YOu guys remember the video of the Taiwan Grand Riders?

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YOu guys remember the video of the Taiwan Grand Riders?

MarkPBG
This one?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g

I picked up the latest Motorcyclist magazine because the new Steve McQueen special edition Triumph Bonneville was on it. Inside was a feature article on these old Taiwanese riders called the Grand Riders. Well it turns out the TC Bank Commercial they were featured in turned them into national celebrities. They inspired over 60 riders to come with them on their trip this year! (it turns out, it was NOT a one time ride, they do this 12 day, 700 mile ride EVERY YEAR now!!!!) All the riders who participate are in that age range. According to the article one of the men riding with the author learned to drive at age 70, and learned how to ride a motorcycle at age 83! The original ride was way back in 2007, so they've been at it since then! I haven't done a single 700 mile ride since 2001!

Check out the article if you can, these guys are inspiring.
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."
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shinyribs
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HUH!?    Yeah,i remember these guys. You posted their video once before,didnt you? Thats pretty cool to know it wasnt a one time deal!
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Re: YOu guys remember the video of the Taiwan Grand Riders?

MarkPBG
Yep, posted it before because I liked it so much. I was shocked to find out these guys kept at it! There's another video interview of one of the guys from the Grand Riders, all in Taiwanese so I couldn't understand it, but him talking, moving around like a man 15 years younger, and the interview film titled…I Am Young Again. Inspiring.
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."