Sports|5.30.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
Despite the fact that ski resorts are still open and operating for Memorial Day, the weather in the valley is still mild enough to take a ride. Continue reading
MotoMan: McDowell Creek
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Category Archives: Moto Man
MotoMan: In the Buff
Sports|5.15.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
Although spring is here in the Willamette Valley and the riding season has begun, for those who don’t ride year round, the temperature isn’t stable yet. Continue reading
Moto Man: Bike Rally
Sports|5.8.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
Spring is here, and it is motorcycle rally season! So why not hit a free one? Continue reading
MotoMan: “Beyond the Law”
A&E|4.30.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
There is another way to work out that inner biker. Pop in a movie about hard core bikers. Continue reading
Moto Man: Electric Motorcycles
Sports|4.23.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
Hybrid and electric vehicles are taking off right now because gas prices are steadily climbing and not showing any signs of coming back down. This particular issue is also driving up motorcycle sales, which is a good thing. Continue reading
Moto Man: Beginning of the Riding Season Warning
Sports | 4.5.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
With the good weather heading into the Willamette Valley, the number of motorcyclists will be increasing. Unfortunately, this will also increase the amount of motorcycle accidents. Continue reading
Moto Man Rides Again: My New Ride
Sports | 4.3.11
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer
A little over a month ago, I sold my motorcycle. It is a little difficult being “MotoMan” without a moto. So, I was on the hunt for a new bike. Continue reading
Moto Man Rides Again: Memories of the Last Conference
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer | The heat in the van was keeping the six passengers and the driver comfortable, despite the dropping temperatures outside. The van pounded down the freeway as rain and snow mix spattered against the windshield. Destination? The Associated Collegiate Press journalism conference in Hollywood. Continue reading
Moto Man Rides Again- What Bike is Best for Me?
Chris Brotherton, Staff Writer | Spring is begrudgingly waking up and rubbing the sleep from its eyes, and with it, riding is fast approaching. Many motorcyclists are just now starting to dust off their rides and get things ready for warmer weather and higher gas prices that are on the way. However, there are many motorcyclists out there that are currently bikeless. Whether it is because they had to sell their bike in order to upgrade, or they have never owned a bike before, now is the time to shop. Continue reading
Moto Man: Reevaluating Helmet Laws
Currently, there is a bill being passed through the House of Representatives, sponsored by Andy Olson, that would relax Oregon’s helmet law. House Bill 3141 would amend the law to state that people over the age of 21 be allowed to ride their motorcycles without helmets. This will be a very popular amendment to the law for a lot of people. I am one of them. Continue reading