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General => Riding Stories => Topic started by: Motorrad on April 20, 2014, 04:25:30 PM

Title: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 20, 2014, 04:25:30 PM: So. we all know of my escapades. Riding mexico to canada and back, tenesee to oregon.... all over the sierras. to new mexico for a bowl of chile over a long weekend. etc.

well its the wifes turn.

she leaves tomarrow. and rides a BICYCLE from San Diego. To Georga. Yes. across the US. Specifically the southern Tier route.

She will start in one ocean. and end in the other.

Here are the pictures from today. we live few min from the ocean. so they decided to ride to the water today, for the photo ops etc. and just ride home. to get that chunk of time (pictures) out of the way. and they will depart the house tomarrow morning and head east.

I believe she will be doing a blog. Ill link you guys as soon as I find it.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/P4200045_zps39108e7a.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/P4200045_zps39108e7a.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/P4200052_zpsdc4efef0.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/P4200052_zpsdc4efef0.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/P4200057_zpsf97f0fe2.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/P4200057_zpsf97f0fe2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on April 20, 2014, 04:55:41 PM: California to Georgia?
I'd have a severe case of hemorrhoids before I made it to Arizona...
Send the link... I'll follow along.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Brute on April 20, 2014, 06:24:37 PM: Wow! I mean WOW! That is a long way on anything, let alone a bicycle. It will be interesting to follow along.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: reklessj on April 21, 2014, 01:51:10 AM: That is too cool!! Is she ridin for a special cause or just for $***$ n grins? Keep us update!!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 21, 2014, 03:40:07 AM: Quote from: reklessj on April 21, 2014, 01:51:10 AM
That is too cool!! Is she ridin for a special cause or just for $***$ n grins? Keep us update!!

just for grins.

http://almaontheroad.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Twosmokerfan on April 21, 2014, 08:43:49 AM: Very cool!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 22, 2014, 01:21:12 PM: Monday she made it to pine valley ca.
Link to route below
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/copy/399145282/

Tuesday
Pine valley to brawley ca. 89 miles. Max mph 40
Average mph on flat ground 17.5 mph.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Pmcg on April 22, 2014, 02:49:11 PM: 17.5 average is a really good speed especially if shes loaded up with supplies. Awesome
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Post by: Brute on April 22, 2014, 06:54:12 PM: Man! She is moving right along! Thanks for posting her blog and route!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: reklessj on April 23, 2014, 01:56:07 AM: We live between old hwy 80 and hwy 94, 12 miles east of Pine Valley. Pretty windy yesterday but the temp was good (74f) considering it was pretty warm (90f) easter. Hopefully she gets through that desert before it gets too hot! God bless her!!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 23, 2014, 05:24:10 AM: 8:45am Wednesday they are already at Glamis dunes.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/Motorrad2/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6073.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6073.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on April 23, 2014, 05:37:32 AM: Looks hot there already...
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 23, 2014, 06:30:16 AM: Quote from: reklessj on April 23, 2014, 01:56:07 AM
We live between old hwy 80 and hwy 94, 12 miles east of Pine Valley. Pretty windy yesterday but the temp was good (74f) considering it was pretty warm (90f) easter. Hopefully she gets through that desert before it gets too hot! God bless her!!

She probably rode past your house
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: reklessj on April 23, 2014, 02:12:07 PM: Quote from: Motorrad on April 23, 2014, 06:30:16 AM
Quote from: reklessj on April 23, 2014, 01:56:07 AM
We live between old hwy 80 and hwy 94, 12 miles east of Pine Valley. Pretty windy yesterday but the temp was good (74f) considering it was pretty warm (90f) easter. Hopefully she gets through that desert before it gets too hot! God bless her!!

She probably rode past your house
She was close we are on LA Posts rd! :-D Glad to see she is moving right along!!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 25, 2014, 04:34:36 PM: Wife did 136 miles today. d**n I knew she was nuts. But Jesus.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on April 25, 2014, 04:36:36 PM: She is nuts.... That's just flat our crazy stuff... :-o
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on April 25, 2014, 04:43:01 PM: Quote from: Motorrad on April 25, 2014, 04:34:36 PM
Wife did 136 miles today. d**n I knew she was nuts. But Jesus.

And I get tired after 2 blocks.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: reklessj on April 26, 2014, 10:47:28 AM: How is the wife's trip going checked her blog and there has been no updates since wed. Hope all is well with her and she is still going strong!!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 01, 2014, 01:55:41 PM: looks like she will finaly be updating her blog. Lazy woman. (having too much fun.

But long story short.

she hit the atlantic today.

3,056 MILES 42 days

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/1908017_10203944273471496_4041005952652772204_n_zps274e6fcc.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/1908017_10203944273471496_4041005952652772204_n_zps274e6fcc.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/10259712_10152427893532645_1683680352477081039_n_zps3619ec21.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/10259712_10152427893532645_1683680352477081039_n_zps3619ec21.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 01, 2014, 02:55:55 PM: Will she go a different route on the way home?
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: jBernard on June 01, 2014, 06:45:01 PM: impressive ride!
looks like she ended up in savannah?
i went to school there. looks like like the muddy crapwater at Tybee Beach in that photo! haha!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: reklessj on June 02, 2014, 03:12:59 AM: Quote from: Motorrad on June 01, 2014, 01:55:41 PM
looks like she will finaly be updating her blog. Lazy woman. (having too much fun.

But long story short.

she hit the atlantic today.

