A 55-year-old biker protesting New York State’s law requiring helmet use died at a hospital Saturday after striking his head in an accident.
"Hunting Road 'Gators..."
Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
RC Plane shaped like a Superhero!
An obvious geek from Portland, Oregon, Greg Tanous designed and built this human shaped R/C airplane that resemble how Iron man flies. It is pretty neat but its background music they put is as annoying as those we hear on street motorcycle racer /bike stunt video's; I could not watch the whole thing with the sound on... Greg sells plans and full kits for several of his designs.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Squaw Valley Ride Report
I took a nice cruise from Incline Village out to Squaw Valley for lunch yesterday, with the intention of grabbing some lunch at the Auld Dubliner Irish Pub. It was a gorgeous day, sunny and 80 degrees, with no wind. The road traffic was moderate to heavy, being that its the high summer season up here at the Lake. But the scenic views, and great food made for a perfect little road trip.
The Valley is beautiful this time of year, with just a splash of snow left on the peaks. Its so green, and the golf course the Resort at Squaw Creek is open and plush. The Village at Squaw was very quiet, which allowed me to walk right in to the Dubliner and get the best table in the house.
It was overlooking the square, and very close the great Irish band that was playing. They were amazing- obviously great friends, because they would play a tune while seated at their table, then talk and laugh about it once they were done. Then they would switch instruments, and start another great old ballad or jig. There were 3 violinists, and 2 guitar players, one of which would switch off to an Irish drum to keep the rhythm on the faster tunes.
I highly recommend you add Squaw Valley to your next North Lake Tahoe ride!
The Valley is beautiful this time of year, with just a splash of snow left on the peaks. Its so green, and the golf course the Resort at Squaw Creek is open and plush. The Village at Squaw was very quiet, which allowed me to walk right in to the Dubliner and get the best table in the house.
It was overlooking the square, and very close the great Irish band that was playing. They were amazing- obviously great friends, because they would play a tune while seated at their table, then talk and laugh about it once they were done. Then they would switch instruments, and start another great old ballad or jig. There were 3 violinists, and 2 guitar players, one of which would switch off to an Irish drum to keep the rhythm on the faster tunes.
The best part of the day was the amazing corned beef rueban sandwich my cute waitress Nicole (a lso the name of my scoot) served me up. The only thing missing was a nice tall Guinness, but alas, I make it a rule not to partake when I'm riding.
All and all it was a a great 2 hour ride, and it will become part of my regular "going out for a bite to eat" routine.
There are many other restaurants in Squaw Village, along with a few nice bars. The tram is open on a regular basis to get up to the upper lodge where the pool is.
I highly recommend you add Squaw Valley to your next North Lake Tahoe ride!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Quote of the Day
"The World is like a book, and those that stay at home never leave the first page."
My advice to you...
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy 4th of July!
Just remember, you're celebrating a bunch of rebels, revolutionaries, and radicals that stood up for what they believed and told the man what was up. It isn't as crazy as it seems.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Irony...
The Associated Press reports that Phillip A. Contos of Parish, N.Y., was riding with others through the town of Onondaga on Saturday afternoon without head protection, to protest the state’s requirement that bikers wear helmets.
State Troopers told the Syracuse Post-Standard that Contos was driving a 1983 Harley Davidson when his bike fishtailed and he flipped over the handlebars, striking his head on the pavement. He was later pronounced dead at Upstate University Hospital. Police say that had he been wearing a helmet, Contos would probably have survived the accident.
The ride was organized in part by ABATE (American Bikers Aimed for Education), according to a local ABC affiliate reporting on the accident. A spokesperson for the group said they didn't know if Contos was a member.
Many motorcycling enthusiasts have fought against helmet laws, saying they infringe on personal rights and that studies on helmet laws impacting safety have been skewed. Michigan is currently considering a repeal of its helmet law, which has passed the senate but still needs to move through the legislature and be signed by Governor Rick Snyder.
Copied from Slate magazine
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Riding Nerdy: Finding Historical Markers
Do you like your motorcycle rides with a side of history-buff nerdiness? Well, then – locating and photographing historical markers might be right up your alley.
TOWN OF RIVERHEADSurely I can’t be the only geek who likes to ride and likes to learn about the history of the places I pass through. Are you up for the informal challenge of doing some riding, taking some photos and maybe learning something along the way?
A part of Southold prior to its organization 1792. First settlement 1690. Suffolk County Seat since 1725.
-State Education Department 1933
What are the rules and what do you win?
Nothin’ on both counts! Isn’t that great?The informal challenge is nothing more than to get out and do some riding and share what you’ve found on your own blog. Easy-peasy.
Here are some websites that might help you find historical markers in your state:
- Historical Marker Database
- StoppingPoints.com – Historical Markers
- Waymarking.com – Historical Markers
- Markeroni.com
- Wikipedia – Historical Markers
- Historical Marker Society of America
- HistoricalMarkers.org
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Let’s get back out on the road.
Sometimes, we get caught up in our own worlds, and put limits around ourselves, only to find that the boundaries are really just windows. Let’s get back out on the road.
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