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Old 05-27-2016, 08:49 PM
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Finally making my first Run to The Wall Rolling Thunder Ride. Been trying for years. Packing her up.

 
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Old 05-27-2016, 08:58 PM
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A visit to the wall should be on everyone's bucket list. So many names never to be heard again. I've always felt that if the name was spoken out loud then that person is not really dead.
Have fun. Be safe. Hydrate. Be sure to see the Korean Memorial. I almost cried. Send pics.
 
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Ride safe and take pics, on my bucket list.
 
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Did it back in 92 and 93 when I was based in Norfolk. It wasn't as big back then as it is now but was a moving experience none the less. The Wall looks so plain and simple but the feeling there is eerie, surreal and if tears don't come to you there's a problem. Enjoy and fill us in on how it went.
 
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Here is a video of the Freedom Ride.

 
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Thanks for the time to make this video and post it....looks like a great ride there!
 
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A very worthwhile venture.
 
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Well???? Was it what you expected? Or more??!!
 
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It's a miserable $hit ride. If it's not Africa hot, it's raining. You idle for hours, and you're surrounded by posers.

Everyone should do it at least once. It's unbelievably moving. But holy crow it sucks.
 
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Originally Posted by BigDawgQC
Here is a video of the Freedom Ride.

My First Rolling Thunder Trip - YouTube
Gawd how do you ever find your bike out there when it's time to leave?
 


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