Michael Marino

Those who have talked with me about motorcycle touring have more than likely heard me use the phrase, “It’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.” This maxim applies to many … [Read more...] about A Glove for Every [Touring] Occasion

After a few busy weekends, I finally had a free day to get some saddle time in on Oct. 25. The rather chilly few hours on the bike with two friends in tow featured some good times on fun, twisty … [Read more...] about Riding in the Cold with Friends

For MSTA members who want to enjoy a few more motorcycle-related gatherings before the year ends, the Florida chapter of the MSTA has four meetups scheduled for the next five weeks. The first of … [Read more...] about Florida MSTA Chapter has four events scheduled for November, December

Story and photos by Tom Blake Editor’s Note: This is the third of a series of stories Blake has had published in the MSTA Florida Chapter newsletter, The Florida Gator Tale. The story originally … [Read more...] about Exhilarating rides through redwoods, mountains and volcanoes

Story by Tom Blake Editor’s Note: This is the second of a series of stories Blake has had published in the MSTA Florida Chapter newsletter, The Florida Gator Tale. The story originally appeared in … [Read more...] about My Camera was Smoking in the Great Pacific Northwest