Congrats to Bob Donaldson - 2010 Top Mileage Rider

[Mellow]

Based on the Mileage Tracker for 2010 Bob (BDondald) was the #1 highest mileage rider
on the site (72,710) - just edging out Tom Loftus, last year's winner (100,948 miles), by a mere 216 miles.

Both of these guys were averaging 199 miles A DAY so the top 2 positions were just over a day of riding apart.

The gap between 2nd and 3rd was 1,966 miles by Zooker13 in California at 70,528 (LOL.. and that was 3rd place!)

Just wanted to give a shout out to Bob for being the high mileage rider last year but also to
all those other riders our there that were able to put so many great miles on their bikes.

Many of us may never put these kind of numbers up for a single year but that's okay,
any riding is good riding.

Just wanted to say thanks to those that are able to spend that kind of time in the saddle
and for sharing your experiences with us.

 

[Lanny]

I hope to one day have the time to ride that much. Congratulations and Good on you Bob!

 

[motomac]

Way to go Bob!!! I think I said at the end of last year, that Bdonald was going to be up at the top. Super job to all those over 60K.

 

[skyboybry]

Congrats Bob, I hope to have another bourbon with you again this year. Ride safe!

 

[Tankereng]

Congrats Bob!!

...when I retire in 25 years, I hope to put that many miles on my 2035 hybrid battery/nuclear reactor powered Wing...

 

[Mark]

Way to ride to all those big number riders!

Now where is that 'bow' emoticon when I need it!

Mark

 

[Bigmak96]

Way to go Bob! Way to go every one!

 

[970mike]

Nicely done Bob!! Glad I got to ride with you for a few of those miles!! :bow1:

 

[Gandolkf]

Congratulations to all of you.
Is there a lowest miles award,That would be me if I did't have STOC/RTE's to go to(Nice riding with all)

 

[John Anthony]

Man, that's some serious riding! Hope you get frequent flyer miles on your gas card!

John

 

[carpdm]

Way to go Bob! That's a lot of smiles.

 

[janfmiller]

When I retire... Look out... !! Doubt if I'd rack up that kind of mileage though!!!

 

[Dinkie Diesel]

Congratulations Bob!

I have a few words to contribute in honor of Bob. I met Bob at FloridaSTOC 2009. I didn't know anything about him at the time. Wasn't aware of his miles and miles he piles on each year. Dave Doolin was leading a bunch of us around Florida and found some relatively twistie roads. I was behind Bob but couldn't keep up. He was on his ST1300, not the Wing. I was thinking to myself, how fast can this ole fart go? Not that I'm a benchmark but I can tell you that Bob knows how to ride.

Bob is a perfect gentleman, never loud or boisterous. He is very mild mannered and easy to talk to. He has lots of interesting stories. If you get the opportunity to chat with Bob you'll come away with the same respect for him I have, I promise.

Here's a few snapshots in my archives.

Here's Bob setting up camp at Flagler Beach, FL.

Waiting for dinner at FLSTOC.

At GeezerSTOC Bob was drooling, waiting for a chance to dig in to the clam chowder.

This one was taken at OzarkSTOC 2010. Mr. Donaldson and Mr. Padden traded career stories of flying twin rotor helicopters in the military. Bob and I shared sleeping quarters that night. PM me for the details. Bob decided to follow me leaving the next day for an early departure. My alarm went off in the wee hour and before I could open my eyelids Bob was up and dressed. Can't get the military out of the boy, I guess!

Looking forward to any event I can attend 2011 with Mr. Donaldson present.

Bob, hope 2011 is even better for you than 2010. Keep on truckin'​

 

[Mellow]

Bob is a perfect gentleman, never loud or boisterous. He is very mild mannered and easy to talk to. He has lots of interesting stories.

So,... he's basically the Anti-Dinkie.. LOL

 

[Dinkie Diesel]

So,... he's basically the Anti-Dinkie.. LOL

Big Meanie!!! I was going to say he is the antithesis of me but I guess I didn't have to. :mrgreen:

 

[Mellow]

Big Meanie!!! I was going to say he is the antithesis of me but I guess I didn't have to. :mrgreen:

Can't help it.. I've been on a diet of
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.
<----- Brraaaaaaiinnssss....

 

[vinny]

Congratulations Bob! It is hard to top some of the nice things these folks have said about you. They are all true, but I got them all beat because.....you are my adopted Brother!

 

[BigTom]

How to be, Bob.

I'm another voice in the "wonderful man" chorus! What a pleasure to spend some time with you, look forward to seeing you again this year!

 

[h2orider]

Congratulations Bob

Call me and lets go ride

Kreis

 

[Kevin_56]

Congratulations Bob. Hope to see at as many events this year as last.

Kevin