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Ride Just to Ride

By Sergio Laurente   Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember a time when having GPS readily available was uncommon. Not only is navigation now the norm, but some apps give real time feedback on best routes considering any heavy traffic areas. This means that people even depend on navigation to get them from home

Hermit Falls Ride Review

By Talya Adams   I love a quick and fun ride. They keep me going when I’m slammed with work. A top notch quick ride for me is usually anything under two hours, some nice views, and a few twists in the road if possible. Last weekend, I did a trip up to the San

Leo Carrillo Ride Review

By Talya Adams   A few weeks ago, I took a very rewarding ride up to Malibu. I’m sure I’ve gushed about Malibu in the past, but every year I discover a new beach, or a new state park to explore, and I feel compelled to share my findings. My ride out to Leo Carrillo

La Jolla Cove Ride Review

By Talya Adams   I will be spending the majority of my weekends exploring new beaches this summer. I made this decision at the beginning of the month. It seemed to make sense given the beach was the only place I was finding relief from the heat. So, the weekend before last I drove down

Point Mugu State Park Review Part 2

By Talya Adams   Thanks for coming back for part two of my review of Point Mugu State Park. Below I’ll share tips, advice, and the aftermath of my journey. To say it was a learning experience would be an understatement. Find out why. I like to be informed in most things I do. When

Point Mugu State Park Review Part 1

By Talya Adams   Yesterday, I finally went out on a ride out to Point Mugu State Park. This location has been on my list of destination trips for a while. When I was researching the park, I discovered it offered amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and wonderful hiking trails. I figured this would

Snakes Alive!

By Barb Graham   We’ve been having a heat wave in Socal lately, along with muggy weather and thunderstorms. It’s a lot like Alabama, only not quite as hot. It’s hot enough to bring out the snakes in San Diego County. They come seeking water or prey in the neighborhood, and Animal Control has already

Benefits of Solo Rides

By Talya Adams   Over the past month I’ve been invited on quite a few group rides to various places. I must admit it’s nice to be considered for a group outing no matter what the activity, but I can’t say I’ve taken anyone up on the offer. Does that make me antisocial? Maybe, but

Early Birds Get the Worms

By Talya Adams   We’ve all heard the saying, ‘The early bird gets the worm’. I’ve found this to be true as motorcyclist as well. If you want to get the most enjoyment out of your ride, try waking up with the sun – get a head start on some of the worst traffic out

Fatigue and Motorcycles Don’t Mix

By Talya Adams   There are a lot of people who don’t realize how much energy physically, mentally, and emotionally goes into operating a motorcycle. In order to remain safe at all times you have to be present on all accounts. One of the biggest things I’ve recently experienced taking away from my riding safety

Dirt Day

By Barb Graham   It was billed as “Day in the Dirt.” This Meetup event was hosted by the BMW shop, and some expert dirt riders offered instruction. The plan was to meet at the shop, then proceed down into Borrego Desert and gather at a staging area by the Superstition Mountains. The day was

2019 Motorcycle Goals

By Talya Adams It’s that time of year again. The time when resolutions are made and then quickly forgotten. The forgotten promises are exactly why I stopped making resolutions years ago, and also why setting goals has become so effective for me. This year my motorcycle goals will be simple, fun, and manageable. I’ve had

Music and Riding

By Tayla Adams So, recently my speakers broke and I was too lazy to go out and buy another pair. I also figured it wouldn’t be that big of a deal riding without music for a while. What could it hurt right? I thought I’d get some thinking done, be more present with the environment

Mine’s Road Ride Report

By Bill Harr We have so many great motorcycle roads here in California. Southern California has the Mulholland Snake and many other canyons to ride. Highway One on the coast ranks up there as one of the classic rides in the world. Highway 9 and 35 in the Santa Cruz Mountains has Alice’s Restaurant. In

Surviving the LA Rain

By Tayla Adams   The past two days have been crazy. I’d read the weather report stating rain was sure to fall in the beginning of the week, but I didn’t expect heavy rain because this is, after all, California. Not to mention the last serious rain we had here was like two years ago.

