“THE OLD ROADS HAVE SOUL”
Murphy explains his enthusiasm and philosophy for wandering: “I suppose there is a bit of a Kerouac-like romanticism and searching for the meaning of life in most motorcyclists. As was the case with Jack Kerouac in his essay, “On The Road,” motorcyclists today also seek and enjoy the adventure that being on the road brings. Whether a teenager on a crotch rocket or septuagenarians on full dressers, every biker finds adventure by being on the road while at the same time satisfying a hard-to-explain need to explore beyond familiar horizons, be they physical or mental."

Motorcycling Across Ohio: A Guide by William Murphy ISBN 1-933926-14-7