Road Notes
46 notes on this leg
Road Notes are personal field notes from outside the terminal — motorcycle trips, travel, food, photography, and the occasional long road that makes everything feel a little clearer.
California’s New E-Moto Law: What SB 586 Actually Requires Before You Ride
California's SB 586 creates a new "eMoto" classification and requires a DMV Green Sticker for electric off-highway motorcycles starting Jan…
Highway 1 Through Big Sur Is Open Again — What Riders Need to Know Before Making the Run
Highway 1 through Big Sur reopened September 14 after 5+ weeks of wildfire closures. Here's what riders should actually check…
Avenue of the Giants: The 31-Mile Redwood Ride Most Bay Area Riders Never Go Far Enough North For
A 31-mile stretch of Highway 101 that runs through old-growth redwoods most Bay Area riders never go far enough north…
US-101 Hospital Curve Closes Northbound September 18–21: Rider and Driver Detour Guide
Caltrans is closing northbound US-101 at Hospital Curve for the weekend of September 18-21. Here's what's closed, the recommended detours,…
Visit Japan Web: What to Prepare Before You Fly
Prepare your Japan arrival information, understand the immigration/customs code, and make an offline backup plan before you reach the airport.
San Ysidro’s New Motorcycle Entrance: Location, Weekday Hours and What Riders Should Check
CBP announced a motorcycle entrance near Lane 15, operating weekdays from 4–10 a.m. Here is what the notice confirms—and what…
Highway 101 San Francisco Closure: Plan for September 18–21, 2026
Caltrans plans another northbound Hospital Curve closure September 18–21. Check the scheduled hours, I-280 alternative, and official updates before traveling.
The Hayabusa Is Surprisingly Easy to Ride. That’s the Problem.
Everybody warned me about the power. Nobody warned me how normal a Gen-1 Hayabusa feels to ride — and why…
A New 6-Mile Ridge Trail Just Opened in San Mateo County — Here’s the Free Permit You Need
If you've driven Skyline Boulevard south of Highway 92 in the last couple of years, you've probably seen construction fencing…
I Used AI as My Research Layer Traveling Southeast Asia — Here’s What It Got Right and Wrong
I Used AI as My Research Layer Traveling Southeast Asia — Here’s What It Got Right and Wrong I landed…