Category: Travels

  • Chicago E04: Scott Blessman

    Chicago E04: Scott Blessman

    Scott admittedly hates travel, but still does it and the reason why is revealed at the end of his talk. However, he has also figured out, “how a cursed travel partner leads to buying better gear.” From hot rods to Harleys, Scott has dealt with a lot of rain and since he’s a guy who…

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  • Chicago E04: Mike Bacos

    Chicago E04: Mike Bacos

    “Don’t aspire to mediocrity…” Anthony Bourdain Mike actively fights the mundane and his travels on two wheels with camera in hand keep him from living a douchebag, suburban existence. Some find security in the routines of life, but not Mike. He has faced down Squid Game level riding in Thailand and a contrary (or was…

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  • Chicago E04: Amanda Davis

    Chicago E04: Amanda Davis

    Some of us found our passion during the pandemic – Amanda is one of those folks. She decided to say, “Fuck it, the world is ending and I am going to fulfill my lifelong dream and going to blow my savings account on a riding class and a motorcycle.” Her travels took her around Chicago;…

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  • Chicago E04: David Hanley

    Chicago E04: David Hanley

    A Quarter Mile on Blue Money; the shortest trip anyone has spoken about for this long. This Kawasaki riding guy gets on the fast track with fellow adult grown boys to ride a drag bike that is Pops’ secret side piece.

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  • Chicago E04: Paul Holdsworth

    Chicago E04: Paul Holdsworth

    Paul’s first long distance travels began in 1969 – what a year of history to begin – on a brand new Harley! His trip out to California with new buddy, Bill, involved an army surplus tent, a sleeping bag that only grew in size, stops at airports to grab heavy weight oil, casual walks across…

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  • Chicago E04: Tom Prendergast

    Chicago E04: Tom Prendergast

    Tom has miles under his tires, as evidenced by his membership in to the Iron Butt Association, but his trip to the northern tip of Alaska from Chicago is 8,000 miles RT that brings to life Ice Road Truckers, The Princess Bride’s R.O.U.S. as mosquitos, the reality of the metric system, an unexpected pillion rider,…

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