Well this one’s easy, why didn’t I start with the “How?” In fact, at this point, the “How” should be fairly obvious. We’re riding motorcycles. I know, I know, they’re dangerous and what do we do if we break down and what if they get stolen and what if we crash and…let’s face it, motorcycles are just fun to some people and we appear to be two of those people.

If you’re interested in the details, click on over to Hardware. But for the story, well, you stay right here! We picked up the first bike from a local motorcycle junkyard and used bike dealer in Denver. Salvage title and a leaky water pump? No big deal, we’ll take it! The second bike actually came from near Will’s childhood home in KY. I got a call while working at the Sturgis Rally and quickly made plans to fly out to KY and ride the bike home as soon as the rally was over.

I hate to think how many hours we’ve put into the bikes, but needless to say taking them apart and putting them back together with only a few extra bolts each time is well within our wheelhouse. Fork seals, water pumps, air filters, tires, chains, sprockets…they’ve all experienced the loving touch of our hands – or hammers – at one point or another. We’ve put a lot of time into the bikes and while they’ve taken on a bit of “camel-ness,” they’re still great machines. What will make them even better is that they’re going to be carrying everything we just couldn’t leave behind, everything we’re sure to pick up along the way, and three people.

Yup, three people. She’s playing shy but our good friend Stefanie is joining this two wheeled circus from FL to San Diego or as long as we can convince her that this trip is more fun than interviewing for jobs! Definitely one of the most fun people to have around, we couldn’t ask for a better travel partner. And I’m not just saying that because it will postpone that inevitable point where Will and I get completely sick of each other or because she’ll make hitch hiking after a break down that much easier. Nope, I really mean it.

By the way, have you checked out the links at the top of the page? We’d love to hear your comments or criticisms! Also, don’t forget to click the “follow” button at the bottom of the page and enter your email address!