New Mexico BDR - June 2021 - Big Kate's first real adventure
Nearly a year ago, my long time riding partner and I started planning this adventure.
"Post Script"
Once I faced the fact that I was no longer able to continue on, things began to run together and thoughts of “what if” flooded my mind....
"...Last days"
I woke up in Elkhart KS for the second time in my life, this time with a purpose. I jumped up and opened the motel room door to see if...
"Groundhog Day"
I probably slept in longer than I should have but the comfy bed at The Lodge was too much to resist. I finally got loaded and headed down...
"Head East"
After the guys at Jorgensen’s KTM fixed up Katie, I wheeled back to the hotel to pack up and head east. I’m really torn about the events...
“The beginning of the end”
When FedEx says “no later than 4:30, they mean no SOONER than 4:30. So the truck FINALLY rolls in and we have a brand spanking new...
"Hangin' in Hanksville"
So after what was possibly one of our most challenging days, 100 miles the wrong way, running low on water in the desert, mechanical...
“Which way to Moab??”
This morning was C-O-L-D!!!! Neither of us slept at all and that pretty much set the stage for the event that would follow today. After a...
“Camp Coyote”
The morning was clear and cold as we crawled out of our tents in Ouray Colorado. A quick walk to the café brought hot coffee and some...
"Blue trail MY ****!!"
Woke up in Lake City in our little cabin, refreshed and ready to go. Rod actually slept in, so that was a plus. A little coffee, geared...