1942 Harley Davidson WLA

1930 Velocette KSS

Hello, my name is Todd Cameron and I will be riding a 1930 Velocette KSS sporting the #1 plate after winning the title of “Legend” in the inaugural Cross Country Chase in 2019 aboard my trusty #99 500cc BSA Sloper I am looking forward to the challenge of riding in the Chase again. I am excited...Read More

1938 Nimbus C

I started riding in 1960 on a 2 HP Montgomery Ward Scooter while attending college in Vermont.  I could have a car or college but not both, so I chose wisely! I progressed up to an old  BSA Super Rocket before reverting back to 250cc bikes.  Armed with an EE degree, and a job in Connecticut,...Read More

1944 Indian Chief

My name is Bartek Mizerski. I am from Poland, living in the U.S. I participated in the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball event when I rode my 1936 Polish motorcycle Sokol 1000, completing every mile. In 2018  I rode a 1928 Indian Scout 101. And I also had a perfect race. For the 2021 Cross Country Chase I’m going to...Read More

1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

My name is Randy Samz and I am about to embark on the world’s second motorcycle Cross Country Chase on my US Army issue 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA. This rider and war machine are teamed up to tackle the toughest terrain and navigation challenges the Chase has to offer. Even the written test does not scare this...Read More

1935 Harley-Davidson VLD

Hi, my name Tim Burns, from Cottage Grove, Oregon & will be riding my 1935 Harley-Davidson 74″ VLD on the 2021 Cross Country Chase. I have been riding Harleys since buying my first motorcycle at 18, a 1969 sportster, in 1985. It blew up after a couple months & I bought a 84” stroker 62 pan-shovel....Read More

1946 Harley-Davidson FL

Steve Klein has been hopelessly passionate about motorcycles since age 7 and 55 years later does not bother seeking a cure for this wonderful disease. Steve and Joan Klein have been married 41 years, have two married daughters and 4 grandchildren and reside in Victoria (South Texas) and Salado (Central TX Hill Country). As CEO of...Read More

1959 BMW R50

Born and raised in Amsterdam in 1960. Owned my first motorcycle business in 1983. Since then I stayed involved in many motorcycle businesses. I raced in motor cross up till 1981, then since 1981 I raced the Paris Dakar, Morocco Rally and the Tunisia Rally and many more. After that I raced The Dakar and Trans...Read More

1946 Indian Chief

1947 Harley-Davidson WL

I have been an active motorcycle enthusiast since 1978. Since then I have racked up over 500,000 miles on two wheels and have owned 50+ motorcycles. I have been lucky enough to have ridden on some awesome trips: Alaska, Mexico, Australia, and extensively in Europe. I am by nature a competitive person and have enjoyed competing...Read More

1945 Harley-Davidson WL

Hi, I’m Bill Page from Augusta Ks. Will be participating in my 3rd Cannonball, in Sept, and couldn’t resist riding my 2nd Chase. Riding with friends in vintage motorcycles is as good as it gets. I rode my 38 u flathead in the inaugural chase in 2019, and had a ball. Made all the mikes and...Read More

1947 Harley-Davidson EL

Hello, my name is Russ Becker, I am from Austin, Texas and I will be competing my first Chase, on 1947 Harley EL Knucklehead.  I am married to the love of my life Delea, we have two sons, Hiatt, and Crockett.  Together we run our family business here in Austin.  I have been riding motorcycles 50...Read More

1939 Harley-Davidson EL

Been riding old bikes for about 5 yrs now and really enjoy the building of these old machines and ever thing  that goes into finding bikes, parts, and friendships made in the process. First picture is a 46 UL that I rode in the 2019 chase, the second is a 39EL that I’m trying to get...Read More

1944 Zundapp KS750

Pim van den Bergh – In 1982, I graduated from high school in Medellin, Colombia. Three months before I returned to Holland, my native country, I traded my Bultaco Metralla for a Zundapp basket case. All I knew was that it was cool looking and bigger that any Zundapp I had ever seen before, I had...Read More

