Dec 30, 2014 | Shop Talk |
It might be too wet and cold to be taking a long tour, but it’s not too early to have some tips in mind for one you might be planning when the weather warms up. We scoured the Internet and found a long list of 33 thanks to the American Motorcycle Association....
Dec 30, 2014 | Food to Go |
Since we’re taking you through Arizona in our Routes and Trails section, we might as well give you someplace to eat. And one of the most places to eat in Arizona is the Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse. This is way more than just a place to eat, it’s an...
Dec 30, 2014 | Routes and Trails |
Rather than continue to break down individual routes, we thought we’d go a bit broader and go state-by-state. Given that Alaska is now colder than a witches mammary gland, and we most recently featured a dirt trail park in Alabama, we thought we’d head to...
Dec 30, 2014 | Favorite Bikes |
When the economy took an effin’ dive into the nether reaches of financial hell, choppers and expensive customs went right down there with them. Cafe Racers took their place as an inexpensive way to create an individual piece of well-tuned art, or, in some cases...
Dec 17, 2014 | Food to Go |
We’ve all been there. You’re riding through an unfamiliar town or city. You have no idea where to eat. And you’re probably too tired to think about it. So you go with what you know — a chain restaurant. These can be just as hit or miss as a...
Dec 17, 2014 | Favorite Bikes |
We interrupt what would have been naming another winner of our EatSleepRIDE promo to bring you this — pictures and specs from Arch Motorcycles, the Keanu Reeves project. While we weren’t able to talk to Keanu live or his business partner, long-time...
Dec 17, 2014 | Shop Talk |
Not everyone can afford a new bike. And getting a second bike becomes a better idea when you go used. But what do you look for when you’re looking at a ride someone else has called their own? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Compare – look at other...
Dec 17, 2014 | Routes and Trails |
Our featured rider – Alex Crookes – lives in this area, and while this time of year may not be the best time to explore Ontario, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead. We found this site that has a list of the top 10 routes in Ontario....
Dec 12, 2014 | Tunes We Love |
Foghat — Slow Ride
Dec 10, 2014 | Shop Talk |
Tattoos and decals – they are a personal thing, but obviously one is way more permanent than the other. Thankfully, getting rid of a decal is far easier and cheaper than getting rid of ink. All you need is a hand held hair dryer…and patience. To be sure...
Dec 10, 2014 | Favorite Bikes |
Congratulations to Christina Coyt @Maltymunchkin, our second winner of the free EatSleepRIDE app download! Unlike our previous winner who actually didn’t own the bike he submitted, Christina does own this Kawi. She got this SF equipped with a semi-automatic...
Dec 10, 2014 | Routes and Trails |
Let’s get back to some dirt! Located about 10 miles south of Columbus, AL off of the 431, this is a small park (400 acres) offering a lot for the novice and amateur riders. It’s privately owned and opened a little over a year ago. You’ll have to...
Dec 10, 2014 | Food to Go |
These guys reached out to us. So we checked them out, did some sleuthing, and are happy to say this one seems like keeper. Conveniently located in east Seattle between what they describe as the hospital and cemetery, Canterbury Ale House is a neighborhood pub serving...
Dec 3, 2014 | Shop Talk |
A spark plug is a simple thing doing an important job. Sometimes we take it for granted. And when we do…we lose it…the spark that is. Here are some easy steps to take to make sure your plugs stay in working order: – remove the spark plug’s cap...
Dec 3, 2014 | Gear & Such |
It’s that time of year when the wish lists come out and the pocket books with them. More often than not, these lists are pretty predictable – new clothes, new bike bling, etc. But in the short time Asphalt & Dirt has been published, we’ve already come across some...
Dec 3, 2014 | Food to Go |
Unless you’ve lived under a rusted out crankcase the last 60 years, you’ve heard of Route 66. At some point, taking that route ends up on a biker’s bucket list and finding a place to eat is a necessity. And along that route are probably tens of...
Dec 3, 2014 | Favorite Bikes |
Congratulations to Mark Postman who is our first winner of the free EatSleepRIDE app download! Mark admits he doesn’t own this bike, but one day he will. Why does he want this one so bad? “The bike looks so good, and with all the new systems added for this...
Dec 3, 2014 | Routes and Trails |
Hey, it’s now edging toward Christmas, so why not plan to go where some of the traditions started — like Christmas trees, St. Nick, and major gift giving. Well, maybe some minor gift giving. Although this time of year is not your best riding weather in...