New Year Revolutions

Katie Hunter

Jan 2, 2024 — 2 min read

Under the cover of snow, familiar bike routes remain frozen and lie in wait for Spring. Further reassurance that tearing apart my motorbike for maintenance this winter is the proper thing. Forced into neutral, future trips take form based on past runs and wish lists. 2023 was the year I met my BMW R75/6 and fell in love with an Airhead. Able to venture farther from home than before, we were inseparable, spending days on the road and nights propped up in front of a campfire. While the end of motorbike season doesn’t beget new travel material, it does keep me dreaming and writing of what’s to come. 2024 affords the opportunity to look over my shoulder at what made me anticipate every ride away from home. While my last trip of the season was published first (due to this blog’s creation date) here is a slide-show and tell of trips worthy of a proper re-do.

**Poser. Fundy Trail Parkway, New Brunswick, Canada**

**Proud sticker owner. Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, USA**

**If I'm to be soaked on the outside, may my insides be drenched with coffee**

**Pleasure to meet Bud Provin and view the shop. Pittsford,Vermont, USA**

**Five Islands Provincial Park, Nova Scotia, Canada**

Troubles

Six hours of exploring every crack in this concrete slab and I’m running out of games. ‘Come along,’ I tell the ants; and nudge their marching line to bend at my command. I reward their hard work with crumbs and watch them weightlift their way toward better tomorrows. On

Yes, We Blocked the Crank

Blowing exhaust to rouse the winter air and shaking under restrain of its orange tie down, my R75/6 is alive on the first try. Backed by a cacophony of neighborhood dogs yipping to my success, the garage door remains cracked. Slowly the dust settles as the engine is shut

Kickin' the Cabot

It is Fall. The chipmunks are working overtime hording food. Our first attempt at supper has been thwarted by their thieving bravado. Campsite inventory is now minus one baguette. The salad remains. Since it's too late in the season to set up tent, we've booked an

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Troubles

Yes, We Blocked the Crank

Kickin' the Cabot