Testing out a new camera angle. Still working on the shakes, but overall I love this perspective. I think I’ll try riding with my helmet pitched down so you can see the road ahead through my visor. Good demonstration that you do in fact go where you look. Look through those turns everyone!

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(Photo provided by GroudTruthTrekking) I’ve wanted to ride in Alaska ever since I heard it was possible to do so. I read Against the Wind by Ron Ayers. It never really clicked in my head that there are times of the year where the temperatures were hospitable to motorcycles. Then I read Into the Wild [...]

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I’ve got maps stuck to the walls and country’s names floating around in my head. I’ve got to make sense of all this by making some preliminary route. This isn’t set in stone, but it’s a place to start. View Larger Map Here is a breakdown of all the countries and regions I’ll be passing [...]

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My head spins when I try and comprehend all that goes into preparing for a trip around the world by motorcycle. There are so many facets like, picking the right bike, clothing, camping gear, health considerations, navigation, documenting the trip and then there’s the elusive art of border crossings. It’s very intimidating for me, but [...]

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I finally did it. After about a year of saying, “Yea I’ll sell it eventually” I’ve gone and actually done it. I sold off my car, and all that’s left is my motorcycle. No more car payments for a car I don’t use, woo hoo! I would drive my car about once a month. I [...]

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