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A memorable ride to Sturgis - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington

By John Davis • Aug 7th, 2006 • Category: Northwest Cycle News Headlines

With Sturgis coming, here’s a nice story about what it means to two Northwest families.

For James Longmore, 32, the ride to the 66th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a last wish before he dies of cancer. He’s riding the 1,300 miles on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, with his family following in an RV.

The same trip will provide closure for the family of Joel Percy, who died in 2002 before he could make it to Sturgis. Percy’s mother and brother will maneuver a remote-controlled Hummer the last mile into Sturgis, with Percy’s ashes on board.

Read the full story: A memorable ride to Sturgis - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington

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John Davis is the owner, editor and publisher of Northwest Cycle Report. John also owns and writes for MotoSkagit.com and is the administrator for the Washington 120 State Park Tour. In addition to his own sites, John is a contributing author for MotorcycleLife.com and Motorcyclebloggers.com. He lives in Mount Vernon, WA and rides a candy-red Honda VTX1800 Retro.
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