What’s your summer riding goal? 🧨

🚦That summer I lost my damn mind (and found myself)

A few summers ago, I rolled into the Mojave with two gallons of water, a busted speedo, and no plan—because planning is for brunchers. Somewhere between a sandstorm and a bad diner burrito, I found something better than a perfect ride: a purpose.

That summer? My goal was to ride 'til I wasn’t running from anything anymore. Didn’t matter the mileage, just that every mile meant something. So what the hell are you riding for this summer?

🏁 Set the bar or sit your ass down

If your summer riding goal is just “ride more,” congrats—you’ve already failed. That’s like saying your gym goal is “maybe show up.” Weak. If your tires don’t have a mission, your summer’s gonna be softer than a marshmallow seat pad.

Here’s how to do it right:

🎯 Set a goal that scares you a little

• Never done 1,000 miles in a week? Do it.

• Hate twisties? Find the gnarliest canyon and get surgical.

• Scared of rain? Good. Ride in it. Get wet, learn control, and stop being soft.

🧠 Make it mental, not just mechanical

The best ride goals aren’t about distance—they’re about dominance. Pick a weakness. Fix it. You flinch in traffic? Work it. You freeze in tight u-turns? Master it. This summer isn’t for coasting, it’s for conquering.

🗺️ Plan one ride that changes your f*ing life**

I don’t care if it’s 200 miles or 2,000—pick a destination that means something. A mountain you’ve always wanted. A rally that’s been on your list. A friend you haven’t seen since the last time you broke down together. Put it on the damn calendar. No excuses. Ride there or shut up about it.

🛠️ Stop pretending you “don’t have time”

Listen up: you’ve got 92 days of summer. That’s 2,208 hours. You really gonna tell me you can’t spare a weekend to chase something that makes your heart throttle up?

If you don’t make time, time makes you old. Fast. And I’ve seen too many riders let “next year” turn into never. Don’t be that cautionary tale in the group chat.

🔥 Pro tip: ditch the maybe, ride with intent 🏍️

Every ride without a purpose is just gas money blown. Want to get better? Want to feel more? Want to come back with stories instead of just sunburn? Then ride like it matters.

Don’t “try.” Don’t “hope.” Choose it. Do it. Finish it. If you say it out loud, your throttle hand better back it up.

👊 What’s it gonna be?

Hit reply. Tell me your summer goal. Make it bold. Make it uncomfortable. Hell, make it impossible—just don’t make it boring.

And don’t you dare keep it to yourself. Once you say it, you ride it.

Grip it and rip it, summer’s wasting.

Ride Smart, Ride Strong,
Blake “Iron Sage” Rivers

P.S. If your summer goal is “stay cool and play it safe,” I got news for ya: that ain’t motorcycling, that’s air conditioning on wheels. Grow a pair. Pick a challenge.