Not trying to be a shill, but my company's leadership was very frank in the last AEM that they intend to stick with the DEI principles that have been part of company culture since the beginning. It's still a mega tech corp, but makes me feel good about working here.

BTW I plan to use the PNWGT as training for the Iron Butt Rally. I finished the IBR in 2023 on my Multistrada V4 and am entered again in 2025. My Multi was only the 5th Ducati to ever finish the IBR, and I'm looking to finish and place higher in 2025.

I broke it up over a few trips. In May I hit southern OR and NorCal, then in June I swept through WA, northern ID, and MT to get those. I did an August loop through central and western WA, and finished with another trip to Idaho in September. It's a great excuse to get out and ride!

I saw the note about the PNWGT. I was a Grand Finisher (hit all 30 locations) in 2024, and hope to do it again in 2025. This is a great way to see great new places. I've riding around the PNW for almost 30 years but still find new roads and destinations every year on the PNWGT. Do it!