Trips & Tales
An AFMC Romp through AZ & NM
Arizona & New Mexico • June 19, 2023 - June 23, 2023
Where a small rag tag bunch of Flyers meet in Springerville, AZ and ride for the week through the valleys and mountains of the Southwest.
Attending Members
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Trip Stories
Marin musings (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Trip Mapping (PDF) - by Mark Dilly
Photos
AFMC Spain-Portugal 2022
Spain, Andorra, Basque, & Portugal • September 21, 2022 - October 8, 2022
Where the Flyers fly from Barcelona to Porto with Skip & Kaz
Attending Members
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Jim Ravenaugh
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Trip Stories
Viva Espania - Viva Portugal (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
Canyon Run 2022
Utah • May 16, 2022 - May 20, 2022
The Flyers return to their annual pilgrimage to Utah.
Attending Members
Mark Dilly
Jeanne Dilly
Roger Hansen
Melissa Hickman
Mardie Johnson
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Maggie Larsen
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Kevin Ward
Deb Wells
Trip Stories
Canyon Run 2022 (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Day Rides (PDF) - by Steve Larsen
Talking Turkey
Turkey • October 2, 2019 - October 15, 2019
The 2019 Tour of Turkey with Kaz, Skip, & the Flyers.
Attending Members
Mark Dilly
Jeanne Dilly
Edwina Hansen
Roger Hansen
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Karen Ward
Kevin Ward
Trip Stories
2019 Turkey Tour 1 (PDF) - by Rich Marin
California Dreamin'
San Diego, CA • May 15, 2019 - May 20, 2019
A San Diego meander
Attending Members
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Woo Ferrell
Sharon Ferrell
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Maggie Larsen
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Steve Winter
Sicily
Uh, Sicily • October 1, 2018 - October 11, 2018
That's right, Sicily
Attending Members
Mark Dilly
Jeanne Dilly
Edwina Hansen
Roger Hansen
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Trip Stories
Sicilian Silliness (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
Greece Tour
Greece • October 15, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Greece (but to ride, not to swim the English Channel...)
Attending Members
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Trip Stories
My Big, Fat, .... (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Canyon Run 2017
Utah, Nevada, Arizona • May 15, 2017 - May 27, 2017
The AFMC Annual Event
Attending Members
Nik Bednarski
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Sharon Ferrell
Woo Ferrell
Mardie Johnson
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Maggie Larsen
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
Karen Pittendrigh
"Capistrano Bob" Pitts
Philip Richter
Ann Sardini
Cliff Scott
Chris Shriver
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Kevin Ward
Donna Wellhausen
John Wellhausen
Deb Wells
Steve Winter
Matt Yelterman
Trip Stories
Who Cares Anymore Tour (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Canyon Run 2015
UTah, Nevada, Arizona • May 15, 2015 - May 28, 2015
The Annual Pilgrimage to Utah & beyond
Attending Members
Nik Bednarski
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Jeff Grogg
Mardie Johnson
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
Donna Wellhausen
John Wellhausen
Deb Wells
Steve Winter
Trip Stories
Agony & Ecstasy (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Canyon Run 2014
Utah • May 15, 2014 - May 27, 2014
The AFMC Annual Pilgrammage
Attending Members
Nik Bednarski
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Woo Ferrell
Russ Gerson
Lisa Grogg
Jeff Grogg
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Karen Pittendrigh
Steve Pittendrigh
Ann Sardini
Cliff Scott
Chris Shriver
Kevin Ward
Steve Winter
Trip Stories
A Good Country (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Cuba
Cuba • April 4, 2014 - April 15, 2014
Havana go there
Attending Members
Mark Dilly
Jeanne Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Roger Hansen
Edwina Hansen
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Philip Richter
Karen Ward
Kevin Ward
Trip Stories
Cuba Photos (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Dalmatian Coast Ride
Dalmatian Coast • September 26, 2013 - October 4, 2013
Eight AFMC Members, six wives and a Turkish Tour Guide walk into a bar in Croatia...
Attending Members
Lee Barba
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Woo Ferrell
Sharon Ferrell
Andy Forrester
Edwina Hansen
Roger Hansen
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
Trip Stories
Dalmatian Coast Ride (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Vermont Run - 2013
VT & NH • September 6, 2013 - September 9, 2013
Where a small merry band of the East Coast Chapter of the AFMC takes on the little known back roads of Vermont and NH.
Attending Members
David Beilman
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Wyatt Ladd
Sarah Lewis
Barbara O'Connell
Mack O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Caroline O'Connell
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Trip Stories
An AFMC T Shirt Goes Collectible (PDF)
Photos
All Arizona, All The Time
Arizona • May 25, 2013 - May 31, 2013
...in which our intrepid riders seek to heighten their mileage and lower their expectations, while remaining cool as they travel The Really Hot State
Attending Members
Lee Barba
Willo Bellwood
Jeanne Dilly
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Sharon Ferrell
Woo Ferrell
Andy Forrester
Karen Greenberg
Melissa Hickman
Mardie Johnson
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
Philip Richter
Ann Sardini
Chris Shriver
Kevin Ward
John Wellhausen
Deb Wells
Steve Winter
The Chairman's Run
Nevada and California • May 18, 2012 - May 22, 2012
2nd Annual Chairman's Run - this time in California
Attending Members
Nik Bednarski
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Woo Ferrell
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Chris McIntyre
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Heath Miller
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
"Capistrano Bob" Pitts
Jim Ravenaugh
Ann Sardini
Cliff Scott
Rikki Scott
Chris Shriver
Kevin Ward
ME2VT - Fall 2011
East Coast • September 23, 2011 - September 26, 2011
The Flyers Fly through fog, foliage & way too much fun..
