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“Because I have never done it, and it is there.” ~ That was my response as to why I was going to drive my motorcycle across the country beginning July 29th.

As most of you know, I love to ride motorcycles. Whether I am firing up my first Harley-Davidson (Fat Boy), the new Iron Horse 9’ Chopper, or the “Geezer Glide” (a 2003 HD Ultra Classic), it is just great to get out and ride.

In all of my riding, I never have really gone on a long trip. Sure, Tracy and I have ridden to a nearby state and put in 650+ miles for the day; but across county – that is something else entirely.

My actual trip starts in Orlando, FL at 6:00am on Saturday ~ I will work my way across the country (with three friends), stop by the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota, my home state of Wisconsin, and see numerous national parks and landmarks along the way.

Sure, it will be tough. Yes, I am probably crazy for doing it. But like I said from the onset, “because I have never done it, and it is there.”

Talk to you soon.

*****UPDATE 8/13/06*******

Ok, the journey is over and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. We had a great time and with over 9 hours a day on a bike, you have a lot of time to think (maybe too much time). I have new respect for those that do “Iron Butt” rides (over 1,000 miles day).

Other than driving through a record heat wave, the ride was always pleasant. I saw the Badlands, Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Custer Park, Devils Tower as well as hundreds of Buffalo, Deer, Elk, and a whole lot of corn.

In the end, we traveled from Florida to Wyoming to Wisconsin and back to Florida. (13 days, 14 states).

It is a great country we live in and I highly recommend getting out there and seeing it!