2021-10-29 16:51
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2021-09-28 18:48
September 27, 2021I'm just back from Flagstaff, Arizona, where I attended Overland Expo West. It was a last-minute decision to go seeing that the pandemic seems to be under control. It would… Read More
2021-09-12 19:21
A couple of weeks ago I posted a call for a list of female solo motorcycle travelers because I felt I'd lost touch. Wow! I knew some of the names, but there are so many more! I feel some sat… Read More
2021-08-27 22:18
A quick review of the TCX Street Air Ace Motorcycle Sneaker boots for summer riding I've been wearing the TCX Street Air Ace boots (disguised as high-top sneakers) this summer and they'… Read More
2021-08-25 23:19
Yay for motorcycle-specific skinny jeans! This means I can look like a real human even with highly-effective protection on and off the bike. They're also comfortable and fashionable.I… Read More
2021-08-23 17:57
A few of my more competitive family members enrolled to compete in the Lake Tahoe XTERRA triathlon this last weekend, which made for a great excuse to join them and enjoy a little Tahoe vac… Read More
2021-08-20 16:04
We'd ridden together before. In fact, several times, putting around Portland, just touring the city and the surrounding countryside. I'd put about half an hour at a time on her, maybe an ho… Read More
2021-08-16 04:43
Join me on the Motorcycles and Misfits podcast recorded Sunday August 15, 2021 in Santa Cruz at the Re-Cycle Garage.Listen on SoundCloud.Sunday afternoons are a thing here, highly entertain… Read More
2021-07-29 21:15
This magic burn cream healed my motorcycle chrome burn in two days; I kid you not. I learned about Ching Wan Hung herbal balm years ago from a Chinese herbalist in San Francisco. Whatever's… Read More
2021-07-14 19:24
Motorcycle overpants give you the protection you need and keep your nice clothes clean, too. I've had two pairs of Olympia Airglide Overpants in the past two decades, and I use them on… Read More
2021-07-14 17:25
Low tide 8:30am bicycling to beach under a heavy sky that seems to suppress the wind. Surfers at Cowell Beach all have long boards today to catch the small waves, two or three feet high at t… Read More
2021-07-10 03:48
I am lucky to live in the wonderland that is Santa Cruz. Have you visited this crazy beautiful town and the surrounding mountains and seas? I'm just so thrilled to be back, I thought I'd sha… Read More
2020-03-11 17:36
People have been writing to say how brave I was to stay level-headed and rescue my mother and her dog. Thank you, but it wasn’t like that. I heard the alarm, saw the fire, and yelled a… Read More
2020-03-08 00:08
It's been over a week since the fire and the nightmares have not subsided. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined but there are many theories. One theory is that the fire started in… Read More
2020-03-02 02:26
My iPhone tells me that it was 04:27 am when I called 911. More irritated than alarmed, I leapt out of bed from a dead sleep when I heard the smoke alarm go on. It had been beeping repe… Read More
2020-02-20 19:34
I strapped my paddleboard to the roof rack and threw some basic camping gear into the Tacoma to explore the off-pavement route west to San Juanico, also called Scorpion Bay. It’s a pro… Read More
2020-02-15 01:54
Did you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
For many people it’s an emotionally charged holiday with hopes and disappointments, tension, and expectations that may be impossible to fulf… Read More
2019-10-27 20:58
Baja attracts a wide variety of personalities: Corporate life escapees in RVs, 4x4s, truck trailers, or expensive dual-sport motorcycles. Off-road racers with million-dollar machines. Millen… Read More
2018-12-13 19:09
Poems, travel, educational courses, and motorcycle gear? What do they have in common? They make great gifts! I hope this list will help you make those you love very happy this holiday season… Read More
2018-10-13 17:24
I don’t work on top-secret projects but when I’m working in a library or cafe I still desire some modicum of privacy. I just saw this ad from Targus, a company I love for their l… Read More
2018-04-02 21:57
Do you wear flip-flops a lot? I do, and I was kind of horrified to learn that it is scientifically proven by doctors that flip-flops are dangerous to your health. In this article, there clai… Read More
2017-10-27 20:58
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2017-08-06 04:01
Wandering the Valle de Guadalupe we decide to turn east toward the small village, central to the region, of El Porvenir. This is a parallel route to Mex 3 passing through the other side of t… Read More
2017-08-04 20:09
Motion Pro Bead Pro Aluminum Tire Breakers and multi-use tire tool set with integrated tire spoons (Revzilla)
9.8″ long
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$58.49 at Revzilla Read More
2017-04-05 22:07
