Tag: Bay Area
-
Easter Sunrise: Clear Skies, New Peeps
Easter Sunday on Mount Tamalpais—I’ve been doing this ride for years now, and I’ve written about it enough times that you’d think I’d run out of things to say. But 2026 handed me two firsts,… Read more
-
Riding Shotgun on 4×4 Day: BARC at Tumey Hills
BARC, the Bay Area Rivian Club, held its Tumey Hills run on the calendar for April 4th: 4/4, known as 4×4 Day in the offroad community. When I first signed up, I didn’t really think… Read more
-
The Warring of Seasons
It’s no secret that I love Mount Diablo. I’ve ridden up and down that mountain more times than I can count, on the V-Strom, on the GS, in the Volt and the Rivian, and the… Read more
-
Pea Soup – Tule Fog Returns
The alarm goes off at 6:40. It’s still dark outside, and the warmth of the bed is almost convincing enough to skip it. Almost. But my neighbor is already up, his dog waiting, and I’ve… Read more
-
The Ride Up for Ride Down
It’s no secret that I love riding my motorcycle up and down Mount Diablo. It’s the ride that doesn’t require hassle. No bridges, tolls, or traffic exist on this technical squiggle. Last night I needed… Read more
-
The Moto Social SF: Baby Blues BBQ
R introduced me to The Moto Social about five years ago. At first, I was a casual attendee, but over the years I’ve tried to make it a priority, as it gets me out of… Read more
-
I like your bike!
If you’re curious to see my tastes before this bike, check out Chapter 3: Gelände Straße I don’t know exactly how to phrase it—so I’ll be direct: aesthetics usually haven’t been high on the criterion… Read more
-
The Moto Social SF August 2025: Excelsior Coffee
I just need to say it: I’m so far behind on my blog. I was supposed bright about the Super in August and now here it is in September. Plus, I don’t think I’ve finished… Read more
-
The East Bay’s Best Moto Camping
It’s no secret that I love riding my motorcycle up and down Mount Diablo. It’s technical, tends to have very little traffic on weekday afternoons, and has kick ass views across Northern California. While riding… Read more
-
The Moto Social SF May 2025: Jane
Sometimes I do a post from the Wayback Machine…. I never got around to posting this one after the April edition… to that effect, May will be black and white to highlight the vintage nature… Read more
-
Chasing Sunlight on Easter Morning
Easter Sunday – it’s become one of my favorite motorcycle traditions here in the Bay Area. Easter has come late this year, April 20th to be exact. That means the sun gets up extra early,… Read more
-
The Moto Social at 15-35mm
The Moto Social is a monthly gathering of motorcycle riders. Started in Toronto back in 2013, The Moto Social has spread across the globe gathering motorcycle riders of all persuasions to hang out for one… Read more
-
Great, Local Rides cost $8
For a long time, I have been a fan of the “5 o’clock ride.” It’s that after work, hop on the bike, and go explore with no freeways, traffic, bridges, or tolls. Mount Diablo is… Read more
-
Born a Streetfighter
I first rode the Speed Triple out on California’s Highway 1, squiggling the coast on a picture-perfect, blue-bird sky kind of day. I’m sure on that kind of day, I might have fallen in love… Read more
-
January’s Jocund Din
As the years have gone by, I’ve learned a bit more about the various subsystems of motorcycles I ride. I’ve not yet had to really deep dive into the suspension. This Triumph Speed Triple wants… Read more
-
501: Levi’s, Winter, and Motorcycles
I know it’s just another post. But this feels different. What started as a simple way to let my family know I was safe on a motorcycle trip to Seattle has truly become something enduring… Read more
-
Bringing in the New Year Amongst Giants
More recently, I’ve added the common tradition of opening the front door to bring in the new year’s air into the house. Being one who likes to accelerate just about anything – I turn on… Read more
-
Rivian Tech Day
After publishing Join a Motorcycle Tech Day: Build Skills, Friends, Confidence, and Savings, my dad sent me a similar article from the Wall Street Journal, which was published the next day. The article details how… Read more
-
Holidays in the Bay
This year has been a year of doubling down on experiencies that make the bay, the bay. I’ve enjoyed some old and new motorcycle epics like: Much like motorcycle epics in the Bay, I wanted… Read more
-
Diablo – Adventure in Black and White
A good motorcyclist is a good meteorologist. Weather affects a ride in so many different ways: temperature, precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, fog, and the list meanders on. It’s December and it’s sunny with a… Read more
-
Simplicity & Complexity: Riding Mount Diablo
Normally on a Saturday afternoon, this parking lot is packed! Nary a spot for a motorcycle. Today, however, barely a soul was to be found. No one was manning the guard gate at the entrance… Read more
-
The bike that got me hooked!
As I’ve been thinking about this blog, my mind keeps going back to the Moto journalist greats like Clement Salvatori and Peter Egan. They write with a deep appreciation and a long perspective of the… Read more
-
Springtime on Foot
I love the early warm days of springtime with temperatures in the mid-70s and green hills all throughout the landscape. Today’s blog post is more about aggregating snapshots rather than telling a particular journey’s narrative.… Read more
-
Easter: Our Season Opener
This is one of my favorite rides in #BayAreaMotoCulture. If this post doesn’t convince you to get up early to join us in 2025, take a look at former years! April 21, 2019Sunrise on Mount… Read more
-
Electrify America: SF Flagship Charging Station
Growing up, I vividly remember vacations in the family car in Florida. As soon as we crossed the state line, I could see my father’s smile widen as we entered his happy place. We were… Read more
-
Exploring the Glory Hole
Expanding on the ride from yesterday, I’ve also been kicking tires with the Northern California BMW Club. They put on pretty epic weekends like Range Of Light every Labor Day weekend. It’s a ride that… Read more
-
New Roads; New Communities
I’m in a season of change within my riding community. In my 20s, I very much enjoyed the local community around South Bay Riders. We were all clustered around Silicon Valley, so finding people to… Read more
-
The Magic of Flight
I was just out of high school. My grandfather and I went to the new IMAX theater on the other side of town to watch the new film The Magic of Flight on the circular, silver screen.… Read more