Tayla’s 2018 Riding Goals

By Tayla Adams The New Year has finally come and as usual I’m in the mood to set some goals for myself. When I thought about things I wanted to do in regards to my riding it took me a moment to think of a solid plan. I feel like in the past I’ve said

Group Rides with Old Friends

By Bill Harr I have been blessed to reach retirement and still be riding my motorcycle. My current ride is a 2016 Ducati Multistrada S Touring. Typically, I ride with a core group of 8 old friends, and we go on several long rides and many short rides every year. Four of the riders I

Swiss Alps Tour – Part 4

By Bill Harr We got on the road at 9:00 AM, and the weather report shows a storm coming in where we are headed. We had a fine time in St Moritz, but it is time to head north to Stein am Rhein. Up and over Julierpass we went. It was warm enough when we

To Commute or Not To Commute

By AJ Jacobsen   When it comes to getting to work, most of us have to deal with the best way to make that happen. Of course, there are always options, even if they don’t seem reasonable, but they do exist. Over the past few months I’ve had to evaluate my personal choices around commuting.

Snakes Alive!

We’ve been having a heat wave in SoCal lately, along with muggy weather and thunderstorms. It’s a lot like Alabama, only not quite as hot. It’s hot enough to bring out the snakes in San Diego County. They come seeking water or prey in the neighborhood, and Animal Control has already removed a couple of

Riding in the Heat

It’s no secret the month of September tends to be hottest month of the year in Los Angeles. When I first moved here from the east, I thought this was ridiculous as the early months of summer are the hottest in Florida. Interestingly enough, the last week of August this year was a scorcher with

The Long Road Home

I don’t know what it is, but for the last two months it seems like US 101 has been blocked off at some point in the late hours of the night. Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of state troopers slowing down traffic by weaving in between the lanes, or construction taking place with up

Franklin Canyon Park – Ride Review

Ride season is in full swing ladies and gentlemen. If you’re anything like me you’re indulging as much as possible. Good weather is all it generally takes to get me outside for an adventure, and finding new places to explore is an added bonus. Over the weekend, I went out to Franklin Canyon and explored

The Unforeseen Sting

This summer has been wonderful for riding. I’ve been on my bike every day, and soaking in the good weather while it’s here. Even going to work isn’t so bad when the sun is shining and there’s a nice breeze. No matter how nice the conditions, I always make a point to remain alert and

Turning a Failed Trip into a Good Ride

This weekend I set out to take an epic landscape photo of Los Angeles at sunrise. I have wanted to frame a city shot for months now, and I thought I’d finally found the perfect location to take a good vantage point shot. However, things don’t always go as planned. My location was supposed to

Grotto Trails Review

This past weekend I set out on a ride with a group of friends to Malibu. Our destination was the Grotto Trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s not an over populated hike, but it’s probably my favorite one now. The ride up there also offered plenty of adventure and variety for the views. I

Solstice Canyon Ride Review

Over the weekend I took up a ride up to Solstice Canyon. I’d looked up this hiking location early in the week, and it seemed pretty cool. An added bonus was the history behind this particular hiking destination. According to the weather report that morning it was supposed to be 75 degrees out. Sure enough,

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – Ride Review

Over the weekend I rode out to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park for a job. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this ride was a lot of fun. It also wasn’t too far away from the city which was a bonus as well considering I didn’t want to be too tired before I arrived at

Rainy Days

Lately we’ve been having more rainy days than usual in Los Angeles. Of course, more than usual in LA tends to mean more than once every two weeks. So, lately I’ve been checking the weather forecast before I leave my apartment. This gives me a heads up on what I can expect to encounter on

Stop! Hammer Time!

