Trips & Tales
Return To Eden - Canyon Run 2010
Utah • May 17, 2010 - May 21, 2010
Utah once again
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Russ Gerson
Kimberly Grogg
Melissa Hickman (crew)
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Boland T. (Bojo) Jones (provisional member)
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Sean O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Kevin Ward
Deb Wells (Crew)
Photos
Frank's pictures of eating & drinking, mostly
George - Washington Lake to Mountain tour
New York, New Hampshire, Vermont • August 17, 2009 - August 21, 2009
In which the Flyers set their sights on the grey mountains (Adirondacks), Green Mountains (VT) and White Mountains (NH). They also get rained on, see lakes, gain weight and get rained on some more...
Attending Members
Lee Barba (provisional member)
David Beilman
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Kimberly Grogg
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Sarah Lewis (Provisional Member)
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Philip Richter
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Kevin Ward
Trip Stories
High Expectations (PDF) - by Steve Larsen
Photos
Country Roads Tour
West Virginia • May 25, 2009 - June 1, 2009
The Flyers study rural architecture and weather patterns
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Kevin Ward
Photos
Seattle Bob's occasionally manipulated pix
Take me Home - Where we Stayed - Willo
Bob Sinclair
New York Times • May 17, 2009 - May 17, 2009
Writeup in the New York Times about Bob Sinclair
Attending Members
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Trip Stories
Robert Sinclair, Who Found a Niche for Saab, Dies at 77
Highly Confidential
Beacon Hill • March 21, 2009 - March 21, 2009
Frank gives a suprise party for the Ride of his Life.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Kimberly Grogg
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Trip Stories
The Ride of Your Life - by Frank O'Connell
Photos
Barbara's Birthday Surprise Party
Moidawahotana
Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon • September 10, 2008 - September 16, 2008
In which the AFMC rides from Montana to Idaho, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and back to Montana
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Kimberly Grogg
Roger Hansen
Edwina Hansen (Provisional Member)
Mark Jarman
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Robin Sweely
Kevin Ward
Spring Fling 2008
New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts • May 29, 2008 - June 4, 2008
The Flyers explore the back roads of New York and Connecticut, and lounge on Martha's Vineyard.
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Kimberly Grogg
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Kevin Ward
Photos
Blue Ridge Run
Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee • September 16, 2007 - September 21, 2007
(aka the Brokebike Mountain Tour)
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Bill Karry
Nick Karry
Jay Ladd
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Philip Richter
Britta Sauerman
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Robin Sweely
Kevin Ward
Photos
Seattle Bob's & Willo's photos
The Living Legend Pours it on!
Wright Stuff Tour
Western Pennsylvania • July 20, 2007 - July 23, 2007
Some of the AFMC assemble to ride to Falling Water & Kentuck Knob.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Kimberly Grogg
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Boston Rob" St. John
Trip Stories
Falling Water Ride (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
Remembering J.J.
Everywhere • February 20, 2007 - February 20, 2007
Just a few photos
Trip Stories
JJ's funeral - by "Seattle Bob" Meador
Photos
Let's All Go to the Show
Javits Center - New York • January 20, 2007 - January 20, 2007
In which a posse of Flyers visit the NYC motorcycle show
Attending Members
David Beilman
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Philip Richter
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Photos
Salmon Run 2006
Washington State • September 12, 2006 - September 16, 2006
Seattle Bob and Willo drag the Flyers around scenic and occasionally damp Washington State
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Roger Hansen
Mark Jarman
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Steve Larsen
Maggie Larsen
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Mary O'Doherty
J.J. O'Doherty
Philip Richter
Kevin Ward
Karen Ward
Trip Stories
Bob & Willo's Excellent Adventure (PDF) - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Official Salmon Run Guidebook and Manual (PDF) - by "Seattle Bob" Meador
Photos
Arts & Crafts Tour
Woodstock VT and environs • July 19, 2006 - July 23, 2006
An all BMW excursion in which we visit everything from Bratwust to Bierstadt
Attending Members
David Beilman
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Walt Lynd
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Trip Stories
American Flyers Arts & Crafts Tour (PDF) - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Canyon Run 2006
Utah • May 16, 2006 - May 21, 2006
Expectations climb, mileage remains about the same
Attending Members
David Beilman
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Kimberly Grogg
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Alan Sax
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Deb Wells (Crew)
Josh Yenny (Crew)
Photos
AFMC Wild Boar Turkey Tour 2005
Turkey • September 23, 2005 - October 5, 2005
"Turkey is a man running west on a train heading east."
Attendees: Andy “Night Light” Forrester, Philip “DSB” Richter, Steve “Buttercup” Larsen, Dan “Ram-a-Dan” Moore, Mehmet “Gorilla Suit” Kocer.
