I had an epic road trip this summer. It came about after I heard that a group of riders—including Carey Hart, Big B, and others—were riding from Seattle to the Sturgis Rally®, and I had to be a part of it. I couldn’t do the whole trip, but I met up with them in Bozeman, Montana.
In case you need me to tell you this, the country out there is beautiful. Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota—it’s all incredible. I’ll be talking about the Beartooth Pass along 212 for years to come. We spent the days riding and the evenings resting up, eating, talking, and grabbing a couple of barstool in whatever small-town establishments we found. I gained new friends, had a bunch of laughs, and left with more than a few stories. It was one of those trips that you can’t help but enjoy. It makes you re-realise what riding is all about.
The pandemic has made the last couple of years a journey for all of us. That’s why it was so good to see owners again when we did get to the rally. I’ve missed seeing that passion face-to-face, and I was grateful for the opportunity to talk and ride with so many of you.
Every rider I met reminded me of the way that Indian Motorcycle is a lifestyle. It’s a means of self-expression, and when a group of people can’t find a bike that expresses who they are, we want to know. The Indian Chief is a great example of that. We heard what folks wanted, and we made it. And it won’t stop with the Indian Chief. If there are other bikes you wish we made or features you wish we offered, we want to know.
Here in Minnesota, the season is changing. It's almost winter and we're taking advantage to make the last rides before putting the bikes away for a few months. No matter the season, though, our commitment is the same: We are working hard to build motorcycles for our owners—and to ensure that, no matter where you ride, if you’re on an Indian Motorcycle, it’ll be the ride of your life.
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