1947 Harley-Davidson ServiCar G

Pop introduced me to motorcycles when I was about 8 years old. He always said he could never afford one when he was a kid so he made up for it with me. As I grew up Pop would always move me up to the next size bike, much to my Mother’s dismay. There were many...Read More

1948 Harley-Davidson EL

Pan started riding in 1964. His first bike was a 1950 FLH tank-shift police bike. Just out of high school, he started hanging out with bike club members on Milwaukee’s lakefront who taught him how to work on the three-brush generator, adjust the mouse trap, and other mechanical mishaps he might encounter. After three years, he...Read More

1958 Harley-Davidson FLH

I was born in Steubenville, Ohio in 1942 and lived in the Cleveland area until 2005, when I moved to Las Vegas. My first motorcycle was a Sears Twingle I bought in 1960. I couldn’t afford a car during college days, so it was walk or Twingle.   After college I worked as a manufacturing engineer...Read More

1956 Triumph TR5

My name is Arrie (Armand) Redelinghuys and I hail from Rochester, MI. I was born in South Africa was fortunate to come to the USA 15 years ago. Growing up in SA, British bikes were very much the beat we grew up with. Although a motor-head for anything on two wheels the sound, look and feel...Read More

1951 Indian Chief

Hi, I’m Scott Brower from Anadarko, Oklahoma. I’m 73 years young and will be riding a 1951 Indian Chief that I just finished restoring. While this will be my first “chase”, Paula and I rode our 1948 Indian Chief to lead 650 Indian Motorcycles to a Guinness World Book Record at Hot Springs, Arkansas, in October...Read More

1936 Harley-Davidson VLH

Hello, my name is Tom Banks. I’m from Pittsburgh, PA and I will be riding my 1936 VLH Harley. I enjoy all things related to Harley Davidson motorcycles. I am an avid collector and motorcycle rider. I am very much looking forward to The Chase!!

1940 Indian Chief

Hello from Chaser #22 – Don Gilmore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I first started riding in 1969 on a Bridgestone 50.  My current bikes are a 2014 Polaris Indian Chief Vintage, a 2019 Triumph 1200 Scrambler XE, a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan and the 1940 Indian Chief that I rode in the 2019 Chase and will ride...Read More

1931 Harley-Davidson VL

This will be my second Chase and I’m looking forward to seeing the friends I made on the last one and also meeting some new ones. I’ve prepared a good bike for this run so I hope it works out as well as the Indian did. Check out my previous bio for more information. I’ll be...Read More

1930 BSA Sloper

My name is Mike Spagnola and I’m from Sierra Madre California. I started riding motorcycles at the age of 3 on a PW50 and haven’t stopped since. From that point on, my life has revolved around motorcycles and engine-powered toys. While other kids were on the football and baseball fields, my dad had us racing go-karts...Read More

1935 Harley-Davidson VLH

To make a long story short I’ve been riding all my life grew up in the motorcycle business and enjoyed riding in the first Cross Country Chase. Looking forward to riding in another well organized event thanks to Jason and LeeAnn, let’s do it.

1930 AJS R12

Started riding a friends yz80 in 5th grade. Always had to ride other peoples motos because my dad had an accident on a 47 Indian Chief an vowed to never own motorcycles. When I was 18 dad offered to pay half of the price for a vehicle. So I saved up $650 told dad I was...Read More

1957 BSA Road Rocket

1932 BMW R2

Hello, my name is Greg Allen from the beautiful Marshall MI – rider #32; many of you know me as “the motorcycle insurance guy”. For the 2021 Mini Chase I will be riding my 1932 BMW R2.  My first ride was a 1972 Yamaha DR-125, followed by a 1972 Kawasaki H3-500 Triple.  My first cross country trip...Read More

1960 Harley-Davidson Duo Glide

Hello, I am William Dolan AKA Billy Fingers. I have loved motorcycles and motorcycling since my first ride in the early ‘60s. I have ridden coast to coast and north to south in our great country. The last 22+ years of my life I have been a Harley-Davidson technician at a Chicago area Harley-Davidson dealership. In 2018 Cannonball...Read More

