Motorcycle road trip…Yeah!
Spent a little time last week with some friends planning out a road trip for later this year.
On the list of possibilities is the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. It looks like a great dual sport ride, but probably best for the end of Summer because of the weather.
Also considered Vancouver Island, but dont know much about it.
May end up doing a mini ride down PCH, just to warm up.
Still more to plan, but I like the options.
Motorcycle ride in the mountains!
The weather was great. The roads were great. The people were great. Two great rides.
Below: Parked up at Paradise on Mt Rainier.
Below: On the way back down the mountain
Below: Father and son. Does it get any better than that?
Below: Another fun ride, and some great BBQ!
Motorcycle Meditation
Part of this blog is about motorcycles and tacos, but I realized that I’ve been woefully neglecting those topics. And for that, I am sorry. I do feel bad about it. But, for all that is good and rolls on two wheels, I will correct one of those errors today.
Warning: The following posting may only interest me!
Thing One: Motorcycle Meditation
As many motorcycle riders might tell you, it’s the freedom that comes with riding that generates much of the appeal. In my case, that’s only part of it.
When you ride a motorcycle you’re almost forced, just by the nature of riding, to only concentrate on the bike, the road, and your surroundings. You can’t afford to have your mind wander…to think about all the BS that life sometimes brings. It can be a cleansing experience. Clear your mind and you and your bike will have flow…you’ll be one fluid element going down the hwy - well within the legal speed limits of course.
It’s what I call Motorcycle Meditation (sounds better than “In the zone”.)
Why do I ride almost every day of the year? Motorcycle Meditation.
Is there a reason that when it’s 40 and raining, I still ride? Motorcycle Meditation.
When I ride in the morning I dont worry about meetings or deadlines or what someone said or did. I leave it all out, and start the day clear and fresh.
When I ride in the evening I flush out all the meetings, deadlines and the things people have done or said that day. I end the day the way I started it - clear and fresh.
As far as Im concerned, that’s a pretty good way to go. Two wheels!
More motorcycle “things” to come! And I won’t forget the tacos either!
