🐕 Kyro Sidecar — Photos

a dog, a sidecar, and the open road

Kyro

The head tilt. Works every time. — The head tilt. Works every time.2025-12-31

Maine · Aug 2026

Guarding Fort Knox. The Maine one. Somebody has to. — Guarding Fort Knox. The Maine one. Somebody has to.2026-08-11

Golden hour at camp, helmet on, sticker box getting full. Maine suits him. — Golden hour at camp, helmet on, sticker box getting full. Maine suits him.2026-08-14

Sidecar rally ride stop in Maine. Kyro holds the parking lot while the humans talk shop. — Sidecar rally ride stop in Maine. Kyro holds the parking lot while the humans talk shop.2026-08-22

Dock-side deliberation in the life vest, then full send. Camp swim call in Maine. — Dock-side deliberation in the life vest, then full send. Camp swim call in Maine.2026-08-24

Bumper retrieved, tail up, victory lap back to the dock. — Bumper retrieved, tail up, victory lap back to the dock.2026-08-24

Sidecar-eye view of downtown Boston. Kyro navigates, sort of.

Northeast · Jul 2026

Welcome to Ontario. Kyro is open for business. — Welcome to Ontario. Kyro is open for business.2026-07-06

I heart NY. The sign said it first, but Kyro agrees. — I heart NY. The sign said it first, but Kyro agrees.2026-07-06

Sidecar seat, summit views on Whiteface Mountain. — Sidecar seat, summit views on Whiteface Mountain.2026-07-10

Best seat on the Lake Champlain ferry. Not up for debate. — Best seat on the Lake Champlain ferry. Not up for debate.2026-07-12

Rode to the top of Mount Washington. Puffer jacket in July. Unimpressed by the wind. — Rode to the top of Mount Washington. Puffer jacket in July. Unimpressed by the wind.2026-07-20

Pink granite, salt spray, one very smug dog. Acadia delivers. — Pink granite, salt spray, one very smug dog. Acadia delivers.2026-07-23

Same rocks, wider view. Acadia's coast passes the sniff test. — Same rocks, wider view. Acadia's coast passes the sniff test.2026-07-23

MAINE: Welcome Home. Goggles on, like he owns the state line. — MAINE: Welcome Home. Goggles on, like he owns the state line.2026-07-25

Eastbound · Jun 2026

Table for one, lake view included. — Table for one, lake view included.2026-06-02

Rock-flipping in the Mountain Fork shallows at Beavers Bend. Serious business. — Rock-flipping in the Mountain Fork shallows at Beavers Bend. Serious business.2026-06-02

Small dog, big Arch. St. Louis, checked off after dark. — Small dog, big Arch. St. Louis, checked off after dark.2026-06-08

Met another dog with his own sidecar. Doggles club, party of two. — Met another dog with his own sidecar. Doggles club, party of two.2026-06-14

Two rigs, two copilots, zero human input required. — Two rigs, two copilots, zero human input required.2026-06-14

Impromptu sidecar rally at the gas station. Kyro supervised. — Impromptu sidecar rally at the gas station. Kyro supervised.2026-06-18

Michigan Avenue by sidecar. Best seat in Chicago. — Michigan Avenue by sidecar. Best seat in Chicago.2026-06-18

Wisconsin: officially inspected and approved. — Wisconsin: officially inspected and approved.2026-06-20

Quick hello to Canada. No stamp in the passport, plenty of tail. — Quick hello to Canada. No stamp in the passport, plenty of tail.2026-06-30

Welcomed to the Empire State in full goggle regalia. — Welcomed to the Empire State in full goggle regalia.2026-06-30

Obligatory Route 66 photo op at the Chicken Basket. Kyro held the parking spot.

