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Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - dr_rock_imp - 04-27-2015
I thought this was worth sharing. I have met Jac a few times and he is as nice as they come. He has put countless miles on his bikes over the years. He told me he used to leave Minneapolis in January on his Gold Wing just before a snow storm would hit to drive to Arizona.
For awhile he was "only" riding this 50cc Honda moped, but he put so many miles on it, driving it on many road trips.
In December a bunch of local riders chipped in and bought him a used Honda Shadow and when I spoke with him in late Marche he had already put 3,000 miles on it (Minneapolis has a late Spring).
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/274634951.html
Here is the image gallery
http://www.startribune.com/galleries/274618061.html
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - redbirds_imp - 04-27-2015
What an interesting story. I can't imagine doing miles like that on a moped.
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - dr_rock_imp - 04-27-2015
Yeah, it's not so much about what bike or gear you have, but just being out there and seeing things.
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - redbirds_imp - 04-27-2015
Reminds me of a Peter Egan story about riding a Honda Cub with one of his friends on a tour down the Mississippi Valley. His friend rode a 10 speed bicycle. The tour was a delight and the slow pace meant taking the back roads and enjoying the scenery.
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - dr_rock_imp - 04-27-2015
Sounds interesting! I will have to check that out.
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - the Ferret - 04-27-2015
The great thing about riding on two wheels is leaning thru the curves. Do you even lean going thru a curve at 30 mph? lol
Just kidding, if I am still riding at 80, even on a moped, I will be one happy dude.
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - dr_rock_imp - 04-27-2015
I like the fact that he takes naps On the moped
RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - emptysea - 04-27-2015
Oh...I'm sure you'll be riding next year, Mickey. Don't worry about it.
Great story, Doc. Thanks for sharing it.
Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - Elipten_imp - 04-27-2015
I have a new hero, and inspiration.
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RE: Moped Diaries of 80 year old Jac Kelvie - Cormanus - 04-28-2015
Thanks dr_rock. That's a great story.