1941 Indian 741 Scout

Hi my name is Donnie Baker. Looks like it’s chase time again. I rode in the 1st one and when I saw the it was on for this year. I thought I would try it again. I have 1941 indian 741 scout her name Doris. I bought the bike in 91and restored it. Met alot of...Read More

1939 Harley-Davidson EL

I, Jon Dobbs, am already tuning up my banjo to experience the best the Ozarks has to offer.  Round two, so I should be better prepared? Probably not, but it’s all in the spirit of the Cross Country Chase. I will once again attempt to ride another CCC challenging route on my wonderful 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead...Read More

1937 Harley-Davidson ULH

Hi all, I’m Roger Green the Wolverine from Battle Crick Michigan. I’ve been riding Harley’s for 39 years. Bought my first one while I was stationed at Minot AFB in North Dakota in the early spring of 1983. Motorcycling has been my way of life ever since. I have a 1913 Excelsior that I’ve had for...Read More

1938 Harley-Davidson EL

I started serious motorcycle riding in the late 1970’s. Riding Shovelheads all over the country (now antiques). I bought a basket case Knucklehead in early 80’s and bought and sold a lot of junk since. Having watched the Cannonball since its inception and seeing it pass by on a couple occasions, I really wanted to participate. ...Read More

1939 Harley-Davidson EL

Chris “Possum” Sawyer, I was born in Cape Girardeau in 1961 and spent most the my first 27 years in Cape. We lived on a one block street on the North Side of Capaha park close to the University. At some point Capes finest in blue began to referrer to me as a “known Trouble maker with a prior” but I went on to Graduate from Southeast Missouri State in...Read More

1954 Harley-Davidson FL

Gypsy has been riding minibikes, dirt bikes and motorcycles since the age of twelve. She has worked in the motorcycle industry as a Harley Davidson dealer parts person as well as a photo journalist starting under the tutelage of her good friend Rogue and she also worked at Thunder Press as as photo journalist as well...Read More

1939 Indian Chief

Hailing from Dothan, Alabama, for no particular reason, is #41 (my favorite number) Berry Wardlaw, me. Man-o-man, how cool is this. I’m gonna be riding my new-to-me 1939 Indian Chief. It’s my first bloomin’ Indian in forty-eight years of ridin’, wrenchin’ and buyin’ motorbikes. I started working on motorcycles in 1976 while I was working as...Read More

1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

I retired from the Marines and joined the US Foreign Service.  I was stationed at the US Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand when I found my Harley Davidson 42WLA.  Made in Milwaukee it was sent to the USSR during WWII under the Lend-Lease program.  In 2005 it was found in a warehouse in Tashkent, Uzbekistan by an...Read More

1960 Harley-Davidson FLH

My name is Dave ‘Doc’ Marvo from Shorewood, IL. I will be riding a 1960 FLH in my first Chase. This bike belonged to my best friend of 27 years, Rich Luther, he passed away 2 years ago with Alzheimer’s. After his passing, I purchased it from his kids. My wife soon named her “The Mistress”...Read More

1944 Harley-Davidson

Hello, my name is Phil Delizia from Cream Ridge NJ. I have a newly restored 1944 Harley Davidson knucklehead.  I have always taken interest in the “Chase”.  But unfortunately my bike wasn’t ready for the 2019 event, until now.  My passion for riding has been for over 50 years , I have put 100,s of thousands of...Read More

1945 Harley-Davidson WL

Preparing and getting in gear for my second Cross Country Chase. The inaugural Chase was an exceptionally challenging event, I had the time of my life and met many great people. This is sincerely about the camaraderie of old and new friendships. This 2021, I will be riding my trusty 1945 WL as I did on...Read More

1934 Harley-Davidson VLD

Hi guys! Matt Miller from central New Jersey. We had such a great ride in 2019 on the inaugural Chase I had to do it again. Riding antique motorcycles across country is something I am very accustomed to. Being able to do it with 100 other antique bikes and riders makes it that much more fun. Seeing how well...Read More

