Tag Archives: Ducati 1098S

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Organic Comfort

18 Sep Filed under Rides.

The road is rising. Lifting up. And reaching out. Searching perhaps. For where to go next. As am I… I think… Hugging the side of the mountain, the road anxiously bounces, frenetically jumping left and then right and then back left again. Over and over … Read More →

On The Road to Recovery

Mellow Movements and Perspective

7 Mar Filed under Rides.

Tugging on the brake, deep in the corner, there’s a loud ‘thunk’. Then a blip. Or more appropriately a rev or two. And the bike bounces. It stands up. Says I’m here. I’m free. I’m out to play. And then the pace picks up… The … Read More →

The 1098S at Buttonwillow

Buttonwillow The Italian Contingent Arrives

10 Jul Filed under Headline, Noteworthy, Rides.

The clock says 3 when I wish it said 4… It’s amazing how missing one hour of possible sleep seems like such a missed opportunity when you’re just a few hours away from setting out for the next great adventure to test yourself and your … Read More →

The Puzzle Comes Together

22 Apr Filed under Rides.

The bike is running at a wicked pace through a pristine slice of California Wine Country, which sits on the edge of a desert that’s exploding with change, when all the pieces start to finally connect again. Suddenly. Effortlessly. Easily. It all makes sense, as … Read More →

To Ride or Not To Ride

20 Apr Filed under Rides.

[Photo by Rick Clemson] The sun is well past its prime and I’m feeling unbelievably angry — angry at the motorcycle, angry at the mountain, angry at myself, even angry at the new CRG levers… Because I waited to long to get on the bike … Read More →