Austin Spring · Mar 2026

One year old today. Birthday ice cream in Austin — the only gift he asked for. — One year old today. Birthday ice cream in Austin — the only gift he asked for.2026-03-05

Texas spring rain, yellow slicker, amber goggles. A little wet in Austin, entirely unbothered. — Texas spring rain, yellow slicker, amber goggles. A little wet in Austin, entirely unbothered.2026-04-18

Fall Rides · Oct 2025

Sunset over the mountains, gravel road to ourselves. — Sunset over the mountains, gravel road to ourselves.2025-09-30

Puffy jacket on, taking in the Beartooth Highway switchbacks like he paid for the view. — Puffy jacket on, taking in the Beartooth Highway switchbacks like he paid for the view.2025-10-01

Ears at full mast on the alpine tundra. Nearly 11,000 feet and unimpressed. — Ears at full mast on the alpine tundra. Nearly 11,000 feet and unimpressed.2025-10-01

Top of Beartooth Pass. Kyro claimed Montana from the sidecar. — Top of Beartooth Pass. Kyro claimed Montana from the sidecar.2025-10-01

Wyoming, officially inspected and approved. Note the professional sit. — Wyoming, officially inspected and approved. Note the professional sit.2025-10-03

South Dakota: great faces, great places, one goggled dog. — South Dakota: great faces, great places, one goggled dog.2025-10-06

Grinning over the Badlands. The view was mutual. — Grinning over the Badlands. The view was mutual.2025-10-11

Badlands gravel, straight to the horizon. Tucked in with his blanket for the long haul. — Badlands gravel, straight to the horizon. Tucked in with his blanket for the long haul.2025-10-11

Earned his wings at the Parkville, Missouri mural. Halo sold separately. — Earned his wings at the Parkville, Missouri mural. Halo sold separately.2025-10-24

Heart KC. Kansas City approved of Kyro, and the feeling was roughly mutual. — Heart KC. Kansas City approved of Kyro, and the feeling was roughly mutual.2025-10-25

Kansas checked off, with the side-eye of a dog who's seen many state signs by now. — Kansas checked off, with the side-eye of a dog who's seen many state signs by now.2025-10-27

Missouri welcomes you. Kyro accepted the welcome, briefly. — Missouri welcomes you. Kyro accepted the welcome, briefly.2025-10-27

Meeting Mater and the gang on Route 66. Kyro wasn't sure the trucks were friendly. — Meeting Mater and the gang on Route 66. Kyro wasn't sure the trucks were friendly.2025-10-27

Sitting in three states at once at the KS-MO-OK tripoint. Show-off. — Sitting in three states at once at the KS-MO-OK tripoint. Show-off.2025-10-27

Cleared for takeoff in a Huey. The sign said don't open the doors; it said nothing about dogs. — Cleared for takeoff in a Huey. The sign said don't open the doors; it said nothing about dogs.2025-10-30

Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' past a very patient cattle dog. — Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' past a very patient cattle dog.2025-10-30

Arkansas, The Natural State. Kyro, a natural. Full sprawl at the welcome center. — Arkansas, The Natural State. Kyro, a natural. Full sprawl at the welcome center.2025-10-31

Texarkana: front paws in Texas, tail in Arkansas, tongue undecided. — Texarkana: front paws in Texas, tail in Arkansas, tongue undecided.2025-11-06

Two states, one sign, one very photogenic dog. — Two states, one sign, one very photogenic dog.2025-11-06

Sidecar Prototype · Sep 2025

Prototype v1: canvas tonneau, head hatch, tank-crew helmet. Peak submarine commander energy. — Prototype v1: canvas tonneau, head hatch, tank-crew helmet. Peak submarine commander energy.2025-09-02

Just a periscope with ears. The all-weather cockpit passes its first inspection. — Just a periscope with ears. The all-weather cockpit passes its first inspection.2025-09-02

Buttoned in behind the windbreak, goggles down. Engineering review: extremely cozy, ship it. — Buttoned in behind the windbreak, goggles down. Engineering review: extremely cozy, ship it.2025-09-02

Road test on a quiet backroad, copilot snug in the hatch. Zero complaints from the passenger seat. — Road test on a quiet backroad, copilot snug in the hatch. Zero complaints from the passenger seat.2025-09-02

