Book Review: Motorcycle Journeys Through North America
From Whitehorse Press by Dale Coyner
By Kevin Thomas with vintage images courtesy of the Bob T. collection
Bikernet has reviewed several motorcycle touring books from Whitehorse Press and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Motorcycle Journeys Through North America, a guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys is a great investment for planning out your next motorcycle trip.
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The Budget Traveling Biker Part 1
How to Eat Right, Eat Cheap, and still Get the Girl
Photos and text by J. Josh Placa, Bikernet Desert Tarantula Emperor Editor
Like everyone else, motorcyclists have been suffering through this sputtering economy. But this does not mean we have to stay home, and mumble about the days we could afford food and gas. We just need to be more creative, tighten our chains, and use our brains. There are ways, my broke friend, to stretch nothing into something.
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MOTORCYCLE CAMPING IS ROUGHING IT FOR REAL
Trevor's Travels
Trevor Summons, Correspondent, the Sun
I took off on a road trip the other day. I sometimes have to remind my long-suffering editor that the title of this column is "Trevor's Travels" and so a certain amount of traveling is naturally involved.
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HELMET COMMUNICATIONS 101
Cardo Systems Scala Rider G9 Powerset
Gary Koz Mraz
Motorcycle Bluetooth helmet systems have become a must for any touring enthusiast. Modern motorcyclists connect a dizzying array of peripherals, cell phone, music, GPS, FM radio, passenger communications just to start. I am a Bluetooth helmet novice and to be sure, diving into the world of helmet communications is a commitment. I suggest purchasing your system locally and they will help with inst...
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Camping California: On Two Wheels
Finding a patch of Grass and a Jacuzzi in Solvang, CA
By Gary Koz Mraz and Sponsored by Butler Maps
We ride because we like to be outdoors, and camping fills that bill. But like any respectable biker, I also enjoy a cold beer while soothing my tired muscles in a hot Jacuzzi after a long ride.
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