Adrenaline Rush
Joe Baylor, motorcycle enthusiast and Dayton Daily News employee, blogs about new makes/models, accessories, places to ride, events/gatherings, riding tips, and more
- The New Buell 1125R Track Day at Mid-Ohio
The Buell track day is on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Mid-Ohio race track in Lexington Ohio. The track day is open to the public. If you are interested in registering, you can learn more by visiting: Buell Mid-Ohio Track... - Upcoming Events
This week Sept 29th Solo Lady Ryderz…Dayton…Cabaret... - Learn to Read Car and Body Language
Over the years I have kept my nose clean and avoided a few collisions by watching the actions of the drivers around me and the seemingly trivial movements their vehicles might make. When the operator of a larger motor vehicle... - Outgrowing Your Motorcycle Part 3
When you learn to MASTER the 600 there is almost nothing you can’t do on it. Most people that purchase one use them to learn to ride because you don’t have the EXCESS power the big bikes have. Which of... - Outgrowing Your Motorcycle Part 2
We will call friend number two Mindy. Mindy is 5’3” and 130lbs wet. We were talking on the phone today and I asked if she finally purchased her first motorcycle. She said, “No, but I want a 750.” I was... - Outgrowing Your Motorcycle Part 1
As to not embarrass anyone we will call the first friend Dave. We are out riding one day and every time we would leave a stop sign or traffic signal he would end up 400 yards behind and I would... - Utah
I visited the great state of Utah a couple of week ago and had one of my most enjoyable rides ever. Some friends and I took a trip through the Uintah National Forest. This road was everything a motorcyclist could... - Tragic Accident
MC Family, It is with much sadness that I send this email to inform everyone of the tragic accident that occurred this past Sunday involving the son of Trina (Pink Panther), formally of the Ground Breakers. Please read the article... - Ride to Work Day
July 18th is the 16th annual Ride to work day. For more information visit www.ridetowork.org... - Cruisers vs Sportbikes
Recently two friends of mine were looking to purchase their first motorcycle. They were asking everyone they know that rides which type of bike they would like the best - a sportbike or a cruiser?... - I saw you; but you didn't see me
I’m not not sure where this poem originated but it rings so true to all of us that ride I had to post it. If anyone knows who the author is please let me know so I can give credit... - Mother Nature Wins Round 2
Mother nature scored a knockdown last week. A friend purchased a new Suzuki Boulevard M50 and I rode it to the house for him. The brilliant Joe Baylor forgot his helmet and had to ride home in the cold wearing... - The Weather
Just when I was starting to have fun mother nature shut down my amusement park. Today is looking promising for a short ride after work. Which is good news because one of my buddies is going to purchase his first... - Black Beauty
I was in Springfield this weekend helping two of my oldest friends make an informed decision on purchasing their first motorcycle. Neither of them strike me as sportbike riders but we took an afternoon to look at and sit on... - I'll Huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your bike down...
Mother nature was playing the role of the Big Bad Wolf and I felt like Little Red Riding Hood when I was out riding Sunday. I took a trip to Springfield on Sunday and had a blast getting there. The...