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2020 Motorcycle Events
Our Calendar Of Motorcycle Events
2020 AULDR Finishers
Check Out The Top 50 AULDR Finishers
The Bessie Stringfield Civil Rights Run
These Women Rode In Honor of Bessie Stringfield
100,000 Miles In One Year
Ksolo Harris Rode 100,000 Miles
50 State Roll Call
Places To Visit In Alabama & Alaska
Virginia LoveWorks Tour
Virginia Is The State of Love
Classic But Current
View Photos From Black & White Sunday
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Don't just ride for the miles, be sure to capture the memories!
WOW!! 2021 is here, and yes it has been a long time since we've published an issue. However, we certainly missed you!
When I started Get Yonder in March of 2016, I had no idea the work it would entail to keep this going, and then life hit you with an upper cut and you find yourself trying to gather the pieces to move forward. Nonetheless, FIVE YEARS later, the journey must continue.
The world in which we live is much different, due to the current pandemic, however, we must stay diligent in our fight to be safe, while still being able to enjoy our love for two wheels.
This issue is very special to me, due to previous contemplation of continuing the magazine. It is also very special due to the featured article of one of our very own Get Yonder team members, Ksolo Harris. It features an interview of his amazing riding accomplishment, and we are certainly very proud of him. This issue also features an interview on the Bessie Stringfield Civil Rights Ride, led and initiated by Tameka "Kurvez" Singleton, founder of the Bessie Stringfield Ride. We also feature the 2020 Top 50 Finishers of the American Ultimate Long Distance Riders, and so much more.
I hope you enjoy this issue, and as always, thank you for your love and support!
Ride safe! Get Yonder!
2021 MOTORCYCLE
CALENDAR
MAR 05 The 80th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week will be held from March 5th to March 14th 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
MAR 19 The Rocket City Dirty Birds of Rarebreed MC will hold their 3rd Anniversary in Huntsville, AL from March 19th to March 21st 2021.
tour of honor
APR 01 The Tour of Honor Motorcycle Ride will start on April 1st 2021 and run to October 31st 2021.
APR 09 The All Female Ride of Jacksonville, Florida will be held on the weekend of April 9th-April 11th 2021.
APR 16 Queenz of the South MC Florida Chapters will host Lipstix & Stickz in Miami, Florida on April 16-17th 2021.
APR 28
The Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally will be held April 28 to May 2nd 2021 in Panama City Beach, Fl.
MOTORCYCLE EVENTS
CALENDAR
MAY 07 Myrtle Beach Bike week Spring Rally will be held from May 7 to May 16th 2021.
MAY 14 The Alabama All Female Ride of 2021 will be held on May 14-16th in Huntsville, AL.
MAY 28 Atlantic Beach Bike Week will be held from May 28th to May 31st 2021.
JUN 2 The men of Pound 4 Pound MC will host their annual Anniversary from June 2nd to June 5th 2021 in Memphis, TN.
JUN 12 Laconia will host their 98th Motorcycle Week June 12th to June 20th 2021 in Laconia, NH.
JUN 17 The Georgia Ground Pound Campground Reunion will be held on June 17-20th 2021.
JUN 25 The lovely ladies of Harley's Angels MC will host their 8th Year Celebration on June 25th 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
AUG 10 The annual 43rd/44th National Bikers Roundup will be held on August 10-15 2021 in Perry, GA.
AUG 20 The 8th Annual Bessie Stringfield Annual Celebration Ride will be held August 20th to August 22nd 2021 in Miami, Fl.
SEP 17 See You In the Wind Atlanta's All Female Ride will be held on Sept 17th to Sept 19th in Atlanta, GA.
AMERICAN ULTIMATE LONG
25. Jay Masterson 66 pts
26. Matthew McAtee 57 pts
26.Jason Jenkins 57 pts
Alex Schmidt Obermoller 114 pts
Jonathan Santos 106 pts
Lee Kibbee 102 pts
Ken Cowart 100 pts
2Wheel Saint 97 pts
28. Chris Seawood 55 pts
29. Carlos Caycedo 54 pts
30. Roger Buis 51 pts
31. James Jackson 44 pts
32. Rocky Gibson 43 pts
33. Beve Stecker 40 pts
33.Kenneth Andrews 40 pts
35. John Morton 37 pts
36. Greg Camp 36 pts
37. Richard Snow 30 pts
38. Jimmy Lothrop 27 pts
39. Emmanuel Christophel 25 pts
40. Michael J Richardson 24 pts
41. Jim Dyer 23 pts
42. Gale McAtee 20 pts
43. Matt Z Ruszcak 13 pt
43.Mike Hall 13 pts
45.Jason Wright 12 pts
45.Jeff Higgons 12 pts
47. David Johnson 11 pts
48. Geno Steinmann 6 pts
LONG DISTANCE RIDER TOP 5
Chris Hopper
Brian Volk
Bessie Stringfield Civil Rights Ride >>>
Bessie Stringfield, a Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee, was the first African-American woman to ride a motorcycle solo cross-country. >>>
She worked as a civilian courier for the United States Army and rode across the United States eight times, carrying documents between domestic Army bases.
