Two different leadership encounters on the FTLR
I want to begin today's post with a story, an experience I had with two different people along the Full-Throttle Leadership Ride. The first was a man I met in NYC, interestingly enough, at the 9-11 Memorial. As I've said in previous posts, my Boot [...]
Gripes, Stripes and Crazy Cali Drivers on the FTLR!
Day 21: Oakland to Morro Bay. 235 Miles Wasn't expecting much after the previous day's Ride. I already had seen images and experienced sights I will never forget. Lucky for me, there was so much more still to experience. But first, let me begin with [...]
The Full-Throttle Leadership Ride is “California Dreamin’!”
Day 20: Coos Bay to Oakland. 525 Miles Today's route along US 101 (both the Oregon Coast Highway and into California on the Redwood Highway was one I had been looking forward to since the planning began a few years ago. Spoke to my friend, [...]
Full-Throttle Leadership: Dedicated to all who have, are or will don the uniforms of the United States Military
Day 19: Portland to Coos Bay. 258 Miles Got started late this morning. Just needed a little extra time to saddle-up. Three weeks in, 7,000 miles ridden and 25 states visited. Wendy taught me a "horse-saying" that's appropriate now - "rode hard and put up [...]
Spacious Skies, Amber Waves & Purple Mountain Majesty!
Day 18: Coeur d' Alene to Portland. 397 Miles After and extra day off the bike, it is time to get back on the Ride. Weather forces a change in route as rain and cloud-to-ground lightning in/around Seattle make it necessary to detour South, so [...]
It’s Westward HO! for the Full-Throttle Leadership Ride
Day 15: St. Paul to Bismarck. 449 Miles The day started gloomy with heavy rains throughout the area. Thought I might have to postpone a day, but the skies cleared just enough for me to chance a run with a late departure. The overcast skies [...]
Full-Throttle Leadership: Can YOU Go the Distance?
So, I'm out here on the Road, just me and my Harley. According to the odometer, The Full-Throttle Leadership Ride has logged about 5,000 miles and I've visited 23 states. I've been pummeled by wicked rain in Florida; scorched by a Devil of a sun [...]
The Full-Throttle Leadership Ride finds the American Spirit Alive and Well!
Day 10: Norfolk to New York City. 376 Miles Passed through five states today, beginning with some terrific views of the eastern Shore of Virginia. Paid my FIRST $13.00 toll first of the trip, riding over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (and through the tunnel) for [...]
The FTLR Rolls through Week One!
Day 6: Fort Myers to Key West. 282 Miles After a full day of rest and drying out from the thunderstorms, it was an early morning KSU to Key West. Rolled down the US 41, The Tamiami Trail, also known as Alligator Alley, through the [...]
Boots in the Deep South – The FTLR Rolls On!
Day 3: New Orleans to Panama City Beach. 315 Miles The morning began with a special reminder of just what this Ride is all about. Clem Goldberger with the National WWII Museum in New Orleans arranged a special interview with two WWII veterans, Bert Stolier [...]