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American odyssey a big kick for 92-year-old fundraiser

Central Somerset Gazette

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June 26, 2025

It's never too late to take that life-changing trip - and this spring, Orange & Black Motorcycle Tours supported 92-year-old Jean Scott to do just that.

American odyssey a big kick for 92-year-old fundraiser

Jean, from Somerton, contacted Orange & Black Motorcycle Tours and Rentals in April with a dream of discovering the iconic Route 66 by motorcycle and experiencing a life-changing trip, not just for her, but for those in need of vital air ambulance services.

Fast-forward to June, and Jean swapped her local Somerset coast for the California coast, taking to the road with their legendary tour guide and Route 66 expert Gary 'Bear' Fleshman on the back of his Harley-Davidson Road Glide for her bucket list adventure.

Gary said: "We don't usually offer pillion-only rides, but we're all for people finding their freedom through riding and we wanted to help Jean experience that after she got the bug in her youth. Next year Route 66, or the 'Mother Road' as it's commonly known, celebrates its centennial, so it was thought only fitting that Jean come along for the ride and get a jump on hitting her own centennial milestones."

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