Attending Members
Andy Forrester
Steve Larsen
Philip Richter
Trip Stories
AFMC Wild Boar Turkey Tour 2005 - by Philip Richter
Travels in Turkey (Road Runner article) (PDF) - by Steve Larsen
"Vermont is not for Turkeys" run
Vermont, New Hampshire, New York • September 15, 2005 - September 19, 2005
The Flyers venture into the sun, fog, rain and occasional submarine conditions in lovely New England.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Willo Bellwood
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Mike Cavan (Provisional Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Susan Frost (Provisional Member)
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Hedwig Golant
Kimberly Grogg
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
"Vermont Bob" Novak
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Mary O'Doherty
J.J. O'Doherty
"Calgary Bob" Pitts (Provisional Member)
Jacquelyne Pitts (Provisional Member)
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Karen Ward
Kevin Ward
Trip Stories
Photos
Canyon Run 2005
Utah & Arizona • May 17, 2005 - May 22, 2005
The Flyers enjoy beautiful southern Utah before a brave venture into Arizona and Canyon de Chelly
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Nick Karry
Bill Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
J.J. O'Doherty
Britta Sauerman
"Boston Rob" St. John
Kevin Ward
Deb Wells (Crew)
Josh Yenny (Crew)
Trip Stories
MARINOMICS 101 - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
The World is Not Entirely Flat, Bob - by Rich Marin
Photos
Seattle Bob's & Willo's photos
Northern California Fantasy Tour
Northern California • October 2, 2004 - October 8, 2004
Also known as "The Loose Gravel Tour", for the dozens of warning signs we encountered. Few were accurate. The trip, however, was sublime.
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Steve Larsen
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Philip Richter
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Trip Stories
North California Fantasy (early version) - by Steve Larsen
Northern California Fantasy (Rider magazine) (PDF) - by Steve Larsen
Photos
"Geyser Run" 2004
Utah, Colorado, Wyoming • May 26, 2004 - May 31, 2004
Well it was SUPPOSED to be about geysers anyway...sadly the weather up Yellowstone way decided to suck, so we went back to the warmer canyon lands we all know and love. Some of us still held onto the illusion though...
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Nick Karry
Bill Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Deb Wells (Crew)
Josh Yenny (Crew)
Trip Stories
AFMC Spotter's Guide - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Flexible Flyers (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
Arthur's (and Walt's and Nick's) photos
New Zealand Fantasy
New Zealand • November 3, 2003 - November 18, 2003
A Visit to Middle Earth: Motorcycle Touring in NZ
Attending Members
Steve Larsen
Philip Richter
Trip Stories
A Visit to Middle Earth: Motorcycle Touring in NZ - by Steve Larsen
Tuscany 2003
Tuscany region of Italy • October 10, 2003 - October 17, 2003
A few Flyers and some other folks rent a house in Tuscany and ride around a bunch.
Attending Members
Andy Forrester
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Mary O'Doherty
J.J. O'Doherty
Philip Richter
John Rolls
Canyon Run 2003
Utah, Arizona • May 6, 2003 - May 11, 2003
In addition to our usual southern Utah haunts, this year the Flyers' annual desert expedition ventured down south to the Grand Canyon.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Dove (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Bill Karry
Nick Karry
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
"Vermont Bob" Novak
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Jim Sweeney (Ltd. Member)
Deb Wells (Crew)
Josh Yenny (Crew)
Trip Stories
American Flyers Lead Assault on Navajo Nation... - by Rich Marin
Photos
Spain 2002
Madrid, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Cuenca, Madrid • October 10, 2002 - October 19, 2002
Though the hotels were a bit more modern than we'd expected, our guides Chano and Juan were great. Additional attendees included Betsy Forrester, Hedwig Golant, John & Betsy Rolls, Michael Silecchia and Willo Bellwood.
Attending Members
Willo Bellwood
Andy Forrester
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Hedwig Golant
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Photos
Finger Lakes Ride
Finger Lakes area of New York • July 19, 2002 - July 21, 2002
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Walt Lynd
Laura Roosevelt
Photos
Canyon Run 2002
Utah, Colorado • May 14, 2002 - May 19, 2002
Attending Members
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Bill Karry
Nick Karry
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
Go West, Young Man - by Rich Marin
Photos
Tuscany 2001
Tuscany region of Italy • September 30, 2001 - October 10, 2001
AFMC's Lotus tour of Tuscany. Guest appearances by Motorcycle Consumer News editor Dave Searle and his brother Don, and New Yorker Michael Silecchia.
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Hedwig Golant
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Trip Stories
Letters from Tuscany (PDF) - by Steve Larsen
Tuscany Once Over Lightly - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Photos
Canyon Run 2001
Utah, Nevada? • May 19, 2001 - May 24, 2001
A first-time AFMC event, The Utah Baja was run this year over more than 20 miles of gravel road in the southwestern corner of the Beehive State. The road is estimated to be located 30 miles north of St George UT, somewhere between Nowhere Utah and Nada Nevada.
