By Lynn & Tom Matthews Tour descriptions can be confusing and it is hard to make an apples-to-apples comparison. Here are some key points to consider: How long is the tour? A five-day motorcycle tour can mean 5 nights of lodging and only 4 days of riding. Read the tour descriptions carefully or contact the … Read more
David GrahamCoastline Motorcycle Adventure ToursVancouver, B.C. David, how did you get into this business? My original partner moved to the island we live on and was a Harley rider as are we. One thing led to another and we started trying to attract people to Vancouver Island. It just grew from there. Tell us about … Read more
Lynn and Tom MatthewsTurkey Creek ToursConifer, CO What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? Seeing the smiles on people's faces. Most motorcyclists are very nice people. Everyone has a story to tell and others want to hear the stories. It's the stories that bind us together and demonstrate that we all have … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. The Great RAT was the perfect opportunity to test-drive my new bike — a 2002 BMW 1200 LT. In the past I have owned many different bikes including a Yamaha, a Suzuki and two Gold Wings. For the past 12 years I have exclusively owned … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. Leakey- Deep in the Heart of Texas Hill Country. Leakey (pronounced LAY-key) is nestled deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Elevations in the area range as high as 2,400 feet. The high points are separated by deep, dramatic canyons carved by the … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. Like many motorcyclists Jenny Lefferts loves to ride scenic roads. From childhood Jenny was raised with a love of traveling — a love that only intensified when she began to ride a motorcycle. As a biker Jenny began charting her trips on the scenic back … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. One of the most exciting new technologies of the last few years has been the Global Positioning System (GPS). Brought to you by your Federal Government, GPS is based on multiple satellites that are placed about 11,000 miles up in geostationary orbits. Constant signals are … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. By Larry Gore 26620 North Freeway Houston, TX 77386 281-362-1900 The Houston area has several different dealerships that sell new BMW motorcycles, but all of these dealers also sell other brands of motorcycles. There is nothing unusual about that, even most of the Harley dealers … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. By Larry Gore 4700 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78745 512-851-9300 Over the years Hill’s Cafe has been flooded and has burned, but Hill’s continues to tell the story of one of the greatest traditions of Texas. The Goodnight family built a 20-seat coffee shop … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. Gerbing Cascade Extreme Heated Jacket and Pants Tom Matthews Why winterize your bike when it's easier and more fun to winterize yourself and keep riding. Gerbing's Cascade Extreme jacket and pants let you do just this. Using the system allowed this reviewer to undertake a … Read more