Blog Highlites

Spring 2011

 

2011-05-30:

My Ride Report:

Riding Off-Road Across America on the Trans-Am Trail

My adventure on the Trans-Am Trail: a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the riding and filming. Mostly, I hope I encourage all dual-sport riders to consider taking this amazing adventure. more...

2011-05-23:

What IS the Trans-America Trail ?

An off-road adventure across America on a series of 4x4 trails, gravel roads, logging roads, single-track trails, dirt roads, forest roads, abandoned railroad grades, and farm roads more...

2011-05-16:

Michael Murray's Multi-Media Presentation
Behind-the-Scenes on "The TAT"

A sneak-peak at filming a motorcycle adventure documentary while riding 5,000-miles off-road across America on the Trans-America Trail. more...

2011-05-09:

Motorcycle Group Riding Hand Signals

Etiquette on a motorcycle is knowing the rules of the road, and having respect for other riders, automobiles, pedestrians, and most of all the environment. more...

2011-05-02:

Motorcycle Terminology

An A-Z list of definitions of some of the most common motorcycle terms more...

2011-04-25:

What is TCLOCS?

Before trusting your life to your motorcycle, you'll want to make sure it's roadworthy and safe to ride. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has established a checklist they call T-CLOCS more...

2011-04-18:

Motorcycle Gear 101

One of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of motorcycling is riding gear. Though gear can be cumbersome, awkward, and intrusive, it's also the only thing that will protect you from more...

2011-04-11:

Motorcycle Safety Videos

Some of my favorite motorcycle safety videos found on YouTube. Some are funny. Some are scary. But they all have an important message to us motorcyclists more...

2011-04-04:

Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain

When it first starts to rain, oils from the road tend to rise to the surface making the road sometimes a bit slick - in heavy rains, the oils tend to get washed away after a while, but you'll still need to be careful of more...

2011-03-28:

"Umbrella Girls" _ "Paddock Girls" _ "Grid Girls"

Just Another Reason Why I Love Motorcycles...

...young women employed to hold umbrellas above racers to protect them from the sun more...

2011-03-21:

Ten Motorcycles Designed for the needs of New Riders...

If you're new to motorcycling and you're looking for the perfect starter bike, here's a list of ten motorcycles that are designed for the needs of beginner riders more...

2011-03-14

7-MORE Things New Riders Do Completely Wrong

In an effort to help new riders adjust and be prepared in their new world of motorcycling:
7-More Things (some) New Riders Do Completely Wrong
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2011-03-07

10-Things New Riders Do Completely Wrong

My hope is that this article will give the reader (newbie or seasoned motorcyclist) a few things to think about - for their own safety and enjoyment, or to pass along some good information to another rider who may benefit. more...

Ride on!

—Michael Murray
Owner | Rider | Enthiusiast

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