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Motorcycle TV: Full Throttle Saloon

Posted: November 7, 2013 in Motorcycle TV
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from trutv websireTruTV’s Full Throttle Saloon will be returning to televsion on the 2nd of December.  TruTV describes Full Throttle Saloon this way:

“This is one show that’s born to be wild! Every year, the Full Throttle Saloon is open for only ten days in August, when bikers from all over the world descend on the black hills of South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For bar owner Michael Ballard, the profits are huge, but the reality is intense. From managing a full staff of bartenders and dancing girls to hosting big name concerts and burlesque shows, keeping it together is more than most people could handle”

I describe it as just a lot of fun!  I have not been to Sturgis yet and everytime I see this show I just want to kick my own butt for not going yet!  Based on last season’s show I give Full Throttle Saloon 5 stars.

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Best Month on the Blog!

Posted: November 6, 2013 in Uncategorized
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THANKS GUYS!

THANKS GUYS!

Our motorcycle blog had its best month ever thank to you guys!  I don’t expect it to contiune over the winter and the days we will have to ride are going to diminish. I just want to thank you for looking at what interests me and the motorcycle rides that Deb and I take.

Top Ten Motorcycle Rides!

Posted: November 5, 2013 in Motorcycle Rides
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motorcycle rideWell everyone has their opinions! Sometimes you might agree on the same thing, sometimes you might not.

When I did a search or the top 10 motorcycle rides this is what I found.…

Askmen.com said their # 1 was the Pacific Coast Highway.

CNN.com also had the Pacific Coast Highway as the #1.

Discovery Channel put The Twisted Sisters (Texas) on top.

Lonely Plant voted for Pacific Coast Highway.

Motorcycle.com put Arkansas Highway 23 atop their list.

MadeMan.com had SR 11in upland Maine as the best.

Tail of the Dragon was top of the list for the Travel Channel.

I would love to ride all of the roads listed.  Someday maybe I will.

Harley Davidson’s Middleweight Motorcycle

Posted: November 4, 2013 in Motorcycle news
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We have all heard the rumors that Harley was going to be putting out middleweight (500/750cc) bikes. It is said that Harley would make these bikes in India with the aim to expand in to new global markets.

The latest update to those rumors (published here and here) is that these bikes will be name the “Street 500” and “Street 750” and may be debuted this month at a Milan auto show. For a rumor there is a lot of detail about the bikes so if you have time take a look at the links above.

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Point of Rocks – C&O Canal Motorcycle Ride

Posted: November 4, 2013 in C&O Canal, Motorcycle Rides
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C&O Canal Point of Rock MD

Location – Point of Rocks

Mile Marker – 48

Historical Comments – Point of Rocks is one of the sites where the B&O Railroad and the C&O Canal fought over the right away as the pass between the river and the cliffs were very narrow.  They eventually reached a compromise that also saw a wall erected between the rail line and the canal towpaths so that the mules pulling the barges would not be frightened.

During the Civil War, the town, canal and railroad made tempting targets for the confederates operating in Virginia.  The rail station, still in use, was built in 1876. Find out more about this stop at the C&O Canal Trust website.

Ride to Site – This stop on the canal is located just off of and even under US Route 15.  The trains at this location run often so be alert for the oncoming locomotives.

Amenities – picnic tables, boat ramp, restrooms, parking.  Nearby gas and food.

Road Conditions (from main road) – Paved but with pot holes.

Railway Situation – Ground level

Parking Lot Conditions – Paved.

Main Attraction – Boat ramp, Route 15 bridge for pictures, rail station for pictures, Lock House 28 is available for lodging on the canal but you would have to park the motorcycles about a mile away.

My Thoughts – Great site for pictures and a nice stop when riding in the area.

Map – Picture by Warren massey

Out and about on a motorcycle ride!

Posted: November 2, 2013 in Motorcycle Rides
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Country store in Boyds, Md.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Posted: October 27, 2013 in Motorcycle Rides
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dgrI have never heard of this motorcycle ride before but I am very intrigued.  I ran across the link in while just surfing around and I think I may participate in next year’s event, if there is one.

You get dressed in nice clothes and ride your bike in support of several charities.  I like the idea and will be keeping an eye on their website and the local groups Facebook page.

According to their website the event began in 2012 and has now spread to over 100 cities.  This year they raised over $250,000 dollars supporting Prostate Cancer Foundations in several countries.

If you have time check out their website! (the photos are from the DRG website and the DGR Washington DC Facebook site)

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Nolands Ferry – C&O Canal Motorcyle Ride

Posted: October 26, 2013 in C&O Canal, Motorcycle Rides
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C&O Canal: Nolands Ferry

C&O Canal: Nolands Ferry

My most recent stop on the C&O Canal is Nolands Ferry.  For background on what I am doing with the C&O please look at this post.