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
Laura Roosevelt
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
American Flyers Run Utah Baja - by Rich Marin
Photos
Don't Mess With Texas
Texas Hill Country • March 2, 2001 - March 8, 2001
San Antonio, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Willow City Loop, Llano, Enchanted Rock, Marble Falls, Lake Travis, Johnson City, San Antonio
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
Don't Mess With Texas - by Rich Marin
Photos
Miscellaneous photos dredged from the archives...
Provence
Milan / Provence • September 16, 2000 - September 24, 2000
Maritime Alps / Riviera / Provence/ The Chateau Tour
Attending Members
Jay Bliss (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
John Rolls
Adirondacks
Vermont / Upstate New York • July 18, 2000 - July 23, 2000
Lake Placid / Adirondacks / Thousand Islands / Cooperstown
Attending Members
David Beilman
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Bill Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Las Vegas/Sedona
Nevada, Arizona • May 16, 2000 - May 19, 2000
Fear, loathing and motorcycles in the southwest.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Vermont Bob" Novak
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
The Old, Old Thing - by Rich Marin
Photos
Leapride 2000
Arizona • February 29, 2000 - March 3, 2000
The guy who suggested it dropped out early. The guy who named it never showed at all. The guy who organized it bailed at the last minute (something about a banking crisis in Frankfurt ). And so it was a diminished group of hard-riding road warriors who gathered on February 29th for the first Flyer adventure of the new millennium.
Attending Members
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Bill Karry
Larry Klane (Ltd. Member)
Walt Lynd
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
Leapride 2000 - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
California 1999
Southern / Central California • October 12, 1999 - October 17, 1999
San Diego / Death Valley / Sequoias / Paso Robles
Attending Members
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Bill Karry
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Jim Sweeney (Ltd. Member)
Deb Wells (Crew)
Vermont 1999
Vermont / New Hampshire • July 20, 1999 - July 25, 1999
Climbing the 5 Peaks of New England including Mt. Washington.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Laura Roosevelt
Jim Sweeney (Ltd. Member)
CanyonRun 1999
Utah / Colorado • May 18, 1999 - May 23, 1999
THe Alpine Loop & Glen Canyon
Attending Members
David Beilman
Jay Bliss (Ltd. Member)
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Peter Dove (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Bill Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Jim Sweeney (Ltd. Member)
Deb Wells (Crew)
Kiwi Adventure - New Zealand 1999
New Zealand • February 22, 1999 - March 2, 1999
The American Flyers' adventures in the Land Next To The Land Down Under
Attending Members
Jay Bliss (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Trip Stories
American Flyers' Kiwi Adventure - by Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Ohio River Valley
Ohio / West Virginia • October 10, 1998 - October 15, 1998
CIncinnatti to Ithaca.....the hard way
Attending Members
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Barbara O'Connell
CanyonRun 1998
Utah / New Mexico • May 12, 1998 - May 17, 1998
Attempted attack on Santa Fe.....mostly about good old Rt 95
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
Bill Karry
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Jay Ladd
Dale Launer (Ltd. Provisional Member)
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Quebec Northcountry 1997
Vermont / NH / Quebec / Maine • October 7, 1997 - October 12, 1997
Another chilly adventure and this time it all takes place in the Club's first foreign venue.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Brenda Butner (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Larry Klane (Ltd. Member)
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Trip Stories
Pierre Avec Les Amis - by Rich Marin
Finger Lakin
Finger Lakes, NY • August 12, 1997 - August 19, 1997
Chairman Walt leads the group through the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes....made more rolling by the Winery stops.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Trip Stories
Arthur Goes Amish - by Rich Marin
CanyonRun 1997
Utah / Arizona • May 13, 1997 - May 18, 1997
The original Golden Circle Grand Canyon ride.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Brenda Butner (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson (Crew)
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Larry Klane (Ltd. Member)
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
Wingnuts with a Side of Meatloaf - by Rich Marin
Vermont Late Autumn 1996
Vermont • October 15, 1996 - October 20, 1996
THe Coldest Fall Ride of all time. Organized by Barbara O'Connell.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Peter Brine (Ltd. member)
Karen Brine (Ltd. Member)
Brenda Butner (Ltd. Member)
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Larry Klane (Ltd. Member)
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Trip Stories
Quotations from Chairman Walt - by Rich Marin
Charter CanyonRun 1996
Southern Utah • May 14, 1996 - May 19, 1996
The original maiden voyage.
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Larry Klane (Ltd. Member)
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Deb Wells (Crew)
Trip Stories
Arthur Goes to The Seashore - by Rich Marin