Author Archives: cesardagord

Stand by Me, the film (A trip to Brownsville, Oregon)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by cesardagord

I had talked with Doug and Annie about a possible ride this Saturday, November 26.  I had checked the weather forecast several days before and this day kept coming up as the only dry day of the holiday or even … Continue reading →

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It’s cold but it is not raining

Posted on November 20, 2011 by cesardagord

This is it. It is Sunday and it is not raining, so it should be good enough for a ride. Let’s take the Tiger out for a stretch. The idea is just to ride in the area, a couple of … Continue reading →

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Let’s check the fall colors out there

Posted on November 12, 2011 by cesardagord

This time of the year I start count downs.  There is a count down for December 21st, the winter solstice, after when I will enjoy days getting longer. And the count down to Spring, and the return of sunny and … Continue reading →

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The Bikes of my Life

Posted on November 5, 2011 by cesardagord

It all started with a Honda XL250 (the red one on the photo below). Within a month of ownership I took it on a ride sponsored by a local Honda dealer.  The ride leader took me and a group of … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Borgo Panigale to Visit DUCATI

Posted on October 26, 2011 by cesardagord

One has to be lucky to have an opportunity like this.  I’ve always liked visiting factories and plants of anything, from soybean oil plants to tractor plants, such as I have visited in school and college days.  But to visit … Continue reading →

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Lincoln City: Back to the Oregon Coast

Posted on September 18, 2011 by cesardagord

My dear friends from the north had rented a house in Lincoln City. A house by the Ocean, you say? Great food? Nice conversations? OK, let’s go. But the weatherman had other plans. See, September has arrived in Oregon and … Continue reading →

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The trip that did not happen

Posted on September 11, 2011 by cesardagord

I organized a couple of days off from work to go to the Steens Mountain and meet a few friends there. To accomplish this task, that was the plan: on Saturday I would prep the bike and gear. And on … Continue reading →

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Ducati Hypermotard 1100 evo SP – test and review

Posted on September 9, 2011 by cesardagord

Hold the presses. This bike deserves your attention! Bikes come in several shapes and styles. You know the cruisers, the sport bikes, the touring bikes, my beloved enduro bikes (or adventure touring, dual sport bikes), the dirt bikes and possibly … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Pass

Posted on September 5, 2011 by cesardagord

Making the McKenzie pass a riding destination is not a difficult decision to make. You will see what I mean by this when you see the videos I share on this report.  My dear riding friends called me for a … Continue reading →

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Praire Mountain, Oregon.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by cesardagord

Where is that 250? In the back of the garage? Since the trip to the Death Valley in March this bike has been sitting quietly at a corner of the garage. I took it out, lubricated the chain, checked pressure … Continue reading →

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