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The Road Runner
12/6/12
[The Chronic Rider] 46 Degrees at 4600 miles
Adding miles to the V-Strom is easy: go to work. Come home safely. 4600 miles already passed and it
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[The Chronic Rider] 46 Degrees at 4600 miles
Adding miles to the V-Strom is easy: go to work. Come home safely. 4600 miles already passed and it
12/6/12
The Road Runner
10/23/12
[The Chronic Rider] 3000
I just ended a near week-long vacation from work. Did the Chronic Rider hit the twisty roads of the
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[The Chronic Rider] 3000
I just ended a near week-long vacation from work. Did the Chronic Rider hit the twisty roads of the
10/23/12
The Road Runner
10/1/12
[The Chronic Rider] Texas Rain
Residents new to San Antonio often remark how local drivers don't know how to drive in the rain.
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[The Chronic Rider] Texas Rain
Residents new to San Antonio often remark how local drivers don't know how to drive in the rain.
10/1/12
The Road Runner
9/24/12
[The Chronic Rider] 2,000
I've reached 2000 miles this past week. The time has just flown by, and so have the miles! As my
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[The Chronic Rider] 2,000
I've reached 2000 miles this past week. The time has just flown by, and so have the miles! As my
9/24/12
The Road Runner
9/17/12
[The Chronic Rider] A Week of Riding
The 2 AM ride home has been interesting this past week. A BARREL OF FUN I had the pleasure of
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[The Chronic Rider] A Week of Riding
The 2 AM ride home has been interesting this past week. A BARREL OF FUN I had the pleasure of
9/17/12
The Road Runner
9/10/12
[The Chronic Rider] Cool
When I think of winter or when the temperatures drop, I remember of some of the best rides and
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[The Chronic Rider] Cool
When I think of winter or when the temperatures drop, I remember of some of the best rides and
9/10/12
The Road Runner
9/3/12
[The Chronic Rider] 50+ MPG, One Less Car
This morning, I got all the flashy Suzuki lights blinking at me. Whenever I get down to "one bar
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[The Chronic Rider] 50+ MPG, One Less Car
This morning, I got all the flashy Suzuki lights blinking at me. Whenever I get down to "one bar
9/3/12
The Road Runner
8/27/12
[The Chronic Rider] 1,000
I just passed 1000 miles on my new black beauty, "Midnight." She is my new Suzuki DL650A, a
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[The Chronic Rider] 1,000
I just passed 1000 miles on my new black beauty, "Midnight." She is my new Suzuki DL650A, a
8/27/12
The Road Runner
8/27/12
[The Chronic Rider] 2000
(Note: I found this post saved, waiting to be published after how many years? I'm not going to
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[The Chronic Rider] 2000
(Note: I found this post saved, waiting to be published after how many years? I'm not going to
8/27/12
The Road Runner
10/26/08
[The Chronic Rider] 1,000
Finally, the XT has 1000 miles. I swore I'd remember when I rolled over the first 1000 miles on
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[The Chronic Rider] 1,000
Finally, the XT has 1000 miles. I swore I'd remember when I rolled over the first 1000 miles on
10/26/08
The Road Runner
7/31/08
[The Chronic Rider] Well, I Did It... Again
On the way to work yesterday, I decided to push the limits of the little XT. I discovered it alright,
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[The Chronic Rider] Well, I Did It... Again
On the way to work yesterday, I decided to push the limits of the little XT. I discovered it alright,
7/31/08
The Road Runner
7/7/08
[The Chronic Rider] Moving Forward
Caitlin is taking a nap on Papa after a good meal. Moving Forward can seem so slow at times. But
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[The Chronic Rider] Moving Forward
Caitlin is taking a nap on Papa after a good meal. Moving Forward can seem so slow at times. But
7/7/08
The Road Runner
6/29/08
[The Chronic Rider] Farewell to FJR; Welcome to XT
The somewhat dreaded day has come and gone: The FJR has left the stable. The day after my lovely wife
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[The Chronic Rider] Farewell to FJR; Welcome to XT
The somewhat dreaded day has come and gone: The FJR has left the stable. The day after my lovely wife
6/29/08
The Road Runner
5/31/08
[The Chronic Rider] Solitude and other thoughts
It's been a while since I've posted. I usually try to keep this blog about riding even if I
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[The Chronic Rider] Solitude and other thoughts
It's been a while since I've posted. I usually try to keep this blog about riding even if I
5/31/08
The Road Runner
4/26/08
[The Chronic Rider] Quick thoughts on riding
It's been a while since I've posted. Considering that I'm selling my bike and my riding
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[The Chronic Rider] Quick thoughts on riding
It's been a while since I've posted. Considering that I'm selling my bike and my riding
4/26/08
The Road Runner
4/9/08
[The Chronic Rider] Sentiments
As I've been preparing the FJR for selling, my neighbor has dropped by occasionally to check on
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[The Chronic Rider] Sentiments
As I've been preparing the FJR for selling, my neighbor has dropped by occasionally to check on
4/9/08
The Road Runner
4/2/08
[The Chronic Rider] Getting Ready: The first step
So I've decided to sell the FJR. Yes, it's come to this, but I know that it's the right
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[The Chronic Rider] Getting Ready: The first step
So I've decided to sell the FJR. Yes, it's come to this, but I know that it's the right
4/2/08
The Road Runner
3/25/08
[The Chronic Rider] A Monday Ride
One of the nice things about working at a motorcycle shop is having Mondays off. You get a weekend
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[The Chronic Rider] A Monday Ride
One of the nice things about working at a motorcycle shop is having Mondays off. You get a weekend
3/25/08
The Road Runner
2/8/08
[The Chronic Rider] Riding Pants
Riders start out with two or three basic articles of protective gear: the helmet, jacket and gloves.
