My first (short) trip on a 2026 Scrambler 900: wind, hot coffee, and zero photos.
Yesterday I decided to clear my head and took my first official "trip" on my 2026 Scrambler 900. The destination was a neighboring town, just 68 miles away, for the grand opening of a Columbia store where a good friend of mine just became the manager.
Even though it was a short distance, it felt amazing to finally feel how the bike handles out on the open road. The torque on this machine is seriously impressive. I caught quite a bit of wind against my chest, a nice crisp chill by late afternoon, and the ride back ended up being at night with a few raindrops to spice up the journey.
When I got there, I gave her a big hug to celebrate the milestone, drank a piping hot coffee to warm up, and hit the road back home.
You know what the best part was? I decided not to take a single photo.
No pulling over on the shoulder to frame the bike, no filters for social media, no chasing validation. Just me, the road, the roar of the engine, and the present moment. I kept the experience strictly in my memory where it belongs.
Sometimes we forget that real life happens away from screens. That's what it's all about. Safe travels, everyone!
Do you guys usually put the phone away on your rides, or do you make a point of capturing every stop?