Contributors

Yes, he’s one of those. Phil raced Motocross as a young buck, then rejoined the motorcycle craze after the nest emptied. Active in the 70’s precursor to X-Games, Phil never really grew up, which helps since he spends most of his time supporting video and other content over the web. When not touring twisties on his Road Glide with his “Mild Hog” crew, Phil enjoys time on any Apple device, eating & cooking, and spending time with his family – especially his three beautiful grandkids.

J. Joshua Placa is the former Editor-in-Chief of Cruising Rider and Motorcycle Cruiser. He has contributed to major dailies, travel and adventure publications and most major moto magazines. Whereabouts unknown, it is believed he is holed up in some clapboard desert shack, comfortably hiding from the Vatican.

Neale Bayly is an adventurer, philanthropist and photojournalist who has traveled the world on motorcycles, and has been featured in over 100 publications worldwide. Born in the UK but now residing in North Carolina, Neale loves all things two-wheeled, whether motorized or pedal-powered. But his heart is for children, as evidenced by his foundation, Wellspring International Outreach, which supports orphanages around the world. An avid “health nut”, Neale admits a weakness for a good bowl of chips and salsa.

Wellspring Intl. Outreach

Geoff has always loved motorcycles. His Dad owned a Harley 74, with a sidecar, in the late 30’s. Geoff had a Kawasaki TR90 as a kid, and raced Suzuki RM 250s. His idol, Kenny Roberts, provided him with press passes from ’78 through ’85, and so began Geoff’s race photography. Barb married into the equation and has taken up photography only recently. No more carrying the backup equipment! She loves all racing, especially flat track. Both enjoy meeting riders and their families and aren’t afraid to get close to the action.

www.nicklessphotos.com

@nicklessphotos

A thrice-married college professor with 5 daughters who recently got his Medicare card, Mark started working in bike and motorcycle shops at age 12. Since then, he’s owned hundreds of motorcycles of all kinds- everything from a Yamaha Mini Enduro to a new British racing green Triumph Thruxton 1200. He has also done prize-winning restorations of many classic European and Japanese motorcycles over the years. Mark has started, bought, and sold many businesses, two of which were on the Inc 500/5000 list. He recently joined Janus Motorcycles as an investor and advisor, and his current rides include a Janus Halcyon 250, a ‘66 Benelli 250, and a ‘68 Kawasaki Samurai, among others.

mzweig@zweiggroup.com

Richard never thought he would be interested in motorcycling, but found his appreciation for riding through a teenage fascination with vintage pedal-type mopeds like Puch, Garelli, and Batavus. These lightweight machines were easy to understand and tinker with (and required constant maintenance). They also tended to collect an unusual community of riders that made riding them an equally social and mechanical activity. This appreciation for slower, less conventional adventure eventually led to the idea of manufacturing a motorcycle around just these principles and the founding of Janus Motorcycles in 2011. At Janus, Richard directs design, engineering, and company vision. Richard lives in Goshen, Indiana with his wife, Amy, and their three daughters.

When Christian says he studies motorcycles, he’s being absolutely serious. He received an early education in the bike culture, as he was raised in Laconia, New Hampshire, site of one of the biggest and oldest motorcycle rallies in the country. That education continued into college, much to the delight of his parents, as he studied motorcycle movies while working on a film degree and later examined lesser-known motorcycle manufacturers while completing a degree in the history of technology. He’s complemented that book knowledge with some hands-on experience as well, earning a trade degree in motorcycle repair. When he’s not writing or wrenching, Christian enjoys listening to 80s “hair bands,” sampling local brews, and traveling with his family.

www.christianpierce.me