The brand new Baja handbook has been published. This is the first guidebook in years and and much-needed update. You’ll find a Kindle edition, too. Enjoy! Read More
2017-03-23 00:21
I didn’t realize until recently that evacuation service insurance only covers transport from facility to facility. So whether you’re motorcycling in the desert, hiking a canyon… Read More
2017-03-15 14:09
Guest post by David Faria
I met David and Peter many years ago in a San Francisco cafe, two bikers from Gibraltar with many miles of travel all around the world. A marine lawyer i… Read More
2017-03-14 16:18
I own an old SPOT satellite messenger which I’ve used as an emergency device (never had to push that SOS button) and a tracker so that readers could follow my trips on my website. I wa… Read More
2017-03-12 01:11
Imagine you’ve had an accident or become very ill while you’re on vacation. Help has arrived and you’re being cared for in a hospital or clinic. If you can be moved, e… Read More
2016-09-12 21:32
I’m looking forward to The Southern California THRILL SHOW presented by Indian Motorcycle of El Cajon and Motoworld of El Cajon. It’s a two-day motorcycle event that features li… Read More
2016-08-15 15:59
As you’ve know from previous posts, I’ve been fascinated by the hidden causes of fear for quite a while, ever since I felt the need to write that “Aren’t You Scared?… Read More
2016-08-11 13:12
Over the years, a lot of people have asked me “Aren’t you scared?,” which is a question I answered in the first chapter of my book American Borders, actually, because it wa… Read More
2016-08-10 21:35
The Discover Baja travel club newsletter is great this month with tons of information about Northern Baja destinations that stay nice and cool in the summer. It’s HOT in Baja Sur, so I… Read More
2016-08-05 21:21
I’m a huge fan of Tim Ferriss and listen to most of his podcasts. Tim invited Seth Godin to do a follow-up Q&A with listeners after his interview, and he talked a bit about fe… Read More
2016-08-01 11:14
When I started looking for a pair of dual-sport adventure motorcycle touring boots to ride in Baja, I found a confusing array of brands and materials. Being the travel gear geek that I am, I… Read More
2016-06-19 18:36
As he explains in the video, Jonathan used to load aircraft and he didn’t want anything shifting in mid-air. “That would be bad.” Same with a motorcycle. I laugh, but he ca… Read More
2016-06-18 00:56
After three years playing around with various brands of SUPs I want to share my favorite with you. It’s the Sea Eagle NeedleNose. I especially want to let you know that through June 30… Read More
2016-06-04 00:01
This morning I was on a hangout with Jason and Trav who are running the one-week Paradise Pack bundle of online training courses to help you create a “location independent” busin… Read More
2015-12-04 21:27
Discover Baja has invited me to pen a monthly column on motorcycling in Baja. Here’s my first (click to read the whole article in the December 2015 newsletter). If you’… Read More
2015-09-29 22:03
Whether you’re at home or traveling you can have healthy staples delivered to your door (campground, hostel, apartment) in the USA. I’ve been using Thrive for about 6 months now… Read More
2015-08-27 23:06
Schuberth unveiled its new adventure helmet last night to a crowd of motojournalists in a hangar in Irvine, California. We had to swear not to leak photos but were given free reign to descri… Read More
2015-07-28 18:37
Shifting the Balance of Power
Why more women are riding motorcycles and how that’s driving change
Read the story by Liz Jansen on Fix.
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2015-06-03 16:12
There was a lot of snow, rain, slush, and mud at Overland Expo 2015, and we weren’t prepared. Luckily, we passed an REI on the way and stopped in to get a few things like fleece g… Read More
2015-05-21 13:42
Snowverland Expo, 2015. That’s not a typo. At Overland Expo West, 2015 we experienced a freak storm with rain and snow and hail and mud and below-freezing temperatures. Before the week… Read More
2015-02-06 22:07
I’ve been spending a lot of time this year in a funky little community on the Sea of Cortez to explore Baja by motorcycle, 4×4 and long-distance touring paddle board. A couple of… Read More
2015-02-02 20:34
The International Journal of Motorcycle Studies has announced its call for papers for the July 16-19 conference in Birmingham, Alabama. Here’s the information.
Call For Papers: INTERN… Read More
2015-02-01 23:00
There’s a new TV commercial promoting motorcycling to women by the Bonnier Motorcycle Group. “It’s Your Turn” features Becka Adams, a motorcyclist, athlete and actres… Read More
2014-10-14 18:14
I’m a Five on the Enneagram which is the observer or investigator personality type. Last month I told you about a seminar I’m involved in that helps identify your personality typ… Read More
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