Day 8: I'm Home

I just made it home. More later.

It's later.

Whew, what a ride! At just over 6,000 miles in 7 days of riding, I was pretty beat by the time I got home Thursday evening.

I am so very happy to have been able to attend my friend's Doctorate commencement ceremony. Bonus, I completed HOG's 15 Rides for 2025 by collecting the last four photos in CA, ID, SD, and ND. I also got the final of five photos for the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas Republic of Texas Tour by visiting the boundary marker in Rawlins, WY. Really cool places!

After doing the math from my odometer readings and GPS tracks, I managed to collect four Iron Butt rides: three SaddleSore 1000s [1000 miles in under 24 hours] and a BunBurner 1500 [1500 miles in under 36 hours]. These miles also count towards Harley's "Let's Ride" charity event for the season, which I hope helps make a difference for our veterans.

Another bonus: I feel more confident on the big bike now, although I still need to work on my slow skills with him. My new tent and cot are also terrific--so fast to set up and take down--but unfortunately my sleeping pad no longer holds air. It lasted about 10 years, so I can't complain.

This was a great training experience for the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge coming up next summer. I'm so glad I was able to take this ride, and even happier that I was there for my amazing friend.

Until the next trip, peace and passion to you.

✌️

Links:
https://www.ironbutt.com/
https://motorcyclegrandtouroftexas.com/
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/h… [Ride 365]
https://www.h-dletsride.com/
https://www.hokaheychallenge.comもっと詳しく