Summer Ride Report 2017
Baumgartner Hot Springs: Alex and I wanted to get to another challenge point, but with limited time we had to come up with a route that was fast yet fun to ride.
Ride Destination: Eastern Oregon Desert
A large portion of my life has been spent in Eastern Oregon, so I have covered a lot of ground there and still have a lot left to explore. I’ll cover some of my favorites here to give you an… Read More »Ride Destination: Eastern Oregon Desert
Winter Storage & Maintenance Tips
by Carl BoockholdtOriginally Published in the IAMC Newsletter, January 2018 [Editor’s Note: If you haven’t already, it is time to think about winter maintenance and storage of your bike. This article originally appeared in the Big Twin Newsletter, November 2017,… Read More »Winter Storage & Maintenance Tips
Trail Food 101
This is a topic that probably has a million different opinions as everyone has different tastes (literally,) but I will just try to explain what has worked for me and some of the other basics I have seen riders use… Read More »Trail Food 101
Update for the IAMC Club – Feb 2024
Hey folks. Many have been wondering what is up with the club lately. I just wanted to give an update and let everyone know that we are hard at work getting things back up and running. You may have noticed… Read More »Update for the IAMC Club – Feb 2024
Zipper Maintenance
Zippers!? What, you may ask, do zippers have to do with dual-sport riding? Well, think about it. This ubiquitous fastener touches almost every aspect of our dual-sport riding. They are in our riding jackets and pants, and sometimes in our… Read More »Zipper Maintenance
Ride Destination: Deadwood Reservoir
Here are some of the reasons why this place ranks so high for me: (1) Comfortable distance away from the Treasure Valley. (2) Can be a day trip, a rest stop to other locations, an overnighter, and I have even… Read More »Ride Destination: Deadwood Reservoir
The Aging Motorcyclist
While this article is written primarily with the senior (age 40 and older) motorcyclist in mind, our younger and more vigorous cohorts should still pay close attention because, like it or not, we are your future and you can still… Read More »The Aging Motorcyclist
Ride Destination: The Boise Front
One of my favorite riding locations in the state of Idaho is easily within reach… actually, much of it is accessible after work during long summer days. The Boise Foothills offer vastly varied riding experiences, from novice rides to incredible… Read More »Ride Destination: The Boise Front
Riding All Winter Long
The approach of winter does not mean the end of riding until spring. With the proper clothing and equipment, it can still be enjoyable to ride with temperatures well below freezing. My husband, Alan, and I enjoy riding too much… Read More »Riding All Winter Long