by Adam Paul

Mission Overview:

Having understood that the weather and road conditions were optimal for an early spring ride, I opted to conduct my errands on my motorcycle instead of my jeep. Preliminary road reports indicated semi-frozen roads ranging from clear tarmac to ice covered dirt. The required errands were to acquire a copy of the town meeting warrant, mail a letter, then assure the condition of my parents household while they are on vacation. [ Read The Rest ]

by Adam Paul

The taxi came to a complete stop. In broken English, the Mexican driver said that there was an accident and to be patient. As we approached the scene, I noticed a motor officer directing traffic. Then I noticed the familiar lines of a Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle police edition sitting in the median with flashing lights, radar gun, siren and the police seal on the tank. It was a beautiful sight and was my first introduction to the motorcycles used in the Quintana Roo state of Mexico.
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by Adam Paul

Travel, escape and relaxing is what I will be doing for the next couple of weeks. Packing today, I began to think about what it takes to equip for travel. Not only the typical tourist travel, but for hiking and motorcycling as well. The requirements seem simple: take what you need, and pack it right. Why then do you always see people with two or three suitcases at the airport?
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by Adam Paul

Years ago when living in the more northern part of Maine, I was given a motorcycle by my father. It was all beat up, didn't run right, and resembled something out of the cult classic film Mad Max. I didn't really have an inkling about owning a motorcycle, but it was free and I was up for anything.
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by Adam Paul

Well, I just finished shoveling out from a wet, ice crusted 30" snowstorm. It’s funny the things we take for granted. Growing up just east of Cape Cod I was used to shoveling wet snow. It was a common occurrence that a severe snowstorm would ultimately go too close to the coast and change to rain. Initially both parents would get out the shovels and start digging, then came what was termed the "popcorn machine" or a snowblower that resembled one as it shot rocks at my neighbors house, more than once breaking a window. Eventually, my uncle invested in a plow and digging out was just a call away. Moving away and especially to the northern climes of Maine, my wife and I have had a similar curve of snow removal. [ Read The Rest ]

by Adam Paul

Midcoast Maine, predawn hours. The frost is still on the grass and the smoke from my chimney hangs over the yard in the morning stillness. The horizon is just starting to show a small amount of light in the east, hinting at a hopefully clear day. I pull on my gear, disconnect my battery tender, give the bike a pre-ride safety check, and fire it up. This is the beginning of a cold ride. [ Read The Rest ]

by Adam Paul

Mission Overview:

Due to recent reconnaissance in the kitchen cabinet and information provided by our Project Icarus informants, it was known that home base was absent of Corn Flakes. A mission was required using a light, 2 wheeled land vehicle to infiltrate the city of Belfast Maine, and provide access to the grocery store. A secondary mission was agreed upon to recon the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, which just opened December 31st, 2006, for future missions. [ Read The Rest ]

by Adam Paul

I've ridden in rain, hail, mud, dirt, wind, and all those elements at once at one point. The only way to become a proficient rider is to experience as much as possible under your wheels. The weatherman said this snow will be melted by noontime so I've got to go and figure out how to ride in it right now. [ Read The Rest ]

By Adam Paul

Moosehead Lake is one of the many beautiful places in Maine. It is one of the largest lakes east of the Mississippi and is largely unspoiled by development. It does however have a unique past from log runs to world class, turn of the century resorts. Greenville, a town located at the most southern point of Moosehead Lake is the highlight town of the region. The town sports all types of activity from Float Plane charters in the summer to snowmobile rentals in the winter. [ Read The Rest ]

by Adam Paul

I left at daybreak on my r1100gs heading east, my Nolan N100e with the tinted visor helped cope with the sun considerably. The ride down Rt3 was quick and uneventful, with beautiful vistas and smooth flow of what traffic there was. I believe the only issue was some early morning black ice. I managed to get into Belfast and got some riding money, then head down towards Bucksport where they are building/replacing a massive bridge. Apparently the old bridge almost collapsed and they didn't realize it until they were doing some work to it.
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