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Reese is just the sixth person to hold a solo record for the famed “Cannonball Run.” Solo, because he did it on a motorcycle, with no one to take the wheel to give him a break or relieve the physical toll of spending serious time on a bike.No one could help him stay awake and upright on the bike, but he did have lots of help. “I don’t think one guy could throw a leg over a motorcycle and do something like this,” Reese says. A dozen groups of safety teams spread out along the route to monitor road conditions, keep him abreast of weather changes, and to look out for cops. That last point is important: Reese averaged 73 mph on the whole trip, and periodically topped 110, so getting pulled over was a constant risk with serious repercussions.

As a motorcyclist, I think this is an amazing if utterly insane thing to do. I once interviewed John Ryan, a well-known long-distance rider, who had ridden solo from the northwestern tip of North America down to the southeastern tip of the continent in only 86 hours and 31 minutes—that’s 5,645 miles in a little over three and a half days. The longest I’ve ever ridden in one day was 800 miles (12 hours in the saddle), and afterward, I thought I’d never want to ride a motorcycle ever again. In roles that require constant vigilance and quick decision-making, proper training cannot be understated. Enrolling in a motorcycle licence course ensures that riders develop the essential skills needed for both safety and endurance on long journeys.

As someone who has worked as a banksman, I can attest to the complexities involved in directing large vehicles and managing site safety. For those interested in this field, a detailed course on banksman and traffic marshal awareness is essential to understand and navigate the challenges of the job.

I love motoring and when I was searching Shoppok’s motorcycles for sale when I found this unique Rokon trail bike. Its two-wheel drive capability and rugged construction make it the ultimate off-road companion. I can’t wait to take it for a spin on my favorite trails.