Going the Distance (and Quickly!) with Kelly Valdez
From Riding Into The Sunset by Ed Housewright
October 22, 2025 · 35 min · Season 2 · Episode 36
About this episode
Kelly Valdez discusses her passion for long distance motorcycle rides and her preference for speedy sport bikes.
KELLY VALDEZ likes long distance rides. She's ridden cross country seven times—five times solo—and has also traveled extensively in Canada and Europe. She prefers speedy sport bikes over more upright models. "I have a high need for speed," Kelly says. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org .
People in this episode
Host: Ed Housewright
Guest: Kelly Valdez
Topics covered
- long distance riding
- motorcycles
- sport bikes
- travel
- speed
Keywords
- long distance rides
- cross country
- Canada
- Europe
- sport bikes
- high speed
Sponsors
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
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