Kirsten called about 7:30 Eastern and a truck threw a board, which hit her tire and bent the rim. She's fine, didn't go down, but the bike high-sided when she put it on the stand (because the tire was blown with a bent rim!). Just talked with her again (8:15 p.m. Eastern) and the tow truck is there. She's getting towed back to Casper, WY, but she needs a new tire for her 2009 BMW R1200RT. Lisa posted to the LD Riders board and I put on Facebook for the BMWST.com folks in case you're reading (here or there). There's a Honda shop and a scooter place in Casper, but not sure there's anyone there to assist or to have the tire needed.
If you are in the area of Casper, WY and have an idea, or can assist, give her a call directly if you have her number. Otherwise, if you're on FB, send me a personal message - Jennifer Talken-Spaulding. Don't think there's a good way to share personal numbers securely through this blog.
Good news - she's fine. Bummer - she was doing great in the ride so far and this is a real set back. She's still hoping to get a new tire and get back on the road tonight so she can try and salvage Leg 1 and get back to Denver on time.
UPDATE: She's at a hotel and bike is standing by at a local motorsports shop in Casper, WY. Goal now is to get a front tire and get back to Denver before Leg 1 times out tomorrow evening. Frustrating!
ReplyDeleteUPDATE: 11:30 a.m. Eastern - Thanks to everyone for their digital ideas and support. FANTASTIC folks with the IBA staff and volunteers and the Denver BMW shop have put together a rescue mission. They're taking a tire assembly off a used RT, strapping it onto a volunteer's Goldwing who is about to make the 4 hour one-way drive up to Kirsten in Casper. Should be enough time to switch out the tire, ride back to the shop for a safety check and check in before Leg 1 times out. Hardest part is waiting, but she's very grateful and thankful for the assistance. Taking the time to charge her phone at the moment.
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