Purple Mountains: America from a Motorcycle

Spinning out the steady rhythm of the yellow line in his wake, author Notch Miyake takes advantage of a change in his circumstances to experience the United States from the seat of his BMW GS. In intimate contact with his environment, Miyake takes a close look at the subtle textures and colors that make up contemporary America, his perceptions sharpened by lonely miles amidst the awesome splendor of the land. Fellow motorcyclists will nod in recognition at Miyake’s narration of the many scenes familiar to solo travel by motorcycle. What results is a true portrait of America that is adventurous in scope.