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My Blog

Anna

Thursday 8th May 2025

My wife Anna is terrified to ride. She basically will ride around the hood, once for each bike I've owned. Personally I've ridden cross country on my own many times. Never was one to ride with a group, however my Triumph, my survival and my celebration of life after cancer is why I'm riding in this event.

My 2023 Bonnie

Saturday 26th Apr 2025

As the saying goes...."a picture is worth a thousand words "

Road trips

Thursday 24th Apr 2025

I've had the pleasure of taking many cross-continental road trips over summers in conjuction with working as a seasonal National Park Ranger. I have also had the benefit of taking those rides on a variety of brand cruisers (Honda VTX, Yamaha SCL Raider and Indian Scout).

Although I have yet to take my 2023 Triumph Bonneville cross country, I can definitely verify that it has been the best and most comfortable ride for the innercity potholed streets of Chicago than any cruiser or previous scooters I started out with 25 years ago.

Art of the Ride

Wednesday 23rd Apr 2025
Back in 2008 Johnny Scheff, who had acquired Bob's BMW to reinvent and rebrand it as Motoworks Chicago invited me to install an art show of my paintings, prints and drawings inside his showroom a few blocks from our home and studio. It was a blast with old and new friends in attendance. My paintings, etchings, and drawings filled the Motoworks space. The show was titled "Art of the Ride." 17 years later I'm riding with their team for the DGR event.

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Sunday 20th Apr 2025 On Sunday the 18th of May 2025, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.

My Team

Motoworks Chicago

With 44 Riders

My Sponsors

Denise Winter

$104 USD

Moshe Nelson

$104 USD

Joshua Nelson

$104 USD

Patricia Martinez

Good luck Mark!!

$104 USD

Ari Nelson

Viva La Vida

$104 USD

Teresa Stetler

I had no idea that you are cancer survior. thank you for being supportive of the cause.

$100 USD

Donald Jones

Buena suerte buen amigo. ¡Paz!

$52 USD

Kelly Hernandez Jusino

I was deeply moved to learn of your journey and wanted to express my sincere gratitude of you showing such courage to share. As a child, I remember the assignment you gave us on courage—it left a profound and lasting impact on me. I now realize how deeply personal that lesson must have been for you, and it resonates with me even more today. Looking back, it makes so much sense, and it honestly helped shape how I’ve faced challenges in my own life. You’ve always been such an inspiration, and I’m really grateful for everything you taught me. The little things and lessons that last a lifetime with your students!

$52 USD

Arceo

$52 USD

Julie Kong

Way to go, Mark! Good luck on your roadtrip. Proud of you!

$50 USD

GringoLandia Studio

$50 USD

Mark Nelson

I'm not just supporting the DGR, I'm a survivor since 1995.

$50 USD

Anonymous

Have a great ride!

$40 USD

Joy Nakamura

$26 USD

Tracey Tanaka

$21 USD

Jose Aleman

Godspeed Mark!

$21 USD

Diane L Green

Safe riding!!!

$21 USD

Linda Young

Thank you Mark for supporting this cause.

$21 USD

Andreu Studio

Thank you Mark!

$21 USD

Arturo Barrera

$21 USD

Keith Brown

From The Bridgeport artist community!

$21 USD