Wednesday evening I was sitting around talking [of course!] to people and I met Ben Young, Vice President of Operations for EagleRider Rentals and Tours. He's been here longer than I have this week and it was nice taking a breather together. Oh yes, he's also #stillserving because he is in the Navy Reserve!
Ben asked if I had done any riding this week. I told him it had been a while since I'd ridden in general as I donated my bike some years ago for a veteran who needed it more than I did. That was all it took and he said meet me in the morning at 0800. I got there early and was shooting the breeze with Jesse James, sitting on a bench outside the General Store. Ben came up and Jesse suggested a few places to ride. Well, when JJD of Pappy Hoel makes a suggestion.....HA!
Sean Sappington, the EagleRider Club Subscription Manager [more on that later], hooked me up with a brand new Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, with just a few miles on it. Of course we had to do the paperwork, but guess what? There is NO PAPER! EagleRider is firmly in the 21st century when it comes to customer service. Everything was in the cloud and by using my smartphone I got signed in quickly, easily, and efficiently. After a thorough safety and equipment briefing, Ben and I took to the road out here in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
As we rode and took breaks during the day, Ben and I talked less and less about work and more and more about life, family, and the things that really matter. The freedom of riding broke down the corporate barriers and it was just two guys on EagleRider Harley Davidson bikes enjoying the peace and serenity riding brings to the soul. Several hundred miles [yup, SEVERAL hundred!] and many hours will do that for you!
Our adventure took us to the Stone House, recommended by JJD. It's closed about 50 weeks of the year and opens for the two weeks of the Rally. It's really an old stone house. Feel free to write your name on the walls, floors, whatever you want. At ten in the morning a band was already playing under the huge cammo net and a nice gathering of fellow bikers were enjoying their favorite libations. Being responsible riders, Ben and I both enjoyed a Coke and fellowship. Next stop Spearfish and Spearfish Canyon. What a beautiful ride with sweeping turns, elevation changes, waterfalls, rivers and of course lots of bikes. Off to Deadwood for lunch and then a ride to visit Mount Rushmore. By then it was time to get back as we both had things to do and I had the Harley Davidson pool party to attend. I made it with a few hours to spare! Not a lot of pics of the ride, because I was enjoying the ride!
If you are thinking of renting a motorcycle I highly recommend EagleRider Rentals and Tours. They are in all the states and many foreign countries. Check out the Club Subscription program at https://www.eaglerider.com/motorcycle-club . For a low monthly subscription you gain credits to rent a bike at a ridiculously low price...any bike...any time...any place! How cool is that?
EagleRider Rentals and Tours: Thanks for a great day. Please visit this veteran friendly outfit that's on board with the VFW Mission!
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