Fast Facts
- Riding for 40 years.
- Relief Ride 71 with the Motorcycle Relief Project in 2024.
- Instagram: @MP2Day
Hometown/State?
I grew up in State College, PA. Currently, I live just west of Denver.
First motorcycle?
Suzuki GS300 in Monterey, CA.
Current motorcycle?
2022 KTM 890 Adventure R.
All-time favorite motorcycle?
See above :) - it’s an amazing “do everything” bike.
How long have you been riding?
Since… 1985 (took me a minute to remember the year).
Why did you first start to ride?
A friend had a motorcycle & he talked me into it.
What makes you most excited about motorcycling?
Freedom, the adventure of it, that on the bike you’re in the environment, not just passing through… I consider it like being part of the adventure versus just watching it on TV.
How did you first learn about Aerostich?
I got tired of the heat & weight of leather…I was looking for all-weather, ride-through-anything gear & discovered Aerostich.
Favorite Aerostich gear?
Darien set…mine is more than a decade old, and still just amazing.
Who or what was your biggest influence in motorcycling?
Overall what keeps me riding is the adventure of it. Shout out to Erik Buell whose passion and design work did a lot for motorcycling.
Where are your favorite places to ride?
Anywhere really. The Colorado mountains are pretty amazing riding, that’s for sure.
Describe a memorable motorcycle adventure.
I was on Relief Ride 71 with the Motorcycle Relief Project in 2024 and rode all over the Colorado mountains…amazing ride & amazing people.
What is the best motorcycle advice or tip you’ve received?
Relax, and ride within your limits.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of motorcycling?
Hiking, shooting, driving fast cars on the track.
Aerostich-related or Aerostich-specific stories?
Shortly after I got my Darien set while I was still in the Army, I rode my bike 80 miles in the rain to a military ball with my dress uniform in the saddlebags. The Darien kept me completely dry & comfortable and the saddle bags managed to keep the dress uniform acceptable too.
Any other thoughts?
ATGATT. I learned the hard way & have the scars to prove it.
YAY OR NAY?
- Backroads? Yes! Absolutely. I love looking for the next new adventure.
- Freeways? Sure if I have to…it gets me from A to B faster, but keep your head on a swivel!
- Gravel Roads? Sure…I’ve managed 60mph on hard-packed gravel.
- Roadside Motel? Ug - I hate motels. I know too much about the bad stuff that goes on in them. Gimme a tent please over a cheap motel with meth people.
- Camping? Hell yes
- Helmet Audio System? Yes
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