Coffee Ride to Farmer’s Grind - South Salem, NY
A quick ride through farm country ends at the Farmer’s Grind with some amazing options on the menu.
Coffee Ride to The Kitchen Table - Callicoon, NY
While the Beeline was just 82 miles, our route to The Kitchen Table in Callicoon, NY, ended up over 120 miles with all the twisty roads. The grilled cheese with bacon was worth the long ride, and many on the NEBDR have stopped there as it is close to the start in Hancock.
Coffee Ride to Hayfields - North Salem, NY
A quick ride to a popular Cars & Coffee venue that is also a bakery and a florist.
Coffee Ride to Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar - Nyack, NY
The Big Boxer heads to Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar and passes through the historic village of Sleepy Hollow, famed for the Headless Horseman, before crossing the Hudson River to arrive in Nyack, NY.
Coffee Ride to Java Blue Coffee Market - Montgomery, NY
The second time is the charm, as I find a charming historic village with a wonderful coffee shop awaiting me.
Coffee Ride to Bank Square Coffeehouse - Beacon, NY
Mt Beacon prevents a direct path to Beacon. However, the inviting ambiance and delicious coffee at Bank Square Coffeehouse make the journey worthwhile.
Coffee Ride to Wilson’s Bakery & Cafe - Kent, CT
A winding route that hugs Candlewood Lake brings us to the historic town of Kent, CT, and a fantastic coffee & croissant at Wilson’s.
Coffee Ride to Anatomy Craft Coffee Bar - Honesdale, PA
It is an upstate coffee crawl destination with over 130 incredible curving miles to get there. I was reconnecting with an old friend and a great americano.
Cold Weather Riding in the Northeast
Don’t let cooler weather keep you off your motorcycle. A few pieces of gear & some tips can have you riding year-round in the Northeast.
Coffee Ride to Tazza Coffee - Katonah NY
A historic town with several long operating businesses and a coffee shop popular with motorcyclists and a wonderful blueberry crumb muffin.
BMW’s R1300GS has more power and less weight - Is it enough?
Twenty-six pounds of weight reduction and nine more horsepower compared to its predecessor. However, some may say its appearance is more like a V-Strom.
Coffee Ride to Common Grounds Cafe - Jefferson Valley, NY
A chill in the air kicks off a relatively short 20-mile ride on a 50-year-old motorcycle to this venue. Sadly, it was too early in the morning for live music!
Coffee Ride to Foundry 42+ - Port Jervis, NY
Across the Bear Mountain Bridge, through the black dirt region of NY, brings us to a town at the confluence of 2 rivers and three states, home to a beautiful cafe & shop on Front Street.
Coffee Ride to Bobo’s Cafe - Somers, NY
A quick ride on the Vespa leads to a great cappuccino. The sight of the wonderful dishes available leads to a commitment to return for breakfast another time.
Coffee Ride to Moto Coffee Machine - Hudson, NY
90 miles for a coffee? It’s not just a coffee shop…. It’s a Moto Coffee Machine. Great roads, great bikes and great coffee.
Coffee Ride to Cold Spring Coffeehouse - Cold Spring, NY
A beautiful ride, gorgeous sights, and a charming village were the perfect backdrop for a great experience at Cold Spring Coffeehouse.
Coffee Ride to Black Cow Coffee Company - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The scenic reservoirs along my route led to rekindling a fondness for a coffee shop I had not visited in nine years and a promise to return more often.
Best map-based GPS on the market? - Garmin Zumo XT
After traveling thousands of miles on and off-road and across multiple riding seasons, I'm providing a long-term review of the Garmin Zumo XT.
Coffee Ride to Donut Crazy - Shelton, CT
Zig-zagging path in 90F temperatures ended with a refreshing on-tap Nitro coffee and French Toast donut
Coffee Ride to Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters - New Paltz, NY
A 70-mile ride to get a delicious cappuccino and sit outside across from a barn.