Voni and Ardys Rock!

[Muriel]

They've achieved their 1 million miles on BMWs! Congratulations to both of you.
See our home page: http://www.bmwmoa.org/

[Sue]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Ouray, Colorado
Red Mountain Overlook on the Million Dollar Highway
August 30, 2011

Voni Glaves and Ardys Kellerman became the first two women in North
America to document riding one million miles on BMW motorcycles. As they
approached these accomplishments they arranged to meet in Ouray,
Colorado to ride their one-millionth miles together on U.S. Highway 550,
the “Million Dollar Highway. They reached this milestone at Red Mountain
Overlook between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado the morning of August 30,
2011. Dealership documentation of their achievements has been sent to
BMW Motorrad U.S.A. and to the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, each of
which provides mileage awards at 100,000 mile intervals.

Glaves, 64, is a retired teacher who resides in the Texas Big Bend just
north of Big Bend National Park. Kellerman, 79, is a retired electronics
technician who resides in Lexington, Texas. Both have been riding BMW
motorcycles for many years. Kellerman bought her first BMW in 1985.
Glaves first BMW was her Mother’s Day present in 1977. Glaves
accumulated the million miles on 15 different BMWs over the years since
then. Her highest mileage on a single motorcycle was 357,658 miles on a
1993 R1100RS, which she still owns. Kellerman has owned 16 BMWs
including a 1999 R1100RT with 170,000 miles.

Both Kellerman and Glaves are experienced long distance endurance
riders. Glaves finished the 11-day Iron Butt Rally in 2003. Kellerman
completed the biennial 11-day Iron Butt Rally four times.

[GrafikFeat]

Yep. Makes me a boot shiner... Twice Over.

Congratulations Ladies!

[henzilla]

Congrats to two of the riders I admire for their determination, non- bravado accomplishments and always fun to talk to...doesn't hurt they both live in Texas either:thumb

[Omega Man]

:thumb and the hopes for another mil safe sMiles.

[pffog]

Congrats both!

[AZ-J]

Congratulations, women!

[Bullett]

Congratulations, y'all! :thumb

[martinPH]

:clap:clap: Wonderful news, so glad they both got together to achieve this (s)milestone.
Well done Ladies.
:bow :clap

[Walking Eagle]

What is most beautiful in virile men is something feminine; what is most beautiful in feminine women is something masculine.

-Susan Sontag-

For maybe the first time in my life, words (almost) fail me.

See you in Sipapu, Voni.

Walking Eagle

[Gizmo]

Congrats to both women on a huge milestone and what a beautiful road to reach the milestone on.

[Zygmund]

:dance:dance:dance:dance

[darrenmarshall]

In the press release it says "Voni Glaves and Ardys Kellerman became the first two women in North
America to document riding one million miles on BMW motorcycles."
My question is do any other woman have 1 millions miles on any motorcycle?
I did a quick search but could not find any.
Thanks
Darren

[AZgman]

Congratulations Voni and Ardys! Very impressive number of Smiles!

[Todd Harvey]

Congratulations ladies! Most impressive! Cheers!

[GALA]

Congratulations girls. :usa
When did you ride the first mile ?

[jaherbst]

I do not believe you two "girls" rode a million miles on your BMW's. No girls can ride that far-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and still look that good.:kiss

Jack

[iRene]

I still have my Ardys autographed photo posted on my bureau mirror. YAY!!!
Some people idolize reality show "stars" and celebrities.
I require a better cut of hero.
Congratulations Ardys and Voni, well done!
You do us and the sport of motorcycling proud!

[bmwgsrider]

Congrats to the both of you! :thumb:thumb:thumb

It was nice to be able to watch Voni receive her award at the Bavarian Mountain Weekend rally.

Where are the pictures, Voni? :D :D :D :D

[Voni]

Coming soon ; )

One is here:

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost.php?p=711835&postcount=39


Voni
sMiling

[tourunigo]

Voni and Ardys, congratulations to both of you!! Bob's parents, ten years ago, quipped "aren't you a little old for this sort of thing?" but we just grinned. While we're so very much short of your inspiring achievement and never likely to see it ourselves, we can only imagine how proud you must be of yourselves. Again, our sincere congratulations to you!! - Bob and Mary

[Voni]

Check out the October BMW ON!

Ardys and I are cover girls!
Along with the youngest rider to the national!

Wow!

http://digital.turn-page.com/title/4865

Voni
sMiling

[GrafikFeat]

Along with the youngest rider to the national!
Wow!
Wow is right...
Looking at that cover that kid sure can jump a GS!

[suecanada]

With the Huge congratulations to both of you!!!! I was away when the deed was done so catching up to a most inspiring piece of news!!!!

Well done!
Sue

[soph9]

amazing all were done on Beemers! Congrats!:dance