Today we got up earlier than we normally have been getting up. I think we were all eager for home. As fun as these trips are, it is always good to come home to our families and sweethearts (And in … Continue reading →
We left this morning at 6:30 and hooked up with I-80 heading west towards California. We hit a little bit of rain as we passed Tooele. Temps were pleasant until crossing the center of Nevada, then it warmed up. As … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again. This year our group is small, but experienced and aged. We will be traveling to Lake Tahoe, the Giant Redwoods of Northern California, Coastal Hwy 1, San Francisco, Yosemite Park and Carson City. Day … Continue reading →
The next morning we arose, climbed on our motorcycles to ride into Bryce Canyon National Park. Again, beautiful vista’s and landscapes. Amazing how the rock formations were developed. With our motorcycle trip coming to a close, we were reluctant to … Continue reading →
After our overnight stay at Jacob’s Lake, we climbed on our motorcycles and headed north towards Zion’s National Park. We even passed through Colorado City, birthplace of Warren Jeff’s and his sixty children. Arriving at Zion’s upon our motorcycles we … Continue reading →
Day 3 of our motorcycle trip, we decided and debated of heading on to Laughlin, NV and Las Vegas, or backtracking a little and going around the Grand Canyon, from the South Rim to the North Rim. We concluded it … Continue reading →
Day 2 we left the comfort of the houseboat, climbed on our motorcycles, knowing that the next 4 nights would be spent in sleeping bags and tents, not to mention nights in the 30’s. Yes, it was still cold. Where … Continue reading →
Awe, the wonderful epic journey of the wind in our face and the road ahead, as we explored new vistas of the Southwestern States. Due to time restraints we shortened our trip, starting out on a cold Thursday morning, Braden, … Continue reading →
After a long winter’s nap, I am taking off this Thursday on a trip down through the southwestern United States. I’ll be riding with three other riders, Braden Hirschi (New son-in-law), Barry Stone (Brother), and Mike Jarvis (My BFF). We … Continue reading →
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 →
Out of all the motorcycle rides I have taken over the years, this was one of my favorites. The ride up to Mt St Helens, the drive down the beautiful Oregon Coast, and then through the Northern California Giant Redwoods, … Continue reading →
Two years ago, my group took an unbelievable motorcycle trip through the beautiful Northwest. Believe it or not, we had no rain. From Salt Lake City, we traveled up through Idaho, across Oregon to the west coast. The Oregon … 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 →
Well, we finished another fun-filled week in the Black Hills and Sturgis. As always, we stayed in a quiet remote campground called Roubaix. It is a beautiful area with pines and a lake. Not some dusty, hot pasture, where you … Continue reading →
