Category Archives: Motorcycle Travel

Motorcycle Hand Signals

Many group rides are starting up and while we all love to ride and make friends it is hard to actually speak to one another so when on rides it is best to use hand signals. My wife and I wanted to get a comm system but we decided not to as sometimes it is more fun to just ride and not to have to hear anyone. So my wife and I use hand signals. The most common hand signal we use is Hazard in Roadway, Refreshment Stop, Single File and Follow Me. No matter what everything basically falls under … Continue reading

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Motorcycling in the Algarve

With amazing countryside and coastal villages to explore, the Algarve in southern Portugal is a popular destination for motorcycle fans. Whether you want the thrill of Superbikes or you’d prefer to chill out with a ride in the Monchique hills, this is one vacation idea to put on your to-do list. The Portimao Autodrome Let’s start with the ultimate place for motorcycle enthusiasts in the area. World Superbike events are held at the Autodrome every September and you can also enjoy laps of the track with a professional rider or on your own during special track days, either on the BMW S1000 … Continue reading

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Green River Utah Motorcycle Trip On The Yamaha V Star 1300

I left work on Wednesday at 3pm and took I-15 to Hwy 6 to Green River to go White Water Rafting with Holiday Expeditions. I rode my Yamaha V Star 1300 down to Green River and wouldn’t you know it I got stuck in traffic. Utah Department of Transportation was doing a little road work and I only ended up sitting for 30 min or so. You might notice on my tank bag I have a Goal Zero Nomad Solar Cell on it to power up my cell phone. It is really cool that I can power my phone while riding … Continue reading

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Whitewater Rafting And A Motorcycle Trip

Starting tomorrow I will be on the river doing a little whitewater rafting with a group called Holiday River Expeditions on Cataract Canyon on the Grand Canyon River. So no posts from me till I get back but I will be riding my V Star 1300 down to Green River and back. I will let you know how the trip went and how much fun I had when get back. I will try to take some photos of the motorcycle trip too and post them here. Till then here is a picture from Holiday River Expeditions. Matt Storms

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