For me, the ideal day on the road begins just before sunrise, stopping after 100 miles or so for gas and breakfast at McDonald’s. Yes, McDonald’s. At every McDonald’s between 6:30 and 9:00, you’ll find one or two groups of retired gentlemen laughing, talking and enjoying each other’s company. No one is looking at their
While I like twisty mountain roads as well as any other biker, I’ll confess that I enjoy interstate riding, too. It’s the only place I can (legally & with relative safety) use all 1200 cc’s, and it’s a great way to cover the miles to get to interesting locations. And home from interesting locations. Following
This is one of my favorite motorcycle photos. Earlier that day, I had been riding through the California desert. My bike registered 111 degrees, which is pretty hot even for a southern boy. I saw the snow-covered mountains in the distance, but it seemed that they only remained in the distance the farther I rode.
