“Whether a moment is difficult or not has mostly been determined by our state of mind. Early in the trip was probably the hardest in this regard. A lost part could send me into despair. Within the first week of riding in …
“When I started riding big adventure bikes I did a lot of training. I’d train with Jimmy Lewis and Scott Harden, both Dakar veterans, and I’d be amazed at how capable these big bikes could be. I did many solo adventures and …
“I headed off on my first big trip in the summer of 1997. It was with my best friend, Becky, riding two-up, each of us just about reaching the ground on tip-toe on a BMW R80 GS. Having recently passed our tests …
“A big trip causes you to change as a person. All the experiences and challenges mean that when you get home, you really aren’t the same person you were. I rather think of us as being squarish pegs fitting into a square …
“One of the most important things for me is the quality of the build. Its all in the details and I’m a big time details man. If I’m not 100% happy, I’ll redo it, until I am happy.” And therein lies the …
The two motorcycles make their way across the rocks, through icy streams and giant puddles. The riders are exhausted. They are so tired after a full day of riding that they are barely able to pull one of the bikes out of …
