Am in Homestead, FL tonight. An easy130 miles in the morning puts me in KeyWest in less than 30 days.
then there is time to reflect and analyze what went
well, what to do different next time?
One thought that still makes me pause, how in the h*ll did I complete the UCC IN 2013 on a simple little RUSSIAN URAL sidecar rig?
Last day of the challenge.
The finale...
The beginning gas receipt in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, back on July 19th, 2025. 18,793 miles
Ending Gas receipt, Key West, FL, August 6th, 2025, 24,985 miles
The beginning gas receipt in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, back on July 19th, 2025. 18,793 miles
Ending Gas receipt, Key West, FL, August 6th, 2025, 24,985 miles
The first of the two "end of ride" witnesses, the Chief of Police, Key West, FL. Note the four gold stars on his collar.
6,192 miles ridden in 18 days (based on start and end times), 4 rest days. Avg 442 miles a day. Was not looking to set a UCC speed record, and didn't. Just raised the bar as the oldest person to complete the challenge.
Age is just a number. If the mind believes it, you can do it. Don't listen to those who say you are too old, poor health, out of shape, etc, etc, all excuses. They are standing in your way of you reaching your goals.
You're doing it or not doing it is all in your mind. Believe in yourself and do it.
Who's next? Who is going to raise that bar even higher?
Ride safe, Ride far
CCjon
p.s. I lost 19 lbs on this ride. No crying over that.
p.s. I lost 19 lbs on this ride. No crying over that.
Congratulations on your completion. You've set a high bar for the next person.
ReplyDeleteThank you Harry, If someone aged 81 completes the UCC Challenge ride, I'll have an excuse to try it again in two years when I am 82... or not.
DeleteDang, 19 lbs! Great achievement CCjon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, losing the lbs was easy, now the challange is to keep it off.
DeleteWow, sounds like you had a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteKofla, I enjoyed immensely the rural vistas, wildlife, rustic cabins, fresh air, and a sense of accomplishment... long motorcycle trips are my style of riding. It all started with my very first MC trip, twenty-five days riding from Panama City, Panama, to Phoenix, Arizona.
DeleteCongrats! That is a great accomplishment. The scenery in Alaska and Canada is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, have never tired of the scenery way up north... nor the fresh cool air.
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