Road Dirt

Spirit of 76 14.06.2019 10:02 ↓

Road Dirt west coast contributor Ted Edwards’ tribute to his still-motorcycle riding, 76 year old father.

Dented Rim Debacle 08.06.2019 10:02 ↓

Rob recounts hitting a pothole on his Triumph Bonneville, and his efforts in searching out a viable and affordable solution.

Aaron’s Story 31.05.2019 13:52 ↓

Rob recounts reconnecting with an old school buddy, their impact on each other, their many moto rides together, and the grief of goodbyes.

My Moto Main Squeeze 25.05.2019 6:20 ↓

Rob recounts his most beloved motorcycle, and why the bike is still so special to him.

Pipe Dreams 17.05.2019 6:27 ↓

Road Dirt contributor Ted Edwards reveals a hidden truth and meaning behind the popular motorcyclist phrase, “Loud pipes save lives.”

Fire & Thunder 10.05.2019 7:09 ↓

Rob attends the NHRA Southern Nationals drag races at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia.

An Unsung Hero 03.05.2019 7:53 ↓

Mike Boyd, Vietnam combat veteran and lifelong motorcycle rider, opens the door to his garage, and his amazing story.

Searching For America- It’s Not About The Roads 26.04.2019 24:31 ↓

We share our northwest friend Ted Edwards’ adventures out on a protracted road trip, seeking those people, places, and circumstances that reveal the American ideals of love and sacrifice for our fellow man.

Air Combat & Street Riding 19.04.2019 7:06 ↓

Fighter pilot jargon and combat practices, and how these translate to riding a motorcycle on the streets.

Speed Thrills 12.04.2019 9:11 ↓

MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing season opener at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

The Moto Mosh Pit 30.03.2019 10:54 ↓

The thrills and spills of American Flat Track, one of the oldest forms of motorcycle racing. Rob attended the Dixie Speedway round, and recounts a day at the races.

A Soldier’s Road Home 22.03.2019 12:19 ↓

My friend Darin Branton’s story of his 5-month odyssey out across America, Mexico, and deep into Central America, after 4 years in the U.S. Army, a year of which in a combat zone in Iraq.

Support Your Local Bike Nights 16.03.2019 4:58 ↓

Rob & Phil attended a local Cycle Gear Bike Night, and enjoyed a loud evening with a wide variety of motorcycle riders.

Above the Ton 08.03.2019 6:12 ↓

Rob tries to convey the sheer terrifying thrill of riding a sport bike well in excess of 100 mph, on a race track. See if you can imagine what he’s describing!

My First Track Day 01.03.2019 9:39 ↓

Riding a high-powered sport bike, at triple-digit speeds, in a controlled environment. A thrill ride, indeed.

Half-Century Road Trip 22.02.2019 9:19 ↓

A magnificent moto road trip with a life-long friend, as we both hit the “big 5-0”.

Rocking to the Oldies 15.02.2019 6:28 ↓

An encounter with an old Triumph stirs something deep, nostalgic, and “hooligan” in our host.

Mike & Rob’s Epic Adventure, part 5 08.02.2019 7:40 ↓

Crossing beautiful south Alabama, across Mobile Bay, and along the sand, the dunes, and the beaches of panhandle Florida.

Mike & Rob’s Epic Adventure, part 4 31.01.2019 7:56 ↓

Riding the storms out south of Dallas, outrunning them to Mike’s sister’s place, then a brief, tense encounter with a biker gang.

Mike & Rob’s Epic Adventure, part 3 25.01.2019 10:05 ↓

A crime, a setback, a calamity averted, and a redirect, as the Adventure continues.

Mike & Rob’s Epic Adventure, part 2 18.01.2019 14:11 ↓

Riding across the wide open prairie lands of west Oklahoma and Panhandle Texas, the amazing sights and even more amazing people we encountered.

Mike & Rob’s Epic Adventure, part 1 11.01.2019 9:36 ↓

A 10-day, 10 state, 3300+ mile road trip out west and back, with a great friend. Amazing places, experiences, and people. Especially the people.

Three Amigos Ride Baja 04.01.2019 13:10 ↓

The epic road trip I took this past year, with two childhood chums.

Wonder of the Wise Men 26.12.2018 6:56 ↓

One final musing on Christmas, about those unique foreign visitors who crossed a continent to worship the Christ Child.

Christmas Musings 20.12.2018 4:45 ↓

After a December moto ride, I reflected on a father in Biblical times with an extraordinary story. A little something for the holiday season.