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I had ridden more than 200 miles, start<strong>in</strong>g at sea level a few miles<br />

from <strong>the</strong> Pacific Ocean and end<strong>in</strong>g at Runn<strong>in</strong>g Spr<strong>in</strong>gs’ 6,200-foot<br />

elevation. In <strong>the</strong> process, I wore each of my three pair of gloves:<br />

hot wea<strong>the</strong>r (desert), <strong>in</strong>termediate (Orange County), and cold<br />

(mounta<strong>in</strong>s) <strong>in</strong> one day.<br />

Cali<strong>for</strong>nia, I decided, is a nice state <strong>for</strong> a biker. I spent my<br />

younger days as a hobo racer here, and today <strong>the</strong> Golden State<br />

rema<strong>in</strong>s a treasure trove while I enjoy my golden years as a road<br />

warrior. And of <strong>the</strong> $100 I started my ride with, I spent $27.85<br />

on gas and $53.26 on food/snacks/beverages, leav<strong>in</strong>g me<br />

return<strong>in</strong>g home with $18.89 <strong>in</strong> pocket. I’ll put it toward my<br />

“unpend<strong>in</strong>g” retirement.<br />

The $100 Challenge<br />

If you have a $100 Ride story to share, we want to hear it. If it<br />

appears <strong>in</strong> HOG® magaz<strong>in</strong>e, we’ll even foot <strong>the</strong> bill – <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>m<br />

of a $100 <strong>Harley</strong>-Davidson Gift Card. Keep your story to 750<br />

words or less, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a list of your expenses. We also need<br />

photography from your adventure, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a photo of you.<br />

E-mail your submission with “$100 Rides” as <strong>the</strong> subject l<strong>in</strong>e to<br />

hogmagaz<strong>in</strong>e@harley-davidson.com.<br />

34 HOG

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