3,056 MILES 42 days

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/1908017_10203944273471496_4041005952652772204_n_zps274e6fcc.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/1908017_10203944273471496_4041005952652772204_n_zps274e6fcc.jpg.html)
The wife was wondering what was going on cuz there was no updates!! Congrats to her for toughin it out for the full pull. And congrats to you for being able to hold it down on the home front, sure it wasn'teasy but fun none these less.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/10259712_10152427893532645_1683680352477081039_n_zps3619ec21.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad/media/10259712_10152427893532645_1683680352477081039_n_zps3619ec21.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on May 07, 2015, 02:02:04 PM: Wifes Turn #2 T-minus 29 days. 8-)

Vancuver CA to home (san diego) via the coast.

Heads up to Sandblaster, and Alward. Do you two have an extra couch to sleep on? she will be rolling through Alex's town. and close to you blaster...
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 06, 2015, 01:28:11 PM: Dropped the wife off at the air port today... Headed to Canada to ride home
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 06, 2015, 01:57:13 PM: I hope the weather cooperates... :wink:
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 06, 2015, 03:38:02 PM: She is officially on Canada.

Pic from dropping her off at the airport this morning

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/Motorrad2/Mobile%20Uploads/20150606_110008.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150606_110008.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 06, 2015, 03:41:08 PM: Man your kids are really getting big...
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: SHLEPY on June 06, 2015, 03:53:03 PM: Let me know if she is going through central cali im between the 99 and i5 off the 198.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 07, 2015, 03:21:28 AM: She is sticking on the cost t the entire ride. She may be staying with alward25 if everything works out and she would stay with sandblaster if he wasn't 20 miles off the cost
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 07, 2015, 03:40:39 AM: My shop is 60 miles off the coast... My house is 70 miles...
It's only a day ride off the path :lol:
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 07, 2015, 03:44:25 AM: Quote from: sandblaster on June 07, 2015, 03:40:39 AM
My shop is 60 miles off the coast... My house is 70 miles...
It's only a day ride off the path :lol:

If you drove there I'm sure they wouldn't object to you buying them dinner. Hahahaha
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 07, 2015, 03:52:25 AM: What day will they be close to Florence or Winchester Bay?
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Post by: alward25 on June 07, 2015, 07:39:41 AM: Can't wait to host, now I we just need to get together to ride!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 07, 2015, 10:47:42 AM: (http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/Motorrad2/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150607_153638.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150607_153638.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 07, 2015, 02:49:55 PM: 71 miles for day 1, Vancouver to Bellingham Washington.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 11, 2015, 09:56:40 AM: Looks like she is doing her twitter, and Blog again. Since she is a much better storyteller than I am. Ill link you to them, so you can watch. Looks like her last ride from coast to coast is also on there if you want to read back.

Current info,
First day: 71 miles, Vancouver to Bellingham Washington.
2nd day: 75 miles, to Port Townsend.

Twitter
https://twitter.com/almaontheroad

Blog
http://almaontheroad.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: justreal on June 12, 2015, 12:41:13 AM: Motorrad your wife is incredible hats off to her , well actually to you as well. I would probably have a hard time dropping the wife at the airport without joining her. Safe ride wishes
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 12, 2015, 01:55:30 AM: Quote from: justreal on June 12, 2015, 12:41:13 AM
Motorrad your wife is incredible hats off to her , well actually to you as well. I would probably have a hard time dropping the wife at the airport without joining her. Safe ride wishes

Its easy. we take turns. one stays home with kids, other goes on a ride.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,9385.0.html

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,5305.0.html

side note. she is staying with ALWARD25 today/tonight. so there is some kxriders involved also.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Brute on June 12, 2015, 03:12:12 AM: I live right by SeaTac International airport if she needs anything. Trip to the coast is a great motorcycle ride. :-D Got a spare room but it looks like I am off the route.

Oops. I see on the blog she is already past our location. They are making good time!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 12, 2015, 02:00:19 PM: Apparently she is currently at Alward25's house.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: alward25 on June 12, 2015, 03:47:09 PM: oh ya :wink:
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 12, 2015, 04:10:41 PM: Quote from: alward25 on June 12, 2015, 03:47:09 PM
oh ya :wink:

Bow, chi, cha, bow wow.......

I want video
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Brute on June 12, 2015, 06:53:42 PM: I would guess the "Oh ya" is for all the stories he is prying out of her that will get him a free build... :evil: :-D :lol : 8-)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: sandblaster on June 13, 2015, 02:00:02 AM: Where are they at now?
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: alward25 on June 13, 2015, 06:18:21 AM: (http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg485/alward25/photo10_zps93c9vgit.jpg)Just left Astoria as of 11:00 a.m. after a good night sleep and some bike maintenance.
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 13, 2015, 01:12:35 PM: Quote from: alward25 on June 13, 2015, 06:18:21 AM
(http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg485/alward25/photo10_zps93c9vgit.jpg)Just left Astoria as of 11:00 a.m. after a good night sleep and some bike maintenance.

Thanks for the hospitality Alward. I owe you one buddy.

The wife with alwards kid. (name?)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/Motorrad2/allyn%20n%20alwards%20kid.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/Motorrad2/media/allyn%20n%20alwards%20kid.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: alward25 on June 13, 2015, 02:23:35 PM: Hannah. She wanted Mrs. Motorrad to read her a story and I went in and they were both asleep. I woke Mrs. Motorrad and asked her if she wanted me to grab the little nugget and she said, " No she's fine". So, Thanks for babysitting while here too. It was really fun talking with the three of them. Thanks for sending them my way. Hope they have a great trip!
Title: Re: Wifes turn
Post by: Motorrad on June 14, 2015, 04:28:17 AM: They made it to Tilamunk last night. and didnt get any cheese?! what the heck?