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Christmas Comes Early for Greg
I met Greg several years ago and he has always wanted a motorcycle of his own. In fact he has wanted a bike so much that early this summer he ordered a helmet in preparation for the big day. Well Sunday was the day! Seems Greg met a fellow who owne...
Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha Goin’ Do?
The clock read 7:00 p.m. and I was outta of there! Another long day at the office had just ended as I jumped on the RT and headed home. Traffic was moderate, and my patience quota was on empty. I hit the throttle heading east on Rt. 40, weaving...
Conversation at the Stop Light
I’m a sticker guy! No stickers on any of my cars, but several on the RT. Turns out they are great conversation starters and in a recent case, almost a conversation stopper. About a week ago while I was waiting at a stop light, a rusty old...
Competition Accessories
Congratulations to Shawn Bowshier and all the gang at Competition Accessories for being named one of the top 100 dealers in the country by Dealer News Magazine. This is an award they have received for two consecutive years. Competition Accessories ...
Hot Rods and Harleys
This afternoon I spent the day at “Hot Rods and Harleys” in downtown Springfield. The annual bike and hot rod show is sponsored by Mid-Ohio Harley Davidson and was a great way to spend a late summer day. I enjoyed seeing old friends,...
Area Motorcycle Events
Hot Rods and Harley’s This Saturday downtown Springfield will be filled with Hot Rods and Motorcycles! This is a great time to check out the custom cars and bikes, meet with friends, and support the downtown. The party goes on from 2 p.m...
Mild Hogs Update: Trouble in Paradise..
The “Mild Hogs” are now down to 2, and one of them, just lost a clutch. Moments ago I spoke with John Chambers, the brain trust (scary) behind a five week motorcycle trip through the west. Three of the original five, have had to tur...
AMA Vintage Days
On Sunday I spent the day at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, in Lexington, Ohio. Vintage Days, is America’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage, with national championship vintage racing, the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet,...
Biker Sunday!
Takin’ the Streets Ministries, and Vineyard Church at Springfield, held their annual “Biker Sunday” yesterday. Although two separate entities, these ministries united to put on this event. I must say it is refreshing to see some...
Mild Hogs Update
A short while ago I received a call from John Chambers, one of the Mild Hogs. These vagabonds were spending a few days with John’s daughter who resides just outside of Denver. John felt good about the trip to this point, and said the hogs h...
Breakfast With The “Mild Hogs”
Early Tuesday morning I was graced with an opportunity to see several riding buddies off as they embarked on a journey of a lifetime. Several months ago these “Mild Hogs” began talking about taking a five week trip out west to explore th...
What Makes a Great “Bike Night”?
KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN IS NOW THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF “BIKE NIGHT” AT THE LEGENDS SPORTS PUB AND GRILLE! This headline was front page, above the fold, in the Springfield News and Sun. OK, not really, but it is true that KTRSD is th...
The Magic of the Ride!
Finally this most frustrating of days had come to an end! Annoying employees and unreasonable customers, along with the onset of a sinus headache, made this a very long day! As I walked across the parking lot to the RT, I realized I had no set ...
A Bikers Funeral
Recently in a small town north of here, a biker from a local club passed away. A man in his forties with a lovely wife and two small children. The whispers say he died from an overdose, but does the “How”, really matter? He’s ...
