Today at 6am PST, MotoGP will start streaming their 2nd “Virtual Race” (they’re calling it the Stay at Home GP), which is as close as you’re currently going to get to watching a MotoGP race right now.
Contest Intermission – Win a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R from RideBDR
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has been providing all the essentials for some lengthy dual-sport trips in several states – including a partnership with Butler Maps for those of you that like having paper in your hands. Now they’re giving away an impressively-modified KTM 790 Adventure R to someone who donates to the cause.
Audio Intermission – Indian Motorcycle Community Playlist Vol. 1
Earlier this week, Indian asked its fans on social media about music – specifically, what they listened to while riding or wrenching. Here’s the first set of 25 songs, consolidated in a Spotify playlist for 1 hour and 36 minutes of audio bliss.
Video Intermission – Repairing Fonzie’s 1952 Triumph TR5
One of the three bikes used by Arthur Fonzarelli in Happy Days has been on display at Hagerty’s headquarters in Traverse City, Michigan for a year now, but it wasn’t in running condition…until now.
Video Intermission – Ducati Scrambler “World Tour”
Last year, Henry Crew made history as the youngest person to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle – he completed the ride on a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. Nathan and I were inspired to do a world tour of our own, but we only had two days to spare…
Contest Intermission – Win a Customized REV’IT Suit!
REV’IT’s giving away one of their leather suits – plus they’ll adorn it with the custom name and number of your choice!
Picture Intermission – The Pierce-Arrow Museum
On Day 6 of my trip through the Northeast, Vy and I visited the Pierce-Arrow Museum. I didn’t want to take up the majority of that ride report day (coming soon) with 40 photos from one location, so here’s a separate post dedicated to a great museum!
Video Intermission – Lego Britten
I guess there’s now 11 Brittens in the world?
Picture Intermission – The Daniel Schoenewald Collection
Even though it was a Saturday morning, Nathan and I were excited to be outside of a nondescript office building in Camarillo, California. Why? Because it was the office of ADVANCED Motion Controls, a company co-founded by Daniel Schoenewald in the 80s. OK, that’s not particularly exciting – but Mr. Schoenewald has tucked away a staggering collection of motorcycles in …
Video Intermission – 2020 Yamaha MT-03 First Ride Review
For the launch of the Yamaha MT-03, I tried to add to my usual written review and create a video in the process. Come check it out!
Video Intermission – Toni Bou Stays At Home
One advantage of a trials bike – you can still practice even if you’re forced to stay at home during a quarantine!
Video Intermission – Making a Ural with a 3D Pen
Today I learned that there are 3D pens. I’m glad I did, because people are able to make some interesting things with them – such as a mini model of a Ural!
Video Intermission – How to Sell a Royal Enfield Himalayan
A couple of Australians that go by “Riding on Eggshells” are selling a Royal Enfield Himalayan (or they’ll trade you for a DR650) to prep for a round the world motorcycle trip, and I think the video they created to help sell their bike will give you a laugh:
Video Intermission – Jay Leno’s Garage – 1934 Brough Superior 1150
Jay Leno’s got a new room in his collection, and it’s dedicated to Brough Superiors! Let him take you for a tour of it in his latest YouTube video…