Carla shares the story in this video and explained, “I had never taken a bike off the black stuff, and I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. I was driven by the desire to raise funds to provide wounded veterans with a life changing experience of riding on the back of Harley-Davidson’ss on the iconic Route 66.” “I had six months to learn how to trail ride, plan the journey, and raise awareness and sponsorship – I love a challenge!

I was introduced to motorcycle journalist Paul Blezard through a mutual friend. I called Blez and explained what I was going to attempt – the phone went silent, and then he said Have you any idea what you are suggesting, followed swiftly by a recommendation to join the Trail Riders Fellowship.”
“The members of the Wiltshire TRF group took me under their wing, and taught me how to ride on Salisbury plain. It was here that I met Andrew Byatt and James Higgs. They came on board and helped plan the journey, developed my riding skills, made sure that I was well briefed on Green Road issues, ahead of radio and TV interviews. They picked me up when I had a wobble and did this life-changing journey with me – I will be forever grateful.”

This film is the story of the ride, and dedicated to James Higgs and the TRF, without whom my adventure would not have been possible..