Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a place everyone should visit once.

[simage=42,320,n,right,]Originally settled by Mormon farmers, they named it Kolob – the heavenly place nearest the residence of God. They must have felt the same thing I did. It’s a magnificent park and very worthy of the “National” title. If you don’t believe in God, visit this place and try to tell me it’s the result of some earthly manipulations. Continue reading

Georgetown to Las Vegas – the long way.

Inspiration.

That’s what I’m looking for, it’s what I need. 50+ hours per week, I work for Cisco. When I’m not sitting at my desk or visiting with a partner, I’m usually thinking about them. I’ve been on vacation now for 3 days and they still find their way into my thoughts. In the big picture does it really matter? When my story has been told, what will my children and grand children remember about me? Continue reading

It’s Hot!

It’s been in triple digits for the last 5 or 6 weeks, so haven’t been out on the bike much. This weekend was different. After having highs in the lower 90′s Wednesday and Thursday, I made plans to go riding this weekend. Well the best laid plans right? We headed out yesterday morning for a short 250 mile jaunt through the hill country. By noon the temp was all ready above 95. I still enjoyed it though. Continue reading

Most Fatal Accidents Are NOT “I didn’t see him” problems – despite what you have heard!

Interesting Statistics on Motorcycle Safety

or We are our own worst enemy!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that most motorcycle accidents are the result of someone turning left into them from oncoming traffic. That apparently wide-spread belief has never felt right to me based on my own half a million miles on the road, and it clearly smacks of an attempt to rationalize responsibility away from the motorcyclist. Continue reading