Author: Bud Miller
November 25, 2020
The article “A Little Bit of Everything” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 5/18/2020. “Whether one moves slowly or with speed, the one who is a seeker will be a… (READ MORE)
About Me, Gear, Humor, Lessons Learned, Maintenance, MotoGP, Philosophy, Rides, RoadRunner
lessons, perception, philosophy, racing, RoadRunner, shows, video
Author: Bud Miller
July 28, 2020
The article “Wander Often, Wonder Always” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 6/01/2020. The photograph that accompanies this column was taken by my friend Bob on a ride a year… (READ MORE)
About Me, Gear, Humor, Maintenance, MotoGP, Philosophy, RoadRunner
lessons, perception, philosophy, racing, RoadRunner, shows, video
Author: Bud Miller
July 13, 2020
The article “No Mud, No Lotus” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 6/22/2020. “Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus… (READ MORE)
About Me, Gear, Humor, Maintenance, MotoGP, Philosophy, RoadRunner
lessons, perception, philosophy, racing, RoadRunner, shows, video
Author: Bud Miller
March 17, 2020
The article “A Curious Collection” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 2/24/2020. “Garages, barns and attics are always older than the buildings to which they are attached.” —Leonard Cohen I’m… (READ MORE)
About Me, Gear, Humor, Maintenance, MotoGP, Philosophy, RoadRunner
lessons, perception, philosophy, racing, RoadRunner, shows, video
Author: Bud Miller
May 5, 2017
How To Be Smooth On Your Motorcycle My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 10, 2017
Can You See Me Now? My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent and believe… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 1, 2017
My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent and believe that you need no further… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 12, 2016
A Story Worth Living just isn’t worth seeing (and certainly not worth paying to see). I considered deleting this post but instead thought it a better use of my time to advise readers to avoid it. Eight day camping trips… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 29, 2015
Author: Henry Yampolsky
June 1, 2014
Several months ago we reviewed the Achievable Dream DVD Series, produced by Horizons Unlimited, a worldwide portal, resource and meeting spot for motorcycle travelers. Recently, Zen Motorcyclist.com contributor, Henry Yampolsky, spoke with Grant and Susan Johnson, who after spending… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
February 9, 2014
This weeks playlist tune is Winning by Santana with (Alex Ligertwood singing lead vocals) from the 1981 album Zebop!. I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack)…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
February 3, 2014
This weeks playlist tune is If We Never Meet Again by Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers . I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 16, 2014
This weeks playlist tune is One Tongue by Hothouse Flowers from the album Songs From the Rain (1993). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having a soundtrack). Every… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 6, 2014
This weeks playlist tune is Back In The Saddle by Aerosmith from the album Rocks (1976). It peaked at #38 on the charts. I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 30, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is Cliffs of Dover by the amazing Eric Johnson from the album Ah Via Musicom (1990). Johnson won a Best Rock Instrumental Performance grammy in 1992 for the song and it was voted #17 on the… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 19, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is Precious Time by the incomparable Van Morrison from the album Back On Top (1999). Spotify doesn’t list this one so unfortunately it won’t be in the Zen Motorcyclist spotify playlist. I usually ride with music… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 5, 2013
If you’ve been following us lately you’ve no doubt seen our review of the film The Highest Pass and our interview with the film’s writer and producer Adam Schomer. Zen Motorcyclist is pleased to announce that the film will be… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 5, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is All These Things That I Have Done by Las Vegas based band The Killers from their debut album Hot Fuss (2004). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 26, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is Love Don’t Go by San Francisco based band The Family Crest from their EP titled The Headwinds (2013). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 20, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is Ball and Chain by Social Distortion from their self titled 3rd studio album Social Distortion (1990). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 11, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is Something About You by Boston from Boston (1976). I’ve always said there is no good music or bad music, a song either touches you or it doesn’t. I was 12 years old when this album… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 7, 2013
Zen Motorcyclist is pleased to feature an interview with adventurer, author and speaker Allan Karl (a.k.a. WorldRider). We posted a link to his Kickstarter campaign to raise money to publish his book Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is All I Have by Mat Kearney from his 3rd album City of Black & White (2009). I usually ride with music playing on a Scala Rider bluetooth setup (what can I say I like having… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 27, 2013
This weeks playlist tune is a cover of a Tom Waits song called I Don’t Wanna Grow Up by The Ramones from their 14th and last studio album Adiós Amigos! (1995). Fans of The Walking Dead may have recognized Beth… (READ MORE)