Run For The Wall isn’t like any other motorcycle ride or group or cause. This being the 31st year of RFTW I can say there has been no mission drift. We ride for those who can’t https://rftw.us/mission-and-history/ Getting on the bike his morning leaving the hotel to return to Northwest Kansas Technical College with the … More Day 5 – Why We Ride
Good morning from New Mexico. Who is crazy enough to get on their motorcycles when it’s this cold… OK you got me. Breakfast burritos, fruit, O.J., coffee and a whole lotta good will at the community center from the same folks in Eagles Nest who served us dinner last night. The ride down the … More Day 4 – Cold & Wet, But It’s a Goodland
I slept in to 4:45am this morning… guess I’m getting lazy in my old age. It’s actually with much gratitude I say that. The David Westphall Vietnam Memorial at Angel Fire New Mexico has a library with over over 54,000 bio’s of men and women who never got to see old age. The mission … More Day 3 – A Father’s Tribute
The hotel mattress did it’s job last night and kept me in a deep slumber all night long. Guess a long day in the saddle, even a motorcycle saddle, will do that to you. I was surprised how refreshed I felt waking up at 4:30 and then a morning shower completed the job. A short … More Day 2 – Native Sons
403 miles to be exact. How many of you would embark on a cross country trip with a group of people you just met the day before? I would… I did and this the 5th time. Am I nuts? Don’t rule that out just yet. One of the unique and special aspects of RFTW is … More Day 1 – And Miles To Go Before I Sleep
Not a lot of matching DNA at this family reunion but I guarantee you the family is close and sticks together. It was all smiles and laughs and always lots of busting’ chops in what from an outsider looks like a bunch of rag tag bikers. But I can assure you they are anything but … More Ever Been to a Family Reunion?
Just like Santa I’ve made my list and checking it twice… a day. When you travel by motorcycle for any number of days you need to be strategic about what and how you pack. My panniers are packed as of two days ago. I’m ready. I heard someone say once that if you “stay” ready … More Ready, Set, just need to GO
Is It May Yet? This saying starts almost right after RFTW ends each year. It implies anticipation. You see, once you’ve participated in RFTW, you experience something incredibly unique. Life long friendships are forged, experiences happen and healing takes place in many who have found it no where else. You gain a new new large … More RFTW 2019…. Is It May Yet?
I’m an Air Force veteran who is grateful for the sacrifices of those who serve in any branch of our military, past present and future. This also includes their families and loved ones who endure long long deployments, loss of loved ones and who also deal with the effects of war on their family. My … More Why I Ride with RFTW
Riders from all over the United States participate in Run For The Wall. Many are active in a variety of organizations including Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Riders just to name two and they proudly wear their colors. Regardless of the different clubs and organizations, they are all loyal to Run For The Wall and … More Colors
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