Back on The Road

Excited and tired at the same time. That's the best way to describe my first week on the road. I'm not sure this part can truly qualify as a road trip, since I'm trying to get to the "start" in Maine as quickly as possible, so I've been mobbing up the interstate and putting in … Continue reading Back on The Road

Motorcycle riders and sidecar riding in the rain on a highway road.

Veterans Charity Ride: Follow the Ride

It's that time again y'all. I'll be back on the road to Sturgis, piloting the camera bike for Sara Liberte and acting as a veteran mentor and knower-of-sidecar-things for the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. For those of you who are unaware, the VCR takes wounded and amputee veterans on an epic ride to the … Continue reading Veterans Charity Ride: Follow the Ride

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My Next Crazy Projects

With sidecar racing now officially over I've been looking for new things to get involved in. While I'm focusing more on my writing and am putting time into downsizing my life, I also need to replace that overarching mission that sidecar racing has been for the last decade. The result is several interesting things, the … Continue reading My Next Crazy Projects

End of an Era: Closing the Sidecar Door Opens a Window to Adventure

Well it's official: I am done with road-racing sidecars. I first started out as a passenger on "The Woody," a very dilapidated but fun Formula 2 outfit, in 2008. I moved into the driver's seat in late 2009 and was campaigning my own bike by 2010. During those years I've had many highs and lows, … Continue reading End of an Era: Closing the Sidecar Door Opens a Window to Adventure

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Veterans Charity Ride: The Ride of a Lifetime

I've been given a fantastic opportunity. The perfect match. Kismet. Serendipity. Call it what you want; by any name, its a chance to use my skills and experience to make a difference, and to be part of something bigger than myself. The Veteran's Charity Ride to Sturgis­® is an annual run from Los Angeles, California … Continue reading Veterans Charity Ride: The Ride of a Lifetime

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Veteran’s Charity Ride To Sturgis

The healing road is a long one, but on a motorcycle that isn't necessarily a bad thing. That's the premise behind the Veteran's Charity Ride To Sturgis, which is taking off from Los Angeles in just a few days. Combat vets, like anyone who experiences intense physical or emotional trauma, can become quite withdrawn from … Continue reading Veteran’s Charity Ride To Sturgis