I like riding in rain, but I love riding in rain on a warm summer night. Not as insane as it sounds, but it definitely expands the element of risk on a motorcycle. Give a bit of time for rain to soak the road, wash away the slippery stuff...
No question, traveling by motorcycle is not for everyone. Unlike taking the self-contained, climate-controlled, environmentally-sealed, rolling concert hall, a motorcycle leaves you in the wind- literally. Adapting along the way is what I love about traveling by bike, but definitely takes commitment. Imagine my surprise, after driving past riders...
View this post on Instagram PrettyWife makes the top of #ChimneyRock! #RideLocalDreamGlobal A post shared by Mike Mekinda (@ridelocaldreamglobal) on Aug 28, 2018 at 6:59am PDT View on Instagram https://ift.tt/2wkuQKT
Pymatuning Lake has a special place in my heart, as the lake where my Grandpa taught me to sail in a fabulous C-Lark 14. There were also many summer camping trips on the Ohio side as a kid, and extended family gatherings in the picnic areas or on the...
Thought it might be fun to try a restaurant review for a change, so here goes… *UPDATE Feb 2018: Since this was written, El Taco Macho has gone to a more traditional Mexican dinner menu, with full meals including sides. Needless to say, the prices have increased to...
Ashtabula County, in the Northeastern corner of Ohio, takes pride in being the “Covered Bridge Capital of Ohio”. A throwback to days gone by, one can find 19 of these nifty bridges scattered throughout the county, several near beautiful parks that invite one to stop and relax for a...
Fairport Harbor & Grand River, Ohio I pass just south of the small Villages of Fairport Harbor (www.fairportharbor.org) and Grand River (www.grandriverohio.net) nearly every day on my way to work. Small communities situated on either side of the Grand River, with northern borders ending where the mouth of the...
For years I’ve considered a website dedicated to local travels, but I’ve had an issue with dedicating the time to making it happen- and, If I’m honest, the idea has been more than a little intimidating as well. Mark Twain wisely said “The secret of getting ahead is just...
I’ve walked the East 9th pier area in Cleveland, OH many times through the years, and I’ve watched it change dramatically as Cleveland has made great strides to make the city a desired place to live and visit. Plenty to see and do, including the stadium, the USS Cod,...