“Being There: Stories from the Road Where We Keep the Rubber Side Down”

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There’s a difference between passing through… and truly being there. Being There is a collection of true motorcycle journeys written by my father — stories of open highways, small towns, long miles, unexpected detours, and the kind of moments you only find when you slow down enough to notice them. My father passed away many years ago. But through these writings, his voice still rides. In each episode, I read one of his stories from the road — just as he wrote it — and then I share a personal reflection at the end. What it means to me now. What I hear differently as a son. What time and miles have taught me since he first put those words on paper. These aren’t just ride logs. They’re lessons in presence. In freedom. In risk. In faith. In keeping the rubber side down — on the bike and in life. Ride safe. Be present. And keep the rubber side down.