IBA Quest for National Park Stamps
I was still coming down from the Spain/Portugal moto tour high. Justin’s 2018 HW3 rally was canceled. I was thinking of ideas to keep me motivated for riding. I had heard of several of...
Author: Richard Swim
2019 Big Money Rally
February 22, 2019 It was the first spring of my retirement from the job I had held for 39 years. This was the perfect year to do another BMR. Reno John Austin and his...
Heart of Texas 2019 Finish – Grapes of Wrath
May 4, 2019 Paul Tong and crew orchestrated the Heart of Texas long distance rally and I would photograph the finish. I made my way down to Austin to stay with my long-time friend,...
Celina RTE 2019
April 6, 2019 Paul Tong put together the annual Celina ride to eat with a meeting at Lucy’s on the Square in Celina, TX. Riders came together from all around the country to visit,...
Gulf Coast and NIITWIt Rally 2018
October 24, 2018 I was still collecting National Park stamps for my NPT certification and needed some additional states. Paul had asked if I could photograph the finish of the NIITWIt Rally in Olive...
Spain and Portugal 2018 – Day Nine Zafra to Malaga
June 8, 2018 – El último día This was our last day on the motos. We awoke to cloudy skies and imminent rain on the radar. Wet weather gear was suggested from start. It...
Spain and Portugal 2018 – Day Eight Manteigas to Zafra
June 7, 2018 The morning was beautiful. The view from the top of the lodge mountain was mystical. Domi commenced his daily ritual of describing the route we would be taking on the...
Spain and Portugal 2018 – Day Seven The Torre
June 6, 2018 We slept late this morning with the lousy weather lurking outside in the high altitude. Some of Johannes’ riders decided to ride, but a group of us walked for a...
Spain and Portugal 2018 – Day Six Tomar to Manteigas
June 5, 2018 The warm morning sun on my balcony felt great in the crisp air. I looked over the roadbook with route of the day and history of the area we would...
Spain and Portugal 2018 – Day Five Lisbon to Tomar
June 4, 2018 I was first attracted by her tall stance and dark complexion. Her Alemanian heritage led me to believe she could handle most anything through a well-calculated and strong response. At first...
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