I’ve been home for almost 24 hours. Am missing the daily ride routine: fuel up, hit the road, make some turns, enjoy the scenery, take hydration break, check into motel, eat dinner, crash, and get ready to it all over again the next day.
Oh, and snap some pics along the way.
Which made me think, why not a final “Photo Postscript” blog post, sharing my favorite pics from this year’s ride.
So, here you go. Enjoy the highlight reel. Vroom!
p.s. It was a great ride, but I’m super glad to be home 🙂
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I love Colorado! Photo shot at Mount Rushmore’s parade of state flags.
Hey guys, look who I found in Ketchum, Idaho — Randy Suhr.
Look who else I found in Ketchum — our Carbondale neighbors, Bruce and Jane Warren.
Nice place for a beer, Dave. At Jackson Lake, Wyoming.
Turn around, Scott. The show is behind you. What happens in Sturgis, stays in Sturgis.
Dave is the photobombing master.
OMG, he’s doing it again!
Happy Birthday, Randy. Enjoy the lava cake.
Dang, that’s a tall bike. Can barely get my tippy toes on the ground.
Thinking about Jo.
Wet, but having a great time.
If you’re Dave, there’s never a bad time to hydrate.
Road construction. A daily happening.
More road construction. Near Glacier National Park.
Meanwhile back at the ranch … while I’m off riding, Sarah’s hiking with Ranger Bob.
Gail’s favorite pic from the Black Hills.
Dave photobombs Gail’s chardonnay. It was a good way for both of the Bowman’s to enjoy her beverage, in slightly different ways.
Stopping for a pizza on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway.
Sturgis. The whole point of the trip.
So, we’re in Custer State Park, South Dakota, stopping at a roadside food truck to get a buffalo brat. The nice lady behind the counter says to me, “Sir, are you riding a bicycle?” Ouch.
Speaking of bicycles, Sarah picked up a new e-bike while I was gone. Here she is, riding it to the famed Woody Creek Tavern. Vroom.
Age 71, and I finally got my first tat!
Dave takes his nap time quite seriously.
Home at last! Photo shot almost exactly 24 hours ago.
I always enjoy you sharing the adventures of your guys’ motorcycle trips. Fun to read and learn about the places you go and all the info about the history. Glad you all made it home safe and sound…..’till next time
Thanks, Gail. Glad you were along for the ride. Slight clarification about us ALL making it home safe and sound. I’m home (good for me!). But Dave won’t be home til Friday, and Scott on Saturday. How much trouble can they possibly get into without me? Vroom …
Great pic summary for another epic ride Gary! Thanks for all your project management efforts and expertise. Scott and I made it to Blanding, UT. Next stop, Escalante, then Henderson home. Scott still has a final ride to SoCal. What an awesome 3 weeks my friend! Thank you!!!!
Pretty darn cool and loved every edition of Riding With Gary. It is obviously a labor of love and an fun and wonderful way to learn about the great USA. I’m glad you are home safe and sound, and I look forward to next year. Please pass my best along to Dave, we worked with one another at Boeing awhile back.
On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 3:59 PM Riding With Gary wrote:
> ridingwithgary posted: ” Hey everyone! I’ve been home for almost 24 hours. > Am missing the daily ride routine: fuel up, hit the road, make some turns, > enjoy the scenery, take hydration break, check into motel, eat dinner, > crash, and get ready to it all over again the next day.” >
Thanks, Scott. I don’t know you, but if you’re a friend of Dave’s, you’re a friend of mine! He looks at all the blog comments (figures he might learn something, you’re welcome), so am sure he’ll see your thoughts. Vroom.
Hey Scott! Miss you buddy! So great to hear you are staying with Gary’s rides. This was an epic trip for sure! Anytime you are in Las Vegas area, let me know. Our doors are always open for you my brother. Hope all good with you and yours. Blessings!
A big hello to you and Sarah. I really enjoyed your blog, very well thought out, detailed and very informative. Glad you all had a great ride and are all home safely. Take care and enjoy the time home. Keah
Vroom, vroom to you and Sarah. Please give Sarah our love. We have relocated to beautiful Lake Las Vegas. Here about 1 year now in our new home, loving each day. Thanks for the great ride to Sturgis and back. Loved it !
Wow, Keah. Did not know you’d moved to Nevada. You’re only about 10 miles from where my riding buddy, Dave, lives in Henderson. He’s the tall guy who’s constantly photobombing me. You’d like him. I do. Vroom!
Yes, have seen Dave in your Blog. He is very close living in Henderson. If you and Sarah are ever out here, please let us know…..would love to see you both. Again, loved the Vroom trails to and fro Sturgis…….
