Destination Unknown

20 years ago, I started a second career as a motorcycle journalist, and I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the beautiful places in the world and publishing stories and photos of my adventures. I’ve started documenting my bicycle adventures in a similar fashion, and will be sharing those stories here. Please join me.

“The idea is to die young as late as possible

Ashley Montagu

The Latest Stuff…


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • Another great trip with filmmaker Cameron Muhlenberg, this time to New York’s Adirondack State Park.


  • Go get the Feb 2019 issue of RoadRUNNER Magazine!


  • Video: Billings Montana

    In August I traveled with video produce and all around good guy Cameron Muilenberg to Billings, Montana, where we picked up a pair of brand new Honda Gold Wings and toured the area. My story has been submitted and should be out in a couple of months, but Cameron has already produced this cool video…


  • A new chapter…

    Great news – I’m the new Editor In Chief of “On The Level,” the official magazine of the BMW Riders Association! I’ll be working with members and contributors to publish six issues a year filled with great stories and helpful information for BMW owners and enthusiasts. I’m also the Chief Content Officer, which means that…


  • 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…


  • Listen to the “Let’s Figure It Out” Podcast

    I recently spoke with Deborah Munies on her new “Let’s Figure It Out” podcast. Deb and I worked years ago at an advertising agency and have kept in touch over the years via Facebook. And just like I’ve drifted away from the world of marketing towards things that I find more invigorating, so has Deb,…


  • In the Tire Tracks of a Pioneer – Part 5 of 5 published in RoadRUNNER

    The June 2018 issue of RoadRUNNER Touring and Travel magazine has my fifth and final story about George A Wyman. Available at Barnes & Noble and other fine booksellers. This was one of my most ambitious writing projects ever, and RoadRUNNER did a fantastic job with the layout of each installment. I’ve been laboring on…


  • I Speak About George A. Wyman on the WheelNerds Podcast

    And I talk about cats too. Chuck and Todd had a fun show (200 episodes already) and we have a lot of laughs as we talk about motorjournalism, my cross country trip, and whatever else happens to cross their minds. A good time was had by all…   Check it out! http://wheelnerds.com/e/cat-photos-across-america/