I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

In Hailey, ID tonight after a 400+ mile day today. The roads were straighter and the scenery less spectacular but a great day just the same. It started off deceptively sunny in Green River, WY. But I had to pull over after 30 minutes to add a layer. By noon I stripped it back off again.

Every state since California (day2) has been a non-mandatory helmet law state. I simply cannot fathom how someone can ride a motorcycle without all the gear all the time. I admit I'm hardcore about wearing a fully armored riding suit, boots, etc. I would love to ride in a t shirt but I want to keep my skin intact. But no helmets, I mean what the fuck!? One of the steroid pumped Harley riders Dale and I saw in the Texas Hill Country rode without a helmet (of course) and in a t shirt and jeans. Yet he carefully tied a bandana over the lower half of his face. You know, bad guy style. So what's the deal Toughy? Protecting your teeth from bugs?

This shot is from The Craters of the Moon in south central Idaho. It's a huge lava field. Don't think this is a fair representation of the geologic weirdness, but here it is all the same.