1941 Harley-Davidson EL

Hello, I’m Carl Evans. I was born in Deerfield Illinois in 1953 and spent the first 25 years of my life there. The next 32 years I lived in Pinellas County Florida. I have now retired in the Mountains of Western North Carolina. I’ve have been riding as long as I can remember. I met my wife Suzanne...Read More

1948 Harley-Davidson FL

My name is Michael Cables, I was born in Pueblo, Colorado on September 9, 1952. I grew up in Colorado. At the age of 13 my family moved to Tucson, Arizona where I lived for 25 years. I lived a short time in California before moving to Rogue River, Or. where I have been for the...Read More

1948 Harley-Davidson WL

My name is John Smallwood, I am 58 years old, recently retired have been riding for 40 years. I am a member of the AMCA Badger Chapter and enjoy working on and building old Harleys. I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to ride in the Chase and share this great experience with my...Read More

1945 Velocette

Hi, my name is John Sims and I was born in London England. I went to school in London and studied aeronautics at Hertfordshire University. After college I worked in construction management for a couple of years before leaving for Canada, where I worked my way across Canada and down to San Francisco in the early...Read More

1948 Harley-Davidson WL

My name is Pat Olson. My family and I live in Texas. We moved here a few years ago for better weather and hopes of enjoying a longer riding season. We are originally from Wyoming where it can be limited. I have enjoyed the motorcycle culture for many years of my life and have made great...Read More

1952 Harley-Davidson FL

I have been riding motorcycles legally since 1972. I have had a number of motorcycles (old and new) over the years.  I have found the most enjoyment and peace riding old motorcycles.  I enjoy riding alone or with other riders who enjoy the soul of an old motorcycle.  I look forward to the challenge of putting...Read More

1937 Indian Chief

Hello Everyone. My name is Doug Saugen and I will be riding either my 1937 Indian Chief or a 1930 Indian 101 Scout (if I get it finished in time).  I am a native of the Pacific Northwest, married with a grown daughter. My motorcycling adventures started in the mid 70’s with the purchase of a...Read More

1945 Harley-Davidson UL

My name is Billy Richards and I am riding my 1945 UL. The bike was originally was a police bike in Kansas City and later for Sedalia, MO.  I bought at a swap meet in Kansas City in the early 80’s.  I completed restoration of the Flathead and since then traveled many place on it including the 90th Harley...Read More

1946 Harley-Davidson UL

1946 Harley-Davidson WL

One of my first experiences on a motorcycle was at my grandpa’s farm on a Honda 70.  I didn’t get to ride it much but it was so cool!  I was hooked!  I have been in construction most of my life and have always liked making “old things” come back to life.  I have restored all...Read More

1960 Harley-Davidson FLH

My name is Jim Wilson.  I am from Illinois.  I am 66 years old.  I have been riding bikes most of my life – from a Rupp minibike in my early teens, to the 2016 Roadglide Ultra I have today.  My Ultra makes long trips a pleasant ride.  Last trip was 4800 miles up to northwest...Read More

1947 Norton Model 18

Hello! I am Mark Zenor, born and raised in Iowa. My first motorcycle was a Honda SL100, then a CB360T and after joining the Navy, a ’71 Norton Commando. Pretty much stayed with Norton’s since. I had hope to have a new entry for this ride, 1935 Norton Model 40, but alas the Virus effect happened...Read More

1940 Harley-Davidson ULH

My name is John Bartman, Rider #60 and I will be returning to compete in the upcoming 2021 Cross Country Chase. I’m bringing back my 1940 ULH  “Sweet Judy Bleu Eyes” for another cross country adventure. Judy and I are looking forward to riding the backroads of America with old and new riding friends. I wasn’t sure...Read More

1934 Indian 434

I started riding as a kid on the dirt with my friends on a mini bike, like most people I would assume. That progressed to road riding a few years before I was legal to do so, luckily never had much trouble with the law on that one.  Eventually I moved up from smaller cc bikes...Read More

1947 Indian Chief

Hey fellow Chasers. My name is  Scott Funk and I’m 64 years young I started my nterested in motorcycles at the age of 11 when I bought my first step through,  Honda 50. I even used  my hard earned tomato picking money to buy it too! I grew with dirt bikes, but my interests quickly changed...Read More