Attending Members
David Beilman
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Sarah Lewis
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Kevin Ward
Trip Stories
The Woodstock Redemption (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
The Chairman's Run
Utah • May 17, 2011 - May 21, 2011
Canyon Run becomes The Chairman's Run, in honor of Walt
Attending Members
Lee Barba
David Beilman
Willo Bellwood
Mark Dilly
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Sharon Ferrell
Woo Ferrell
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Karen Greenberg
Mardie Johnson
Boland T. (Bojo) Jones (would be a full member but was off clowning with Bruce)
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Sarah Lewis
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
"Capistrano Bob" Pitts
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Cliff Scott
Rikki Scott
Urch St. John
"Boston Rob" St. John
Kevin Ward
John Wellhausen
Deb Wells
Trip Stories
The Chairman's Big Chill (PDF) - by Rich Marin
Photos
Dill's Run
New York • September 16, 2010 - September 19, 2010
Where an East Coast contingent of Flyers do some Catskill Canyon carving, hit a Home Run in Cooperstown and get a tasting of a 'first come first served' Dill's Run Winery and B&B....with a cameo appearance by Chairman Walt & Sandy.
Attending Members
Lee Barba
David Beilman
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Sarah Lewis
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
"Boston Rob" St. John
Urch St. John
Photos
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
Sharon Ferrell
Woo Ferrell
Russ Gerson
Melissa Hickman
Mardie Johnson
Boland T. (Bojo) Jones (would be a full member but was off clowning with Bruce)
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Sean O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Steve Pittendrigh
Bruce Rauner (full member as long as wine is provided)
Kevin Ward
Deb Wells
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
David Beilman
Willo Bellwood
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Maggie Larsen
Steve Larsen
Sarah Lewis
Kimberly Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Barbara O'Connell
Frank 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
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Kimberly 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
Edwina Hansen
Roger Hansen
Mark Jarman
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Maggie Larsen
Rich Marin
Kimberly 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
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Frank O'Connell
Barbara 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
Barbara O'Connell
Frank 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
Walt Lynd
Kimberly Marin
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
J.J. O'Doherty
Mary 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
Mardie Johnson
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Rich Marin
Kimberly Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Alan Sax
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Deb Wells
Josh Yenny
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
Karen Brine
Mike Cavan
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Hedwig Golant
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Kimberly Marin
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
"Vermont Bob" Novak
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Mary O'Doherty
J.J. O'Doherty
"Capistrano Bob" Pitts
Jacquelyne Pitts
"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
Bill Karry
Nick 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
Josh Yenny
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
Bill Karry
Nick Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Seattle Bob" Meador
Deb Wells
Josh Yenny
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
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson
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
Deb Wells
Josh Yenny
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
Peter Brine
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson
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
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
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Steve Larsen
Rich Marin
Laura Roosevelt
Deb Wells
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
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
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Chicago Bob" Golant
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara 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
Peter Brine
Karen Brine
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
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jay Ladd
Steve Larsen
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
"Vermont Bob" Novak
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells
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
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Mardie Johnson
Bill Karry
Larry Klane
Walt Lynd
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Deb Wells
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
Karen Brine
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Bill Karry
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
"Santa Barbara Bob" Sinclair
Jim Sweeney
Deb Wells
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
Karen Brine
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
CanyonRun 1999
Utah / Colorado • May 18, 1999 - May 23, 1999
THe Alpine Loop & Glen Canyon
Attending Members
David Beilman
Jay Bliss
Peter Brine
Karen Brine
Peter Dove
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Russ Gerson
Mardie Johnson
Bill Karry
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Sandy Lynd
Walt Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Jim Sweeney
Deb Wells
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
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
Peter Brine
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
Karen Brine
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson
Bill Karry
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Jay Ladd
Dale Launer
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Barbara O'Connell
Deb Wells
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
Karen Brine
Brenda Butner
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Jean Kirby
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Larry Klane
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank 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
Karen Brine
Peter Brine
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
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
Mardie Johnson
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Larry Klane
Jay Ladd
Walt Lynd
Sandy Lynd
Rich Marin
Barbara O'Connell
Frank O'Connell
Deb Wells
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
Karen Brine
Peter Brine
Brenda Butner
Arthur "Living Legend" Einstein
Andy Forrester
"Gator Bob" Kirby
Jean Kirby
Larry Klane
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
Rich Marin
Frank O'Connell
Deb Wells
Trip Stories
Arthur Goes to The Seashore - by Rich Marin