Martin Luther King JR, one person can make a difference....

The Meaning of The King Holiday

BY CORETTA SCOTT KING

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.

http://www.thekingcenter.org/meaning-king-holiday

Seeing is believing....part 2-the installation

Today I installed the new MotoMinded headlight....wow installation is easy and WOW is it bright!  This is part 2 of Seeing is believing. The installation took all of 30 minutes.  This is a great upgrade and a must have for anyone looking for more light.  After seeing the light out-put I will not need flood/spot lights for this ride.

New out out of the box

Remaining parts for installation

Original OEM headlight setup

Removal of OEM headlight

MotoMinded headlight

Light pattern, high beam

low beam

Cool key chain and stickers

Thank you MotoMinded for your support.  You have an awesome product!  I can't wait to put it to the test in the Nevada desert later this month.

How you can help...

Hello.  Now that the Facebook page has been launched I've heard from several followers asking how they can help.

My ride across America on dirt is dedicated to raising awareness and donations for the Wound Warrior Project.  The support I've received from sponsors has been great, they are helping make the ride possible.  The cash donations is what makes the difference to the wounded hero's who need the support.  

Other than motorcycle parts sponsors, the cost of the ride is self-funded, which allows 100% of your donation to make it to the Wounded Warrior Project.  Large or small, all donations are needed.  We have made the donation process easy.  Click on the Wounded Warrior Project logo, top right of this page, the donation page will walk you through the process. 

Please do your part to support the wounded hero's that keep us safe and protect our rights.  No matter what your political affiliation, our armed services protect you.

Wounded Warrior Project Spotlight - Remind them they are not alone!

For every wounded Military Service Member, the recovery process is different. Depending on where they are in the rehabilitative and transitional process, the Wounded Warrior Project provides hope that each person will find a program that fits their needs and the needs of their family. 

As the Wounded Warrior Project continues to discover the ever-evolving needs of fellow injured soldiers, WWP veteran programs are also ever-evolving. The Wounded Warrior Project is here to remind each struggling solider that you are not alone in this journey. Whether newly injured or continuing on the path to recovery; WWP is here to support all our wounded heroes and help them define a new normal. 

Please help support these programs for veterans by donating now. 

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The ADV stickers are in....

The Crossing America On Dirt ADV stickers have arrived.  Everyone who donates $50+ to Wounded Warrior Project will receive a reflective sticker.  They look awesome!

A BIG thank you to the marketing team!  Susan your ROCK!

Wounded Warrior Project Spotlight - Helping Find the New Normal

Wounded Warrior Project programs and services, such as caregiver retreats, combat stress programs, and career and education opportunities, aim to ease the burdens of the wounded, their caregivers, and families by aiding in the recovery process and smoothing the transition into civilian life.  

You can help by making a donation to WWP. Click here to donate now!

Knowing where to go...got a map?

Sam Correro, founder of the Trans-America Trail is supporting the Ride Across America on Dirt by supplying me with the Maps, Roll Charts and GPS tracks for his westbound route.  Sam spent several years mapping this route and it will be my main route for this epic ride to support Wounded Warrior Project. Sam's maps are great and a HUGE time savings.  Imagine routing 5,000 miles off-road with fuel stops, food, camping, hotels, etc.  By purchasing Sam's maps, you don't need to imagine it, he has done it for you. 

The Trans-America Trail  (AKA: the “TAT”) is a west bound dual-sport motorcycle ride across America.

The Trail starts in Southwestern North Carolina, and ends at the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon – nearly 5,000 miles of mostly off-pavement riding.

Ever dreamed of traveling cross-country on your motorcycle, seeing sights you’d never see from a car, and meeting great people along the way? Sam Correro had that dream and made it a reality by creating the Trans-America Trail. Now any dual-sport motorcyclist can make this amazing adventure, thanks to Sam’s meticulous mapping of the nearly 5,000-mile route across America.

You can purchase a set of GPS tracks, maps and roll charts by following one of the above links to Sam Correro's website.  Purchasing directly from Sam helps him continue his efforts to map awesome routes throughout America for riders to adventure. 

Thank you Sam for your support.