Unbound '01

(click on a rider in the photo)

Unbound '01 was the first year for the "Wild Wild West" Ride -- Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Zion Nat'l Park, Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Moab, Arches Nat'l Park, and Monument Valley.  By all accounts, it was another success -- no wrecks, no new nicknames, no breakdowns, no arrests and only a half-day of rain.  It doesn't get much better than that.

Quotable quotes and memorable moments:

• Robert truly captured the ride into Phoenix on the last day with temps about 105+ degrees when he exclaimed -- "It was like riding through HELL!"
• For most, it was the first time they'd seen the Grand Canyon or even heard of Zion National Park.  For some, the trip fulfilled a childhood dream. Others found themselves in unfamiliar territory.
• And then there was the bus of Japanese tourists who wanted to have their pictures taken with the Harley's and Big Dave.
• Bill (a.k.a Mr. Barometer) christened his new FLH this trip when it fell and put a nice dent in Russ' tank.
• Maybe it's the spanking your face gets from the rain without a windshield that makes you feel so good when it stops!
• Ya know, sometimes I wonder what the guys are thinking as we're riding...
• Regardless of what Roly says, wasn't that ride from Moab, UT to Monument Valley chippy!
• And then there were some guys who couldn't make it this year.  We hope Joe & Glenn and KP & Tim can join us next year.
• More to come...