Cabin Fever

I attended the Harley Owners Group (HOG) Cabin Fever ride today. The morning started out a bit cool as we gathered at Bryan Harley Davidson in Moore. But my heated vest & grips worked well, keeping the chill at bay. I think I was the only BMW there, but everyone was very friendly and had a great time on the ride. Naturally I captured a few pics of the event. Ended the day at Red Rock Canyon State Park near Hinton, OK.




By mid-afternoon the bright sun had warmed things up considerably. Quite a few riders made the trip. Lots of beautiful motorcycles there and some interesting people.




More Cabin Fever Pictures

Oklahoma Dirt Biker - Down Under

David Fogle from Oklahoma recently attended the World Police and Fire Games held this spring in Australia. This is a dirt bike event where they do trail rides, then a cross country and motocross race. David hooked up with some Aussie's and borrowed a bike for the event, and had a great time riding down under with the 'roos.

Check out his ride report here ----> Australian Dirt Bike Ride

Backing it In

What do you get when you mix dirt bikes, slick tires, a go-cart track and crazed leather-clad motorcyclists? Supermotard racing (some call it super moto).

Last weekend Ride Oklahoma Magazine was invited to watch the Oklahoma Superbikers practice and race at JRP Speedway in Tulsa. My son Adam made some hot laps on a KTM 520. When he came back in from the ride he had a HUGE grin on his face. Said it was the most fun he had experienced on a motorcycle in quite some time! The action is fast and intense, but the riding is safe - as far as motorcycle racing goes. Rarely do speeds top 60 mph and the track is clear of obstacles, sand, and automobiles.

Supermotard racing is probably one of the most affordable types of motorracing on the planet. After talking to many riders, it was clear you could get involved on a competitive bike for under $2,000. Even a top of the line KTM is under $10,000. To get started, attend a race, ask around about the required equipment, get some leathers and come on out to the races.