A friend of mine just started this: http://www.decreasingradius.net/ as a format for newer riders in general, with a sport riding/sport touring focus.

The emphasis is on safety and skill-building, as well as the mental aspects of riding/learning. Fitz is a long-time rider and an MSF Ridercoach; I'm just an old bastard with a background in working with kids with emotional issues, which, with my riding passion, has turned into an avocation for helping riders with severe fear issues.

We are looking for well-written articles; either about bikes in general or about how someone overcame obstacles to riding....or just about a fabulous ride you've had. There are plenty of folks on here with tons of good stories.

email me if you are interested.  oldetymebiker@comcast.net

I haven't been around much as I've just been back on forth for quick trips this winter. Looking forward to a spring ride or two.

Also, I'd like to link to this site from the blog, as I find this group seems to be a cut above, and although it's regional, the experiences and overall wisdom are not.

Just want to say Hi.....a relocated Minnasotan (left in 1982) who lives in Baltimore but lately commuting to the TC's on weekends due to Mom's health issues starting back in April.  Bought an old RF900 Suzuki here to decompress on, and GuzziJohn's been sharing routes with me on another board. Thought I'd stop over here, as the company is a bit more to my taste.

Been riding since '72, first street two-strokes and later inline four UJM's. Discovered Euro Vtwins about 15 years ago and got well and truly hooked.

Currently have wayyyy too many bikes, including a couple of older Bimotas (SB6R and DB4) a couple old crocks, an 1125R and some projects, as well as the RF900 here in Cottage Grove.

I like distance riding on back roads in the mountains of West Virginia, PA and Maryland when I get the time, but this year, just about the only riding I've gotten in has been here down around the Lake Pepin area, and that's only been early mornings as the rest of my days are very full....or back in MAryland playing catchup.

Look forward to meeting some of the folks here.