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Aaron’s Story

by Rob Brooks | May 31, 2019 | Ride Life | 24 |

I was swinging on our front porch with my wife the other night, the sun having set behind the tree line, and the woods around our North Georgia home were awash in the glow of dozens of fireflies. It’s late spring, and I suddenly found myself reflecting on a treasured friendship with an old adolescent pal named Aaron Smith. I’m not sure what triggered the memories, but I lingered there in the gathering dusk, even as Lisa excused herself and stepped inside. I bid welcome to the images, conversations, and shared experiences with my old friend, allowing them to fill my consciousness. I sat and savored, like watching a great old movie I’d seen before, but worth the viewing again and again.

Wayward Sons
by Ted Edwards | May 8, 2020 | Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 24 |
Searching For America- It’s Not About The Roads
by Ted Edwards | Apr 12, 2019 | Ride Life | 18 |
God Sent Us Road Baloney
by Ted Edwards | Nov 6, 2019 | Ride Life | 13 |

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More Fun Riding with REVER

by Phil Gauthier | Dec 23, 2019 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

It’s that time of year - when we sit back and reflect on the rides we’ve taken, rallys we’ve attended, the new friends we’ve made and the biking experiences enjoyed over the past year. This is also a great time to start planning our upcoming trips in the new year and thanks to mobile technology, motorcyclists have access to some great tools to review their past routes and rides as well as plan upcoming trips.

Rapture of the Road
by J. Joshua Placa | May 11, 2020 | Ride Life | 0 |
Asphalt Canvas
by Ted Edwards | Mar 25, 2020 | Ride Life | 3 |
Sledgehammer and the Unicorn
by Ted Edwards | Jul 12, 2020 | Ride Life | 12 |

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The Firefly Hour

by Rob Brooks | Jul 30, 2020 | Ride Life | 0 |

Summer “dog days” in the Deep South are often hot, humid, still, and stale. Temps in the upper 90s may not be the hottest in the nation (my brother regularly experiences 100+ in middle Texas), but the stifling humidity and often breezeless days tend to leave us soaked in sweat, forcing us to escape the summer suck either indoors or poolside.

Legendary Bikes: 1958 Ariel Square Four Chopper
by Rob Brooks | Jul 27, 2020 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |
A Pandemic Purchase
by Rob Brooks | Jul 24, 2020 | Ride Life | 0 |
MotoAmerica Bringing the Mania to Laguna Seca
by Rob Brooks | Jul 22, 2020 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

Riding The Upper Left- A Photo Album

by Ted Edwards | Jun 27, 2020 | Rides & Roads | 13 |

Recently, Road Dirt’s owner, senior editor, chief cook and bottle washer Rob Brooks flew 3,000 miles from his Georgia home to Wenatchee, Washington to join me and eight others on our annual seven day, 1,500+ mile tour of the upper left. I promised him blue Pacific Northwest skies, great food and a memorable experience. One out of three isn’t bad.

Skool of Moto

by Ted Edwards | Jul 20, 2020 | Nuts & Bolts, Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 13 |

It’s Independence Day, a Saturday, and students are in school. But the four students attending summer school were not lackluster performers or behavior problems, nor are they being forced to attend against their will.
Quite the opposite. They paid to come here, some traveling thousands of miles to attend. Even more unusual, the curriculum at this school involves clutch control, lofting the front wheel and monkey lifts. All of them, including the instructor and her support staff, are female.
Welcome to Skool of Moto.

Mike Boyd- Unsung Hero

by Rob Brooks | Apr 25, 2019 | Ride Life | 12 |

I first met Mike Boyd at an Athens Cycle World bike night, via our mutual friend Phil, my “partner in crime” here at Road Dirt. Mike was buzzing a drone across the festivities, its four propellers humming a few feet above all the action and motorcycle noise. After a few minutes, Mike landed the drone, and Phil introduced us. They had first met through the Athens H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) chapter, and Phil insisted we meet. “Mike’s got an amazing collection of bikes,” Phil assured me, “and he’s got an amazing personal story as well.” A small, thinly-built older chap with an infectious grin, Mike has a quick wit and zest for life we all should have. After talking with him for a few minutes, Mike invited us to come visit his place on the east side of Athens when we could, so we set up a time to pay him a visit.

Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show

by Rob Brooks | Apr 29, 2019 | Rides & Roads | 11 |

Nestled in the hills of western North Carolina, in the old Southern town of Hendersonville, a vintage motorcycle event takes over the downtown area for a Saturday each year in late April, attracting owners and fans of pre-1980s old classics. The Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show, now in its 8th year, is presented by Ton Up Highlands, a North Carolina chapter of the Ton Up Club International. Hosted by Southern Appalachian Brewery, the show covers several city blocks and streets around the brewery, and features all kinds of local food fare, various moto-related artisans, local rockabilly bands onstage, and of course, an incredible array of motorcycle history, up and down the street.