Last week, I officially rode my bike to work two days in a row. Not quite a streak, but it was the first and second time this year. Therefore, it is noteworthy information!

There really is nothing cooler than riding your motorcycle into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, killing the engine and gliding into Gasoline Alley. Not only is there typically a line of motorcycles along the fence, but you instantly line up among some of them most talented people in racing. The racing fraternity is special. Each weekend, drivers, team leaders and mechanics travel the country and compete in intense atmospheres.  Much like the motorcycle fraternity, the IndyCar paddock is filled with friends. To combine those two at the greatest racecourse in the world is outstanding.

So I was thinking.  To combine the two, why not come up with a killer biker gang of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To be a part of the club, you have to be a member of the racing community! IndyCar, NASCAR and MotoGP personnel can all belong. Think of it as the “Old Timers Club” for two-wheelers in a four-wheeler community. To qualify, you have to prove that you are a part of the event or credentialed as staff, participant or owner!

Through the Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP event, IMS could come up with a great line of specialty items that would cater directly to this hard-working group. Of course, this would not be a large profit center for IMS, but it would be a unique branding experience recognizing those who compete in the industry.

In other news…

My son, Van, now knows how to twist the throttle. My Scrambler is still up for sale, and I may be trading or selling my Tiger for a Supermoto/Enduro.

Not to knock the sportbike crowd, but there really is nothing like riding a super light bike that can do anything. The Tiger is great for the long road trips, but with another offspring on the horizon, I doubt that a long trip will be happening in the near future.  Since I’m nearly grounded to four-hour “2 wheel” vacations, a ligher, fun bike that can do everything is desired.

I’m positive that even if I went down to Brown County with a batch of sports bikes that I’d be able to hang no problem on the windy roads. The only place my buds would ditch me would be on the drag strip. Unlike them, I have no desire to go 100 mph on my motorcycle. It’s entirely too stressful in an “uncontrolled “ environment.

Check them out.  KTM Enduro, KTM Enduro R and the BMW XChallenge … Each of them are 600’s and have both on- and off-road capabilities. Most of my riding on this bike would be on the road, which is fine.  The bikes are built for both.

Enjoy the weekend.  Hopefully it will be rideable.

Jarrod