Shared Roads and New Horizons Moto-therapy isn’t just about the miles you put on the odometer; it’s about the people you share them with and the memories you carve into the asphalt. Saturday, June 27th, was one of those days where the roar of the engine carried a hint of nostalgia. It was time to…
I could stay home. I could spend my days off enjoying the comforts that a lifetime of hard work, both mine and my wife’s, has provided us. After all, at nearly 60 years old, I’ve earned the right to sit back and reflect on my achievements. But I can’t. Something is always missing. I miss…
A perfect day, four bikes, a cheeky Garmin, and one that just refused to start. A perfect Sunday morning.Cool breeze, bright sun, and that gentle wind that caresses you without messing up your helmet. I don’t want to ruin the day with Maggie (again), so I decide to get things rolling early: Gokhan is summoned…
When summer slows down and the breeze smells like freedom and nostalgia A strangely cool and sunny day here in Virginia Beach. A rare break in a scorching summer. Maggie is completely absorbed in the Montreal tennis tournament, watching every rally as if it were a Wimbledon final. I, on the other hand, am bored.…
Sand, stars, and heroic coffee (human-powered edition) Who says you always need a roaring Harley to live an adventure? The Motor Therapist was born to tell stories about motorcycle trips, wild camping, and miles of hot asphalt… but sometimes you can betray the V-Twin for something quieter — and sweatier: the bicycle. Still two wheels,…
🇺🇸 🇮🇹 Ride Summary – Shenandoah Trip, July 18–19, 2025 Interactive Map: Click here to view the route Preparing, Riding, Writing: the eternal dilemma of a Motor Therapist I’ve never quite figured out which part I love most: planning a motorcycle trip, riding it… or writing about it on this blog. I always get lost between maps, dreams, and curves, as if…
🇺🇸 🇮🇹 The Motorcycles: Starting Point: Virginia BeachFarthest Destination: Tail of the Dragon, TennesseeStates Crossed: Virginia, North Carolina, TennesseeTotal Distance: about 1,362 miles (2,190 km)GPS Route: View on Google Maps Riders: Ezio, Gokhan, Pep Day 1: Heat, Disasters, and Downpours Today, our first day on the road to Tail of the Dragon, turned into an epic I’ll remember forever—or at…
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