by Dumptruck | Dec 21, 2022 | Gear, safety
School is back in, weather is changing, the leaves are falling and it’s time for a more insulated helmet as I’m about to jam 2,000+ miles with my friend Enrique from California to home in New Orleans. Since Bell helmets fit me best I went for the Bell Star DLX mips....
by Dumptruck | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog, Event
Hey everyone! Been a minute. What have I been up to? So very very much. But for real, over the last nine months, my partner and I have been working at becoming full-time on-the-road citizens, and I’m proud to say that it’s finally happened. Like most...
by Dumptruck | May 5, 2022 | Ride
There are a lot of things that come to mind when beginning the planning process of any trip. Where do I want to go? How long will it take to get there? What do I pack? What is there to see along the way? Where do I stay? Are there apps, websites, books that could...
by Dumptruck | Mar 31, 2022 | Gear, safety
From the very beginning of our riding experience, one of the things we are made aware of is that we need safety gear. What kind and how much is up to the individual. So, how do we make that choice? What are the factors that determine the safety gear that’s right...
by Dumptruck | Dec 22, 2021 | Gear, safety
I’ve been riding 25,000 to 35,000 miles Per year on average for the last 12 years. Over that span of time and stretches of road I’ve worn serious miles on Bell, Simpson, Icon, Hedon, and Biltwell helmets to name a few. I feel like I have a pretty solid grasp on what...
