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Nov. 7th of last year I did a Napa Valley fall color ride and found the grape vines putting on a great show, so yesterday I headed back up Napa Valley hoping for a repeat. Link to google map of route I headed up Pleasants Vly road on the NX250, enjoying morning's long shadows. A detour...

Took the GB out for some twisty road fun today, through Angwin's redwood forest ...... .......then swooping down Howell Mtn. Rd into Pope Valley. We stopped to admire an old barn...... ......then it was on towards home, taking in the scenery both roadside and reflected in my...

While looking through an old photo album today I stumbled across my packet of old Honda brochures and magazine clippings dating from the 1960s. After getting back into motorcycles a few years ago after a long hiatus, I looked for this stuff and figured I must have tossed it out years ago. So it...

After many days of smoky skies and unbreathable air, Thursday morning presented an invitation I couldn't refuse - clean cool air and beautiful clouds, perfect for a nice dual sport ride through Capay Valley and over Reiff road. Link to google map of route Passing by Lake Solano and...

Refreshing fall like weather had me lusting for some favorite wine country roads, so yesterday it was time to take the GB500 out for a nice loop. Link to google map of route My route: Passing Lake Solano the scenery had me taking a moderate pace, the better to soak in late summer's sights...

Hwy 16 is closed from the zero ton bridge at Yolo County Rd 40 northward. The closure is from 7 AM-7 PM for the next 5-6 weeks. -Bill

Yesterday I took advantage of cooler weather to try out a road I'd only seen on Google street view. Mostly gravel, Old Toll Rd. runs between Hwy 175 just east of Hopland to Highland Springs Reservoir near Kelseyville. It turned out to check lots of my boxes for fun dual sport riding: Great...

I recently bought a pair of Motion Pro "Bead Pro" tire tools. They are available in either steel or tempered aluminum alloy, I got the aluminum version which are more expensive but lighter weight for carrying on the bike. Yesterday I had the chance to try them on a very stiff and stubborn 16"...

Yesterday it was time to show the GB some love, so I took her on a 220 mile lunch run. I was enjoying the ride so much I tried not to stop and take pictures, but couldn't resist a few. Link to map of route Lake Solano in the morning: Geysers Rd., 26 miles of great riding where I came...

Yesterday the heat finally abated a bit so I took the little NX250 out to explore Bartlett Springs Rd. between Bear Valley and Clear Lake. I've ridden other area roads but this was my first taste of Bartlett Springs. It will not be my last! Link to google map of route My route- Heading up...

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Had a break from the scorching heat today so my buddy and I took the NX250's for a nice cruise from Winters up through Capay Valley. First through local Yolo County back roads where this field of sunflowers shouted, "photo op!" We wanted to ride Rd. 41/Sand Creek Rd but found the gate locked...

I decided to give my little '75 CB125S some exercise today so I put together a route covering some favorite roads plus a new one to explore. Link to google map My route The little bike's light weight and short wheelbase always take some getting used to after riding anything bigger, but on...

Yesterday I attended the CJMC show in nearby Dixon CA. Attendance was down from last year but there were a few interesting sights. The "signature" bike of the show was the Honda trail bike and there were quite a few on display. The most unique was this rare all-chrome 1962 C105T dealer...

Overdue for a two day loop to the Mendocino coast and back, I mapped out a scenic dual-sport friendly ride on twisty back roads and headed out last Sunday morning from home in Solano County. Some roads I had not been on in years and some I had never ridden but have long lusted after. All turned...

In late April this young-at-heart old man's fancy turns to enjoying as much green scenery as possible before the inevitable dry season. So this week was time to experience Leesville Rd., Colusa County, before the landscape turns golden for the summer, and to catch some late season wildflowers...

This week it was time to break out the road bikes and explore the scenery in the Sacramento River Delta, 1000 miles of waterways meandering among levee-protected islands. Dominated by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, this unique area is a farming, fishing, boating, water sports and...

Interesting read- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/world/asia/without-a-motorcycle-in-kandahar-you-are-like-a-prisoner.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

One of the best sites for viewing spring wildflowers in N. California is Bear Valley, located off Hwy 20 between Williams and Clear Lake. Early April is usually high time so yesterday a riding buddy and I took our NX250's on a nice 160 mile tour de blooms. Map of the Bear Valley & Walker Ridge...

With the dizzying spring green the back roads have been a real feast for the eyes lately. Last Wednesday my buddy and I decided to take in the splendor of Western Mine/Ida Clayton Rd., 11 miles of lightly traveled dual sport heaven. Link to ride route Our route At sunrise the Sacramento...