Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Our rambler gets a lesson on the finer points of literary conflict when nature threatens to rob him of his KTM 450 EXC.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Our Backroad Ramblings contributor returns with a winter tale of the Amazing Acrobatic Carport.
Friday, September 30, 2011
After ignoring one of his ATVs far too long, our rambler's negligence catches up with him during a jaunt through the local woods.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Our Rambling man ponders the words of a wise moto-journalist and his concept of the perfect disappearing bike.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Our freelance rambler retaliates against the recent heat wave in New York by taking to the street at night in a biker-only cruise night.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
After stumbling on the many health benefits associated with the outdoors, our rambler reveals a checklist to see if readers are spending enough time in the dirt.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
In the wake of global recession and soaring gas prices, our rambler uncovers the power of scooters in an industry that has shifted its focus from superbikes to beginner bikes.
Friday, April 08, 2011
In this edition our rambler reveals his addiction to magazines and the turmoil it’s brought upon the Giacchino household.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
In this month's edition of Backroad Ramblings our freelancer endures another winter without motorcycles by bumming a ride off his neighbor.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
In his most recent topic our rambler confronts the issue of GPS navigation and its potential harm to humans and motorcyclists in particular.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Before hunkering down for the winter, our rambling man and his cohorts bid a fond farewell to summer with one final ride.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The saga of the 1984 Honda 200X continues in the newest edition of Backroad Ramblings as our rambler takes on his annual fall restoration project.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
In the newest edition of Backroad Ramblings our man discusses the latest addition to his garage - a 1984 Honda three-wheeler.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
This month our Rambling Man takes on the topic of electric motorcycles and how it may undermine the very notion of a motorcyclist.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Yet another adventure-touring yarn from our Backroad Rambler, unfortunately involving not riding - only eBay and the friendly folks at the IRS.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Our rambling man delves into his dislike of batteries and explores his past experience with the good ol' fashion kickstarter.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Our rambling man and his ragtag group of fellow bikers pull their bikes out of the garage for the first motorcycle ride of the season.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
This month our Rambling man tries to give his CC digits up to the latest Amercian off-road manufacturer, the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based US Highland.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thanks to the Internet, our Rambling Man manages to weather the winter by living vicariously.
Friday, January 29, 2010
What does ‘needs nothing’ mean in a motorcycle classified? Our Rambling Man finds out.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Our Rambling Man is sidelined from two wheels thanks to the weather, but four wheels is proving trouble enough of late…
Friday, November 27, 2009
Warmer than normal temperatures are causing havoc for some motorcyclists as the frenzy to buy hits them and they shop for a new toy.
Friday, October 30, 2009
It’s that sorrowful time of the year again for our Rambling Man, the fateful final ride of the year before the Northeast weather hastens the end of the riding season.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
To our Rambling Man failure on the motorcycle race track has always been an area of expertise. Get some hot tips right here!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s Rambling Man takes a spin on the new Yamaha FZ6R and recalls the sportbike motorcycle gallantry of his past R6 ownership.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
An errant 500-lb tree limb has our Rambling Man in the market for a new motorcycle hauler.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Our Rambling Man gets his first true ride of the year in, provided he can get his riding buddies away from motorcycle restoration projects.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The early spring weather has our Rambling man doing yard work rather than riding, although cutting the grass while thinking of an unusual motorcycle spotted earlier in the day.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Giacchino put the fool in April’s special day when he parted with a Yamaha R6 to take a bet on a FZR600. Aren't the pranks suppose to only last a day?
Friday, March 06, 2009
Our Rambling man gets his hands on a BMW F800GS for a brief moment and learns he can predict east coast weather.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Guacchino reflects on his past article chronicalling a foray in to veteran racing and adds a little more insight with an Instant Age Calculator.
Friday, January 02, 2009
This month's Backroad Ramblings brings us some experience-inspired financial advice and shows us why motorcycles are the best deal.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Our Rambling Man realizes racing motorcycles is a young man’s game. And he is not a young man anymore.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Our rambling man has to take a couple days off the backyard motocross track to clean out his collection of two-wheel riffraff.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
As the leaves are starting to turn in the trees, our Backroad Ramblings man gathers up a group of friends for their annual 'farewell to summer ride.'
Thursday, August 28, 2008
With little time for pulling off the perfect ride, our Rambling Man took matters into his own hands in an attempt to find motorcycle nirvana.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Our rambling man tries his hand at chasing down his friend's new Ducati 999 with a DR650. The results are this month's edition of Backroad Ramblings.
Friday, June 27, 2008
This month our Rambling Man ponders the benefits of not jumping into the vintage motorcycle scene, where patience and time sometimes take the place of riding.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Rambling Man falls victim to his own eagerness when his friend calls telling him he had just purchased one of BMW's most anticipated motorcycles - the F800GS.
Friday, April 25, 2008
In search of a road-legal dual-sport motorcycle our Rambling Man almost finds the perfect ride... almost.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Rambling Man examines his yearly Spring compulsion to run out and buy a race replica sportbike.
Friday, February 29, 2008
While many think that riding in upstate New York during winter is nigh impossible, a friend of the Rambling Man may have just discovered a motorcycle that is up to the task.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Are you normal? Take our Rambling Man's free online motorcycle test to find out.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Winter in New York has driven our Rambling Man into the shop where he ruminates on the previous riding season and ponders the eternal question of why we ride.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Indian summer inspires one last off-road excursion for our Rambling Man, but all he got for his trouble was a lot of kicking and cussing.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
With fall approaching and opportunities to ride dwindling, The Rambling Man embarks on his annual 'farewell to summer' ride with friends.
Friday, September 07, 2007
The Rambling Man's diatribe this month addresses do-it-yourself projects and the frustrations motorcycle electronics can pose.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
In this month's Backroad Ramblings, Giacchino travels to the picturesque Alleghany Mountains for an adventure touring journey he won't soon forget.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Riders looking for a bargain bike online or in the classifieds, had better read the Rambling Man's helpful guide as he deciphers the cryptic classified codes.
Friday, June 15, 2007
The Rambling Man has held off on the temptation to replace his R6 but the beckon of riding season has him longing for a new Inline-Four.
