Alex Kniess » motorcycle http://alexkniess.com creative strategist Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:55:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 My Great Motorcycle Adventure http://alexkniess.com/2009/07/18/my-great-motorcycle-adventure/ http://alexkniess.com/2009/07/18/my-great-motorcycle-adventure/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:53:31 +0000 akniess http://kniessity.com/?p=136 img_0958I posted sometime back about how I had recently become obsessed with the idea of taking some time to travel around the US on a motorcycle. I was a bit cautious, warning that these sorts of things come and go. However, it’s finally here, and I’m absolutely committed and absolutely ecstatic about my great motorcycle adventure!

I’m leaving with a good friend on Monday and we will be spending a month on the open road. I’ve set up a blog to chronicle the journey, so for the time being, you’ll have to find me over there at www.nothrutraffic.com.

See you in a month!

]]> http://alexkniess.com/2009/07/18/my-great-motorcycle-adventure/feed/ 0 My newest obsession http://alexkniess.com/2009/02/26/my-newest-obsession/ http://alexkniess.com/2009/02/26/my-newest-obsession/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:55:52 +0000 akniess http://akniess.wordpress.com/?p=104 I tend to get really passionately into things from time to time. Sometimes they stick and I remain obsessed forever. Other times though, I live and breath it for a week or so and then it fizzles out and dies. One thing is for certain though, when I get obsessed with something, I spend way too much time researching it and fantasizing about it. Hell, I even dream about it.

So what’s the newest thing on my mind? A motorcycle ride across the country.

Here’s what I know so far:

  • It would have to last at least a month. Hopefully two.
  • I would definitely need a friend to come along.
  • I would camp everyday… except a couple.
  • I want to see a million things, and imagine it being at least 10,000 miles.
  • I’m not interested in looking cool and popping wheelies’, but I’ll need a really comfy bike.
  • I don’t own a motorcycle.
  • I have absolutely no idea how to ride a motorcycle.

 

So I’ve been working through all the necessary steps, scenarios and half-answers to try and satisfy all of the above.

I’m really excited about it. But I wonder if its really that practical of a thing to do right now. I mean, I’ve never even been on a motorcycle before. Maybe this is one of the obsessions that will quickly fade? Or maybe, just maybe, I will start to ride motorcylces… When else in my life could I do such an adventure?

Keep tuning in to see how long this obsession plays out…

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