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Planning an Adventure Motorcycle Trip
The digital age can’t compare to the fun of spreading out maps and organizing binders filled with trip routes to be looked over and touched for years to come. Yeah, I’m the type that likes to open up scrapbooks and family photo albums while sharing the memories with others sitting beside me. It’s just not the same when all of you are crouched around the computer screen with someone else’s trigger finger on the mouse.
Sure you can forward your ride reports to your family and friends, but what if your computer goes down like mine has twice this year. Do you want to risk losing your data and memories? Nothing compares to the fold-up maps that can be stuffed into your tank bag window.
Touchy, feely is important to me…in books and albums, in buying motorcycle apparel and in planning motorcycle adventures. I’m a tactile person that likes to feel quality with my fingertips. My touch doesn’t mislead me. Plus, half the fun of the trip is in the anticipation, planning, information gathering and touching before your butt even hits the seat. › Continue reading