Known as the Motorcycle Queen of Miami, Bessie Stringfield was a trailblazer, breaking many racial and gender barriers faced during the 1930’s and 40’s. Her passion for riding motorcycles would continue throughout some of the most difficult times for African-Americans, to include the Civil Rights Era.
On May 2, 2020, Tameka “Kurvez” Singleton (Founder of the Bessie Stringfield Ride) and 14 other women set out to complete the first Bessie Stringfield Civil Rights Ride, sponsored under the Iron Butt Association umbrella. Get Yonder Magazine sat down briefly with Kurvez to discuss the ride.
WHAt WAS youR inSpiRAtion FoR tHe Ride?
The inspiration for this run was honoring Ms. Bessie Stringfield’s Motorcycle Club, The Iron Horse Motorcycle Club of Opa’Locka, Florida. The club was established in 1965 by Ms. Bessie as the founder and president. The 60s are the heart of the Civil Rights era. To be the only female in the club and to be the founder/president was unheard of during that time. Today, it is still a feat to be the only female and president of a club. We wanted to highlight the events of that era to show what was going on and how extraordinary Ms Bessie and her club members were during those times.
WHeRe did tHe Ride StARt And end?
" To be the only female in the club and to be the founder/ president was unheard of during that time. Today, it is still a feat to be the only female and president of a club. "
The ride started in Little Rock, Arkansas and ended in Greensboro, North Carolina.
WHAt Were tHe totAl MileS oF tHe Ride?
The route was 1,042 miles total.
WHAt dAte did tHe Ride StARt And end?
The ride started and ended on May 2, 2020.
WHAt WAS tHe Route tAken to CoMplete tHe Ride?
We started in Little Rock, Arkansas. From there we went to Memphis, Tennessee, to Selma, Alabama, to Birmingham, Alabama, to Anniston, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, and then Greensboro, North Carolina.
WHAt Civil RigHtS loCAtionS WeRe inCluded ON tHe Ride?
Central High School (Little Rock Nine)
Lorraine Motel (MLK Assassination)
Edmund Pettus Bridge (Bloody Sunday March)
Kelly Ingram Park (Epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement)Praying Pastor’s Monument Freedom Riders Nat’l Monument (Greyhound Bus Terminal)
Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace home
Woolworth Sit-in/February One Statue (located on North Carolina AT&T campus)
HoW MAny WoMen pARtiCipAted?
Fifteen women participated.
Tameka “Kurvez” Singleton
Ruby “ThunderKat” Izquierdo
Danielle “PopOff” Stansell
Portia “Incredible” Boyce
Dolly “Jus’Tis” Johnson
Anitra “MizzPhit” Grayson
Avril “Angel” Groves
Ursula “Phoenix” Ashton
LaSondra “Mz Prissy” Tremble
Jennifer “Lil Tigger” Brewington
Yolanda “Shay Shay” Robertson
Shannon “Chocolata” Midgette
Karen “Phoenix” Dixon
Christy “Pink’E” Patterson
Victoria “V-Boogie” Bell
WHAt ARe tHe RequiReMentS to CeRtiFy tHe BeSSie StRingField
Civil RigHtS Ride?
1. You must keep all gas receipts from each gas stop.
2. You must take a photo at each of the Civil Rights Location
3. You must complete riding 1000 miles in a 24-hour period.
4. For specific details, please go to www.Ironbutt.org
“ The ride started in Little Rock, Arkansas and ended in Greensboro, North Carolina.”
In 2019, KSolo Harris did something that most motorcyclists can’t even imagine — he rode over 100,000 miles, through all 50 states and two countries in one year! This was no easy achievement. But two bikes, 50 states and two countries later, it is one accomplishment that he is very proud of.
Get Yonder Magazine sat down with KSolo to learn more about his journey, why he decided to embark upon it, and what he learned from it.
100,000 MILES IN ONE YEAR
“Aspire to inspire. It’s never about the destination but about the journey getting there.”
Once I hit 70,000 miles for the year, and with the amount of time I had left, I knew I could hit 100,000. So, it was then I decided to knock out another 30,000 miles.
GY: So, you rode your motorcycle over 100,000 miles within a one-year timeframe. What was your inspiration behind wanting to achieve this milestone?
