Yesterday, I stopped at the Welcome Center at the Pa. NJ border. There were two guys standing next to their

[3Hotdogs]

Harleys. Big back packs and WAIT --- license plates without a state id..

"Where are you from?"

"France.." This didn't register so I asked again. Same answer. Then he showed me the luggage tag on the bike, going to JFK.

They are riding from NYC to LA.

I gave them safety vests that I had in my truck. Cheap ones that I give out to my hiking club during hunting season.

One of the guys tied it to the back of his bike rack. The other guy, probably won't display his,

I wished them a great trip.

[niyad]

1. I wish them well also. Thank you for offering them a bit of protection.

[2naSalit]

2. Hope they have...

A great ride.

I have a really looong story about a young traveller who was from a nordic country and was riding across the western states on a little dirt bike riding dirt roads mostly! He was an adventurer and he had a great time.


I hope these guys have great adventures too.

What age group did they seem to fit in?

[3Hotdogs]

3. Late 40's or early 50's. My friends - I used to go on trips with them. Me in my car, carrying their stuff and

they were on their bikes.

They are now in their 60's and the long rides are not as much fun. I can see their arms getting tired. Last year, was a weekend trip of about 200 miles. So far, no trips planned this year.

I guess its another activity that is lost to aging.

[2naSalit]

6. They should have a good ride.

I went on a long trip in my mid 50s and that was the last long ride, it was four days, a lot of dirt. I agree about 'things' lost to aging, I hope I can have a couple more winters with my skis, we'll see.

[Ilsa]

4. Riding across the US in June? I hope they

don't get too uncomfortable with the heat. But more than that, I hope they have a great time.

[dem4decades]

5. I hope their fluids don't boil, brakes don't work so well.

[Farmer-Rick]

7. I hope ICE doesn't notice them.

They are foreign. They probably speak with an accent. That's all ICE needs to lock them up and sell them to slave countries.

[AllaN01Bear]

10. drink lots of water

[ColoringFool]

8. Oh, They Will Be Stopped More Than A Few Times, Riding Without....

A state-issued license plate! (One presumes they brought their bikes from France and that you saw French plates.)

Also, you must've met close to where I live, off Rte 78 W from NYC/NJ to the PA border at Easton.

They're probably still riding across Pennsylvania!

[NBachers]

9. In my trips up Coast Highway 1 in Northern California, I come across European bike enthusiasts making their dream trip

and stopping off at places along the way. They always look experienced and well-provisioned.