Author: Bud Miller
January 31, 2012
Check out this trials riding demonstration. Trials riders have always amazed me. Trials motorcycles are extremely lightweight, have no seat and have comparatively short suspension travel. It seems to me like a mix of motocross and gymnastics. This video features:
Author: Bud Miller
January 29, 2012
This week’s pick is Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen from Jazz (1979). It was voted best driving song by the viewers of Top Gear in Britain. It’s always been one of my favorite songs to ride to.
Author: Bud Miller
January 27, 2012
James Stewart Anaheim 1 Main Event Race Monster Energy Supercross 2012. This video gives a bit of a glimpse into what it must be like to race supercross. Stewart is wearing a helmet mounted GoPro camera.
Author: Bud Miller
January 23, 2012
This weeks pick is Maybe Tomorrow by Stereophonics from You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003). It was in the soundtrack to Crash and I believe was also used in Long Way Down.
Author: Bud Miller
January 17, 2012
Gina Carano, former MMA fighter (now retired from fighting), stars as Mallory Kane a betrayed spy bent on revenge in Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh’s (Traffic, Oceans 11 & 12) new action-thriller “Haywire“. I’ve seen trailers of the film and there… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 15, 2012
Despres After 5,580 miles and 20 hours of racing, Cyril Despres wraps up his 4th title while in the cars Stephane Peterhansel wins his 10th. Video below. Marc Coma said: “I finished second in what was a difficult rally. I… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 14, 2012
This week’s pick is a live performance of Parted Ways from Austin band Heartless Bastards from the CD Arrow. Every time I hear this song it makes me want to go find my bike, gear up and hit the road.
Author: Bud Miller
January 14, 2012
Helder Rodrigues Stage 13 saw Cyril Despres capitalize on a Marc Coma navigation error and gearbox problem. With one stage to go (and thanks in large part to the gift of time back that Despres spent stuck in the mud)… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 13, 2012
Stage 12 of Dakar saw Marc Coma back in the lead by 1:35 after beating Despres by 3:57. Coma made use of his starting position (3rd) which meant he didn’t have to worry about navigation. Robbie Gordon destroyed the field… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 12, 2012
Stage 11 saw Dakar enter Peru for the first time ever. Despres maintains his 2 minute lead with a win as Robbie Gordon’s hopes are dashed losing an hour at the side of the road. As an aside I cannot… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 12, 2012
Atlas Rider at the Honduras Border. I love this guy’s videos. He provides an interesting and humorous glimpse into what it’s like to travel in Central and South America by motorcycle. Fixers, fumigation fees, security checkpoints. He keeps it (sort… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 11, 2012
Dakar Rally Despres lead drops to a mere 21 seconds over Coma as the two get caught off track together. Robbie Gordon files an appeal to remain in the race after being caught with a “non-conformity” on his Hummer.
Author: Bud Miller
January 10, 2012
Dakar Rally Despres reclaims his lead as American Robby Gordon wins a stage in his Hummer. Gordon’s teammate and last year’s champion Nasser Al Attiyah is forced to withdrawal from the race due to mechanical problems.
Author: Bud Miller
January 9, 2012
Marc Coma claims his 20th Dakar stage win while Despres gets stuck in a mud pit and loses his 9 minute lead and now finds himself behind on the day and in the overall. That’s what I love about this… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 9, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
January 8, 2012
After a navigation error last year’s champion Marc Coma still trails Cyril Despres of France by over 9 minutes. Here’s a recap of stage 7:
Author: Bud Miller
January 8, 2012
1/08/2012 Another riding favorite. Heard this one in a kayaking video at the Banff Film Festival last year. If I Ever Leave This World Alive by Flogging Molly from the CD Drunken Lullabies (2002).
Author: Bud Miller
January 6, 2012
Cyril Despres (France) now has a nearly 10 minute lead over last year’s winner Marc Coma after 5 stages of the Dakar. Stage 6 was cancelled due to snow and rain in the Andes Mountains which forced Chilean authorities to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 4, 2012
There’s something wonderful about watching someone perform at the top of their game, especially in something as dangerous as Dakar which has already shown (with a death in stage 1) just how dangerous and unforgiving it can be. Last year’s… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 2, 2012
1/02/2012 This is one of my favorite riding songs. Interstate Love Song – Stone Temple Pilots from the CD Purple (1994).
Author: Bud Miller
January 1, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
December 24, 2011
12/25/2011 This week’s selection is a Cori find. She’s a huge Soprano’s fan and I believe this song was featured on the show. Every time I hear it I like it more, it reminds me of her, there’s a lot… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 18, 2011
A fellow blogger posted this video and we were so impressed by his demeanor and attitude that we had to post it to share. Please visit Atlas rider and show your appreciation. This video illustrates the need for gear and… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 17, 2011
“Sick of You” by Cake – from Showroom of Compassion (2011)