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Voni and Ardys Rock!

posted by Paul Glaves

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Ouray, Colorado
Red Mountain Overlook on the Million Dollar Highway
August 30, 2011

Voni Glaves and Ardys Kellerman became the first two women in North
America to document riding one million miles on BMW motorcycles. As they
approached these accomplishments they arranged to meet in Ouray,
Colorado to ride their one-millionth miles together on U.S. Highway 550,
the ÔÇ£Million Dollar Highway. They reached this milestone at Red Mountain
Overlook between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado the morning of August 30,
2011. Dealership documentation of their achievements has been sent to
BMW Motorrad U.S.A. and to the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, each of
which provides mileage awards at 100,000 mile intervals.

Glaves, 64, is a retired teacher who resides in the Texas Big Bend just
north of Big Bend National Park. Kellerman, 79, is a retired electronics
technician who resides in Lexington, Texas. Both have been riding BMW
motorcycles for many years. Kellerman bought her first BMW in 1985.
Glaves first BMW was her MotherÔÇÖs Day present in 1977. Glaves
accumulated the million miles on 15 different BMWs over the years since
then. Her highest mileage on a single motorcycle was 357,658 miles on a
1993 R1100RS, which she still owns. Kellerman has owned 16 BMWs
including a 1999 R1100RT with 170,000 miles.

Both Kellerman and Glaves are experienced long distance endurance
riders. Glaves finished the 11-day Iron Butt Rally in 2003. Kellerman
completed the biennial 11-day Iron Butt Rally four times.
 

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Congrats to two of the riders I admire for their determination, non- bravado accomplishments and always fun to talk to...doesn't hurt they both live in Texas either:thumb
 
:clap:clap: Wonderful news, so glad they both got together to achieve this (s)milestone.
Well done Ladies.
:bow :clap
 
Takes my breath away. . .

What is most beautiful in virile men is something feminine; what is most beautiful in feminine women is something masculine.

-Susan Sontag-

For maybe the first time in my life, words (almost) fail me.

See you in Sipapu, Voni.

Walking Eagle
 
Congrats to both women on a huge milestone and what a beautiful road to reach the milestone on.
 
Question???

In the press release it says "Voni Glaves and Ardys Kellerman became the first two women in North
America to document riding one million miles on BMW motorcycles."
My question is do any other woman have 1 millions miles on any motorcycle?
I did a quick search but could not find any.
Thanks
Darren
 
Congratulations to Voni and Ardys!

Congratulations ladies! Most impressive! Cheers!
 
I do not believe you two "girls" rode a million miles on your BMW's. No girls can ride that far-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and still look that good.:kiss

Jack
 
I still have my Ardys autographed photo posted on my bureau mirror. YAY!!!
Some people idolize reality show "stars" and celebrities.
I require a better cut of hero.
Congratulations Ardys and Voni, well done!
You do us and the sport of motorcycling proud!
 
Congrats to the both of you! :thumb:thumb:thumb

It was nice to be able to watch Voni receive her award at the Bavarian Mountain Weekend rally.

Where are the pictures, Voni? :D :D :D :D
 
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