There I was, rolling down the street after work on a Friday afternoon. I was almost home and could finish the ride blindfolded. I had a lot planned for the weekend and work kept me later than I wanted so I was in a bit of a rush. Just as I passed a large truck

My Least Favorite L.A. Freeway

I’ve been commuting a lot recently for jobs around Los Angeles. During my travels I’ve discovered there are freeways that I hate more than others. Surprisingly, much of my disdain is for varying reasons depending upon the freeway. The freeway I drive the most often is the 101. I have a love/hate relationship with this

Santa Barbara Ride Report

This past Veteran’s day, I rode up to Santa Barbara. I’d never been there before, and really wanted to get away from Los Angeles for the day. For a beach trip, this ride actually has a lot to offer motorcyclists. In my opinion, a good ride is all about variety. With this idea in mind,

Distraction

It can only take a nanosecond of distraction on a motorcycle for a day to go from fun to tragic.  This isn’t anything one plans for, and the only way to avoid distraction is to be aware that it lurks at the periphery like a Grinch, just waiting for you to screw up. Distraction can

Cedar Springs Ride Review

Yesterday, I took a ride up to Cedar Springs, California. I hadn’t done a mountain run in a while, and I knew I didn’t want to go out too far away from home. I wanted a smooth ride on a less than crowded path. I also wanted beautiful scenery and twisty roads. I’m very happy

Favorite Tahoe Rides

While I am not from the Lake Tahoe area, I love gambling, skiing and enjoying the outdoors. The great thing about Lake Tahoe is that the area offers two very distinct seasons, though in summer in never gets really hot. For me, this makes it a great summer and early fall riding destination. Here are

Sturgis Planning

I have not been to Sturgis in a long time. While it may be a long time before I return, I had a lot of fun, and if you prepare, you can have fun too. A lot of fun can be had, but you must approach it wisely. Here are a few ways to have more

Beach Days for Bikers

Beach days are the best days. At least that’s a strong belief I have. I’ve spent my entire life around water, so when I started riding a motorcycle I wanted to make sure I’d still be able to spend time at the shore. I’ve had a few years to perfect my technique, and I’m pretty

Moving Meditation

It’s not news to riders that your bike is your therapist. Each one of us needs something different to find the mental release we are seeking – we need to ride far enough, take enough turns, go fast enough. The mental health aspect of the sport is a big part of why many of us

Make My Day

I was on my way to work one day. It was early morning and the sun was shining a little before 7 AM. There wasn’t much traffic yet. I was riding in the carpool lane going about 75 MPH and the few other vehicles were moving at a similar speed. I checked my mirror and

Back in the Saddle

I took a ride today on my motorcycle. It was just a short ride. I went a few miles along a slightly curving city street. I turned up a main road to the highway. Then I rode along the Interstate a few miles and back home. That might not seem like a big deal, but

Tayla’s “Complete” Ride

It finally happened. I finally went on a ride, a proper ride. I’ve been talking about it for months, and it’s happened. The ride was a suggestion of a friend of mine, and it was one of his favorite rides in Los Angeles. We started out around one in the afternoon. My buddy lives in

Every Day is Independence Day on a Motorcycle

It’s a Wednesday afternoon and I’m standing over a sheer cliff staring out the Pacific Ocean. It’s practically the middle of the day in the middle of the week, right smack in the middle of the year, and even I woke up that morning not knowing I would find myself right where I was. I

Quick tips for your upcoming motorcycle road trip

If you are going on a long motorcycle road trip, you should know what you are getting yourself into. Nothing is more frustrating and potentially dangerous than having to deal with serious problems you were not prepared to handle. When it comes to road trips, preparation can be key to enjoyment. Since everyone has different

Los Angeles to Tecate, Mexico motorcycle ride

In the past, I wrote about my motorcycle ride to Rosarito. However, a lot of people don’t like riding through Tijuana, and I don’t blame them as it can be stressful, especially when there is a lot of traffic and activity at the border. Good news for those who want to travel to Mexico but

Motorcycle camping checklist

I love motorcycle camping. Nothing beats a three-day weekend with my motorcycle, and maybe a friend or two. However, when camping in a car, I don’t have to worry about room, and I can throw every item in my trunk. But on a bike, I need to make sure I have everything I need and nothing I

