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Play a little game of Just the Tip at Mom’s in Foxborough

January 1, 2015 by Road Captain

The year is new and maybe you have the itch to browse for another bike. Even if you aren’t necessarily going to buy one, you’ll likely sit on a few and just see which one is as accommodating as it is beautiful. You are steadfast in the decision not to buy one and you’re strong enough to browse without being swept up in the moment. We all know how this game of “just the tip” ends. You quickly learn that your […]

Categories: Amazing Bikes, Bike Reviews

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How did you do with your 2014 resolutions?

December 31, 2014 by Road Captain

At this time last year we posted a few resolutions we suggested for 2014. Did you take the challenge? Below we recap some of our successes (or lack thereof) against these resolutions. Alternatively, you may use some of these as resolutions for yourself… just let us know which ones you pick and how you’re getting it done! Most of these are linked to the stories and videos of 2014 – click like crazy and read some of the adventures! We […]

Categories: Rides & Destinations

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Capture this feeling in a bottle and take a swig whenever you need it

December 29, 2014 by Road Captain

Some days the riding just should simply never end. Somebody recently said they experienced a feeling, circumstance, moment that was so moving that she would like to bottle it and carry it with her. If anything ever goes against a better plan, she could open that bottle and for a brief time, she would relive the amazing moment preserved for all time in that bottle. If only Friday May 9, 2014 fit in a bottle – I’d have a new […]

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Banning the word “Ducatista”

December 15, 2014 by Road Captain

Waking up and trying to get the taste of European Marlboros and Jameson off my breath in a small Venice hotel room as a prelude to battling Italian drivers on the Autostrada was not what I expected from this vacation. I don’t normally smoke and don’t drink too much but the lack of people speaking English drove me to a bar in Venice (Italy) where the bartender could communicate in my native tongue. Sitting outside the pub, diverting my attention between conversation with […]

Categories: Europe by Bike, Rides & Destinations

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Things to be thankful for today

November 26, 2014 by Road Captain

As you’re putting down your third portion of turkey and ready to move on to the pecan pie today, you may for a moment reflect on the things for which you are thankful. At Beantown Baggers we want to remind you that there is definitely a top 10 list that should come to mind for all of us. 1. We are thankful for big V-twins that tell the world that we’re on the way… a mile before we get there. […]

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Kyle “The Tree Doctor” Krueger and a day trip to Lake Geneva

October 12, 2014 by Road Captain

Some days you ride forever, fighting through traffic, hitting every light imaginable. Then when you’re about to give up, turn around and go home, the entire world opens up to a scenic, wide open country road capped off by a breathtaking sunset over Lake Geneva. 100 miles of lousy roads makes you appreciate the 60 miles of amazing riding! Great day for a ride – wouldn’t have it any other way. Yesterday’s ride to Lake Geneva Wisconsin had a few great […]

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In Defense of the Big Wheel Bagger

August 22, 2014 by Road Captain

For the past four years the bagger trend has grown. We have all pontificated on the trends that will stay and those that are not long for the ride. The most discussed and divisive topic is the size of the ginormous front wheel. Here at Beantown Baggers we have publicly called 2014 the Year of the Rid-able Bagger. We highlight the excess as many craftsmen aspire to create bigger, glossier and more absurd than the next builder. We question the staying […]

Categories: Art in Motion

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Victory Magnum 2015 – Yeah Baby, that’s what I’ve been waiting for!

July 28, 2014 by Road Captain

NEWS: Victory releases “Magnum”. We thought it was nowhere near ready and that they wouldn’t even be talking about it yet (has anybody seen Zoolander http://btbaggers.com/1xp1DFa?)… But here it is! http://btbaggers.com/X3gmuD. A brilliant move by Victory releasing this bike just the week before Sturgis (where last year they released the entire new line of Indian Motorcycles). Would somebody please tell me why in the world Harley waits until late August at the dealer show to release new models? They miss […]

Categories: Bike Reviews

The First ever 1,500 Mile Nonstop Motorcycle Ride

June 22, 2014 by Road Captain

Date: June 30, 2027 Time: 2:47 EST Location: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar in New Orleans Louisiana The last 24 hours and 37 minutes have been a brutal test of my will, and drive to accomplish something that has never yet been done. But now I ready myself for celebratory ale after completing the first ever Ironbutt 1,500 without taking a single stop. The stars had to align with months of preparation for this ride. Caffeine was struck from my diet […]

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Author Archives: Road Captain

Play a little game of Just the Tip at Mom’s in Foxborough

How did you do with your 2014 resolutions?

Capture this feeling in a bottle and take a swig whenever you need it

Banning the word “Ducatista”

Things to be thankful for today

Kyle “The Tree Doctor” Krueger and a day trip to Lake Geneva

In Defense of the Big Wheel Bagger

Victory Magnum 2015 – Yeah Baby, that’s what I’ve been waiting for!

The First ever 1,500 Mile Nonstop Motorcycle Ride