Mount Cheaha Scooter and Sportbike Ride

Here is a video of a ride I made with a few sportbike riders in Northeast Alabama. Some really nice curves to ride. The camera doesn't quite capture the scenery, but the ride was an awesome way to spend the day.

For more videos go to Bamarides.com

http://vimeo.com/4419219

New Scooter Video

I had to do a quick scooter ride down the road to run an errand and decided to strap on the new camera to see what it would do. Note that I had no way to see where it was pointing and was in a bit of a hurry to go pick up my new eyeglasses, so no real preparation was given to this photo op. It was like a fast trip to the can..Zip, flip and go!!(In addition to the bad camera aim, I had a really dirty windshield) It also has an enclosed microphone that does pick up some ambient sounds but not very well. But you can agree that all in all, the "Action Cam" did a great job.

Its even water proof! So even if you're caught out on the bike in the great southern tradition we have here known as a "thunder storm", you can video with confidence as you slide your way to fame!

Hey, When you do your own movies, you too can be a star, director, editor Or even play the part of a "Dragon Slayer"! And if you bring a sandwich, you can be the caterer!

Let me know what you think...


Relax and enjoy the Show!!


Oh by the way, how do you like my Dragon Slayer suit??!!



Ride 'em if ya got 'em.....

One On the Side
AKA: "OOTS"

100,000 Miles!! WooHoo!

I finally did it! 100,000 miles on the Wing Saturday on a beautiful day for just holding the handlebars and taking in all that Mother Nature has to offer. The Wing has been as reliable and faithful as anyone can ask considering that it has a sidecar attached to it's side and a camper trailer in tow for any and all road trips we've made over the years since 1994. The Wing has been a continuous source for great memories in our travels around the Southeast and beyond. My Son has grown up in that sidecar and seen the world through that bubble windshield that most kids never see let alone dream about. The Wing has brought me and my Wife of 28 years even closer together. Being that close together and having to rely on each other during our rides can make you really appreciate you relationship with your "significant other". Those of you who share the road with your companions know what I mean, and those who have SO's that don't ride but understand your passion for riding should thank our lucky stars.

Motorcycle riding has been a big part of my friends that were, are and will be. Motorcycling is a society of people that don't care where you're from or what you do for a living, or even what you ride. I've ridden my scooter with the "Big Guys" and had just as much fun as I've had leading rides for hundreds of miles on my Wing. No matter the speed of your ride, it's the love of the ride that drives this way of life. Even this web site makes room for "bikers" from scooters, to cruisers , to the fastest race bikes money can buy. If you notice in the videos and pictures posted here there all types of bikes and riders leaning into the same curves and back roads together.

Thanks to those I've met over the years and to the ones I've yet to meet on my motorcycle travels. A very special thanks to those responsible for this web site for allowing me to post my experiences here and share what riding means to me. Keep up the good work guys. You may make Alabama a riding destination for riders all over the country before you know it. Alabama has it's secrets that have yet to be discovered and this forum allows all of us to share our favorite places close to our homes.

Thanks again.

Ride safe and ride often!

One On The Side

AKA:"OOTS"