The Central Park Loop John Boart and Otto Sibeth, “Map of the Central Park,” 1873. New York Public Library. I don’t have any pictures of my number two road, and it’s closed to cars now, so you’re just going to have to trust me. I started riding in the seventies. I got my first street …
Tag Archives: motorcycles
Industrial Art
2006 Harley Davidson FLSTSCI Springer Softail Classic I like time-tested design. Time-tested design resists obsolescence. Many time-tested things survive in the marketplace by heading upmarket. Rolex Watches and Mont Blanc pens are good examples of this phenomena. But time-tested design isn’t necessarily luxurious by definition. It’s functionality isn’t necessarily quantifiable either: the Colt 1911 pistol, …
Manage Fear
The Harley Davidson Low Rider ST. A great bike. I just can’t praise it enough. Last night I washed the Rocket. Today I took it down to High Country Harley Davidson for an oil change. Brett is going to experiment with changing the risers that hold up the bars—what more can I ask? Thanks, …
The Gear
This guy always travels with me and keeps watch. He’s been up and down America and across the Globe. I haven’t been ambushed yet! Packing up. I endeavor to pack light, but damn, it adds up. No rainsuit. A few pairs of undies and socks. An extra pair of jeans, three t-shirts, a swim suit, …
Day One: Coalville, UT
The Mighty Harley Davidson Low Rider ST. It has a sweet spot at 92mph. Phew! First, I have to give my heartfelt thanks to the tremendous team at High Country Harley Davidson. They’ve been my local shop since I guess 2009. I rolled up and the owner, Scott, saw my face and had the bike …
Onwards! 