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Jason Channell
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Jason Channell is Lanesplitter’s most Texan contributor. He likes long rides in search of epic Texas BBQ, playing Led Zeppelin at absurd volumes, and creating graphs that go up.

I started riding in 2011 and have more time on road and tracks in a car. Thanks for playing though! Read more

Thanks for the compliment on the article. I try to be the court jester & the voice of reason. Read more

Some folks do use the breakdown lane instead of actually filtering through the other cars on the highway. But the breakdown lane is where all the debris and crap winds up. If folks want to roll the dice on getting flat tires by doing that, go ahead. Read more

How did I get into motorcycling? I’ve been riding since 2011 & wanted cheap transportation. I took a course, and did parking lot drills with a friend. Read more

Absolutely. If I hit your car with my bike, I lose every time. Read more

Some people only ride motorcycles on a racetrack. Other folks, like me, will ride a bike for normal commuting and occasionally go to the racetrack. Read more

The serious answer is that we try to keep the speed differential to surrounding traffic low and often cover the front brake so we can stop quickly. Read more

Sorry about those jackwagons. We don’t claim them. #NotMyPeople Read more

Yes and no on the tires. We typically have softer tires, but we also have a lot less contact patch on the road. Unless you’re pretty good on the brakes, it balances out. Read more

Look into track days if you really don’t want to ride on the road. Read more

We have decided that very long lines of Harleys are called an “Unauthorized Parade” Read more

Guy was being an arse.I’ve had that happen to me many times. Read more

I used to have a 68 Mustang in high school. Straight 6 and automatic though. Fun car. Read more

Thank you for joining me in some civil disobedience here in Texas. The key part is that it’s civil. Keep up the good work. Read more

RIP Roy Halladay. Great pitcher. Wish the Rangers signed him. Read more

Sounds like the moto guy wasn’t being real smart. Gotta be about 2 levels smarter on a bike. Read more