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(15,657 posts) Sun Jun 7, 2026, 07:53 AM Sunday

Yesterday, I stopped at the Welcome Center at the Pa. NJ border. There were two guys standing next to their [View all]

Harleys. Big back packs and WAIT --- license plates without a state id..

"Where are you from?"

"France.." This didn't register so I asked again. Same answer. Then he showed me the luggage tag on the bike, going to JFK.

They are riding from NYC to LA.

I gave them safety vests that I had in my truck. Cheap ones that I give out to my hiking club during hunting season.

One of the guys tied it to the back of his bike rack. The other guy, probably won't display his,

I wished them a great trip.

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Yesterday, I stopped at the Welcome Center at the Pa. NJ border. There were two guys standing next to their [View all] 3Hotdogs Sunday OP

I wish them well also. Thank you for offering them a bit of protection. niyad Sunday #1

Hope they have... 2naSalit Sunday #2

Late 40's or early 50's. My friends - I used to go on trips with them. Me in my car, carrying their stuff and 3Hotdogs Sunday #3

They should have a good ride. 2naSalit Sunday #6

Riding across the US in June? I hope they Ilsa Sunday #4

I hope their fluids don't boil, brakes don't work so well. dem4decades Sunday #5

I hope ICE doesn't notice them. Farmer-Rick Sunday #7

drink lots of water AllaN01Bear Sunday #10

Oh, They Will Be Stopped More Than A Few Times, Riding Without.... ColoringFool Sunday #8

Yes. that was the welcome center. I looked for you 3Hotdogs Sunday #11

In my trips up Coast Highway 1 in Northern California, I come across European bike enthusiasts making their dream trip NBachers Sunday #9

Interesting! May they have a great adventure! electric_blue68 Monday #12

My one Greyhound bus trip. I gotta post about that one. Maybe Sunday evening when I do my brain droppings. 3Hotdogs Monday #13

Let's see.... My first seatmate was a young runner... electric_blue68 Monday #14

I have a couple of good stories about the '64 bus trip from Texas to La. 3Hotdogs Monday #15

👍 electric_blue68 Yesterday #16