Something for the Soul.
I'm a freelance Moto-journalist, poet, motorcycle enthusiast, inventor and software developer from Hellertown, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia). I write as Zen Motorcyclist. My first book: Zen Motorcyclist, Waypoints, Volume 1 is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Waypoints-I-Motorcyclist-Bud-Miller/dp/1513652109
The article “Change” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 9/08/2013. Once in a while it can seem as though everything is changing and sometimes that’s actually the case and it… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is Soul Survivor (…2012) by Angels and Airwaves from Love, Pt. 1 (2011). The band was formed by Blink182 guitarist and vocalist Tom Delonge. The song plays during the closing credits of the film Love, which… (READ MORE)
The article “Let’s Just Ride” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 9/01/2013. Cori and I currently live about an hour and a half apart, I in southeastern Pennsylvania. and she… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is She’s a Runner by Billy Squire from Emotions in Motion (1982). It’s classic 80’s pop I know. I was in 11th grade when it came out. This popped up on a recent ride past one… (READ MORE)
Man I can’t wait to see this. Why We Ride. The Official Theatrical Trailer. Directed by Bryan H. Carroll Produced by James Walker & Bryan H. Carroll Written by Chris Hampel Executive Producer Walter Zuck WHY WE RIDE – The… (READ MORE)
The article “Meeting Isaiah” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 8/18/2013. On the last day of the RoadRUNNER Touring Weekend in Maggie Valley, NC, Joe Trey (Adventure Hermit) and I… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is No Matter What by Badfinger from No Dice (1970). The finale of Breaking Bad inspired this choice. It’s considered one of the first power pop tracks. Baby Blue was played at the end of the finale… (READ MORE)
Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection Three years. Five continents. One motorcycle. Allan Karl, adventurer, photographer, and author. spent three years riding around the world alone on a motorcycle. He’s written a book that features photos, recipes and… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is Shake A Bone the title track from the 5th album by Son of Dave (2010). Breaking Bad fans may recognize it from an episode from season 3. I usually ride with music playing on a… (READ MORE)
Finding The Highest Pass Within Follow-Up – An Interview with the producer, writer and star of the film: Adam Schomer Several weeks ago Zen Motorcyclist contributor Henry Yampolsky reviewed the film, The Highest Pass, starring Anand Mehrortra, Adam Schomer, and… (READ MORE)
The article “On Being Led” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 7/28/2013. Last week I wrote about leading rides and its challenges and rewards. This week I thought I’d write… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is the Elvis Costello remake of the 1967 Sam & Dave classic I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down from Get Happy!! (1980). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what… (READ MORE)
The article “On Leading” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 7/21/2013. Leading a ride is a funny thing. I can’t speak for everyone who does it; I can only speak… (READ MORE)
This weeks playlist tune is a Cori pick. A great feel good song called Odds Are by Barenaked Ladies from Grinning Streak (2013). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I… (READ MORE)
The article “And The World Spins Madly On” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 8/04/2013. I borrowed the title of this post from a beautiful song by The Weepies. I… (READ MORE)
I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every week I post a song from my personal playlist. It runs the gamut from old school to tunes… (READ MORE)
I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every week I post a song from my personal playlist. It runs the gamut from old school to tunes… (READ MORE)
The article “Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 5/19/2013. Over a dozen years of all-season commuting has taught me many ways to handle a… (READ MORE)
I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every week I post a song from my personal playlist. It runs the gamut from old school to tunes… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Staying Alert on Familiar Ground” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 4/01/2012. My commute is 40-45 miles one way, which is about an hour… (READ MORE)
I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every week I post a song from my personal playlist. It runs the gamut from old school to tunes… (READ MORE)
The article “Learning As You Go” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 7/07/2013. Honestly, I’m not sure what to write sometimes. When that happens, I remember what Ernest Hemingway said… (READ MORE)
I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every week I post a song from my personal playlist. It runs the gamut from old school to tunes… (READ MORE)
The article “Birds of a Feather” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 6/09/2013. Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit – Khalil Gibran. Cori and… (READ MORE)
