2023
North Carolina Trip
North Carolina Final Adventure!
In this final episode of our North Carolina trip I share my experiences of taking an Adventure Riding Course and how I learned when Not to use the front brake. I didn’t grow up on dirt bikes or motorcycles. I taught myself how to ride a street bike when I was in my 40’s. Now, I wish I had learned how to ride off road. That is my motivation for taking this adventure riding class. Although, I ended up braking my left thumb, I am still determined to learn how to ride off road. As soon as I return home, I bought a used CRF 150 to practice my newly acquired skills. Check out my latest video in the link below, where I share this experience.
Day 2 of our trip to North Carolina. In this video we ride from Maryland to Troutman North Carolina and camp at Lake Norman State Park.
We set out on our journey to North Carolina. Day 1 is traveling from Central NY to Maryland. Check out the first day of our trip!
Cornerspin Adventure Riding Course
I decided to take an adventure riding course to become more comfortable and confident with my off road riding skills. In May, my husband and I rode our bikes to North Carolina to meet pro racer Aaron Steveson, owner of Cornerspin ADV riding course. I found everyone to very welcoming and friendly. I may have been one of the most difficult student to teach. It is like the old saying, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I definitely learned so much about myself and my skills as a biker. I know now I still have an enormous amount to learn about riding off road. Sometimes you develop bad habits on those big old cruisers! I’m definitely guilty of that. That is one of the things that came to light from this experience. Aaron and Charlie were both amazing instructors (I definitely tested their patience). I messed up and went down, breaking my thumb, but there is no question that both Melvin and I would go back and take that adventure course again. You can check out more about this trip on our YouTube channel @wrightonamission
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We love our new tent! The extra room allows us to keep our gear separated from our sleeping quarters! It’s also a garage if we need to do any bike repairs! I am impressed at how well made this tent is and very sturdy! It goes up very quickly and has plenty of ventilation and storage! Here is the link to their website: https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/collections/tents
MAX BMW Demo Day
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2022 Trips & Events
Catskill Mountain Thunder
- Day 65
Divine Appointments Around Every Bend Galatians 6:10 says, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” - Day 64
Following the One Who Leads Isaiah 30:21 says, “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” - Day 63
More Miles, More Divine Appointments “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 - Day 62
Divine Appointments on the Road “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 - Day 61
Still Wrights on a Mission Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” - Day 60
Roads, Rock, and Divine Appointments “In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.” Psalm 95:4–5 - Day 59
Still Trusting Him to Direct Every Mile “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 - Day 59Still Trusting Him to Direct Every Mile “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16
- Day 58
When God Changes the Plan Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that God’s ways are higher than ours. We may not always understand the road He takes us down, but we can trust the One who knows exactly where it leads - Day 57
A Divine Appointment in Sturgis Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” - Day 56
Divine Appointments Along the Way “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” — Ephesians 3:20 - Day 55
The Bikes May Be Pointed Toward Home, But the Mission Continues “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 - Day 54Climbing Higher, Trusting the Road Psalm 121:1–2 says: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
- Day 53
Above the Mountains, Into the Mission Psalm 8:3-4 says: “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them?” - Day 52
When the Mission Interrupts the Schedule “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 - Day 51
One Mile at a Time, He Leads the Way “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” — Mark 6:31 - Day 50
Turning East: The Adventure Isn’t Over Yet Psalm 121:8 says: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” - Day 49
Between Gratitude and the Next Adventure “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2-3 - Day 48
Divine Appointments in Ketchikan “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” — Psalm 37:23 (KJV) - Day 47
From Whales to Quiet Waters: God’s Majesty Along Alaska’s Inside Passage “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.” Romans 1:20 - Day 46
An Anniversary Cruise Through God’s Beautiful Creation “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” — Psalm 126:3 - Day 45
Every Mile Reveals His Glory “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” — 1 Peter 3:15 - Day 44
God’s Provision on the Gravel Roads “The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.” — Isaiah 58:11 - Day 43
Every Mile Is a Gift “The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” — Psalm 121:5 (NLT) - Day 42
The God Who Orders Our Steps “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” (Psalm 37:23)
During our trip to West Virginia CMA Super State Rally we rode out to this amazing bridge that goes over the New River! The roadway of the New River Gorge Bridge is 876 feet (267 m) above the New River, located near Fayetteville, West Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States. I am working on putting the video together of this trip. I didn’t get to video leaving the Gorge Bridge because it was raining. We did get caught in the thunderstorm. There was an accident on the highway and we had to sit idling on the highway without our rain gear (we left it back in the hotel). By the time we could get off the highway we were soaked through and through. We pulled off at the first gas station and a very nice family was coming back from the beach so they had beach towels. I think they felt so bad for us that they started getting their towels out to help us dry up and warm up! What a blessing that was! We prayed together and finally the rain lightened up so we got back on the road to Flatwood.
In this video the Wrights are on a mission to West Virginia. In part 1 we go from NY to PA and meet up with some friends before we head out to West Virginia in part 2. Come along with us for the ride!
Wrights On A Mission 