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Brazilian Carnaval @ Cozmic Pizza in Eugene

Posted on March 5, 2012 by cesardagord

This was the best so far. Since I’ve moved to Eugene in 2005 I’ve attended annual Carnaval events at Cozmic Pizza if I was in town. It is a great opportunity for people to enjoy the bands dedicated to Brazilian … Continue reading →

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American Samoa (Places to Stay)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by cesardagord

I can’t believe it, but I have not ridden a motorcycle in 2012 yet.  Weather and work have conspired to keep me away from the bikes.  I’m getting anxious… but I know very nice riding days will soon be here.  … Continue reading →

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Thinking About my Father (and the cars he owned)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by cesardagord

My father has always been very healthy. And proactive about his health and adheres to a healthy lifestyle. Then suddenly he hit a small bump on the road these last few weeks. Something that is small and he will overcome, … Continue reading →

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The Riding Pace

Posted on January 6, 2012 by cesardagord

This article I’m posting here was originally published in the June 1993 issue of Sport Rider. And again on the February 2009 issue of Sport Rider. It is a popular article, I came across this text on at least one … Continue reading →

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The Giant Loop Bags

Posted on January 2, 2012 by cesardagord

If you build it, they will come.  And for motorcycle travel, if we install travel bags or cases on our motorcycle, we will fill all that space with gear, and then attach something more to it. More often than not, … Continue reading →

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The Yamaha Super Ténéré is in Eugene

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cesardagord

I stopped by the local Yamaha dealer to buy a new shield for one of my helmets and there it was: The 2012 Yamaha Super Ténéré XT1200Z.  This bike was launched as a 2011 model in Europe during the fall … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year (it is all about the Solstice)!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by cesardagord

December 22nd, at 5:30am, was when we should had celebrated the 2012 New Year.  It is the time when we have the shortest day, from the Northern Hemisphere perspective on Earth we are tilted the farthest away from the sun, … Continue reading →

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Che Guevara and the Norton Motorcycle

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cesardagord

You heard (read) it here first! I’m going to show you how the Norton motorcycle was not only a means of transportation for the beginning of Guevara’s journey, but that it can be rationalized as a quasi-protagonist to the story, … Continue reading →

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“On Any Sunday:” Time to see it again!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cesardagord

If you like motorcycles and you haven’t seen the film “On Any Sunday,” or you haven’t seen it in a while, now would be a good time to see it again.  I picked up the January 2012 issue of Cycle … Continue reading →

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Mapleton for a Bowl of Soup

Posted on December 4, 2011 by cesardagord

It has been cold around here, but it has been unusually dry as well. Ken suggested we rode to the coast.  Emails started circulating, the number of guys interested in going for a ride rose to about six. Some ten … Continue reading →

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