by Jackie Vaughan wheels-in-motion.com Many people use a checklist to prepare for a trip. It might include gas, tire pressure, first aid kit, et cetera. One item often missing is the condition of the rider himself. Yet the rider's condition is at least as important as the condition of the bike. There is a checklist … Read more
Have you ever noticed that there's not much difference between the suntanned face and windblown hair of a biker and a sailor? The only real difference is the mode of transportation; be it bike and road or boat and water. The breeze feels the same, it all about the view. Kemah offers an oasis on … Read more
A journey through The Garden Inn begins as one ascends the steps onto the welcoming porch and enters through the original double Dutch doors. When the weather is mild, humidity is low, and cool gulf breezes are blowing, the windows are raised and the Dutch doors left open and guest enjoy sitting in the same … Read more
For some reason many people have always been fascinated by the ocean and by the thought — and the challenge — of conquering it to see what lay beyond. This fascination has not been just with the boys raised near the ocean but for the farm lad from Nebraska, the cowboy from Oklahoma and the … Read more
By Amy Mother's Day weekend 2004, for us, produced a multitude of surprises and stories to tell. Which might be one of the reasons why the Good Lord sent us folks like Rodney Crowell; to tell stories, one by one, and preserve them in song for all people and all time. As I would find … Read more
By Maverick Continuing the Lone Star Biker coverage of Ice Houses, this month we feature 2 more. If you don't know what a Texas Ice House is see our May-June issue or visit our website at www.LoneStarBiker.com. This month we are highlighting two that have long been favorite haunts of bikers. The River Road Ice … Read more
by Robert Vaughan wheels-in-motion.com It's our two archenemies, fatigue and drowsiness, talking to us again in their usual monotones. They are indeed powerful, but they can be beaten with a little knowledge and planning. Let's practice the old adage- -know your enemy. What are fatigue and drowsiness? Fatigue is a weakness or weariness resulting from … Read more
by Robert Vaughan wheels-in-motion.com One word that can raise the hackles on the neck of any rider is "rain." Though no one goes out riding just because it's raining, you do get stuck in the rain at times. What can you do to improve your riding in the rain? The first things you can do … Read more
In our first issue we asked the question "Another biker magazine – who needs it?" The answer it turns out was "lots of people". The response to our magazine has been absolutely overwhelming and many of you have shown it with your support, your subscriptions, your compliments, and best of all, your recommendations to your … Read more
BC "Big Chopper" parked his bike and slowly unfolded his big frame from the seat. He stretched, yawned and turned toward the buildings that make up Fort Travis State Park. BC was in Galveston to attend the motorcycle rally and had felt an inner urge to take the ferry over to Bolivar Peninsula and do … Read more
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