I don't know if this guy is on the forum but this is a great article about riding a C14 from NJ to Alaska:

http://accelerate.presspublisher.us/issue/jul-aug11/article/alaska

Great story.  It should be inspiration for everyone who rides.  Especially the comments about helping others out there in the boonies.  That's how it was where I grew up.

BTW, is it an optical illusion, or is the center of the rear tire worn out in that first photo?  He was not in a great place to be needing a new tire...