I don't mention music very often in my writing or updates, but I spent well over a decade as an avid guitarist and bassist, including a failed attempt to sustain myself as a studio musician. My favorite project, Sarn, was fronted by my close friend Jay Bartell (aka Jay Walken). Jay was majorly influenced by … Continue reading Chris Cornell: RIP 2017
The road less traveled brings stories never told. This artist collective in Huntsville, AL is a perfect example. It seems like from my time living near Los Angeles and San Francisco I have a one-dimension view of what an artist loft should be. Instead of the haggard shell of an old warehouse, this space in … Continue reading Art In Huntsville, Alabama…
The small Bimota factory has, for decades, specialized in taking other manufacturer's engines and building exotic, heart-pounding motorcycles around them. In my opinion, the lat 1990's were a heyday for them. This has to do with the fact that they chose some really good engines. Many of their bikes use the 2-valve, air-cooled Ducati engine. … Continue reading Bimota Is Always In Style
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I recently got some time to talk with Bryan Smith. Now with the #1 plate and a factory ride on the Indian FTR750, he is still battling wheel to wheel with his main rival, Jared Mees (also now on an Indian.) The interview is pieced together in this piece that is now live on Motorcyclist Magazine's … Continue reading Interview: Flat Track Champion Bryan Smith
Willow Springs Raceway was the first round for sidecar racers in the Western US. Team Johnny Killmore got some great video footage, edited by Mike Naddorius. The Action is... <a href=""> Read More...
Saturday I got a flying start from 11th on the grid and ended up leading by turn 2. Unfortunately I pushed too hard, too early, and Sean wasn't able to...
Here is a copy of the official press release for the beginning of the sidecar racing season. Team Johnny Killmore will be at the first two rounds for sure, though Matt will not be available to co-pilot. Our season kicks of NEXT WEEKEND at Willow Springs Raceway! We then come home to Sonoma, California for … Continue reading 2017 Sidecar Racing Begins Next Weekend In California
When I decide to avoid the things I should be doing, like work on the projects in my garage or write useful stories, I usually scroll through social media for news. It's one of my de facto time-wasters. As anyone would guess, I end up down a rabbit hole most of the time. There is … Continue reading Monthly Round Up: Moto, Lifestyle, And More
There are some long standing tropes in motorcycle advertising. In a cluster they'll get called something like, "hipster douchebag videos" and they are easy to spot. They have sparks from a metal grinder, random close-up shots of a motorcycle (usually showing nothing out of the ordinary), and plenty of slow motion shots of someone riding … Continue reading Liking The Things You Hate
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