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A Road Story - Part 2

By Michael Pierce • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

I’m in a special place now. My mind is clearing, the pain and sorrow falling away. The natural healing is tangible and I feel rewarded. I ride with a new found joy in my heart and soul.



A Road Story - Part 1

By Michael Pierce • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

It had been a tough winter and a tougher spring. My marriage officially ended in April. The reality is; my marriage had been over long before. Divorce is such an ugly thing. Divorce is even uglier when someone you loved turns on you with a vindictive rage.
I needed to get my head together. I needed [...]



Road Test: Can Am Spyder Roadster

By John Davis • May 27th, 2008 • Category: Feature Stories, Lead Story

If you’re ready to go I’ll give you a ride to school,” I say. My son takes a look toward the end of the driveway and sees the bright yellow and black Spyder. His jaw drops and his eyes light up. “That is so cool!” he exclaims. “I’ll get my helmet.”
And so it went [...]



SPANKed - Part 3 - The Accidental Saddle Sore

By Tim Watts • Dec 11th, 2007 • Category: Feature Stories, Lead Story

Following is the third and final installment of Tim Watts’ story of the 2007 SPANK Rally held in San Diego, California.
Part 3 - The Accidental Saddle Sore
…I was pretty sure there was a Starbuck’s across the street from Shell station at the base of this big hill…
Not only was there a Starbuck’s at the bottom [...]



SPANKed - Part 2 - The First Leg

By Tim Watts • Dec 4th, 2007 • Category: Feature Stories, Lead Story

Following is part 2 of Tim Watts’ story of the 2007 SPANK Rally held in San Diego, California.
Part 2 - The First Leg
My cell phone alarm, which I set as a back-up, went off just before my wake-up call did Friday morning. It was 4:30 AM and I’d been awake for about fifteen minutes. Before [...]