Adventures of the Antirider Rider

It’s my first time at an AMA race let alone any real motorcycle race. I enjoy the festivities. We have a variety of vendors and surprisingly a variety of bikes.  Most of the competitors were sport bikes but there are electric bikes and Harley Davidsons as well racing.   The official car of VIR  Maybe [...]

Is that a double bass I see?  I can’t resist a little Twinkle Twinkle Little Star concert whenever I see one of these things! Edmund, Jason, and Jason Perry and Fran Rob is great! We were roomies during one crazy fun bike week. It was me in a full face Arai and all of my [...]

BMW Ducati Motorcycles of Charlotte (MOC) is finally at home in their new spot at 731 Westinghouse Blvd.  As you’re coming off the exit ramp from 77 South, you’ll see the big building straight ahead.  After you’re done oohing and aahing the enormity of the new structure, turn right off the ramp and be prepared [...]

For new readers, we lost our dear friend HeeJun Kim in a motorcycle accident on Highway 181 on August 9, 2008.  He left behind a wife, sister, parents, and countless friends.  A month after HeeJun’s passing, a lot of Charlotte area motorcycle riders gathered to honor his memory with a ride to the accident site.  [...]

When life gives you lemons, you take them and put them in a vase with flowers. Like this… Thank you to everyone who contributed to Campus Outreach in memory of HeeJun Kim.  Amazingly, we were able to raise over $1500 for students to attend Christian conferences.  It goes to show you how a small group [...]

It’s been almost two years since we lost HeeJun Kim in a tragic motorcycle accident.  Although we’ve held memorial rides in the past, this is the first year Erica is having an event to honor HeeJun’s memory by raising funds for Campus Outreach, a charitable organization that he supported.  If you’d like to donate, you [...]

Ty, Austin, and Chris stake out some indoor seats at Mac’s early. Mandy and John have migrated back to the Charlotte area.  The last we saw these two, they were unmarried but now they are more than just Facebook official.  Congratulations! David chows down on his chips and salsa. Roomies enjoy BBQ on a hot [...]

I decide to roll up on a solo voyage to the Dragon for the SV Rally.  When I pulled up for a gas pit stop, I run into some folks that I know on the boards.  A big hello to my fellow SV rider and his friend!  I didn’t catch their real names but my [...]

This entry is dedicated to Cris and his new old bike, the 1973 Triumph Tiger.  He loves to have his photo (in his British accent) plastered all over the internet tomorrow. Check out that rear brake on the left and shifter on the right.  Talk about confusing in a panic situation! David, Will, and Toby [...]

We enjoy another Euro Bike Night at Mac’s with Ducati family: Chris, Kim, and Austin Baby seems fine but not sure what Dad is doing Kevin (and his Triumph t-shirt) and David Roomies Brendan and Todd The photo-bomber Jason and me Bikes Galore Cris and his famous CMS lighter.  Most Charlotte natives (and Brendan) will [...]

It’s been too long since I’ve been to Mac’s on a Harley night. JW is a fixture on Wednesdays. Steve fits in any night. I find the only BMW tonight and hope that Steve helps me fulfill my vintage bike quest. Sandy brings her friend, the Rockstar, with her everywhere. The late night party crew [...]

The weather is perfect for Euro Bike Night and celebrating Jason’s birthday at Mac’s. Check out Austin’s new shirt and proud papa Chris.  He’s already getting used to barbecue and mac & cheese at the ripe old age of 0 (but very close to 1). Wes says this is as close as him and his [...]

If you’re visiting Charlotte, there are two restaurants you must visit: Mac’s Speed Shop in Southend and the Penguin.  Both are originally based in Charlotte and have lots of character with very tasty eats.  Below is an original David French painting hanging on the wall at Mac’s.  I’ve had the pleasure of meeting David around [...]

Pies and pics are the theme at the latest ADVRider dinner at Hawthorne’s.  David and David Todd, Mark (another Rocketman), and Joe Jeff, Brendan, and Rick Roberto and Mario Me (sans full leg cast avec moon boot) and Jason Joe brought along a movie to share with a wild swinging arc bridge crossing scene.   [...]