Something for the Soul.
The article “Target Fixation” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 07/15/2012. Target fixation is a term I’m sure everyone is familiar with. It originated in Word War II as a… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Rage Against the Machines” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 04/08/2012. “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent… (READ MORE)
The article “Paying It Forward” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 04/18/2012. When I was 25 I worked as a Land Surveyor. I started out in the field as an… (READ MORE)
The article “Rider to Driver” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 06/12/2012. The rider who wheelied past you on the highway was not me. The rider with ridiculously loud pipes… (READ MORE)
BikeLink was created as a safety enhancement for motorcyclists to increase rider visibility and lower accidents on the road. The BikeLink system works by connecting a transmitter to the motorcycle’s wiring harness. The transmitter enables the BikeLink helmet lighting unit…. (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Travelled: Sound Familiar?” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 05/01/2012. Motorcycle riding, and especially the morning commute, opens a rider’s eyes to all kinds of… (READ MORE)
The article “Living In The Moment” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 05/09/2012. Personally, one of the best things about motorcycling is that it necessitates living in the moment. No… (READ MORE)
I’ve seen this video a few places now and thinks it’s something every rider should see so I’m re-posting it here. It’s the pilot of a series of videos on accident avoidance from the rider’s perspective. This one deals with… (READ MORE)
My buddy, fellow V-Strom rider and frequent visitor Don reminded me about this video in which an ignored motorcyclist exacts some revenge. Originally posted on Youtube by Andy Poulastides (andypoul). Nicely done.
The article “To Feel Strong” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/28/2012. I am a huge fan of mountain climber and author Jon Krakauer. He is the author of Eiger… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Travelled: ATGATT” was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/11/2012. My bike disappearing from beneath me remains the strangest sensation I’ve ever experienced. You get used to the sound… (READ MORE)
Back in January (2012) I wrote a post about the Banshee Horn system being developed by Peter Olt, an inventor with an electrical engineering background and CEO of Banshee Horn, LLC. At the time Peter’s product was on Kickstarter to… (READ MORE)
RoadRUNNER Magazine named Maggie Valley, North Carolina as the location for its 7th Annual Touring Weekend and Memorial Ride. Each year, the team at RoadRUNNER hosts this event in honor of the magazine’s founder, Christian Neuhauser. For the past six… (READ MORE)
I just wrote a post for RoadRunner Magazine called “Rage Against The Machines” about how important it is to control your anger as you ride. My buddy Chris sent me this video of a cager vs. motorcycle road rage incident… (READ MORE)
A friend on LinkedIn brought to my attention that there is controversy brewing in Florida over the way ABATE of Florida is spending taxpayer funds. ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments or American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) of Florida receives… (READ MORE)
Did you know Nevada is now licensing robot cars? I heard a story on NPR discussing the Google robotic car and how Nevada has created a special licensing program with special plates to allow the use of the technology on… (READ MORE)
A bill, a simple bill: Senate File 2085 was defeated by the Iowa senate this month. The bill would have required anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet when operating a motorcycle. When friends of Caroline Van… (READ MORE)
I’ve been involved in a discussion on LinkedIn regarding licensing and whether or not motorcycle safety courses should be mandatory for obtaining a motorcycle license. Here in Pennsylvania if you have an automobile license all you need to do is… (READ MORE)
This guest post fits nicely with the general theme of this blog. Thank you to Emily Murray for contributing it: The 5 Things to Look For When Purchasing a Motorcycle Helmet Helmets are the safety belts of motorcyclists. While those… (READ MORE)
Disclaimer: lest I be accused otherwise (which I have) I have no ties to Peter Olt or Banshee Horn, LLC. This post was written to help bring a product to market which has the potential to save lives. I donated… (READ MORE)
A new law has passed in Illinois which allows motorcyclists and bicyclists to proceed through a red light after waiting a “reasonable” amount of time after the light fails to change to green. The legislation was prompted by the frequent… (READ MORE)
I happened to see this amazing video by Benedict Campbell on Helmet Hair, a terrific blog you should check out. I debated about whether or not to re-post it but I thought it was just too good not to share…. (READ MORE)
As 2011 draws to a close I thought I’d post about some of the memorable, and tragic, events that shaped the past year in the world of motorcycling. Marc Coma opened the year by winning the 32nd running of the… (READ MORE)
I know its a controversial subject but one well worth writing about. I wear a helmet on every ride although I live in a state (Pennsylvania) that doesn’t require me to. Last time I checked there were only 4 U.S…. (READ MORE)
