Each Spring, when the weather starts to get warm again, Ara and Spirit set out on a journey. Their journey takes them to places traveling roads seldom seen by others; experiencing the country in a way that captures all of the senses. Unlike passing through a place at highway speed, only seeing things in a blur, everything is there to be seen, and some times captured by Ara’s lens, as well as smelled, heard, touched and occasionally tasted. Add to that, seeing and making new friends along the way, they get an experience rich in memories that could fill volumes.

It might seem odd for a company obsessed with security to link up a blog that is, well, obsessed with freedom. But if you think about it, freedom is security. And we?re not talking about securing your possessions, (although that is a large part of feeling secure), but more feeling secure in your own skin. Feeling secure in who you are and how you live. And unlike turning a key or setting a combination, that kind of security is a journey. A very personal journey.

If you have never been to the Red Bull US Moto GP at Laguna Seca, one word of advice to you: GO! I recommend that you pack your earplugs, sunscreen and camera because it is loud, hot, and wild. I was fortunate to work this event and take advantage of watching riders scream down the raceway at speeds of over 175mph. The bikes alone are worth checking out. These bikes are incredible and the graphics are insane.

After one month of carrying my 160cm OnGuard Beast Chain and lock in my backpack, it was about time to get some help in the form of saddle bags.

But if you have every worked on a Harley Davidson motorcycle you know its more of an art than a science. I recently had the joy of learning all the quirks of working on these magical motorcycles firsthand with upgrades to my new Sportster 883 Low. Tired of carrying my Beast Chain, lock, work gear and tools around on my back, I spent a hefty $400 on a set of HD Sportster saddle bags.

As seen on craigslist, read the last two lines.

This guys boss needs a lock.

This quote from a recent New York Times blog post titled “Beater Bikes, the Cheap Workhorses of Cycling”. It underscores what may be the single best theft deterrent for the commuting cyclist. Put another way, the closer to 40 pounds your bike and lock weigh together, the less likely you are to be victimized.

As cyclists we play a roll with the choices we make in a thieves decision making process when it comes to stealing our bikes. To understand this better consider who you are dealing with.

OnGuard featured in the May issue Maxim Magazine.

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After a long day of technical training in the Cycle Gear classroom, I had long heard about the pot smoking, roaring mufflers and yes, half naked women roaming the streets. I had to find out for myself. So I seized the opportunity to walk around Daytona to learn about the infamous street scene.

My friends were in fact were telling the truth, as I learned first hand that the street scene was the place to be. There were so many bikes, as cars were the minority in this town. My rental PT cruiser didn?t get a second look one afternoon as I drove into town. It was a classic American scene as the road hogs took over the road.