ride across America

Women have a RIGHT to Feel Safe

Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook know I recently had a very visceral reaction to this article “10 Tips to Reduce Risk…

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Kimi’s Guide to No Motorcycle Butt Pain

I fielded a lot of questions on my ride across America. “Where you riding to/from?” “Are you alone?” “No, really. You’re doing this by yourself?” “All…

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Day 18: Telico Plains to Asheville – Cherohala Skyway

When you are riding the long swooping curves of the Cherohala Skyway it feels like floating through an endless 360. They are interminably graceful spirals that…

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Day 16: Nashville to Maryville – Meeting in the Middle

In 16 days, I’ve ridden it over 3000 miles through 11 states. I took 4 layover days to rest, relax, take it all in and see…

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Day 15: Nashville Layover – Tourist

For the last two days, I had the Johnny Cash cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” stuck in my head. It’s a haunting song that echos…

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Day 17: Maryville to Telico Plains – Tail of the Dragon

I am a bit behind on my posting. It was a bit hectic first scrambling around to get geared up because I had a crazy idea…

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Day 14: Louisville to Nashville – Motopeople

There’s the motorcycle wave. If you are motoperson, you know the wave. As Motorcyclist cross paths, they give a low wave. It’s like a “hey, you’re…

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Day 13: Pacific to Louisville – Flexibility

Sitting on a motorcycle for hours in heat and humidity does not make the inside of one’s motorcycle jacket smell nice. It’s like a cross between…

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Day 12: Pacific Layover- Family

First off, I must admit, I am in Kentucky right now and the bourbon is good. And I sampled a few. Now that we have that…

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