by Scott Shagory | Dec 15, 2018 | Cars, Videos
The 1990 Mazda Miata is the first generation and first model year of a car that essentially reintroduced roadsters to the American marketplace largely abandoned by former British stalwarts like the Lotus Elan, Triumph TR4, MGB, and other cars. Here is a road based...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 15, 2018 | Articles, Cars, Reviews
Introduction The 1990 Mazda Miata is the first generation and first model year of a car that essentially reintroduced roadsters to the American marketplace largely abandoned by former British stalwarts like the Lotus Elan, Triumph TR4, MGB, and other cars. Due to a...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 15, 2018 | Cafes, Fuel, Reviews
Cafe Nola is a coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and music spot in downtown Frederick, MD with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, organic sources where possible, and a welcoming neighborly attitude. Inside they have a dedicated coffee station, in...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 5, 2018 | Motorcycles, Reviews, Videos
This is a full review of the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special covering over 200 miles of backroads outside of Winchester,...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 5, 2018 | Articles, Motorcycles, Reviews
Introduction Ducati has expanded the 2018 Scrambler range with three versions – Standard, Special, Sport – using the firm’s heavily revised 1100cc two valve v-twin engine. All enjoy the same power and torque. However, the Special gets a unique chromed...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 5, 2018 | Coffee Shops, Reviews
Hopscotch Coffee & Records opened several years ago as a local Winchester, VA spot for artisanal coffee and roasting coffee beans. The roasting operation became Lone Oak Coffee Company and is located elsewhere in Winchester. Lone Oak continues to supply coffee...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 1, 2018 | Motorcycles, Videos
This is a long-term review of my 2017 Ducati Monster 1200s. I cover what I most enjoy about the motorcycle, its weak points, and what makes it such a compelling...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 1, 2018 | Articles, Motorcycles, Reviews
From Point-of-Rocks, MD westward into Virginia, lies Route 672, a winding, slightly uneven eight mile snake of pavement ending in Lovettsville, VA. Crossing Route 287, it becomes Route 673 and narrows a bit. Then, with a sharp right turn becomes Route 690 for a...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 1, 2018 | Coffee Shops, Fuel, Reviews
King Street Coffee in Leesburg, VA, is an independent coffee shop focused on brewing speciality grade one Arabica beans, sourced globally from premium regions, and roasted locally by Lone Oak Coffee Company in Winchester, VA. With a small front porch leading into the...
by Scott Shagory | Dec 1, 2018 | Gear, Videos
Turning a potentially bad adventure day with my Ducati 1200s into a good one through a positive mental attitude, a focus on solving the problem with good gear and materials, and getting back out on the road for a beautiful...
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