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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
  • Meet Voni Glaves - A documented 1-million-mile rider. And in fact, at the age of 76 she’s well on her way to her second million miles.
    We got the chance to speak with her to hear her story while in the Ghost town of Terlingua, Texas.
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Комментарии • 113

  • @TwoWheelsBigLife
    @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад +15

    In reconition of international womens day. we interview Voni Glaves a 1 million miler rider #womansday

  • @SWARLCPL
    @SWARLCPL 2 года назад +5

    Excellent! Maybe this year you two will meet up with Itchy Boots when she passes through the U.S.

  • @cathyn1033
    @cathyn1033 2 года назад +1

    Great interview. I met Voni briefly at my 1st BMW Rally in Billings, MT 2015. I was walking to the restroom when she said hello and welcome to the rally. She is so sweet. She must of seen my button on my shirt 1st Time Rally. I did have a great time at that rally.

  • @davidfalgout7304
    @davidfalgout7304 2 года назад +3

    OH MY !!! Hi Voni & Paul! & Rich & Chris.... I have been riding BMW's since 1977. With only 250,000 miles, and being 69, I do not think I will get to 1,000,000. Just can not afford to get on the road. So... I ride vicariously! I was a member of BMW MOA for almost 30 years. Life and Life got in the way, so now I just take a little ride here and there on my 2010 R1200GS.
    I owned for 3 wonderful years a 1994 R1100RS. ( just like yours) During those years ( the mid 90's) I did get to travel up and down the east coast on that bike. My Longest ride was 4,800 miles in 6 days. The last leg home, I was in a hurry to get back to work..sad huh?... well ...I did not realize what I did, until it was over. I covered 1382 miles in 21 hours. Man that R1100RS was a wonderful bike! It would go like the wind on a race track too! If ever any of you are near the LAfayette Louisiana Area... please let get together. I can show you a full day of wonderful bayou back roads and great restaurants ! Thanks and ride safe!

  • @goooch888
    @goooch888 2 года назад +6

    Thanks Rich and Chris for taking the time interview this young lady, so inspiring.

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow 2 года назад +4

    I hope I look that young at, 76. Wonderful, chance meet up.

  • @freebird7629
    @freebird7629 2 года назад +7

    Great interview. What a sweet, gentle soul. Voni and Chris are great inspirations for us women. Thank you.

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @indianbell5211
      @indianbell5211 2 года назад

      Exactly 💯!
      Thank you for sharing, Chris and Rich. "WindSister"❤🏍

    • @indianbell5211
      @indianbell5211 2 года назад +1

      @Two Wheels Big Life by the way, Q: Have either of you ever met Gloria Struck? She is another iconic woman.

  • @johnpace7174
    @johnpace7174 2 года назад +2

    Voni and Paul always been a great inspiration to BMWMOA members and the motorcycle community, young and old. Great interview .

  • @ottomatic7823
    @ottomatic7823 2 года назад +3

    Wow, I was excited that I got 65 miles in last Saturday.

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад

      I know. we haven't been riding as much lately. i know the feeling.

  • @opichocal
    @opichocal 10 месяцев назад +1

    I remember my first motorcycle at 21 years old and getting on the highway. I was doing 60 mph, looking down at the pavement and thinking holy crap I don’t wanna fall off. I’m 49 now with about 200,000 miles. luckily I’ve never been seriously hurt. The best thing you have riding a motorcycle is that matter between your ears. One day I’ll hit a million 👍

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 2 года назад +3

    Awesome. Thank you. Blessings

  • @cheyenneyakima8695
    @cheyenneyakima8695 2 года назад

    Wow. What an amazing woman. An inspiration to all men and women alike. I take my hat off to you.

  • @slowpoke71
    @slowpoke71 2 года назад +2

    So awesome thank you for sharing your chance meet up

  • @SewGurl58
    @SewGurl58 2 года назад

    That first introduction of the BMW R1100RS is the bike that took me off of Harley Davidsons. I test drove one at Sturgis and came back with the same reaction as Vonni. My boyfriend insisted that I had to let go of it and give it back to the demo crew. Vonni and I started riding about the same year. Great interview, I would have been a total fan girl, great job Chris.

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 2 года назад +1

    Thanks guys for sharing that story she is a very interesting lady really enjoyed the video thanks again take care and be safe

  • @Talon6551
    @Talon6551 2 года назад +1

    What a fantastic opportunity for you both and thank you for sharing the life and wisdom of a wonderful, inspiring lady. I loved it.

  • @oldcarjunky
    @oldcarjunky 2 года назад +4

    Big time guest l loved it. At 80 my dad laid over his bagged out XL 1100 yamaha he called me and I came to help we both struggled to get it on its wheels. Next day he bought a Honda 250 helex step thrugh.he rode it until he had heart attack at 83 and passed 6 months later. He still was trying he had just bought a Honda 50cc scooter 2 weeks before we lost him. And I think how I have lost my nerve to ride at 60 .keep up the ride and adventure I love to see your camera view as you travel alond.and the places you see along the way. I just filled the gas tank on the camaro today 63 dollars . I might have to restore my confidence with this gas prices 🤔

    • @Lloyd-mo
      @Lloyd-mo 2 года назад +1

      that gives me hope. im 70 and bought a helix last summer.

