Life in the Fast Lane Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

Are You Gaining Experience or Just Logging Miles?

Mojo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:01 +0000

I like a good discussion so when I’m not riding, I enjoy visiting various motorcycle forums and participating in, or starting a good debate. Recently a thread on riding experience created...

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The Social Side of Riding

Mojo — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:00:58 +0000

I love it when people ask me how my husband and I met. “We crashed into each other,” I reply with a smile, “literally.” And it is true. John and I met at Mission Raceway in 2003 during a...

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A Family Affair – Backyard Motorcross Riding

Mojo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:24 +0000

I tried on my motocross pants, but they got stuck at about thigh level, so, I decided I’d just have to ride in my jeans. My riding jersey was very snug, but I just tucked it in tight so it...

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Smooth is Fast: Benefits of Being Relaxed While Riding

Mojo — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:23 +0000

We ride because we enjoy the freedom of the open road. We ride because we love the feeling of being a part of the environment, with the wind in our ears and the endlessness of the sky. And we ride...

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Sheboygan, Eh! The Crazy Road Trip That Ranks High in Great Memories

Mojo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:00:22 +0000

With the start of 2009 now in full swing I spent some time pondering 2008, which was in every way an epic year. With racing a full AMA season, coaching nearly full time with the California Superbike...

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Choosing the Proper Helmet

Mojo — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:30 +0000

There is a man at the AMA races that cares about my head. He cares a lot. Not only does he care about my head and the head of the other racers that he sponsors, he cares about the safety of the heads...

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Destination Vernon: Riding the Dirt Trails – A Weekend Off

Mojo — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:32 +0000

People always ask me, “what are you doing this weekend”—and I think to myself, a weekend; wouldn’t it be nice to just have a weekend to do regular things like go to a lake, go camping, visit...

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One Thing at a Time – First Lesson: 4th Gear, No Brakes

Mojo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:29 +0000

When it comes to learning something new, it helps to focus on doing just one thing at a time. Take motorcycle riding for instance, if you try to teach a brand new rider how to ride and you begin by...

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Follow Your Dreams!

Mojo — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:29 +0000

For my eleventh birthday my dad gave me one of the most memorable presents I have ever received. It was a white pillowcase with a colourful rainbow painted on it in shadowy brush strokes. It read,...

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Daytona Bike Week 2008 A Motor-Blowing Experience

Mojo — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:37 +0000

Daytona Bike Week is one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world and is held annually during the first full week in March. As many as 500,000 people visit the Daytona Beach, Florida area...

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