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Tuccelli DrASL@aol.com Elkton, Florida Bike: Honda Gold Wing GL 1800 |
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| Todd Blume Bike: BMW r800gs (not the above bike) |
Mark Evans Bike: Goldwing |
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| Charles Stieren Bike: Gold Wing 2012 |
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Mike Tuccelli, Ride Organizer, Florida
Previous Experience: Florida to California on a Helix, 8 Alaska Runs including a four-corner.
I've been riding bikes since 14 and am now 64 ... so that's half a century! Maybe some call me "old" but it is not the years in your life ... it is the life in your years!
This will be my 11th annual trip ... and if I am like my Dad, I should have at least 35 more coming up!
I'm profoundly deaf but don't let that bother you ... I like to keep quiet and just watch other bikers enjoy themselves (after all, psychologists have documented that communciation is 93% non-verbal) which is my reward for setting up these adventures!
I speak quite well and you shouldn't have any trouble understanding me!
I've been teaching at the University of Florida for 16 years and have been employed by Florida Department of Education for 33 years, with a previous 8 years in Wisconsin.
North to Alaska with enthusiasm! At this point, it is 90% certain that I will go back after Hyder. The reason why I say 90% is that I like to be spontaneous and if the group is really great, I will tag along with them into interior Alaska.
Join us!!
Mike Tuccelli
St. Augustine, Florida
I'm a 65 year old male with an adventurous spirit working on my bucket list since retiring eight years ago. Born in Poland and lived there for the first eight years of my life. Served in Viet Nam in an Airborne Infantry combat unit. It took thirty-five years for me to realize that it had a profound impact on my life. The fact that I received my last rites twice, is unique about me.
So far I have toured over forty states and some of Canada on motorcycles. I love the sense on freedom and adventure a long ride gives me. A motorcycle ride to Alaska has been on my list for some time.
I ran my first marathon last year a few months short of my 65th birthday. The year before I climbed Mt. Whitney and went rock climbing while in Sturgis. The next big thing is to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Everest base camp. Always up an adventure or challenge.
Fortunately I have an understanding wife that allows me to pursue adventures that she isn't interested in.
I am 34 and recently competed a degree at Murray State University. Worked in software development in North Carolina for Drake Software. I moved back home to help my mother and father. Wanted to use some of the time I have to make a trip of a lifetime! Can't think of a better way to do this trip and it will be for a good cause.
Todd rides a BMW r800gs (not the above bike) and might continue North after Hyder and is seeking to share a room. He will join us in Madisonville, Kentucky.
I live in Plano, TX. I'm married, have three grown children, and work at HP in software development. I bought a Goldwing a few years ago after a long hiatus from motorcycle riding while raising a family. Prior adventures include group bicycle trip across British Columbia, motorcycle solo tours of the eastern U.S., and solo hike across New Hampshire on the Appalachian Trail. I'm due for a tour of the western U.S. I'm looking forward to our pilgrimage to grizzly bear country.
I plan to continue into interior Alaska after Hyder (Anchorage).
Mary and Annette Heymann, Louisiana
Annette and I have been married and riding together 34 years Our trips are usually all over the Smokies and surrounding areas.We've been to West coast, East coast, Grand, Bryce, Zion Canyons, plus all the local states and the usual rides to both coasts of Florida.We also rode to Nova Scotia in 07. FYI I don't own a trailer! I've been in the autobody business in Metairie (Louisiana) for 32 years We have two grown kids Lauren and Matthew.This will be our first motorcycle ride to Alaska and our first ride with a group more then two couples.
We plan to continue North after Hyder and will join the group in Kentucky or further north.
I live in Houston, Texas. I'm a proud dad of a 3-year-old boy. I am an aircraft rescue firefighter and paramedic of 15 years with the Houston Fire Department. My past adventures include scuba/sky diving, cross country bicycling (U.S. & Canada), and about 7 years worth of various motorcycle adventures.
Victor plans to continue North after Hyder and also wants to share a room.
I, Charles Stieren, ride a Gold Wing 2012, I live in the Orlando, Florida, area. I would like to share a room and plan on going further into Alaska. I am retired and I have the time.