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[The Chronic Rider] Riding Pants
Riders start out with two or three basic articles of protective gear: the helmet, jacket and gloves.
2/8/08
The Road Runner
2/1/08
[The Chronic Rider] A Balanced Approach
Should I keep riding or sell the bike? This choice bothered me for months. I found my answer where I
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[The Chronic Rider] A Balanced Approach
Should I keep riding or sell the bike? This choice bothered me for months. I found my answer where I
2/1/08
The Road Runner
1/30/08
[The Chronic Rider] Fortune Cookie
"You will step on the soil of many countries." I really don't know what to say about
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[The Chronic Rider] Fortune Cookie
"You will step on the soil of many countries." I really don't know what to say about
1/30/08
The Road Runner
1/29/08
[The Chronic Rider] Periodontitis
I usually write about motorcycle-related topics, but this one is differnt. I had been experiencing
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[The Chronic Rider] Periodontitis
I usually write about motorcycle-related topics, but this one is differnt. I had been experiencing
1/29/08
The Road Runner
1/14/08
[The Chronic Rider] The Sunrise Ride
There are times I intentionally ride without a camera. I can focus on the ride and enjoy the moment
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[The Chronic Rider] The Sunrise Ride
There are times I intentionally ride without a camera. I can focus on the ride and enjoy the moment
1/14/08
The Road Runner
1/13/08
[The Chronic Rider] The Cost of Riding: Tires...
Many people get into bikes thinking that it's cheap to own and operate, that they're great
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[The Chronic Rider] The Cost of Riding: Tires...
Many people get into bikes thinking that it's cheap to own and operate, that they're great
1/13/08
The Road Runner
1/3/08
[The Chronic Rider] Two Weeks: Happy New Year
I find it hard to believe that two weeks have gone by. So much has happened, yet so much has stayed
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[The Chronic Rider] Two Weeks: Happy New Year
I find it hard to believe that two weeks have gone by. So much has happened, yet so much has stayed
1/3/08
The Road Runner
12/17/07
[The Chronic Rider] Coldout?
This screen shot - taken this morning - illustrates about how cold it ever gets in SA. I've
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[The Chronic Rider] Coldout?
This screen shot - taken this morning - illustrates about how cold it ever gets in SA. I've
12/17/07
The Road Runner
12/12/07
[The Chronic Rider] A Reckoning?
Image courtesy of babyblues.com As I sent a text message to my wife after fueling up the FJR after
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[The Chronic Rider] A Reckoning?
Image courtesy of babyblues.com As I sent a text message to my wife after fueling up the FJR after
12/12/07
The Road Runner
12/10/07
[The Chronic Rider] Fortune Cookie
"Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain." How true that is of motorcyling!
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[The Chronic Rider] Fortune Cookie
"Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain." How true that is of motorcyling!
12/10/07
The Road Runner
12/4/07
[The Chronic Rider] It's 34° Outside, Do You Know Where Your Gloves Are?
Chances are, most riders wouldn't dare head out in weather this cold. However, some of my
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[The Chronic Rider] It's 34° Outside, Do You Know Where Your Gloves Are?
Chances are, most riders wouldn't dare head out in weather this cold. However, some of my
12/4/07
The Road Runner
11/22/07
[The Chronic Rider] Pictures from the River Road
Here's a sampling of photographs taken during my recent West Texas ride: Above: A dramatic view
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[The Chronic Rider] Pictures from the River Road
Here's a sampling of photographs taken during my recent West Texas ride: Above: A dramatic view
11/22/07