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Changing lanes, changing laws

You may think the lane changing laws are saving you time and the greatest thing since Rice Krispies. You see the warnings on the...

Roads well traveled

Hey Marjorie, I make it a policy to read every THUNDER PRESS  from cover to cover and your Sturgis Bound column in the August 2016...

To a good home

Good day, Ms. Kleiman (Shadow—trying to be formal): I am a 63-year-old person who is retiring soon after 45 years of working. I have been...

Hitting the milestone

Dear Shadow, Congratulations to you and your "Black Beauty" for turning over the 100,000-mile mark. I, too, was fortunate to hit 100K on my 2010...

Old school

Ernie, If you're ever on Long Island, check out Skunks Misery Road. Thanks for another good story. Jim I will do that Jimmy. I'll bet that road has...

All roads traveled

While reading your article on motorcycle roads, I noticed that even though you mentioned Grapevine Hill in Pennsylvania, you left out PA-125. I've never...

Can you find me now?

Shadow, I'm sure you will get lots of mail about the GPS story. My best (or worst) incident was in Virginia a few years ago,...

Basque-ing in it

Sam, Really enjoyed the piece you wrote for THUNDER PRESS in the November issue. I live in Visalia and have watched the Basque and their...

Universal ride

Hi Sam, I just read your article and felt the need to send my thoughts… I worked for a company in Redwood City and the receptionist...

Swapping stories

GREAT article, Sam! As someone who has been riding a Harley for 56 years, I share your sentiments profoundly! Keep up the great writing!...

A handy “How-To”

Hello, Shadow. I just read your column in Thunder Press telling of your experiences with the GPS. The H-D Ride Planner is the most...

You’re never lost on a motorcycle

Shadow, I was just reading in Thunder Press about your GPS problems. Have you got the answer you need yet? I have been using...

Rockin’ Redwood

Hi Felicia, I just stumbled on the Redwood Run 2016 article in Thunder Press, thank you so much for the kind words and making...

Lone Rider

Sam, I always enjoy your columns. Yours and the Blue Dog Diaries are the two "must reads" every time I get a hold of a...