Location – Nolands Ferry

Mile Marker – 44.6

Historical Comments -The reported location Martha Washington crossed the Potomac River on the way to visit George Washington at Valley Forge.

Nolands Ferry is also a Paleo-Indian period archeological site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  More information on the archeological site can be found here.

Ride to Site – Getting to Nolands Ferry requires you ride through abundant farm land.  Be on the lookout for slow moving farm equipment.  Pay attention as well for deer and other wildlife crossing the road.

Amenities – picnic tables, boat ramp, restrooms

Road Conditions (from main road) – First half paved, second half hard packed gravel/cinder

Railway Situation – Underpass

Parking Lot Conditions – Hard packed gravel and cinder, use a kickstand puck.

Main Attraction – Boat ramp

My Thoughts –This site is primarily a boat access point for the Potomac River and a rest stop for those using the C&O trail.  It is interesting in that the road to the amenities passes through what, I think, is the remains of the canal and lock.

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The area around Nolands Ferry

The area around Nolands Ferry

 

Riding the C&O Canal on a Motorcycle

Posted: October 26, 2013 in C&O Canal, Motorcycle Rides
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DSCN0124Since the C&O Canal is nearby and there does not appear to be any motorcycle ride discussions or comments about the sites I decide to do just that, discuss the C&O Canal from a rider’s point of view.

You will have to bear with me on this as I am not going to hit all the sites immediately but as I get around to them.  I might have them all by the end of the year, next year!   😉

I have already stopped at a couple and I will go back and redo them with the intent of what a rider should expect when going to each site.

Some things you should know about the canal as a whole:

  • At many of the stops is at least one railroad track to cross to reach the canal site.  The railroad is one reason the C&O Canal became obsolete.
  • The C&O Canal is a National Park.  I am going to get a lot of the information from their website and resources.  The park website will display alerts when there are issues with one or some of the park sites.
  • You cannot get to all the canal sites unless you hike or ride a bike.  Vehicle traffic is limited to only some parts of the park and is mainly acts as trailheads or boat ramps.
  • Conditions at the sites that allow vehicles will vary extremely due to weather conditions.
  • I am sure there will be more but that is all I have for now!

The layout I intend to use to describe each site is as follows:

  •    Location – Which stop on the canal path
  •    Mile Marker – as stated by the National Parks Service
  •    Historical Comments:  What was this site about?
  •    Ride to Site – What the ride is like in the immediate area of the stop.
  •    Amenities – Restroom, picnic area, etc.
  •    Road Conditions (from main road) – What to expect when you turn off the main highway
  •    Railway Situation – ground level, overpass, underpass
  •    Parking Lot Condition – paved, gravel, etc
  •    Main Attraction –
  •    My Thoughts –
  •    Map – just a clip of the area around the stop
  •    Pictures – my photos of the site.

If you have any suggestions on adding/changing the above list let me know.

C&O Canal National Park

Monocacy Aqueduct C&O Canal

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Motorcycle TV: Top Gear (USA) in Sturgis

Posted: October 23, 2013 in Motorcycle TV, Product Reviews
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I was disappointed after watching Top Gear (USA) at Sturgis last night. It started out quite strong with the guys on scooters and completing challenges to move up to bigger bikes. But it went down hill from there.

Rutledge wrecked his scooter, on purpose it appeared to me, to lose the first challenge (this is a guy that claims to have two bikes in his garage). He would later go on to drop a Street Glide twice. The guys who won the challenge (Adam & Tanner) began riding Yamaha 250’s but also began wearing full face helmets. From this point forward there were times I was not sure that they were on the bikes, I got the feeling that “stunt doubles” were used.

The next challenge was to ride three members of a band (I forget the name) across town to the Buffalo Chip. Adam ducked out and got a side car, Tanner stopped at a bikini bike wash and Rut stopped to allow his passenger to get water and cigarettes. It was here that the most contrived moment of the series let alone the show occurred. Rut accidentally knocked down two bikes.

First, I am not sure he even touched the bike to cause it to fall into the second bike. Second, the bikes looked like 1980’s dual purpose motorcycles that might not even run. Third, no one prevented him and his passenger from leaving, I have been at rallies where this has happened, folks do not let you leave until the owners of the other bikes arrive.

OH, and of course Tanner won the overall contest and got to race a car against a motorcycle.

Overall, I think this is the worst episode of Top Gear (USA) ever. I love the show as a whole and watch it every week but this one just sucked.

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