Bay Area ride to Yosemite

Some say the journey is the most important part of any ride. Others say the destination is number one. My ride last weekend included both an interesting journey and ended in a most interesting destination trumping either opinion. At Manteca we change to SR 120 and the road narrows to one lane each way. Then

Favorite Los Angeles freeway ride

I spend a lot of time riding on the freeway. Mostly because I live in Mid-city LA, and I work in Burbank. I also take on additional freelance work which takes me all over the greater Los Angeles area; which isn’t so bad because that’s really how I’ve been able to become familiar with the

Los Angeles motorcycle playground: Griffith Park

This past weekend I finally went on my first ride of the new year. A little overdue I’ll admit, but I’m hoping this will be the jump start to many more weekend rides. My favorite thing about this particular ride at Griffith Park is that it’s extremely close to both my home and my job.

California – Home to the (Motorcycling) Heart

I don’t mean to sound like a California Motorcycling Snob (hereby dubbed “CMS”), but every time I return to California from our holiday vacations in New Jersey, I can’t help but have my first thought upon our plane landing on the tarmac be: I am so glad to be back in California. A winter’s tale

Stay Comfortable on Long Riders

When talking about my motorcycle rides, my coworkers are always envious. However, many of them are older or not in great shape, and they always ask me how I stay comfortable. It’s not hard as I am a seasoned rider, and I know what I am doing. With that being said, here are a few

Lake Hughes motorcycle ride

This weekend I went on a ride up to Lake Hughes in the mountains. I’d wanted to go on a good trip for a while that incorporated lots of turns because I’ve been trying to improve on my banking. So, to the mountains I went. The destination was to the Pelona Sierra Mountains, Lake Hughes

SoCal Rides – San Diego to Rosarito, Mexico

During the winter, I love to take my motorcycle down to Mexico. Living in San Diego County, Mexico is an easy hour or so away. Since I don’t like the freeway for leisurely rides, I take the 101 down to La Jolla and then hit the 5. When I leave, I go through South Oceanside,

San Gabriel Mountain motorcycle ride

If you’re anything like me, you don’t have a lot of free time on your hands. I personally love staying busy, but it does cut into my riding time drastically. This summer I was so inundated with work that I didn’t get an opportunity to go on any rides. After too long, I get a

How-to choose the best motorcycle rides

If you're a true motorcycle enthusiast, you're probably always looking for a new place to ride. And if you live in North America, there are a number of great places that you can go for hours or even days of fantastic sights, great courses, and plenty of opportunities to really get the most out of

San Diego Rides: Palomar Mountain Road

If you are ever in Southern California, you need to check out San Diego County while you are on your bike. There are plenty of amazing rides you will enjoy thoroughly. One of my favorite rides is up to Palomar Mountain, about 30 miles east of Oceanside. I like to start my ride in Oceanside

RiderzLaw Central California Team Meetup Ride

October in southern California gives us some of the best riding weather of the year. North of Santa Barbara, the region holds treasure. In the valleys, grapevines and kale, lettuce, Brussel sprouts and cabbage flourish in the warm, sunny fields. The surrounding mountains hold another type of treasure; their valleys and ridges are embraced by

San Diego Motorcycle Tour Guide

Like many people, I'm on Facebook, in groups with similar interests. Firefly, for example. Motorcycles too, oddly enough. So when the founder of one motorcycle group said he was heading to San Diego, I asked if he had time for a ride. Cycle Visions is near my house; they rent Harleys and Triumphs. Many shops

Bay Area Motorcycle Rally – Cordelia to Quincy Part II

Even though I mostly held up the rear during the slab up to the California-Nevada sierra, once we left the valley and up towards the mountain to Quincy, my group allowed me to jump ahead to ride the winding roads at my pace. That, or perhaps they wanted me as the rabbit for law enforcement,

2nd Annual Memorial Ride for Julian Ortiz

Bikers are known for creating and attending many fundraising and awareness events. What can we say? We are a giving and caring select group of citizens who like to support things that we care about. And we aren’t afraid to show it. Many motorcyclists attend and donate to charities that involve fallen military members or

