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
Just a quick note. Because I got a new helmet and need a new mount for my camera, I don't have many pictures to share of my travels recently. I reckon most of you just scroll through and look at the pics anyway, so why waste time writing about things if there's not photos to … Continue reading A Ride Through the Heart of Vintage Motorcycle Culture
While I haven't finished reading it, I still want to recommend this book-- The Penguin's Progress -- and for you to get a library card if you don't have one. #jkroams
Well Sturgis Rally 2025 is in the books. I am beginning my journey toward Kentucky in the morning. I'll back up though and give a recap. As usual, the only reason I would go to this event is supporting a charity. This time it was Motorcycle Missions (MM). It was my second event with them … Continue reading The Road To Sturgis: Motorcycle Mission
Not only did I make it to Kentucky since my last post, but I then went north to Milwaukee, for the Harley Homecoming event, where I met up with the people at Motorcycle Missions. While I had met the founder, Krystal Hess, at Sturgis while volunteering for Veterans Charity Ride, this was my first chance … Continue reading Milwaukee and Motorcycle Missions
While it's common for militaries of the world to use motorcycles, they are normally used in small numbers and either for courier work behind the lines, or by small teams conducting special operations. I recently came across an article about the war in Ukraine though, where Russia is using dirt bikes and quads in blitzkrieg-style … Continue reading Russia Turns To Motorcycles In Ukraine
A weekly update that is more an inquiry of the nature of understanding and what is means to be present in the moment.
Sense of accomplishment is a funny thing. We can get it from summiting a mountain or fitting into our pre-Christmas skinny clothes. Really, who cares where it comes from? The main thing is, things must be getting checked off whatever list is in our head, or we wouldn't likely feel it. The last two weeks … Continue reading Keep Them Doggies Rollin’
Updates on the last week of battle against the motorcycle maintenance gods, and a look forward at the next few weeks.
Mostly just a rant this week, about fighting with a motorcycle to get major servicing done. I do divide it into sections though, so you can skip the rant and read the update part. If only motorcycle designers were so considerate when organizing things. #jkroams
Johnny Killmore 