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Wake up, James!

Posted on June 21, 2006 by carolyn

If you’ve ever been to Helimot, you know James. He’s been working there as long as I’ve been a customer. He’s a member of the Santa Cruz Vampires motorcycle group, and has been a bouncer at some clubs in the … Continue reading →

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Riding the ZX6E

Posted on June 15, 2006 by carolyn

I rode Kim’s 1997 Kawasaki ZX6E to Danger today, as my coworker Matt is considering buying it. I’d never ridden the ZX6E before, and a few things really jumped out at me… general handling The bike seemed difficult to turn … Continue reading →

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That time of year

Posted on June 13, 2006 by carolyn

A bunch of my friends are now either off on their solo rides for the summer, or about to leave. I am Teh Jealous. Steph is currently somewhere in Nevada, on her way to Florida and then Georgia for the … Continue reading →

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Reno kicked my ass!

Posted on June 6, 2006 by carolyn

Well, more specifically, riding to and from Reno did. My leather jacket normally chafes a small part of my inner left elbow, but for some reason on this trip it chafed right through the skin. Ouch. Nothing like riding 300 … Continue reading →

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One year ago today

Posted on June 1, 2006 by carolyn

Exactly one year ago today, I rode the SVS from Sundance, WY to Rapid City, SD to visit Calamity Jane’s grave, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mt Rushmore. It was important for me to visit these sites, because I remember … Continue reading →

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