Aussie Riders in America

Image Credit: Andy Morley - Riding towards the Sierras in California.

Damian Monkhorst, an Australian rider, loves twisty roads and staying off the tourist track. When an online motorcycle forum connected him with riders in the United States, including Andy Morley, he knew he wanted to experience it for himself. From the other side of the world, he made a bold move—buying a bike and having it waiting for him when he arrived. But once he got there, the adventure wasn’t quite what he expected—neither the ride nor the people.

Brendan, Andy, Damian and Jim ready to leave the lodge after the TTD event to start their ride across America.

Jim Elliott remounting Damian’s front wheel with a new tire in Nashville, TN. Damian is the counterweight!

Damian, Brendan, Andy & Jim on the ferry across the Tennessee.

Damian and Brendan about to cross into Arkansas.

Taking a break while riding in the Ozarks.

Brendan

Damian

A few other K1600 forum members ride with them.

Jim and Damian beside Andy’s dead bike on I-70 near Denver.

Andy on a new 2023 K1600GT.

Brendan riding over the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado.

Brendan and Andy south of Gateway, CO.

On the La Sal Loop above Moab, UT.

Forrest Gump view in Monument Valley.

Damian doing his Rodin pose by the Grand Canyon.

On Utah 12 west of Torrey.

Zion National Park.

The Pacific Ocean near San Simeon.

Brendan, Tom Ness, Damian and John Parry.

John, Tom, Damian, Brendan and Andy in California.

Credit Images Above: Andy Morley

Credit Images Above: Damian Monkhorst - Bikes in Australia

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