Palo Alto in pieces
Handfulls of fog were available for the taking this morning. Slow rolling my way up to Aptos CA and then on to Seacliff State Beach, felt much like my own … Continue Reading Palo Alto in pieces
the Mother Ship
In its purest form, I say that a moto-journey should begin and end at the garage. Having never been a proponent of trailering a bike anywhere, I continue to age … Continue Reading the Mother Ship
A Dozen Days of Fire, Water & Other Gifts of Nature
A moto-journey through Sequoia, Yosemite and Lassen National Parks, also covering Lake Almanor, McArthur-Burney Falls and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest with my friends Tim and Joy Bielski.
Epilogue
Thank you all for following along on this ride. I have greatly appreciated your company, commentary, emails, text messages and encouragement. I feel very fortunate to be able to ride … Continue Reading Epilogue
Riding Between Saints
Santa Cruz, San Simeon, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara were the major stepping stones on a 300 mile leg today. Adding to that the Mission San Carlos … Continue Reading Riding Between Saints
Slow goin’
Miles melt very slowly away on Highway 1 as it binds together towns with populations not exceeding three digits. Add to this, the number of Prius poking along at half … Continue Reading Slow goin’
Among Giants
Having little of the Oregon Coast Highway remaining for today, it didn’t take long to get agriculturally inspected and then cross back into California. Straight out of a California Tourism … Continue Reading Among Giants
Oregon Coast
For me, the breakfast of champions is pizza. I’ve seen what Wheaties can do to a man. At most points along the Columbia River, a crossing proves to be … Continue Reading Oregon Coast
Right City…Wrong State
It would have felt incomplete had I just glossed over Victoria BC. Encouraged by decent weather this morning, I was up and out earlier than my ferry reservation required and … Continue Reading Right City…Wrong State
Water World
Port Hardy gave me a very wet sendoff this morning and it turned out to be the gift that kept on giving. Ninety percent of today’s 325 miles was spent … Continue Reading Water World
Ferry Tale
The Inside Passage and its inherent beauty were sufficient repayment for this morning’s ugly 4:30 a.m. alarm setting. First on the ferry, I got my bike lashed down as other … Continue Reading Ferry Tale
Why here?
I often wonder how a non-native gets here, wherever “here” may be. Today, complying with the Prince Rupert municipal ordinance that states “no two days filled with sunshine shall occur … Continue Reading Why here?
Ling Cod & Sole
The tranquility of this town is palpable. Smooth graceful takeoffs and landings of seaplanes add to the slow gentle wakes carved by the working boats on the Hecate Strait. Losing … Continue Reading Ling Cod & Sole
Rupert
With a few days to burn before my ferry arrives, my curiosity led me to the streets of Prince Rupert BC on walkabout. The weather is dismal and cool. Today’s … Continue Reading Rupert
Don’t put off until tomorrow…
Sitting at dinner, near 7:30 last night, the thought occurred to ride up to the Salmon Glacier before the 10 pm end of daylight. “Naw, just chill. You can get … Continue Reading Don’t put off until tomorrow…
Bearly Alaska
Two hundred and twelve miles would get me back within the States today. Well, sort of. Departing Smithers BC early this morning and with one last unobstructed look at Hudson … Continue Reading Bearly Alaska
Rich on Two Wheels 