Author: Bud Miller
June 26, 2012
I don’t normally post videos without motorcycles in them but I found this one so inspiring that I decided to post it anyway. The theme certainly translates well to motorcycling. It is a Nike commercial that I saw on thecoolestthingisawtoday.com,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
June 11, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
May 30, 2012
The article “Long May You Run” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 04/24/2012. The title is from a Neil Young song, a favorite of mine which begins: “We’ve been through… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 29, 2012
I stumbled across this clever commercial from 2006 by the Motorcycle Council of New South Wales. It features naked riders (some on V-Stroms). Funny way to demonstrate that we are invisible out there and to get cagers to look out… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 24, 2012
Author, speaker and motorcycle touring business owner Liz Jansen has written an inspirational book entitled: Women Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment, 50 Inspiring Stories of Adventure and Self-Discovery Interspersed with the author’s own personal story of triumph, growth, discovery… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 22, 2012
The article “When It All Clicks” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 04/15/2012. I sometimes listen to music when I ride alone. Everything and anything from the classic rock I… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 14, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
May 9, 2012
Today is day 1 of Liz Jansen’s virtual book tour to promote her book Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. Today’s host is Eldonna Lewis Fernandez. If you’re ready for a change, have had change come to meet you,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 8, 2012
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Forever Young ” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/18/2012. To paraphrase the magnificent Bob Dylan song Forever Young: “May you always be courageous,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 2, 2012
This is a fantastic video, a collaboration between Motojournalism and Traction off-road E-rag, about off-road riders Paul Rodden and Larry Murray, both former enduro champions who are still going strong into their 5th decade of riding and racing. These guys… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 26, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
March 16, 2012
This short film is about dreams, life and motorcycles and refusing to sit still when no one would blame you if you did. It’s very funny, moving, poetic and the music is fantastic. It was made by Ogilvy Taiwan advertising… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
February 14, 2012
In a span of 10 months in 1997-1998 Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the Canadian band Rush, lost his only child to a tragic car accident and his wife of 22 years to cancer. In trying to cope with… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
February 3, 2012
A few years ago I read Rush drummer Neil Peart’s book Ghost Rider (not to be confused with the comic book adapted movie of the same name). It was one of those books I kept in my saddlebags for those… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 13, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
December 8, 2011
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)
Author: Bud Miller
December 4, 2011
It was cold and dark as I left work the other day and the threat of rain was imminent. The gas gauge was on empty. I rode down Street Road in Southampton, a busy four lane road, and tried to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 28, 2011
“Push left go left, push right go right”. Those of us who’ve taken the MSF safety courses are familiar with the term and I’ve written about it here before. As a practical example I noticed an easy way to demonstrate… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 1, 2011
I’ve noticed more and more occasions in which an impatient driver swerves out over double yellow lines to swing around another driver making a turn. As a motorcyclist it can be fairly terrifying seeing a car swerve into your path,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 23, 2011
Tap and Bit set Over 10 years of working on motorcycles has taught me many, many lessons. The most important of which is not to panic. There are so many inexpensive solutions available to help you fix the myriad of… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 6, 2011
An important consideration in commuting, or in riding in general, is being mindful of the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. If you leave too much space you could encourage an approaching driver turning left to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 28, 2011
One day traveling down I-78 outside Easton, Pennsylvania I was doing about 65mph in the right lane. That part of the highway crosses over a valley where, from experience, I know the wind tends to be nasty. In my mirrors… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 21, 2011
I’m always cautious of accepting a “wave-out” from another motorist. A few things have to be considered if another motorist is letting you pull into traffic. The most important consideration is whether or not you have sufficient clear vision ahead… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
Why ride a motorcycle? Wind in the hair? Maybe but I’m bald so that’s not it. Remember the famous Seinfeld episode “The Contest” in which Jerry explains male masturbation to Elaine by saying: “we have to do it, it’s part… (READ MORE)