Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. Less than a hundred miles away (and 200 smiles) is the Two Wheels Only Motorcycle Resort (TWO) in Suches, Georgia. In addition to being convenient to the challenge of "The Dragon" the Suches area offers many other fun options for the rider. If you're into … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. The Loneliest Road in America? In 1986, Life Magazine described Hwy 50 across Nevada as the "loneliest road in America." Life went on to say there were no attractions or points of interest along the 287-mile stretch from Ely to Fernley and recommended that drivers … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. The Natural State The first thing I noticed about riding in Arkansas was how well maintained the roads are. Not just the Interstate or the streets in the wealthy neighborhoods — but everywhere I went. From the US routes to the county roads, they are … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. The Ultimate Destination, via Denver Featuring Utah Scenic Byway 128 words; Tina L. Lopez photos: Robert Riberia Moab is the jewel at the end of all itineraries from and through Denver, and with so many different routes to choose, you can visit year after year … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, August 2006. Sonora, Mexico Tom Matthews The sky is supercharged on sunshine. The grass grows tall on the sides of the road where there is no shoulder. Tar strips and patches thump a rhythm out as we ride into a different age, seemingly a past era. The … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, August 2006. Doc Holliday's Colorado Tom Matthews As a kid, I remember watching TV westerns; Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, The Cisco Kid and The Rifleman. My brothers and I had our 6-shooters, our cowboy boots and hats and we would play cowboy for hours. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, August 2006. Almost Heaven: West Virginia I had heard about riding in the "Mountain State", West Virginia: a motorcyclist's paradise, where twisties are the norm, traffic is mild, and the scenery is spectacular. At last, I was able to plan a vacation to see it for myself. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. Where even a wrong turn leads to great riding! Another beautiful day in the Ozarks, and what better way to take in all that beauty than from atop your "Iron Horse". Motorcycling is the fastest growing hobby in America today with more people participating in … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. Welcome our first segment of Experience Arizona. Arizona is a place of canyons (they may not all be "Grand" but they are all spectacular) mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, deserts, tabletop flat mesas, fall foliage, springtime blossoms and open roads. Whatever your riding style is you … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. Backroads – San Carlos, Mexico Tom Matthews It was raining. That was good. It meant it wasn't snowing. The road rose after we left Cananea, Sonora, riding south along the Rio Sonora River. This was familiar territory and as the sun played hide and seek … Read more