The Magic of the Open Road

I met a fellow traveler once who had an entire six-week trip all planned out. I was shocked and amazed. He knew where he would be where and when, almost down to the minute. A month before he was set to leave. I am nowhere near that organized. Not even close. I enjoy experiencing what

Best San Francisco Bay Area Day Rides – Part 2

See Part 1 here. For those especially warm summer days, there’s nothing better than heading out to the coast to catch the cooler air and ocean breeze. Not only does the coastal weather make a smoldering August day rather comfortable, it also offers some amazing scenery, great cafes and enjoyable stops for off the bike

Shaggy’s Day Rides: Santiago Peak & Saddleback Mountain

Many Orange County riders seem to be unaware that one of the best dual sport rides in southern California is right in our own backyard. Santiago Peak, generally referred to as Saddleback Mountain, sits almost 6,000 feet above sea level. Considering it's less than 20 miles in a straight line from the ocean, that's quite

Daydreaming of the Open Road

Lately I have been day dreaming about places I would like to ride to and visit. Maybe it isn’t so much lately, I often dream. There are so many places to go and so little time… Packing my tent and a few days’ supplies on the back of the bike and setting out on a

Orange County Dual-Sport Ride – Trabuco Creek

On any given Sunday, after a weekend chock full of little league, yard work, and trips to Home Depot, I’m itching to get in some me-time. Santiago Canyon road provides quick access to canyon country, and there’s even the opportunity for dual-purpose guys to get a little off-road action—without having to travel too far out

From Mexico to Oregon on the Pacific Coast

What's the best motorcycle ride in California? In my opinion, that title goes easily to the Pacific Coast Highway. Beginning at the Mexico border and stretching all the way until Oregon, this romantic stretch of coastal road has been featured in film on many occasions with its breathtaking ocean views and impressive bridges along the

Laughlin River Run – Orange County to Laughlin, Nevada

Laughlin River Run The last weekend in April means it’s time to rally to the river once again. For five days, bikes of every shape and size come trickling into the little town of Laughlin, NV, all the while the echo of engines building steadily into a rumble of good vibrations. Yep, it’s the annual

Glendora Mountain Road: There when you need your fix of adrenaline

Dangerous, treacherous, unforgiving. Just some of the words used by motorcycle enthusiasts describing the infamous Glendora Mountain Road. Fourty miles north of Orange and nestled above the city of Azusa, GMR is armed with blind turns, switchbacks, and hairpins so tight you can hardly breathe. It’s not the cleanest of roads either. Decorated with tar

Pacific Coast Road Trip: Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Canada

Part 1: Preparing for the Trip Part 2: San Diego to San Francisco Part 3: San Francisco to Portland Part 4 (You are here): Portland to Vancouver, Canada After Portland the route simplifies. Both years I took the 5 North for the entirety of the journey from Portland to Vancouver, Canada. There is one detour

Pacific Coast Road Trip: From San Francisco to Portland

Part 1: Preparing for the Trip Part 2: San Diego to San Francisco Part 3 (You are here): San Francisco to Portland Part 4: Portland to Vancouver, Canada The difference between my 2011 and 2012 routes. I preferred 2012. During my 2011 trip I stayed with a friend in his UC Berkeley frat house during

Pacific Coast Road Trip: San Diego to San Francisco

Part 1: Preparing for the Trip Part 2 (You are here): San Diego to San Francisco Part 3: San Francisco to Portland Part 4: Portland to Vancouver, Canada This marks my first real installment of my San Diego to Vancouver motorcycle trips. This is a journey that I recommend to anyone, whether by motorcycle, car,

Northern California Rides – Hill Rd

Hill Rd offers great riding along with the incredible sights of Lava Beds National Monument In the far corners of the state lies another great Northern California motorcycle ride buried in time with the lava beds that it protects. If you have ridden through the Lava Beds National Monument you have ridden on Hill Road.

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