As the weather starts to warm up, so does the urge to start planning the first spring motorcycle ride. For early spring, it is always safe to plan a ride headed south into warmer climates. So, my group is planning … Continue reading →
Last year I had a couple of memorable motorcycle rides. In June I spent 3 weeks, by myself, riding up into Canada, over to the east coast, down through Maine and back home, putting a little over 6,000 miles on … Continue reading →
I don’t know about you when it comes to wintertime. For me it is way too long. My motorcycle sits in the garage with it’s battery tender tickling a charge every once in a while, and I eagerly keep tabs … Continue reading →
Welcome to USA Motorcycle Rides. On this website you’ll find everything you’ll need to plan your next ride. I will be adding all the information, products and items you will need to have a fun and safe trip. I’ll also … Continue reading →
So winter is here, and it is time to put your motorcycle to bed for the winter, unless you are like me, who has ridden my bike every single month since the day it was purchased. There are some maintenance … Continue reading →
Mike Jarvis and I loaded our bikes down with RV antifreeze and headed down last Friday to Bullfrog Marina at Lake Powell to winterize our houseboat. Believe it or not, I had 12 gallons strapped to my bike, and Mike … Continue reading →
I going to be heading south to Lake Powell next week with a riding buddy of mine, Mike Jarvis. We are partners on a houseboat and are going to be going down to winterize the boat before the snow flies. … Continue reading →
Some of the guys I ride with have been talking about doing an “Iron Butt Ride.” This is riding 1,000 miles in 24 hours. There is an association called the “Iron Butt Association” that certifies these types of rides. I … Continue reading →
Today we left South Dakota and crossed into Wyoming, then up into Montana. The day was hot, dry and sticky. It was pretty much a day of just going from one location to another. Mike David Jared Quin Jeff Brad … Continue reading →
First thing this morning, we got ready, cleaned up, put on our best clothes and attended the LDS Church meeting in Sturgis. With our presence, we doubled the attendance. The locals were very happy that we came. One of the … Continue reading →
Today, was an awesome day, full of beautiful vistas, majestic mountains and good companionship. We started the day taking a plunge at a Hot Springs pool. It was a good excuse to take showers after two days of sweat, dirt … Continue reading →
Barry’s traveling companion, Freddie Kruegar. As cars passed, they always did a double-take, and at gas stops it was a topic of conversation. We finally reached Sturgis, just after a nice little thunderstorm. We were fortunate to have missed it. … Continue reading →
We all met at my house on Thursday morning at 8:00 AM. We left at 8:30 on I-80 headed east. The temperature was in the low 70’s, ideal weather for traveling. Our first stop was Evanston. The new guys had … Continue reading →
We’ll be leaving tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM from Sandy, Utah, heading east on I-80, then picking up Hwy 191 north in Rock Springs, Wyoming, following the highways to the Big Horn National Forest, where we’ll be spending the night … Continue reading →
Less than two weeks away, we are getting excited to head on a 2,500 mile round trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the famous Sturgis Bike Rally. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the rally. We … Continue reading →
I’m getting ready to ride to Sturgis, North Dakota, along with 8 other family members and friends, for the 70th Anniversary of the Sturgis Bike Rally. It should be a well attended rally this year. The event usually draws around … Continue reading →
We are just a month away from our Sturgis Trip. Looks like we’ll have 7 to 10 in our group this year. We will be leaving Thursday, Aug 5th, traveling 450 miles to the Big Horn National Forest to spend … Continue reading →
I’m on my way to the Cleveland Airport to meet Penny, who will be spending the next three days with me touring the historical sites in Kirtland. The Kirtland era, for the Church, was a period in Church history of … Continue reading →
Today I left Palmyra, headed west towards Kirtland, Ohio. As I got closer to Buffalo, NY, I started to see these signs for Niagara Falls. So I began having this conversation with myself. Should I or shouldn’t I take the … Continue reading →
