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Hashtag Authentic: The Uninfluencer

This news is highly deserving of being told, but it has also already been told in detail, just yesterday. While normally I would just share the article on social media, the topic as a whole deserves a moment on the soap box. Specifically, the lid has been blown off a paid campaign to get MAGA … Continue reading Hashtag Authentic: The Uninfluencer

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A Map and a Cup of Coffee

I'm usually more excited about getting out on the road by now. By the time April comes each year, I've usually prepped the bike for the coming year, mapped out a general route, added dozens of waypoints to visit, and built a spreadsheet of costs and contingency plans. Instead, I'm still at that "coffee and … Continue reading A Map and a Cup of Coffee

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My New Project: Ride>Eat>Repeat

Viewing the human experience through the foods we share. I've been grappling with things for a long time now. Johnny Killmore as a "brand" isn't really a brand. It's job is to say "this is who I am and what I do, collaborate with me." It does that job, but the identity isn't the same … Continue reading My New Project: Ride>Eat>Repeat

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The “Let’s Ride Challenge” Open To All Brands In 2026

This is a big deal. If you own a motorcycle that has current registration, you are now able to donate (someone else's) money to one of several organizations just by riding. Last year over 29,000 riders signed up for for the Harley-Davidson Let's Ride Challenge and logged over 84-million miles. This hit Harley-Davidson's goal and … Continue reading The “Let’s Ride Challenge” Open To All Brands In 2026

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Hiking And Motorcycling Boots

[Looking back from ten years in the future, little has changed. I have been using the 5.11 Atac 2.0 8-in Tactical Boot for everything. It is literally all I wear unless I'm in soft shoes at a campsite (they also have insulated and waterproof versions). Moto-boots can't handle the trail, so I have to risk … Continue reading Hiking And Motorcycling Boots

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Movie Review: Red Dirt Rising

I finally found a movie I wanted to review that involved cars instead of motorcycles, but it had all the momentum of a flat tire. Red Dirt Rising is a 2010 film that felt like a straight-to-TV movie from the 1980's. They clearly had a budget for cars and wardrobe, with the 1930's-1940's era vibe … Continue reading Movie Review: Red Dirt Rising