They've achieved their 1 million miles on BMWs! Congratulations to both of you.
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They've achieved their 1 million miles on BMWs! Congratulations to both of you.
See our home page: http://www.bmwmoa.org/
BMW MOA Secretary
'07 F650 '12 F650 twin
Running on One Cylinder - except when running on two
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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 ÔÇ£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 MotherÔÇÖs 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.
Sue Rihn #43753
BMW MOA Director - Ambassador
Sometimes it's the bend in the road that makes life worth the ride.
Yep. Makes me a boot shiner... Twice Over.
Congratulations Ladies!
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
Steve Henson
EX-Prez SABMWRA MOA Club#62/ current forum moderator
It's not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away-D.Dillon/G. Strait
"Well they say.. time loves a hero but only time will tell.. If he's real, he's a legend from heaven If he ain't he was sent here from hell" Lowell George
2009 F800GS 1994 TW200
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Congrats both!
Congratulations, y'all!
Sharon
'07 R1200RT (my favorite!); '12 Yamaha Super Tenere (El Gordo); '07 Suzuki DR650SE (!);
'59 R 26 (my first)
: Wonderful news, so glad they both got together to achieve this (s)milestone.
Well done Ladies.
Martin. BMW MOA Ambassador.17748
BMW MOA Charter, Life member.
Valley BMW Riders. British Columbia.
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
Congrats to both women on a huge milestone and what a beautiful road to reach the milestone on.
Best, Bruce
Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul.
09' K1200 LT
IBA #8547
'02 R1150RT
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
Congratulations Voni and Ardys! Very impressive number of Smiles!
MOA #107139
RA #28511
YB #2005
Congratulations ladies! Most impressive! Cheers!
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