layer of protection. Call it being ready for changing conditions - I can take the sunglasses off if it gets dark and cloudy. But usually its bright and sunny and… Full Story »






