Riding a Sportster to Siberia and Back
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07-15-2011, 12:23 PM
Been avidly following his current thread...he leads quite an adventuresome life for sure and his ride reports are amazing...not to mention, he's an excellent writer and photographer. I have been a lurker on ADVrider for over a year now...have a ton of respect for those folks.
I also have been following fellow DFW area/Texan and HDForum Member, ktm_scott's "Alaskapade 2011". Scott (Shrug) is an excellent writer as well...I am going to hate when his blog ends as his "story" is fascinating and his writing style is right up my alley. That boy covered some ground! If I were doing his same route, I'd probably just now be getting to Alaska!
I also have been following fellow DFW area/Texan and HDForum Member, ktm_scott's "Alaskapade 2011". Scott (Shrug) is an excellent writer as well...I am going to hate when his blog ends as his "story" is fascinating and his writing style is right up my alley. That boy covered some ground! If I were doing his same route, I'd probably just now be getting to Alaska!
I, too, have been following Shrug's ride. A lot of guys do the Alaska ride, but, man, did he cover some miles each day!
His site is pretty cool. Also read some of his stuff in The Horse.
He does suck you in, doesn't he? And then he vanishes for a few days in the likes of Turkmenistan.
Talked to Doug a few bike events ago - nice fella I can see he makes friends easy when he's out on the road. Here is a pix of the bike he used on his last RTW trip. Dude has style. His trips are a good read. Saw his new bike - the sportie - this past bike week and it was bad ***. I love the catcher motor guard (sorry no pix).
I'm sure he's grateful for the counsel, guv.
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08-21-2011, 06:41 PM
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Today, the first Harley Davidson has made it to Magadan, in NE Russia.
BMW GS riders worldwide groaned in disbelief, as they watched the drama unfold on laptop computers from the relative safety of their local Starbucks.
When asked how he felt after reaching the end of the Road of Bones, Doug replied
“I’m wore out like a 2 dollar ***** on nickel night!”
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...81994&page=103
Today, the first Harley Davidson has made it to Magadan, in NE Russia.
BMW GS riders worldwide groaned in disbelief, as they watched the drama unfold on laptop computers from the relative safety of their local Starbucks.
When asked how he felt after reaching the end of the Road of Bones, Doug replied
“I’m wore out like a 2 dollar ***** on nickel night!”
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...81994&page=103
Last edited by hollowpoint; 08-21-2011 at 06:43 PM.
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08-21-2011, 07:20 PM
Anyone following Doug's thread on advrider.com?
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...681994&page=75
There are a lot of BMW pencilnecks on that forum, but most of those guys are pretty cool; they just ride.
Doug is the real deal. A few years back he rode a '61 shovel around the world. Now he's riding a '03 Sportster to the infamous "Road of Bones" in Siberia. Kind of proves that a Harley can go anywhere that the rider can, with or without the dealer network or HOG membership
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Check out his story. He's in Kazakhstan now, I think. Just scroll through the other crap and read his posts.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...681994&page=75
There are a lot of BMW pencilnecks on that forum, but most of those guys are pretty cool; they just ride.
Doug is the real deal. A few years back he rode a '61 shovel around the world. Now he's riding a '03 Sportster to the infamous "Road of Bones" in Siberia. Kind of proves that a Harley can go anywhere that the rider can, with or without the dealer network or HOG membership
.Check out his story. He's in Kazakhstan now, I think. Just scroll through the other crap and read his posts.
I'd LOVE to see that filmed. Since he's following Ewan and Charlie's "Long Way Round" route, you'd think a word in the right ears could have gotten the trip financed and filmed. I'm sure their documentaries were a boost to BMW (and made KTM look retarded as well). Maybe that's not his thing, but it would be cool for the rest of us. I'm still waiting to see Ewan and Charlie do another one. Maybe through the Americas.
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08-21-2011, 08:03 PM
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Love guys like that if you ever want a true definition of what a " biker " is look any of the boys who play in that league doesn't matter what they ride , nuff said .
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08-21-2011, 09:23 PM
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I'd LOVE to see that filmed. Since he's following Ewan and Charlie's "Long Way Round" route, you'd think a word in the right ears could have gotten the trip financed and filmed. I'm sure their documentaries were a boost to BMW (and made KTM look retarded as well). Maybe that's not his thing, but it would be cool for the rest of us. I'm still waiting to see Ewan and Charlie do another one. Maybe through the Americas.
Doug's on a whole different plane, as his blogs prove. He's riding single (sans the people he's met or meets on his trek) and every issue comes down to him fixing on his own. Usually fabricating tools or parts that he needs at the time.
He has tried to get some sponsorship; though, it was mainly for saddle bags and the sort.
Not dissing your comment, just relaying the consensus of those that have been following his blogs!
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I'd LOVE to see that filmed. Since he's following Ewan and Charlie's "Long Way Round" route, you'd think a word in the right ears could have gotten the trip financed and filmed. I'm sure their documentaries were a boost to BMW (and made KTM look retarded as well). Maybe that's not his thing, but it would be cool for the rest of us. I'm still waiting to see Ewan and Charlie do another one. Maybe through the Americas.
Rumor has it that they are going to do one down to the bottom of South America, but the details are sketchy.
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Their trip was mentioned in the forums and was TORN APART. Yes they made the trip, but they had support vehicles and camera crews following them the whole way.
Doug's on a whole different plane, as his blogs prove. He's riding single (sans the people he's met or meets on his trek) and every issue comes down to him fixing on his own. Usually fabricating tools or parts that he needs at the time.
He has tried to get some sponsorship; though, it was mainly for saddle bags and the sort.
Not dissing your comment, just relaying the consensus of those that have been following his blogs!
Doug's on a whole different plane, as his blogs prove. He's riding single (sans the people he's met or meets on his trek) and every issue comes down to him fixing on his own. Usually fabricating tools or parts that he needs at the time.
He has tried to get some sponsorship; though, it was mainly for saddle bags and the sort.
Not dissing your comment, just relaying the consensus of those that have been following his blogs!
Ewan and Charlie met him in 'Long Way Down'. He had been riding his bicycle around the world for ten years with no support crew.