KS: Reaching such a milestone was never a goal of mine. It wasn’t until l met Andy Andersen in Smithers, British Columbia, that l actually heard someone say they rode a motorcycle for 100,000 miles in one year. Up until that point, l didn’t know and hadn’t been exposed to that type of rider. Having ridden over 70,000 miles in prior years, and over 50,000 each year for the past seven years, I knew it was attainable. It wasn’t an initial goal of mine, I just wanted to ride — and I kept riding. The miles just continued to add up, as I wanted to see more things, and do more individual rides.
GY: At what point did you say to yourself, “I can hit 100,000 miles this year?”
KS: Once I hit 70,000 miles for the year, and with the amount of time I had left, I knew I could hit 100,000. So, it was then I decided to knock out another 30,000 miles.
I estimated l spent between $2530K. That’s taking into consideration lodging, food, maintenance, tires, clothing, incidentals, and of course gas. After holding a hand full of gas receipts worth over $500 you see the other side of the journey. It’s not cheap.
GY: What was your total miles from Jan 1 – Dec 31?
KS: My total miles [during that time] was 101,226 documented miles with the Harley Davidson Owners Group (H.O.G.) Ride 365 program. All miles were verified during my interval services.
GY: How many miles did you average per day to achieve this?
KS: It averages out to about 277 miles a day. However, there were days that I rode over 1,000 miles a day, and some days I rode 200 - 300 miles. I can honestly say that out of 365 days, I rode about 300 days.
GY: Riding motorcycles across country is expensive. About how much would you estimate you spent to achieve this milestone on gas, hotels, food, and maintenance?
KS: I estimated l spent between $25-30K. That’s taking into consideration lodging, food, maintenance, tires, clothing, incidentals, and of course gas. After holding a hand full of gas receipts worth over $500 you see the other side of the journey. It’s not cheap.
The greatest part about my journey is that l got to visit all 50 states again, as well as British Columbia, Nova Scotia Province, and Mexico.
" I support my motorcycle club 110% and my lifestyle allows me to travel more than others. "
GY: What are some of the sites, landmarks and places you visited during those 100,000 miles?
KS: Well, the greatest part about my journey is that l got to visit all 50 states again, as well as British Columbia, Nova Scotia Province, and Mexico. Landmarks include: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska Highway 101, Blue Front Café in Mississippi, and Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Oklahoma. Arizona and Wyoming both have a special place in my heart, as well. This was my second time riding all 50 states and two countries in one calendar year. I completed the Four Corners and the Top to Bottom Run.
GY: Were these impromptu rides, or were they planned?
KS: Both. I support my motorcycle club 110% and my lifestyle allows me to travel more than others. Having multiple chapters in different states across the country allows me to ride and see my club brothers on both coasts and attend club functions. I am a Premier Member of the Iron Butt Association, The Southern California
Motorcycle Association, the Arizona RAT Pack, and now a member of the Mexico Iron Butt Association, and The Asphalt RAT Riders. I also participate in different organizational rides such as RTE X USA, where l won first place by visiting 200 plus locations across America to include Hawaii and Alaska, Canada and Mexico.
GY: How much maintenance was required to achieve your goal?
KS: Services were performed every 5,000 miles which averages to over 20 regular services from January 1 to December 31. I estimate 10-15 full set tire changes because some tires wore faster than others, and l pushed others to the limit.
GY: How did you handle weather challenges, as this required you riding through all four seasons?
KS: With long distance riding, there’s only two seasons, cold and hot. They both presented their own challenges. Cold is just that — cold. I sustained frost bite on my hands when l was in the military. They are my Achilles heel when it comes to availabilities to the elements. I don’t wear heat gear. I only use heated gloves. I usually just layer up. You get too comfortable when you wear heated gear.
The heat will test you mentally because the heat from above and the heat reflecting off the highway will cause you to hallucinate or possibly fall asleep. Riders have perished because they underestimated the dangers of heat exhaustion on the highway.
I am currently looking into purchasing a pull-behind camper and doing some international riding. After my 100,000-mile year, I participated in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in August of 2020 and the SCMA USA Four Corners True X. I’m planning to go off the grid some this year.
GY: What percentage of those miles did you ride solo, with friends, or club members?
KS: Last year was probably my most solo riding to date. I would say 80% solo, the rest with club and friends. Each portion brought its own memorable moments that inspired me to keep riding, even when I was in the middle of nowhere, like in North Dakota and on the Dalton Highway in Alaska.
GY: Spending so much time on the highway, where did you stay?
KS: I stayed at hotels; I stayed with club brothers. I camped out some in a tent. I slept on park benches and at truck stops. I still believe in the old biker concept of surviving on the road. You stay where you can. You lay your head where you can rest, not just where you’re comfortable.
