What do our TRAVELLERS have to say?

Where do I start? Firstly, I want to thank each and every one of you for the opportunity of being your tour guide/manager. I could not have asked for a better group of people to lead through one of my favorite regions in the world! You made each day so enjoyable and I looked forward to getting up each morning to start a new adventure (which is quite a fete in and of itself - not being a natural morning person!) We shared in the awe and joy of the natural wonders we visited and you made it all the more special by appreciating what you were seeing and the roads you were traveling.

Secondly, whether it makes any difference to you or not, I want to compliment and applaud the way the group came together as a pack. You cannot imagine how grateful I was for the cooperation and attention to "road rules" - each one of you contributed to the pack and hopefully learned some new road skills along the way - which would be applicable wherever you ride in the world. The sheer joy of riding "in the zone" is unmatched - well, ok, maybe there are a few more things in life that are more enjoyable , but not many!

And last but not least, the highest regards to all of you in terms of creating a funny, caring (I know guys don't like that word but too bad!), mellow, forgiving (!), and ultra friendly group. If you think about taking a random group of people from all over the world, with different cultures, values, etc.and throw them altogether in a tour, it is rare (and I speak from experience) that a group creates such a warm (another word guys don't like) and truly friendly and fun atmosphere. I think I can say that lasting friendships were created and personally, I can't wait until we create a reunion ride. I thank all of you for a most wonderful enjoyable tour.

Rental: I found Eagle Rider rentals a pleasure to deal with, Goldie and I met with Matt in Denver the day before we were supposed to pick up our bikes, sorted things out quickly regarding the bikes (I got my Wide Glide, Sean got his Electra and Goldie was happy with his bike switch) and went back late afternoon after Kaz had arrived, filled out the paperwork and we were away, which meant no hanging around the next morning.
My bike was only a year old (2007 model), performed well the whole journey and the drop off in Chicago was again easy and painless.
Overall, I would do Eagle Rider rentals again without hesitation – much easier than what I had heard about the Harley fly / ride bikes.
Accommodation: Did we pick the right hotels? Should we change things? The hotels were good, obviously being Best Western customers you got discounted rates and so you should primarily using the one hotel group throughout the tour. Some of the hotels were a little tired (older buildings) but in all cases they were clean.
In general the hotel location was good at each stop, located close to eateries, sights and amenities etc.
Not all the hotels had their own laundry, which we had to work around occasionally, given that we would accumulate 3 or 4 days washing before it had to be done. The last night’s hotel was too far from the city and the airport, but this is probably because you were thinking off the Midway Airport.

 

Rental: Bikes were spot on, was a little concerned when i picked up the bike as im not used to such a dressy/faired bike. worries soon passed as the miles were eaten up in total comfort. Jo was a happy Bunny with the back seat as she'd got a back rest (it bloody spoilt her). 

Accommodation: All the accomodation was great, (nuff said)

Route: The riding was great also,the routes were breathtaking, some of the days seemed long and seemed to be we were getting to one place going to bed after a meal then off again..... It just seemed that in some stops there wasnt enough time to enjoy where we were. (i do get that as the distance we needed to cover etc) 

Guide: Kaz was fantastic and more than knowledgeable about all the areas, (would it be adviseable to get some short wave radio's or something for to communicate between the riders and Driver, just for fag breaks and general chit chat). 

Hey there ken. well us crazy aussies (as we became known) made it back from the states. wow what a trip.  
the bike hire went smooth, no real problems with anything. the other chick picked her bike up in reno, they were very helpful there.  
I fried my battery in Las Vegas, (f*&^k it was hot), but i rang them, and they had a truck around with a replacement in under 45 mins. can't beat that for service.  
In all we clocked up just over 4,000 miles, the roads over there were fabulous. we rode flat out all day long and not a cop in sight. got to love that. On one stage, we did two whole days without a straight peice of road. that's what i call biker heaven.  
Once again, thanks for the service and help with everything.  
I will be needing a bike over there next year too. sturgis via alaska....

Sad for the holiday to end but also glad to be back home, Yes we did have a great time especially the part covered by your team.

Rentals:The rental bikes were good, mile high were helpful in the way they did their part. the only thing that may need to be stressed is the amount that they "hold" for security on the credit card ($2,000) at the time my card wasn't set for that amount.
Accommodation was of reasonable quality, rooms were clean and tidy and the hotels/motels were easy enough to locate. What more is there?
The routes you set up for us were no doubt spectacular.Each day, each bend or hill brought something new to our senses. The road book, as long as we read it properly, was set up well.
Any changes, for myself personally it was an experience that will stay with me for a long time so I wouldn't change a thing. As we were a small group and all knew each other (Wayne fitted right in) it put a different slant on the trip whereas a larger group with a guide and completely different dynamic set up may have had a different out come?

Thanks once again for setting up this sort of trip and would recommend you to any one thinking about doing the same as we did.

I had the absolute best holiday.
The 3 guys from Kalgoorlie (Doug, Dave and John) were great to travel with and my roommate John and I got on really well with no problems whatsoever. Everyday was an adventure and it was an absolute pleasure to get on the bike each morning and head off to whereever.
The people in the US were so friendly everywhere we went and some of the best days were along the backroads and through the small towns, that many Aussie tourists would never get to see. The little Cafes and Saloons were great for a meal and a beer and we were always made to feel most welcome by the locals.
Sturgis was unbelieveable. Something like 400,000 bikes on every road in and out of the place, all day and into each night, all roads were like freeway traffic (but moving well) with about 95% Harleys. Lots of V8 Choppers, trikes and all sorts of wonderful characters on and off the road. The place shook all day with the thunder of the bikes.
Your route sheets took us through some fantastic country, way up in the mountains amongst the snow was a highlight. My Fatboy was a 2008 with only a few miles on the clock, and a dream to ride. I will definitely do this again (I have started saving aleady!!).
I think Route 66 would be the go next time.
Thank you very much for arranging the trip of a lifetime. It will stay with me always.