1955 Harley-Davidson FLE

I don’t know what else to say, other than I love riding motorcycles. I have lived in Western North Carolina (on same property) all my life. I have been riding since I was 8 years old. So this year will mark my 50th year of riding motorcycles. My beautiful wife of 40 years Connie, and I...Read More

1930 Harley-Davidson C

My name is Dave Currier from Fargo North Dakota. I have been a motorcycle enthusiast my whole life. My dad was an Indian / Harley dealer racing flat track and hill climbs in the early 50’s. So being around motorcycles early on in life I started to ride at the young age of 7 yrs old....Read More

1957 AJS Model 18

I was born and raised in Indianapolis and that makes me a race fan by default. Cars, Motorcycles, Airplanes it’s all good. I grew up in a rural area on the south side. My next door neighbor, childhood friend and co-conspirator were lucky enough to have large enough yards to torment the other neighbors with mini...Read More

1930 Indian Chief

1934 Harley-Davidson VL

Wow, The Chase, I am so excited to be given the opportunity to ride in such an amazing event with all these fantastic people. I am an SCCA road racer for 40 years who recently switched addictions from cars to bikes. I have always loved bikes, the older the better. I was blessed with a ride...Read More

1936 Indian Sport Scout

I want to get back in the race after experiencing major engine failure during the 2019 Cross Country Chase. The past year of distancing has reinforced the need to compete again with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. Motorcycling began for me in back in 1974 on a Bridgestone 175. I had the honor of serving in the United...Read More

1947 Harley-Davidson FL

My name is Chris Dixson and I will be riding a 1947 FL.  I got the passion for antique motorcycles at a young age as I watched old Harley’s cruise down the road in front of my childhood home.  As I became older I was able to begin collecting and restoring a few older bikes myself plus aiding in the...Read More

1955 BSA A10

My name is Larry Luce and my wife is Elzbieta Sliwa-Luce. I mention my wife as she will be riding pillion with me. We will be riding a ’55 BSA A10 Golden Flash. We live in Huntington Beach California. I participated in the inaugural Chase and look forward to this years event. What adventures await us...Read More

1955 Harley-Davidson FL

Abby was not born into a motorcycling family but decided at a very young age that she wanted to be a biker. Bad decisions in her late teens led to a rocky start in the world of motorcycling. She learned to ride on a chopped rigid frame Sportster at the age of 17, but her riding...Read More

1940 Harley-Davidson WL

The Chase is on!! After competing in the 2019 inaugural Chase, it is exciting to come out of COVID and get back to chasing across the country…this time in the beautiful Ozarks. I grew up riding motorcycles around our family farm in central Kansas. I still have my 65 Yamaha and 72 Kawasaki, but have now...Read More

1958 Harley-Davidson FL

I’m an avid motorcyclist, with scattered attention insuring I’m great at none. Being from Wisconsin, I get to enjoy ice racing all winter, short track in the summer, and old street snd dirt bikes when the roads are free of salt. Can’t wait to enjoy Arkansas.  Thanks for organizing such a cool event. My latest project....Read More

1940 Indian Chief

1933 Harley-Davidson VLD

Some of you involved in the Motorcycle Cannonball know me as the Grim Sweeper and although I am not all that Grim I did help keep running and sometimes had to pick up dead motorcycles on the 2016, 2018 Cannonball. I first got involved in the 2014 Cannonball helping team 95 Vinnie Grasser. While I have...Read More

1955 Harley-Davidson FLH

I’m Jeff Hermanson from Culver, IN.  I’ll be riding my stock ’55 H-D FLH in The Chase this year.  Even though I’ve put in a lot of miles on motorcycles, this will be my first endurance run of this type. I’m looking forward to the Chase and the beautiful countryside we will be traveling through. Just...Read More

1945 Harley-Davidson WL

Hello, My name is Jake Smallwood. I’m a 21 year old from the Chicagoland area and I live a motorcycle life! I’ll be participating in the 2021 Chase on a 1945 Harley-Davidson Flathead thanks to the awesome Chris Tribbey! However my love and involvement for motorcycles has been alive long before I won this opportunity.  It...Read More

