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I have now created the link for everyone to track where we are. Just click on the following link:

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0JDAi4mAWZQsMZW9lIGOK8hHImtmHuTTZ

The Riders, The Bikes, The Plan

The Riders

Doc is no stranger to enduro motorcycling. He has raced dirt bikes and ridden countless miles of trails, where he has mastered the art of riding. Consistent, cool, calm and adventurous are just a few of the words that many would use to describe Doc. He is one of those amazing riders that always manages to choose the right line. And when that right line turns out to be the wrong line, he is the one that can maneuver the machine out of danger in the blink of an eye. I have been riding with Doc for eight years now and I trust him with my life on the trail. We have ridden across the United States on the Transam Trail twice and he has been there to get me out of many a mess and encourage me to go for it at times when I just wasn't sure. Whether it be riding up a steep bank in Arkansas, or riding through deep sand in Utah, Doc is definitely the guy you want on your wheel. He'll even lay down his new BMW800GS if it is heading for your head. Just trust me on this one.

My name is Travis and I have been adventure motorcycling for eight years. My very first motorcycle was a KLR 650. As soon as my wheels hit the dirt, I was hooked. I have ridden all over the western U.S. Most recently, my wife and I completed a 6700 mile cross-country trip last summer and had the time of our lives. She is amazing.

The Bikes

Doc will be riding the latest BMW 800GS. I will be riding my V-Strom 650. Both will be outfitted with Happy-Trail Boxes and various other accessories. Both Doc and I will be running Continental TKC80 tires, which will be new when we leave Phoenix, AZ. We are hopeful that they will last us the entire trip, including the trip back to Oregon.

The Plan

On the 16th of July, 2010, Doc and I will meet in Phoenix, AZ, where I will be finishing up a week long course as part of my PhD program. From there, we will be riding the 350 miles to the border crossing in Antelope Wells, NM. We will then point are bikes north and head for Banff, AB, Canada. It is a grueling 3,000+ miles of dirt and gravel roads that crisscross the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide. To get to the high passes of the Rockies, we must first survive the blistering heat and sand of the desert southwest.

Somewhere in Idaho, we are hoping to meet up with my uncle, a friend of mine and possibly a few more riders. They will then finish the route with us. Should be a good time.

Check back soon for pictures, videos, updates and other cool stuff. I will eventually have a link set up to view our progress via my SPOT tracking device.