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The Lift To Reno -- And Code Word For Mustang Ranch.
June 27, 2010 06:49 PM
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Sunrise Mono Lake While Waiting For UPS and the Thermostat
June 21, 2010 01:30 PM
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Whoa Nellie Deli - Another Day In Lee Vining
June 17, 2010 09:58 PM
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Goals With Good Intention
June 16, 2010 08:20 AM
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Death Valley vs. Mount Whitney
June 7, 2010 02:14 PM
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On The Road Again
June 6, 2010 10:16 AM
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The Universal Language.
February 8, 2010 08:26 PM
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Baja California. History. Water. Endangered. And Great Photography.
September 21, 2009 08:03 PM
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Presentation - San Diego BMW Motorcycles - Friday July 17, 2009
July 18, 2009 01:50 PM
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WorldRider - California Speaking Events
July 7, 2009 10:47 AM
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Why Not
The spirit of adventure and the allure of travel captivate each of us. As children, we are inspired to dream and pursue our passions. As we grow our success is measured by how we achieve our goals, accomplish the impossible or beat the odds. I'm Allan Karl and this is my WorldRider Journey of Adventure & Discovery. I will pursue my dream and accomplish something no man has ever done: I will circumnavigate the globe alone from top to bottom, and all the way around.
Who hasn't dreamed of taking an adventure trip around the world? Inspired by the fabled journeys of Marco Polo, the around the world sail of Ferdinand Magellan or the fictional Phileas Fogg's 80 days around the world, modern day adventurers attempt global journeys relentlessly. In 1999, Bertran Piccard and Brian Jones were the first to successfully circle the globe in a hot air balloon. Michael Palin took 80 days to go around the world without boarding an airplane, and Dave Kunst spent 5 years walking around the world.
For me, I've chosen to do this journey on my motorcycle -- a single cylinder BMW F650GS Dakar. With a few important modifications to my bike and a packing list that will grow shorter as I realize what I really need, I mounted my bike on July 4, 2005 and began a journey that will span two years and cover 50,000 miles through more than 50 countries and all 7 continents including the Arctic Ocean and Circle.
Ever since I can remember I've wanted to travel the world, write about it and document it through words, pictures and sounds. To learn more about the world and myself and with minimal cargo space, I will travel alone without a support team. I will visit dozens of World Heritage Sites, national parks, diverse cultures and experience immense diversity in climate, geography and terrain -- all of which will be the subject matter of of my writing, and a book and documentary.
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Where WorldRider Is Now
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WorldRider Tracker
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Miles Traveled:
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62,329 |
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Days Traveled:
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847
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Fuel Consumed:
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1,116.2 gal. |
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Photos Shot:
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32,077
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Borders Crossed:
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55
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Currently In:
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Lone Pine, CA |
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As of 06/06/10.
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Johnha123 on
The Lift To Reno -- And Code Word For Mustang Ranch.
This is a very informative article. I am glad to have discovered your bl
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August 1, 2010 02:07 AM
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WorldRider on
Sunrise Mono Lake While Waiting For UPS and the Thermostat
Hi Dale - Thanks so much for the info. That's good to know and I've adde
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June 22, 2010 11:29 AM
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Johnny A on
Sunrise Mono Lake While Waiting For UPS and the Thermostat
The good Samaritans are following you everywhere Allan.
Hey Dale
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June 22, 2010 10:19 AM
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dalesmith on
Sunrise Mono Lake While Waiting For UPS and the Thermostat
Allan, Jeremiah
Been following Allan's travels for quite some ti
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June 22, 2010 10:01 AM
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WorldRider on
On The Road Again
@Richard - Good to be blogging and back on the road. Thanks for dropping
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June 9, 2010 04:55 PM
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Damien on
On The Road Again
good to see you musing (above) over ethiopia as well as being back on th
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June 9, 2010 01:00 PM
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A.T. on
On The Road Again
Hi Allan:
I always wondered what became of Miah after you two
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June 8, 2010 04:55 PM
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Christian on
On The Road Again
It is indeed good to see you back on the bike. And it was good to see so
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June 8, 2010 06:48 AM
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Richard Swim on
On The Road Again
Allan,
Good to see you on the road again. Looking forward to fo
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June 8, 2010 04:41 AM
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WorldRider on
When Your Ship Has Come And You Can't Get Off - Welcome To Egypt
Ferdi!!! And gang.
Hey guys…
so sorry for the delay i
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February 15, 2010 10:27 PM
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