1946 Harley-Davidson

These are some of my closest friends that I have the pleasure to ride with. These are pictures taken in Davenport Iowa,  I believe in August of 2019. I’m a father of four and  grandfather of eight. I love to ride and the mountains of WNC offer some great riding. I own an 03 fat boy...Read More

1945 Indian Chief

My name is Connor Levenson, I am 28 years old, and I am a vintage motorcycle enthusiast. I have always looked up to the old timers with a collection of motorcycles and endless stories. Everyday I strive to be just like them one day and to have my own stories of riding with fellow enthusiasts. I...Read More

1950 Moto Guzzi Falcone

Hello, my name is Jeffrey Lynch, although I go by Max, and I am a 22-year-old rider that has been provided the incredible opportunity to ride in the 2021 Cross Country Chase. While I have been exposed to the motorcycling world since a very young age and can remember many experiences on the back of my...Read More

1948 Vincent Sport Rapide

Also, a Motorcycle Cannonball competitor, Doug provided staff route support on the inaugural 2019 Cross Country Chase helping numerous riders get back on the road and avoid the sweep trailer.  He decided that he would compete in the Secrets of the Ozarks on a 1948 Vincent Sport Rapide.

1946 Triumph 3T

1946 Triumph 3T 350cc Parallel Twin I will be riding a 1946 Triumph 3T parallel twin in the 2021 Cross Country Chase.  I participated in the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball as rider #90 on a 1920 Triumph Model H and the 2019 Chase also as rider #90 on a 1934 250cc single cylinder Triumph L2/1.  The Cannonball...Read More

1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

I’m Jeff Fredette and this will be my second chase. My first attempt did not go so good with bike issues taking me out of the event. I really enjoyed the short time that I was in the event and got to make some really good friends and riding the ole 42wla was so much fun....Read More

1960 BMW R60

hello to all!!!  my story is like so many of them if you started messin with bikes in the late sixties. our family’s first was a blue “hawk” 3.5hp briggs mini bike, we rode the hell out of that thing!!!!!  from there it went to a 5 horse,then a 50,then a 70, then 100’s, then 125, then 500. ...Read More

1953 Harley-Davidson FLH

My name is Tony Crowder from Rockport, Illinois.  That is located in West Central Illinios 4 miles from the Mississippi River and Missouri I will be riding my 1953 Panhead.  I’m a member of the AMCA. I am excited to be in my first Chase and looking forward to riding with other riders that enjoy old Motorcycles ....Read More

1955 Zundapp KS601

After riding the 2019 Chase, I’m excited to be back again for what will be a spectacular ride. Originally planned on riding the same bike from 2019, my KS600, however mechanical issues at the last minute have forced a change to the back up bike: a 1955 Zundapp KS601. I started riding in mid to late...Read More

1947 Harley-Davidson U

My interest in this event began with a rather innocuous call from, as it turns out, number 6 in the event, Steve Klein. He called one night to ask if I wanted to go on a ride in the Ozarks for a few days in July. I checked my calendar and said “Sure, sounds like fun....Read More

1938 Harley-Davidson EL

Hello My name is Randy Grasso. Since I was a child I have been riding, racing, wrenching on, rebuilding, and building bikes, cars, trucks, three wheelers, and Boats; you name it. I raced bikes in the 70s, three wheelers and cars in the 80s. I bought my first street bike when I was 14 years old...Read More

1942 Harley-Davidson WLA

This is my 1st time participating in this amazing event, and I am excited and honored to have this opportunity. I own a small motorcycle museum in Eureka, Utah “The Tintic Motorcycle Museum”. The museum is housed in a US Postal Office built in 1922 and is on the National Historic Register I will be riding a...Read More

1946 Harley-Davidson FL

My name is Terry Richardson, Im still above ground and looking forward to another Cannonball/Cross Country Chase event!!  I live in Pratt, Kansas and I am in the oil and gas servicing business. I own a restoration  shop in Pratt also. It is run by Chris Coss, and Big Larry Mitchell. They are also my crew on...Read More