Ardys Kellerman in 2003. She started her 48 Plus ride in White River Junction, Vermont and finished 9-1/2 days and 8543 miles later in Hyder, Alaska, having passed through all of the lower 48 states, plus Alaska! (photo courtesy of Lone Star BMW/Triumph in Austin, Texas)

Ardys Kellerman in 2003. She started her 48 Plus ride in White River Junction, Vermont and finished 9-1/2 days and 8543 miles later in Hyder, Alaska, having passed through all of the lower 48 states, plus Alaska! (photo courtesy of Lone Star BMW/Triumph in Austin, Texas)

Ardys Kellerman in 2003. She started her 48 Plus ride in White River Junction, Vermont and finished 9-1/2 days and 8543 miles later in Hyder, Alaska, having passed through all of the lower 48 states, plus Alaska! (photo courtesy of Lone Star BMW/Triumph in Austin, Texas)