Author Archives: Andrew Pain

At the Iron Horse – Horizons Unlimited NC 2017


I like riding through the Smokey Mountain National Park (Or Sugerlands, or whatever the bits and peices are called). The road is in good condition, the views are nice, and while there is traffic it’s nothing compared to other national … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting DIstracted, also Lunch – HU North Carolina 2017


I get distracted easily. I’ve always been honest about this, and I think it’s a very positive feature in a traveler. Assuming, of course, that there isn’t anywhere I need to be, or that I have time to indulge my … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Down I-65 Again – Horizons Unlimited North Carolina


I love HU events. I really do. They are entertaining, the people are cool, and getting to hang out in the smokies is usually a pretty good time. In 2017, due to scheduling things, Horizons Unlimited had two events going … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Not Really Racing To The Finish – Mountain Madness 2017


I checked the bike over in the faint light of the morning, and it seemed to be in good shape. I hadn’t dropped it the day before, so I wasn’t expecting damage, but it just seemed prudent. When I’d gotten … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment