Wounded Warrior Project Spotlight - Your Donation Matter

No matter the size of your donation, when you give to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) you are supporting an organization whose broad appeal reaches across demographics, geographic, and political boundaries. WWP is an apolitical organization by design. It's not about the war - it's about the warrior.

Who WWP Serves

WWP serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or

wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families. On that date, America watched in horror as approximately 3,000 people died including hundreds of firefighters and rescue workers. Many warriors note a sense of duty to volunteer for the military following this tragic day in history.

With advancements in battlefield medicine and body armor, an unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe wound or injuries. For every US Soldier killed in WWI and WWII, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every US soldier killed, seven were wounded. Combined, over 48,000 service men and women have been physically injured in the recent conflicts. It is estimated as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war including combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a traumatic brain injury while on deployment.

Help support our wounded warriors. Please DONATE what you can.

Moto-Skiveez-Review

Riding 5,000 miles, 92% on dirt, will take a toll on your body, so preparing is the best preventative medicine.  A month ago the promoter of Salt Lake Off-Road Expo introduced me to Shawn, the inventor and owner of Moto-Skiveez.  A the local motorcycle shop I'd saw the riding shorts, but never made the purchase.  What a mistake.  After meeting Shawn and now testing the riding shorts, I could have saved myself a lot of pain in the @$$.  My daughter and I should have worn Moto-Skiveez shorts last year to the Arctic Ocean.  The shorts are much better than bicycle shorts because the pads are wider where you need it.  The shorts are well crafted, good construction and something that will last my entire ride. If you ride, you deserve a pair of Moto-Skiveez shorts.  6 hrs in the saddle today and my posterior is ready to ride again...which will come in handy since I'm riding for 5 weeks across America!

The second item tested was the Moto-Skiveez compression socks.  Socks are socks right...WRONG.
Wearing the Moto-Skiveez socks is like getting a calf message while you ride.  Very comfortable and they stay in place...no sagging!  Again well made quality product. Us older riders know what compression socks are for...get a pair

Last and definitely not least is the Technical Riding Shirt.  There is a lot of technology in this shirt.  It is meant to keep you cool and is a great base layer under your riding jacket.  I truly thought it would be too warm to wear the shirt, but it did keep me cool while wearing my gear.  Fit was spot on too.  This shirt is nice enough to wear on it's own off the bike.

These products will be with me the entire 5 week adventure!

Sorry, no pics of me modeling the product, I want you to keep reading my posts.

Trust me I'm wearing them...

Shakedown Ride Report

Today I rode 130 miles off-road; single track, double track, and dirt roads. 5 1/2 hours of riding. Great riding today, temps hit 80 degrees and not many people were riding...I saw one other motorcycle.  The Steed is running awesome.  Next week I will do another ride fully packed with the gear I'm taking on the 5,000 mile journey.  With any luck I will have a video,

Orrin Porter Bockwell cabin

Love it when you don't know what around the next curve...ADVENTURE!

Posterior Protection...

The one product that literally saves your @$$ on long rides. Moto-Skiveez to the rescue. Tomorrow I will test the riding shorts and compression socks while punishing, I mean test riding, the KTM 690.

The compression socks are a must. 3 1/2 years ago after a serious crash during recovery I encountered blood clots. Scary situation.           

 

The compression socks will give me a little piece of mind while riding for several hours day, after day for 30+ days.

Thank you for the support Shawn and Moto-Skiveez!     

HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars.

For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.

Never forget....freedom is not free.  

Crossing America On Dirt interview at KLIM HQ

KLIM...CAOD newest sponsor.

Yesterday I visited KLIM HQ in Rigby, ID.  After using KLIM gear for nearly a decade it is great to have their support for the epic adventure.  If you've used KLIM's gear, you know it is indestructible and reliable.  Last year I wore the KLIM Badlands, my daughter wore the Altitude to the Arctic Ocean, daddydaughterak.blogspot.com .  During the 30 day ride we endured 11 days of rain, temperature variations from 90 degrees to 9 degrees.

 KLIM is the top of the line in motorcycle gear period.  Before KLIM decided to support my ride, there was never a question as far as what brand I was wearing.  I've learned to count on my KLIM gear for whatever is thrown at me on an adventure.  I truly appreciate the KLIM team helping me with gear support but social media support.  Raising awareness for Wounded Warrior Project is priority #1.