by David Brown
We are less than two weeks out from our next adventure. It is worth mentioning, as few people talk about it, the weather. Motorcycling brings storms; rain, snow, lightning, wind, etc. Being prepared for them is being ahead of the game.
It is more than just preparing for a little bit of water, falling from the sky. It is about being prepared to handle the worst case scenario. Not only will you have to battle the elements if you are caught in them, you will have to battle yourself. Be mindful of fatigue and ego. Know when it is time to pull over and seek shelter. It isn’t worth getting tired, complacent, and then making a mistake on two wheels.
Be prepared to weather the weather. Sometimes that means staying put for a bit. Sometimes that means strapping on a rain suit and powering through. Don’t let the ego make the decision.
by David Brown
While we were surprised at the success of the past two years of two-wheeled-travel; we were also encouraged to continue it by all of the support it garnered.
In the first week of reporting on our road trips, we gathered 300 subscribers. That number has continued to grow and has been a humbling experience. Two years later, we are close to 6,000 subscribers. It has been an awesome experience getting to share our stories, thoughts from the inside of a helmet, and ride destinations.
This year, we decided to update the site, dump the old content and start with a clean slate.
Since we started this adventure, we have blasted through 4 motorcycles, 25,000 miles, and visited 20 states.
Thanks again for all of your support; we can’t wait to get back on the road in 2017.
by David Brown
Today’s adventure was all on hot. 103.5 degrees was what my max temp said today. We left from Vancouver and the relentless summer heat wore us into oblivion over the course of the day. We traveled west to the Pacific Coast Highway and drove south from there. We stopped in little towns, ate some food and took some pictures of our bikes at the Pacific Ocean. It’s sad, knowing that now we will be making the return trip home.
On top of seeing some amazing views on the P.C.H. we saw a helicopter dumping water on a small wildfire. I’ve never seen that in real life before. It was amazing to watch. I hope they get that thing under control soon.
I feel like all of the miles have sort of helped me work out some things in my brain area. Probably in my heart too. I’m excited for another week on the road.
A very good friend of mine used to tell me over and over; “Life doesn’t turn out how you thought it would, but it turns out exactly how it is supposed to.” I found myself repeating her words over the past day or so to Dave and to myself. Bringing a sort of comfort to me. Sometimes when you’re alone in a motorcycle helmet you reflect and replay. Replay’s tend to be decisions that while looking back, you might have done things differently. It’s a scary slope, a replay can quickly turn into a regret. For those of you that truly know me, you would be hard pressed to find another person with the always positive outlook on life. I don’t regret anything in my life, admittedly I may have done a few things different, mainly how I reacted to certain stimuli imposed upon me by forces I cannot control. I am not where I envisioned myself in life but I know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I am enjoying that moment.
Two Wheeled Therapy
Rubber side down.
