Travel – Page 2 – Johnny Killmore

AI rendering of a frizzled veteran motorcylce with thick white hair and long beard. He sits in a diner, staring intently at a map, cigarette hanging from his mouth. Coffee steams in a nearby cup, and a vintage motorcycle sits outside the window, packed with gear.

Life Happens: Maintenance Struggles and Small Miracles

December 19, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Writing

Updates on the last week of battle against the motorcycle maintenance gods, and a look forward at the next few weeks.

A cartoon taco with a knit cap walks through a winter landscape, tired and dejected, with a large bundle on its back and a walking stick.

Finding The Winter Groove Ain’t Easy

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Writing

Just some musings about upcoming work on the bike, and some thoughts on possibly replacing it. Winter is coming, and the goals remain the same.

selfie of Johnny Killmore stadning infront of a sign saying "feed me tacos and tell me I'm pretty."

The Final Leg of 2024

October 26, 2024October 28, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure

This really was being on my last leg. Tires all worn out or leaking air, out of food and clean clothes, out of money, and nothing but miles of desert between me and the end of Road Trip: 2024.

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Shadowing The Sierras

October 26, 2024October 29, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure

A lot can happen in a week when you're on the road. This time, the end came. The end to this chapter at least. I'm technically "off the road" for the winter, arriving near Bisbee, Arizona last night. My most recent post had me not even in California yet. The only thing to do is … Continue reading Shadowing The Sierras

Back In The US and Heading South

October 5, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Travel & Adventure

Crossing back into the US on the final leg of my journey. Still 2,000 miles to go, so plenty more to see and reflect on. #jkroams

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Through the Storm and Over the Line

September 28, 2024September 26, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

The final Canadian leg of this year's journey had trees attacking, power failures, fires, and yet a serenity instead of calamity. Stay calm and carry on: Road Trip 2024 continues...

Ups And Downs And Run Arounds

September 27, 2024September 26, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

Here on the border with the US I am taking some time to look back and forward. There are still a little over 2,000 miles between here and my likely home base for the winter. There are still stop offs of places and things to see, some people to visit, and a large chunk of … Continue reading Ups And Downs And Run Arounds

End of The Island Adventure

September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Aviation, Travel & Adventure, Writing

Yes, I'm finally off Vancouver Island, poking around British Columbia as the first leaves start to turn yellow. I look back at this year's trip and can't really make sense of it. My plans totally changed, multiple times, and yet I did still have a goal that I accomplished. In the wider context though -- … Continue reading End of The Island Adventure

Well, That Happened…

July 27, 2024July 28, 2024 by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

But if you've been following along, you'll likely note that most of my trip hasn't been a trip, but getting to places to start a trip. From Bisbee to Park City for the Veterans Charity Ride, From there out to Lexington to visit family, and the long run down from Michigan to Mexico. Most of my miles have been...