Itchy Boots

[kiltman]

This came up on one of the biker forums I frequent. A young 22 year old woman riding an RE 350 bullet across Australia.

Noraly mentions in two weeks she will reveal her new ride (and possibly her new destination). I doubt though it will be an Royal Enfield product, but as others here have commented I do think Australia is a good contender.

 

[paulcb]

Thanks for that kiltman. Miss Wells averaged 366 miles per day for the 15 days she rode. Very impressive, considering the 1951 year, the bike and the likely condition of many of the roads in that area in 1951.

 

[Daboo]

...as others here have commented I do think Australia is a good contender.

I think Australia and New Zealand are in some of the strictest lockdowns in the world.

Chris

 

[kiltman]

I think Australia and New Zealand are in some of the strictest lockdowns in the world.

Chris

Hmmmm…well it’s almost December and she will need someplace warmer to ride so what are the options? North Africa or South America…

 

[Daboo]

Per the Climate Change activists, the polar see ice is melting. Maybe she'll go even further south to Antarctica?

Chris

 

[gbrand42]

I think she will pick up from where she left South America when the pandemic started. Unfinished business. Australia looks like it will not be open to travellers for a while yet

 

[catcher]

Isn't the south of Spain temperate enough for riding at this time of year?

 

[kiltman]

The reveal is tomorrow….my guess is she’s going with a Honda CRF 300L with ABS

 

[paulcb]

I was thinking she'd go bigger.

 

[ST Gui]

Yeah I was thinking 500cc or so. I don't know what her budget though.

 

[paulcb]

Yeah I was thinking 500cc or so. I don't know what her budget though.

I'm just guessing that budget isn't much of a problem for her.

 

[ST Gui]

I'm just guessing that budget isn't much of a problem for her.

I was thinking the same thing but she does tend to be a little frugal so I really have no idea.

 

[GGely]

I’m sorry but the correct answer, that I have on good authority, is…

A 2001 non ABS ST1100 which she will name “Vloot van Voet” or “Fleet of Foot”. It will, of course, be in Candy Wineberry Red, the fastest of all the colours.

 

[kiltman]

How copper wire was invented…..a Dutchman and a Scotsman fight over a penny. (I’m Dutch and wear a kilt….haha)

 

[bohda]

Looks like a CRF300L under the cover

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

It’s up!:

 

[kiltman]

Loved her thought process on choosing Alaska!
Didn’t think she would head back to South America, but it does make sense on reflection.

 

[Sadlsor]

Haven't watched yet... but ALASKA?!?!?
From what I know of our 49th state, this is absolutely the WRONG time of year. I understand most riders do this around June and later.
Guess I better catch up and watch this video! I'm sure I'm missing something.

 

[STFlips]

She is starting in South America, might be June when she gets to Alaska.

 

[kiltman]

but ALASKA?!?!

It’s two fold, I should have clarified. Alaska is the name of her new bike. And she’s resuming her Alaska trip, I’m sure she will be there during the max daylight hours.