Looked ominous out, but with the rain forecast of the past few and upcoming days, thought I'd get a quick ride in. Went 22 miles on a very humid day. Clouds kept the temperature down, but still feels like a mid-80 degree swamp. Still a nice country ride with a bit of Fairborn, Ohio thrown in.
Racing with the Wind
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday Ride (June 8, 2026)
After yesterday's ride, did a little motorcycle maintenance and cleaned the bike. Took an early morning test ride. All good! Another good reason to go is expecting rain later today, and for the next couple of days.
Beautiful sunrise in the clouds, and a couple of photos in George Rogers Clark Park. Rode some 22 miles. Was 70 degrees and humid but a very nice ride!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday in Springfield (June 7, 2026)
After a rainy Saturday, a beautiful Sunday ride into Springfield, Ohio. Rode by an old Tumbleweed Restaurant. Closed many years ago, chain was a favorite in my louisville days.
Rode thru Snyder Park, always a beautiful place. Saw the arch there (doubt it would satisfy tRUMP but I like it). Made a short stop at The Pennsylvania House which served as an Inn on the National Road. Was built around 1830.
Rode 34 miles and the temperature was 81 degrees.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Piano Ride (June 5, 2026)
No, you don't see that every day. Yes, that's a piano in a cornfield. Saw it while out today on a 20 mile ride today. Was 79 degrees while out. Very nice ride both out in the country and in Huber Heights. Expecting some days of rain again next few days starting tomorrow. So wanted to get one on.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Back to Huffman Prairie (June 3, 2026)
After our return from Grand Lake St Mary's, and a nights rest, rode out on the Triumph. Saw some classic cars locally, then rode into Fairborn where I chatted with a Monster.
Out to Huffman Prairie, sign explains it all. The hangar while a replica is still true to their design. Was a nice 32 mile ride, just over 60 degrees.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Dam Ride (May 31, 2026)
Up this Sunday morning, temperature is 65 degrees and sunny. Enjoying these dry days after those days of rain last week. Rode out to Vandalia to Taylorsville Dam. Great Miami River is still up. Stopped at Jim's Doughnuts - was outstanding! Drove through Carriage Hill Farm before getting home after a 40 mile adventure.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Cow Ride (May 29. 2026)
After days of what turned out to be record breaking rain this month (over 10 inches) have had a beautiful day under clear blue skies. Got out and rode out down some beautiful country roads. Visited a cannon, cows of course and rode down a flag lined road ( called Liberty Road). Did some 40 miles and loved every one of them!
Overcast Putt ( June 10, 2026)
Looked ominous out, but with the rain forecast of the past few and upcoming days, thought I'd get a quick ride in. Went 22 miles on a ...
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Went to Chester, West Virginia over these days. Posted some photos on my "Richmond and Me" blog, but while driving along the ...
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Got a really good ride in on this day, another beautiful day with lots of sun, lower temperatures and humidity. Rode some back roads past S...
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Weather forecast for the week was calling for big storms pretty much all week. Considering that being a real chance got the motorcycle out...






