GY: Would you do this again?
KS: Yes! Hands down I would.
GY: Now that you completed this amazing achievement, what’s next for you?
KS: I am currently looking into purchasing a pull-behind camper and doing some international riding. After my 100,000-mile year, I participated in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in August of 2020 and the SCMA USA Four Corners True X. I’m planning to go off the grid some this year.
GY: Would you like to thank any sponsors, friends, or organizations that might have supported you throughout your journey?
KS: First and foremost, my riding brother Shareef AsSadiq and
his wife Joyce, Ivana Harmon, Kenneth Andrews, Andy Andersen, Michael Kneebone, Eric Buskell, Rod Thomas, David Moore, John Lopez, and Bobbie Lung Krull. My Solid Brothers of DAHURU MC, Team Get Yonder Magazine, The Iron Butt Association who recognized me as the 18th Member of the 100K Miles in one-year Club, Boneyard HarleyDavidson of Winterville, NC, and
all of the dealerships across the country that kept me rolling. In addition, Dead Center Cycles, Bullitt Auto, Southern California Motorcycle Association, and all the businesses that supported me by providing professional assistance. The names are too many to list because without a solid support team, this journey would have never been possible.
The heat will test you mentally because the heat from above and the heat reflecting off the highway will cause you to hallucinate or possibly fall asleep.
"I still believe in the old biker concept of surviving on the road. You stay where you can. You lay your head where you can rest, not just where you’re comfortable. "
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50 States Roll Call: ALABAMA & ALASKA
Alabama Landmarks & Places To Visit:
• Edmund Pettus Bridge (Selma, Alabama) Historic Site of Bloody Sunday in 1965.
• 16th Street Baptist Church (Birmingham, Alabama) Used as a meeting place and departure point for marches during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (Tuskegee, Alabama) Founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881, this university began with a platform that provided industrial and vocational education to African-Americans.
• 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier’s Memorial (Huntsville, Alabama)
• U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Huntsville, Alabama)
• Barber Motorsports Park (Birmingham, Alabama)
• Freedom Rides Museum (Montgomery, Alabama) The site of a violent attack on participants of the 1961 Freedom Ride during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Big Peach Water Tower (Clanton, Alabama)
• Coon Dog Cemetery (Cherokee, Alabama)
• Wilson Dam (Florence, Alabama)
• Muscle Shoals Sound Studio (Sheffield, Alabama)
• Rattlesnake Saloon (Tuscumbia, Alabama)
Alaska Landmarks & Places To Visit:
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Totem Heritage Center (Ketchikan, Alaska)
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point (Fairbanks, Alaska)
3. Artic Circle Monument Sign (off Dalton Hwy North of Fairbanks, Alaska)
4. Seafarer’s Memorial (Homer, Alaska)
5. Hyder Alaska Sign (Hyder, Alaska)
6. James Dalton Hwy-Two lane gravel road that runs for 414 miles.
7. Santa Claus House (North Pole, Alaska)
8. Prudhoe Bay General Store (Prudhoe Bay, Alaska)
9. Russian Bishops House (Sitka, Alaska)
10. Tahku: The Whale Sculpture (Juneau, Alaska)
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LOVEWORK IN VIRGINIA
Virginia is for lovers! This has been their popular slogan since 1969. The LOVEwork project consists of over 200 LOVEwork structures throughout the state, all symbolic in meaning and design. Here are just a few of the sites visited by contributing Get Yonder Members.
LOVEWORK at Craddock
Terry Hotel & Event Center
Pays tribute to the hotel’s history as a shoe factory.
Address: 1312 Commerce St Lynchburg, VA 24504
LOVEWORK at Food City
Constructed by bicycles donated by Food City employees
Address: 151 Cook Street Abingdon, VA 24210
LOVEWORK at Lynchburg College
The sculpture blends the college initials “LC” with the word LOVE.
Address: 1501 Lakeside Lynchburg, VA 24501
Address: 217 Atwood Street Appomattox, VA 24522
LOVEWORK at Colonial Heights
Located at the Truck and Tractor Museum, the L is made of steel engine parts, while the O is a tire, the V is made of exhaust muffles, and the E is created from oil barrels.
Address: 880 W Roslyn Rd Colonial Heights, VA 23834
This structure is made from film reel to highlight the Arts in Culpeper.
Address: 111 S. Commerce St. Culpeper, VA 22701 LOVEWORK at Wytheville
This honors the history of Wytheville to include the railroad, hot air balloon, two interstates and baseball.
Address: 260 W Monroe St Wytheville, VA 24382
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