Forest-road pause, goggles up, ears forward. Navigator says keep going. — Forest-road pause, goggles up, ears forward. Navigator says keep going.2025-09-12

Copilot's-eye view down a gravel road through the burned pines. — Copilot's-eye view down a gravel road through the burned pines.2025-09-12

Summit break above a sea of silver snags. Small dog, very big backyard. — Summit break above a sea of silver snags. Small dog, very big backyard.2025-09-12

Golden hour at the lakeshore, helmet still on. No hurry to clock out. — Golden hour at the lakeshore, helmet still on. No hurry to clock out.2025-09-16

Pacific Coast · Aug 2025

Full teenage grin, blanket nest fully customized. The sidecar is officially his apartment now. — Full teenage grin, blanket nest fully customized. The sidecar is officially his apartment now.2025-08-19

Trying on the classic yellow slicker. The tag stays on until the fit committee approves. — Trying on the classic yellow slicker. The tag stays on until the fit committee approves.2025-08-19

Puffy vest, goggles, helmet, action cam. Somebody's gear budget just doubled. — Puffy vest, goggles, helmet, action cam. Somebody's gear budget just doubled.2025-08-24

Kyro's-eye view: first Pacific waves. Ocean inspected, sand approved. — Kyro's-eye view: first Pacific waves. Ocean inspected, sand approved.2025-08-30

Netarts Bay, goggles on, ready to launch. — Netarts Bay, goggles on, ready to launch.2025-08-31

Red puffer, tinted goggles, camera crew of one. Suited up for the Canada border run.

Mt Hood · Jun 2025

The Ural, the copilot, and Mt Hood. Three-month-old dog, eleven-thousand-foot backdrop. — The Ural, the copilot, and Mt Hood. Three-month-old dog, eleven-thousand-foot backdrop.2025-06-02

Copilot on station, Mt. Hood on the horizon. — Copilot on station, Mt. Hood on the horizon.2025-06-02

Mid-trail status check in the national forest. Yes, we're still going. — Mid-trail status check in the national forest. Yes, we're still going.2025-06-02

Nap-level relaxed at Hood River, bridge and all. The Gorge approves. — Nap-level relaxed at Hood River, bridge and all. The Gorge approves.2025-06-03

Puppy · May 2025

First weekend home. Couch privileges granted immediately. — First weekend home. Couch privileges granted immediately.2025-05-03

Week one: new digs, big worried eyes. — Week one: new digs, big worried eyes.2025-05-04

First taste of lawn. Instant convert. — First taste of lawn. Instant convert.2025-05-06

Day 8: found his seat. — Day 8: found his seat.2025-05-08

Toy hoard established. Negotiations ongoing. — Toy hoard established. Negotiations ongoing.2025-05-14

Crate life, chevron harness, one skeptical eye. — Crate life, chevron harness, one skeptical eye.2025-05-16

Gotcha day — the ride home. April 30, 2025, eight weeks old.

First Rides · May 2025

Goggles on, pup cup in reach. Flight training comes with snacks. — Goggles on, pup cup in reach. Flight training comes with snacks.2025-05-19

Goggle acceptance achieved. Treat-based negotiations proved decisive. — Goggle acceptance achieved. Treat-based negotiations proved decisive.2025-05-20

Full gear, zero urgency. Sometimes a pilot just needs to lie in the grass. — Full gear, zero urgency. Sometimes a pilot just needs to lie in the grass.2025-05-20

The helmet fits. The dignity is still being sized. — The helmet fits. The dignity is still being sized.2025-05-21

First ride, paws on the rail, eleven weeks of pure copilot instinct. — First ride, paws on the rail, eleven weeks of pure copilot instinct.2025-05-29

Rolling past the pastures, standing tall in the sidecar. The world is big and he wants all of it. — Rolling past the pastures, standing tall in the sidecar. The world is big and he wants all of it.2025-05-29

Zoomies across the lawn, ears at full sail. Fueling up for sidecar season. — Zoomies across the lawn, ears at full sail. Fueling up for sidecar season.2025-05-30