Category Archives: Motorcycling

Riding The Storm Out – Wheels on Walls Part 4

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

This is the fourth post in a series of images from my travels for the  Wheels on Walls motorcycle scavenger hunt sponsored  by Team Strange Airheads. For it, I need to collect photos of my motorcycle and rally flag taken … Continue reading →

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Riding with Strangers – Wheels on Walls Part 3

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

This is the third post in a series of images from my travels for the  Wheels on Walls motorcycle scavenger hunt sponsored  by Team Strange Airheads. For it, I need to collect photos of my motorcycle and rally flag taken … Continue reading →

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Riding With Strangers – Wheels on Walls Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

For the last ten years or so, I’ve competed in a large-scale motorcycle scavenger hunt sponsored annually by Team Strange Airheads. This year’s event is called “Wheels on Walls Grand Tour.”  For it, I need to collect photos of my … Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Team Strange’s Wheels on Walls Grand Tour

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

For the last ten years or so, I’ve competed in a large-scale motorcycle scavenger hunt sponsored annually by Team Strange Airheads. This is a Twin Cities-based organization that got its start as a bowling team that evolved into a  BMW … Continue reading →

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The Second Annual(ish) Sehnert’s Bakery & Cafe Ride To Eat

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

There’s an old Harley rider catch phrase that says, “Live to Ride, Ride to Live.” Not a bad sentiment. But a bit general. For members of the Iron Butt Association (which includes many Harley riders), there’s a more measurable version … Continue reading →

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Riding the MABDR: Part 4 – All good things…

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

This is the last of a series of posts about riding the Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route with a couple of my old motorcycle friends. Stage 7 – Of Bees and Trees.  As our ride up the Mid Atlantic Backcountry … Continue reading →

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Riding the MABDR: Part 3 – Getting schooled on the road

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

This is one of a series of posts about riding the Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route with a couple of my old motorcycle friends. After finishing the challenges of Stage 3, the next several days of riding were a lot … Continue reading →

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Riding the MABDR: Part 2 – There are always obstacles

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

This is one of a series of posts about riding the Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route with a couple of my old motorcycle friends. Stage 3 on the Mid Atlantic Back Country Discovery Route is one of the longest day’s … Continue reading →

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Riding the MABDR: Part 1 – There has to be a Waffle House

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

This is one of a series of posts about riding the Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route with a couple of my old motorcycle friends. One of my rules for traveling in the southeast United States is that there have to … Continue reading →

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Riding the MABDR: Prelude – Some unfinished motorcycle business

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

This is one of a series of posts about riding the Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route with a couple of my old motorcycle friends. Some of you may recall that back in July of 2018 my friend Howard and I … Continue reading →

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