Love the postscript photos! I included many of them and some others in my FB and Instagram post today, and I seldom post. Thanks for voting me back on the island for the ride this year. 😎🏍
Congrats on another successful ride and all the great blogs. I’m sorry I missed the ride, but like Ms. Sarah I’ve become an e-bike enthusiast. Way to go Sarah! Great to see Sarah and Gail in the photos, not that we can ever get enough of Dave’s photo bombs! Miss my time with Scott, Dave, Randy, Jim… and our fearless leader Gary. Wishing you all a great rest of the summer.
We’re sorry you missed the ride, too. Your riding now consists of e-biking? OK, you’re almost back in the game. Never too late to join the posse for 2022. Just sayin …
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I always enjoy you sharing the adventures of your guys’ motorcycle trips. Fun to read and learn about the places you go and all the info about the history. Glad you all made it home safe and sound…..’till next time
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Thanks, Gail. Glad you were along for the ride. Slight clarification about us ALL making it home safe and sound. I’m home (good for me!). But Dave won’t be home til Friday, and Scott on Saturday. How much trouble can they possibly get into without me? Vroom …
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Enjoyed the ride!
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Me, too! Gotta get you back on the road, Mama Bear. Vroom.
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Beeeeutiful! What a trip, what a group! Thank you again. You are a master!
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Great that you enjoyed it, Lynn. And glad you learned stuff along the way — including recipes. Vroom!
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So much fun thru your travels…………..thanks Gary!
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Always glad to have you along, Gay!
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Great pic summary for another epic ride Gary! Thanks for all your project management efforts and expertise. Scott and I made it to Blanding, UT. Next stop, Escalante, then Henderson home. Scott still has a final ride to SoCal. What an awesome 3 weeks my friend! Thank you!!!!
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Oh, and thanks again to you and Sarah for your world class hospitality last night at the Lesser homestead!
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A good time was had by all. Look forward to the next one. Should be a national park whirlwind. Enjoy Blanding National Monument (and dinner!). Vroom.
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Pretty darn cool and loved every edition of Riding With Gary. It is obviously a labor of love and an fun and wonderful way to learn about the great USA. I’m glad you are home safe and sound, and I look forward to next year. Please pass my best along to Dave, we worked with one another at Boeing awhile back.
All the best,
Scott Wuesthoff wwopsldr@gmai.com
On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 3:59 PM Riding With Gary wrote:
> ridingwithgary posted: ” Hey everyone! I’ve been home for almost 24 hours. > Am missing the daily ride routine: fuel up, hit the road, make some turns, > enjoy the scenery, take hydration break, check into motel, eat dinner, > crash, and get ready to it all over again the next day.” >
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Thanks, Scott. I don’t know you, but if you’re a friend of Dave’s, you’re a friend of mine! He looks at all the blog comments (figures he might learn something, you’re welcome), so am sure he’ll see your thoughts. Vroom.
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Hey Scott! Miss you buddy! So great to hear you are staying with Gary’s rides. This was an epic trip for sure! Anytime you are in Las Vegas area, let me know. Our doors are always open for you my brother. Hope all good with you and yours. Blessings!
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A big hello to you and Sarah. I really enjoyed your blog, very well thought out, detailed and very informative. Glad you all had a great ride and are all home safely. Take care and enjoy the time home. Keah
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OMG. Keah in the house! Who knew? Vroom.
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Vroom, vroom to you and Sarah. Please give Sarah our love. We have relocated to beautiful Lake Las Vegas. Here about 1 year now in our new home, loving each day. Thanks for the great ride to Sturgis and back. Loved it !
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Wow, Keah. Did not know you’d moved to Nevada. You’re only about 10 miles from where my riding buddy, Dave, lives in Henderson. He’s the tall guy who’s constantly photobombing me. You’d like him. I do. Vroom!
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Yes, have seen Dave in your Blog. He is very close living in Henderson. If you and Sarah are ever out here, please let us know…..would love to see you both. Again, loved the Vroom trails to and fro Sturgis…….
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Love the postscript photos! I included many of them and some others in my FB and Instagram post today, and I seldom post. Thanks for voting me back on the island for the ride this year. 😎🏍
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Congrats on another successful ride and all the great blogs. I’m sorry I missed the ride, but like Ms. Sarah I’ve become an e-bike enthusiast. Way to go Sarah! Great to see Sarah and Gail in the photos, not that we can ever get enough of Dave’s photo bombs! Miss my time with Scott, Dave, Randy, Jim… and our fearless leader Gary. Wishing you all a great rest of the summer.
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We’re sorry you missed the ride, too. Your riding now consists of e-biking? OK, you’re almost back in the game. Never too late to join the posse for 2022. Just sayin …
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