Epic Ride 2018

Epic Ride 2018 was our 4th Epic Ride. This year it took Shady(my 09 Honda Shadow Aero) and I through the Southeast of the USA, all the way down to central Mexico, and a little bit of Canada too. Check out the route and latest news below. Thank you so much for your support!
-Good Motorcycle Morning!

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 1 - S04E01

Ep1, Marty is greeted by the Gear-Report Battlewagon for the start of Epic Ride 2018, and makes it as far as the Woodbine Crawfish Festival in Woodbine, GA.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 2 - S04E02

Ep2, I visit the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, FL and I set up camp near Leesburg, FL in preparation for the Leesburg Bikefest Motorcycle Rally.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 3 - S04E03

Ep3, I have a grand time at the Leesburg Bikefest Motorcycle Rally in Leesburg, FL.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 4 - S04E04

Ep4, Marty has some down time with family in the Florida heat.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 5 - S04E05

Ep5, I go swimming among gators, visit Carabelle, check in at the Thunder Beach Moto Rally, and have a surprise visitor at camp.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 6 - S04E06

Ep6, That time I rode 4 different motorcycles, and attending 3 rock concerts in one weekend.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 7 - S04E07

Ep7, I head west out of Panama City Beach, FL, make a stop at the USS Alabama, and indulge in my first hotel room of Epic Ride 2018.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 8 - S04E08

Ep8, I have a super sketchy time at Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, and a glorious time at the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 9 - S04E09

Ep9, I set out from Lafayette, Louisiana and head to the Glorious Battleship USS Texas, and then head to my first ever free campsite at Surfside Beach, Texas.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 10 - S04E10

Ep10, I make a visit to the epic USS Lexington CV-16 Aircraft Carrier and setup camp in Laredo, TX.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 11 - S04E11

Ep11, I spend my last day in the USA getting Food, Pesos, and everything else I need before crossing into Mexico.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 12 - S04E12

Ep12, I cross the border into Mexico and take part in an Epic moto meetup in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 13 - S04E13

Ep13, I leave Saltillo and travel to San Luis Potosi with an unfortunate run in with the Empire some where in there.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 14 - S04E14

Ep14, I leave San Luis Potosi and head to a very steep climb to the Cristo Rey monument in Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 15 - S04E15

Ep15, I head from Pachuca, Hidalgo to Cuernavaca, Morelos and re-unite with family and friends in Cuernavaca.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 16 - S04E16

Ep16, I spent and Epic day with the "Motociclistas Libres Morelos" motorcycle club.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 17 - S04E17

Ep17, I visit the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa in Guerrero, Mexico.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 18 - S04E18

Ep18, I leave my family and friends in Morelos and head to Jalisco, Mexico.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 19 - S04E19

Ep19, I leave Guadalajara, Jalisco and make the long trek through the Nayarit Mountains on the way to the beach town of Puerto Vallarta.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 20 - S04E20

Ep20, I spend a couple days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at Kim Chel Soo Taekwondo teaching, and sharing my love of Martial Arts.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 21 - S04E21

Ep21, I start my exit from Mexico, Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 22 - S04E22

Ep22, I make my way from Guadalajara to San Luis Potosi with a stop at the Templo de Calvario in Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 23 - S04E23

Ep23, I travel to and traverse the 1.4mile hand-dug Tunnel Ogarrio, and visit the "Magic Town" of Real de Catorce.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 24 - S04E24

Ep24, I travel to Monterrey and visit Parque Chipinque, and Parque Fundidora on my last full day in Mexico.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 25 - S04E25

Ep25, I cross the border back in into the USA and end up in a swimming pool.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 26 - S04E26

Ep26, I traverse the famed "Twisted Sisters" route and am treated to lunch at the Horny Toad with Ric and Owen.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 27 - S04E27

Ep27, I participate in a Charity event and discover a wonderful place that helps our Veterans and their families.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 28 - S04E28

Ep28, I leave Texas and travel to Arkansas for the Lightning on Ludwig powerboat races and camp at Mt. Nebo State Park.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 29 - S04E29

Ep29, I make my way to Memphis, TN, and get robbed.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 30 - S04E30

Ep30, I try out the "Baby Dragon"(Baby Tail of the Dragon) route, and meetup with friends in Tennessee.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 31 - S04E31

Ep31, I head to North Carolina from Tennessee, traverse the Tail of the Dragon in the rain, and set up camp just feet from the Dragon.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 32 - S04E32

Ep32, I cram my last 2 days into 1 to make it home early, then receive some good and bad news that extends Epic Ride 2018.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 33 - S04E33

Ep33, Father's day with the family before heading up to Canada on the next episode of Epic Ride.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 34 - S04E34

Ep34, I jet up to Canada with my son for a Martial Arts tournament.

Epic Ride 2018 - Episode 35 - S04E35

Ep35, My Son and I travel to Florida for a wedding and a funeral.