Back in March 2021, I had a great chat with world traveler Tracy Charles. She’s a contributor to On The Level magazine and has been writing about her adventures there.
Category: Blog
How BMW Police Bikes Ended up in the 2021 Presidential Inauguration – Part 1
Bob Henig from Bob’s BMW tells us how BMW R 1250 RT-P police motorcycles ended up in Washington DC’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Check Out This Cover!
I was so psyched to make this the cover of the Jan-Feb 2021 issue of On The Level, the official club magazine of the BMW Riders Association. I found the artist, Raul Contreras on Instagram where I was fascinated by his high contrast, highly graphic style. So I slid into his DMs and found out… Continue reading Check Out This Cover!
BMW Riders Association Chats
Like the rest of the world, I’ve been doing more Zoom. I started a series of Zoom chats for the BMW Riders Association. I try to keep them short and sweet for modern attention spans. This one is with GS Giants president Dimitrios Tournas on his upcoming trip.
Great chat with Beach’s MotoAudio Adventures Podcast
I recently chatted with Rob Beach and Mike Knott about my work at the BMW Riders Association. Check it out! Listen to “John Flores, BMW RA – Episode 22” on Spreaker.
From 26 to 100 with RoadRUNNER Magazine
In the early 2000s, I noticed a new magazine on the magazine rack – RoadRUNNER Magazine. Printed on thick, oversized paper stock, it immediately stood out and felt great in the hand, more like the smart British motorcycle magazines (BIKE and Two Wheels Only) that I admired. The focus on motorcycle travel was refreshing and… Continue reading From 26 to 100 with RoadRUNNER Magazine
Introducing PhotoMojo: My new motorcycle photography column
I’ve started a new column for RoadRUNNER Magazine called PhotoMojo. In each column I’ll share a bit of what I’ve learned about photographing motorcycles and motorcycle trips over the last twenty years. Gosh, has it really been that long?! Check out the first column in the October 2017 issue of RoadRUNNER Magazine or click here…… Continue reading Introducing PhotoMojo: My new motorcycle photography column
Packing Light
I’d like to think that I’ve got motorcycle trip packing down to a science or at least well figured out by now. Sometimes I get a press bike that has a huge topcase and generous panniers and I just throw everything in and go. Other times, I get a cool bike that doesn’t have any… Continue reading Packing Light
I’ll be at RoadRUNNER’s Touring Weekend
I’ll be at RoadRUNNER’s Touring Weekend August 10-13, 2017 in Kingsport, TN, leading rides and presenting George A Wyman’s story on Friday night. Hope to see you there!
Following Wyman: Retracing the 1st Transcontinental Roadtrip at Americade
I’ll be at Americade this year telling the story of George A Wyman and my journey last summer following his tire tracks. Click here for more information. Stop by if you around this year!