Posts by Jim Trachta
Day 36… THE END OF THE ROAD !! 36 unforgettable days, we embarked on a journey from Key West, Florida to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and back to Key West with our dear friends by our side. We faced a wide range of conditions—from scorching heat up to 107 to the cold days down to 38 and muddy, rough roads—but with each challenge, our bond grew stronger. We are deeply grateful to God for guiding us safely through every twist and turn, blessing us with great weather, ONLY ONE day with light mist, and giving us the strength and companionship to complete this epic adventure. This journey was a testament to the power of faith, friendship, and the open road.
Day 36… The End !!!.. We rode from Daytona Beach to Key West Florida, where it all began 36 days ago.. ( Key West to Prudhoe Bay Alaska and back to Key West ) Tonight we pulled into the gas station and filled up for the last time and got our receipt proving our time…
Read MoreDay 35… Life is better when you don’t care what other people think.
Day 35… Day off in Daytona, Oil changes on the bikes and wash. Dinner and drinks with friends tonight… tomorrow we ride to Key West and end the challenge. Also I got a major gift from Gina today… details next week !!! Life is Good !!!
Read MoreDay 34…One day. you’ll wake up and there won’t be anymore time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Do it now !!!
Day 34… We rode from Crestville Fl to Daytona Beach FL… Very warm, temps up to 98, had to make a few ice coffee breaks.. Stopped at Gator Joe’s about an hour and a half from Daytona for lunch. Nice place on the water with good food. Got home and picked up all our mail…
Read MoreDay 33… It’s not how fast you go, It’s about enjoying the ride.
Day 33… We rode from Batesville MS to Crestview FL… On the way we stopped at Jacksonville HD in MS… real old-time dealership with many “old new stock” parts and items.. Reminds me of the old Millers in Daytona. Keeping their number in case I need hard to find parts. GPS found a new route…
Read MoreDay 32… Remember that half the things we worry about never happen, and the other half are going to happen anyway. So, why worry, be happy !!
Day 32… Rode from Kingdom City MO to Batesville MS, riding thru Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee ending up in Mississippi. Great day, temps from 73 to 84, no wind, overcast. We are truly blessed, 32 days on the road and only a few drops of rain one day. While on 55 south in Missouri, a truck…
Read MoreDay 31… It’s not the miles… It’s the memories.
Day 31… Today we rode from Salina KS to Kingdom City, MO in temps 70 to 78… overcast with a light wind. What a difference from yesterday. On the way we stopped in Topeka KS to tour the Evel Knievel Museum, very cool place, lots of history. Many of the displays we all remember watching…
Read MoreDay 30…It’s not when you started riding, But continuing to ride each day.
Day 30… Wind wind and more wind, rode from Colorado Springs to Salina KS… only about 420 miles but temps hit 105 for hours and the wind gust were unforgiving… just flat farm land, wind mills and sun flowers… I was waiting for a cow or Dorothy to fly by… tough day, but we made…
Read MoreDay 29… Life is Good, Live it to the MAX !!!
Day 29, Total rest day for Gina and I in Colorado Springs CO., hanging out in the hot tub, catching up on emails and then dinner downtown… After 28 days of riding I needed a break, it felt great !! Tammy and Jerry, the super human couple took another ride up to Pike’s peak for…
Read MoreDay 28…Life is too short to argue and fight. Count your blessings. Value the people who love you and make the most of each day.
Day 28… Today we rode from Cheyenne WY to Colorado Springs CO. After being on the road for 28 days, things start to wear out… We have over 11,000 miles under our belts for this trip… Jerry’s rear tire needed to be replaced… It’s Saturday and all bike shops are closed Sunday/ Monday… Jerry called…
Read MoreDay 27… And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.
Day 27.. Rode from Cody WY to Cheyenne WY today, WOW is all I can say… 100 miles of flat high desert with very strong winds but the rest was canyons with beautiful landscapes… temps were between 83 all the way up to 100… Sadly while riding in the desert, we came upon a accident…
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