  • @Cinebar2
    @Cinebar2 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Love it!!

  • @ghostpepperrides4805
    @ghostpepperrides4805 2 года назад

    Never under estimate the power of a Woman. Enjoyed the interview.

  • @Deb_Downes
    @Deb_Downes 2 года назад

    Thank you. It was wonderful listening to this quietly spoken, motorcycling legend. #IWD :)

  • @garyd4419
    @garyd4419 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding lady, What an inspiration to all of us, wishing her many more happy miles

  • @terrydawkins9936
    @terrydawkins9936 2 года назад +2

    Such a nice interesting interview…..what a gracious lady

  • @Hopeless_and_Forlorn
    @Hopeless_and_Forlorn 2 года назад

    Now there is what I call an expert rider. I love the wisdom she showed in riding on her own property until she felt safe going into traffic. That first two to three thousand miles is so dangerous for new riders, but it is natural for people to think that they need to get on the road as soon as possible. Take your time, and you will have a lifetime of riding ahead of you if that is what you want.

  • @yosam5184
    @yosam5184 2 года назад +2

    That was just too cool, enjoyed the conversation....

  • @kellumreynolds6113
    @kellumreynolds6113 2 года назад

    Thank you
    Enjoy your post with the legend

  • @jeffjones5212
    @jeffjones5212 2 года назад

    Very cool! thanks for that...What a great women!

  • @briandouglas2476
    @briandouglas2476 2 года назад

    I'm 63 and was beginning to think I'm to old to do this much longer. Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @artwallace5925
      @artwallace5925 2 года назад

      My dad rode his Goldwing to Alaska when he was your age. He'll be 83 next week and still rides (now on a Burgman 650). You've got plenty of years to go!

  • @sailgoal
    @sailgoal 2 года назад +2

    What a cool story! Voni is so down to earth. Very inspirational thanks for sharing 🙏☝️❤️

  • @neilmackinnon3371
    @neilmackinnon3371 2 года назад

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @davidvance3527
    @davidvance3527 2 года назад +3

    An inspiration and amazing accomplishment for anyone. 👍😎

  • @jackboyer9010
    @jackboyer9010 2 года назад

    I bought my first Beemer around 1990 ('85 K100RS). At the local BMW dealer I saw an ad for BMW MOA. Been a member ever since. Their magazine is where I first heard of Voni & Paul. They are both legends. You are so lucky to meet Voni! A bucket list score for sure! Thanks for letting us share that meeting!

  • @timclosson7166
    @timclosson7166 2 года назад

    Amazing story!! Great and thanks for that story!

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 2 года назад +1

    Awesome interview 👍🏻❤️

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 2 года назад +1

    Great person and a fine friend. Safe travels. Twist the grip. Red and Paul the mechanic husband. Hope to see you soon.

  • @jeffchapman570
    @jeffchapman570 2 года назад

    Excellent! Thanks!

  • @spyderskipper
    @spyderskipper 2 года назад +1

    Just wanted to jump in and tell you guys that my wife and I watch your videos all the time. Always puts a smile on our face when we see a new one pop up:-) Keep em coming!

  • @olmanzomby7718
    @olmanzomby7718 2 года назад +1

    That is soooo awesome! Very impressive and a true legend! She's gotta write a book!

  • @ON8JP
    @ON8JP 2 года назад

    Awesome! a passioned gentle lady!

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 2 года назад

    What a legend, I’ll never forget the bike pick up technique. Truly awesome video Rich & Chris, thank you!! 👍👍

  • @gmcphoto
    @gmcphoto 2 года назад

    Modern day seniors are far more active then many know. Our BMW Riders club in Tampa Bay has numerous riders in their mid 70’s and several female riding members all doing 3 RTE weekly. I gain inspiration from them all and hope I can continue for several more years. Nice lady , great interview.

  • @gdroege44
    @gdroege44 2 года назад +2

    We are lucky to know Voni and Paul. Great couple and examples for all motorcycle riders. 👍

  • @jimwms1able
    @jimwms1able 2 года назад +2

    Awesome

  • @zeesoutdoors65
    @zeesoutdoors65 2 года назад +1

    She looks great wow .

  • @billfish5913
    @billfish5913 2 года назад

    I first read about Voni Glaves in a late 1980s edition of BMW MOAs owners magazine, an article called Voni’s Big Adventure, where she rode alone to Canada from the USA. I still have that magazine and post with Paul Glaves on the MOA Forum when I need advice about my 1986 BMW R80RT motorcycle. He’s a Beemer wizard. Voni is a legend.😎

  • @DRider-rz4li
    @DRider-rz4li 2 года назад +2

    Great video

  • @carthrasher8022
    @carthrasher8022 2 года назад +2

    Kudos to both of you !

