by radioman | Jun 21, 2016 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Left Charleston, WV Day 6 June 20th It's the summer solstice or the "longest day". Of course this is the double meaning. I did this ride to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association and in honor of my late Wife Chris and all the...
by radioman | Jun 22, 2016 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
June 21st. The day after "the Longest day" was the day I could get scheduled to see Congressman Schrader. It is not always possible or easy to actually get to to the member, and may times you meet with the staff member assigned to it. Was excited that I was...
by radioman | Jun 23, 2016 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Westward through Arkansas, Oklahoma wide open spaces to ride. It's a quick ride, but enjoying the ride even if it is all on the Slab. See the crop duster? Watching all the movement of people, things, and materials. Some are huge. As I was cruising across Oklahoma...
by radioman | Jun 29, 2016 | Adventure Motorcycle riding, Featured Article
The Last day of the ride. With limited time, and needing to be back in Portland on Monday for business…. Decided to roll out the miles and make it home. Alway feels like "the horse to the barn" moments as you just want to get "home". Stayed...
by radioman | Aug 23, 2016 | Adventure Motorcycle riding, Featured Article
RADIOMAN RODE THE WORLD! June 2011 to Dec 2013 Thanks so much for visiting my Blog. You have reached the website after I have returned from my Grand Adventure riding my Motorbike around the world for 31 Months. This journey has been a blessing of time on the road in...
by radioman | Aug 21, 2023 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
It’s late in 2023 and I will be traveling by moto- and other means in 2024. Planning on writing this Blog or Vlog at this web address for anyone who wants to follow along. So much has changes since I road around the world back in 2011-2014. Had so much fun and...
by radioman | Dec 29, 2023 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
12/19 What a day already. Long story but was delayed getting my online NZeTA visa confirmation. I was late in getting online to submit the document…. Caused myself lots of extra stress. Was not sure they would let me on the flight. But perservence—— it arrived on my...
by radioman | Jan 6, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Rolling into 2024. Exploring New Zealand South Island by radioman | Jan 6, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle ridingSo will do a bit of catch up since I last posted (which was in 2023 . Hard to believe how much I have experienced and seen in these last 10...
by radioman | Jan 6, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So will do a bit of catch up since I last posted (which was in 2023 . Hard to believe how much I have experienced and seen in these last 10 days. Stopped in Ivercargill – In part to see Burt Munro history, The classic Motorcycle Museum and...
by radioman | Jan 7, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
January 6th I fly back up to North Island.The reason being, another ADVrider I met back in 2013 – has loaned me his older 1150GS that is there. As the Moto community does, Another Advrider that olds the GS drove up to Auckland to pick me up and bring me back to...
by radioman | Jan 7, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After Hobbiton, was coming into a roundabout. The car in front hit his brakes super hard, when he could have gone on through. Hit the brakes hard and the off camber road, I had to go to right of car and had a tip over 🙁 did not hit car, but was almost stopped and...
by radioman | Jan 14, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Update: Will combine the last week of riding…. Left Hamilton and just rode down to Ohakune for the night. Just settling into what was ahead and reflecting own the trip so far. Awoke and rode up to the Ski area outside of town, the clouds had rolled in...
by radioman | Jan 15, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Napier – in 1931 They had an earthquake of 7.8 Magnitude. “Changed the bay forever”, as they bay raised almost 2 meters (6 feet) and the main town burned to the ground. 256 People died in this earthquake. The town rallied, and rebuilt in some...
by radioman | Jan 17, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had my rest in Napier and enjoyed the pool and exploring the town. Rolled out the next morning along the coastline toward Gisbourne. Weather was cloudy with bit of mist. Appreciating the road signs. Arrived Gisbourne early afternoon in the rain. Was able to book into...
by radioman | Jan 18, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Before I left had a great conversation with the front deck woman at the hotel. About life, adventure and some deep sharing. These are the things that make travel really worthwhile. I’m was headed out to ride an “adventure” route to the north called...
by radioman | Jan 19, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Ended up getting to Whakatune on the Bay of Plenty. Just couple days to rest, and enjoy the area. Took time to walk along the waterfront. Taking in the artwork. This one is at the entrance into the harbor. Enjoyed sitting on the beach taking in the summer...
by radioman | Jan 20, 2024 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Nice final day of riding. Was able to pick up the new turn indicator- get it replaced, bike all washed up and set for new tires to be installed later this week. Back into the stable it goes. “Bluey” the 2001 1150GS served me well. So appreciate of...