  • @tomwagner6334
    @tomwagner6334 2 года назад +4

    Absolute legend.

  • @earlp3315
    @earlp3315 2 года назад +4

    Fantastic! She is Wonderful person with a wonderfully accomplishment. I am 74 and just put first 500 (FIVE HUNDRED) miles on my first bike (BMW F650 GS). Do you think I will make it 1,000,000 miles? Lol

  • @joeharley87
    @joeharley87 2 года назад

    Great interview.

  • @aBluegrassPicker
    @aBluegrassPicker 2 года назад

    Great interview! Voni is a legendary rider. I happened to run into Ardys Kellerman on my first saddlesore 1000 in the badlands of South Dakota and again in Moonshine Illinois.

  • @Biglug8888
    @Biglug8888 2 года назад +1

    What a great video! Very inspiring.

  • @joemcdonald5620
    @joemcdonald5620 2 года назад

    Was that a chance encounter??Great interview! What an inspiring rider. Thanks for another great video

  • @erikclausen4780
    @erikclausen4780 2 года назад +2

    Great video I real enjoyed the interview .

  • @jasonmeyer287
    @jasonmeyer287 2 года назад +2

    Loved it

  • @tobytrucker1
    @tobytrucker1 2 года назад +2

    Shes awesome!!

  • @samuroadventure1227
    @samuroadventure1227 2 года назад

    Wow! Great story. Love it!

  • @boscodog4358
    @boscodog4358 2 года назад +3

    I am 71 and I hope to be riding at 80.

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад +2

      Us also for sure

    • @jelau4851
      @jelau4851 2 года назад +2

      74 soon, and still riding my rolling sofa 2012 Limited

  • @hoagiesherlin7732
    @hoagiesherlin7732 2 года назад +2

    Super cool

  • @jimeckenrode1271
    @jimeckenrode1271 2 года назад +1

    76 yrs old ??? she certainly looks very good for her age.

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide 2 года назад +1

    Great story. Great lady. Like you two. Sounds like BMW’s once again have been the bike of choice. Ride safe and ride often.

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 2 года назад +1

    Inspiring, bravo

  • @parolajd
    @parolajd 2 года назад

    Very Interesting young lady.

  • @johnlenart597
    @johnlenart597 2 года назад +1

    I met Voni and Paul at a few east coast Rallies probably 30 years ago before they moved to Texas. Both are legends and super nice people. I'm close to 500 k- at 68. , but still have enjoyed more than most of my local friends. Just a small legend.!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад

      Cool!

    • @roadglide
      @roadglide 2 года назад

      You are a legend John. Don’t under value those well earned miles. Congrats! Ride safe and ride often. BTW, what is your motorcycle of choice?

    • @johnlenart597
      @johnlenart597 2 года назад

      @@roadglide My 1250rs is my over the road bike, my r9t pure is my hooligan bike, and my soon to arrive 310gs will be my dirt road Amish family finder.

  • @llaurant7216
    @llaurant7216 2 года назад

    You go girl

  • @bamills6771
    @bamills6771 2 года назад +2

    Very inspirational- this mean I should have 20 more years of riding.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 2 года назад +2

    Neat lady...both of you!

  • @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23
    @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23 2 года назад

    Wonderful and inspiring.
    I am gonna get my Yam XV1000 out this year (if I can get my knee Op, kinda important on stopped balancing a Bike !)
    Also, don't give me that you could easily pick up your Harley behemoth without assistance !
    Finally, you are both still looking great, the lifestyle has suited you.
    .

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett3898 2 года назад

    I'd like too introduce my friend, "Margie Bird" based in Oregon she travelled in van pulling bike trailer with Yamaha 650 Virgo! She would be in your mileage club enjoying motorcycles!

  • @OldGuyonaBike
    @OldGuyonaBike 2 года назад

    Inspired... I now know I have a few good years left.

  • @nareshbalwada4063
    @nareshbalwada4063 2 года назад +2

    👍👍😘😘🙏🙏

  • @byever1
    @byever1 2 года назад +2

    2nd million miles? Im not even on my first!

  • @tracyknight5130
    @tracyknight5130 2 года назад +2

    Waykool!

  • @dwightbernheimer331
    @dwightbernheimer331 2 года назад

    I can think of a few Different brands of motorcycles I would have chosen... Just sayin'... Everyone is under the impression BMW motorcycles are very dependable... Research it... You may be surprised... 'Nuff said!!!...

  • @JohnJones-cp4wh
    @JohnJones-cp4wh 2 года назад

    Pity you never did an interview with a man who put 750.000 miles on the same motorcycle he bought new in 1955.

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  2 года назад

      Bummer would have loved to meet him. Was he in the Terlingua area around the first of the year? Maybe next time were down there.

    • @JohnJones-cp4wh
      @JohnJones-cp4wh 2 года назад

      @@TwoWheelsBigLife No he was an Englishman who rode a Vincent. Most of his travels were done in Europe, he passed away at the beginning of this year.