Just Skip
Hill climbing motorcycle legend doesn't like to toot his own Horne
SCOTT LINESBURGH
Record Staff Writer
Published Sunday, Jun 11, 2006
When Skip Horne jumps on a motorcycle, he feels free to dream. He sees open roads, rolling hills and endless possibilities.
"It's often hard to describe the freedom of riding a motorcycle," Horne said. "I've done it for over 40 years, and nothing compares."
His passion for the two-wheel machines and his love of people are reasons why he is considered legendary in the extreme sport of hill climbing. For the past 18 years, he has held hill climbs at the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, located 12 miles outside of his hometown of Tracy. The events, known simply as "Skip's at Carnegie," draw the best riders in the country. Some truly believe it has been Horne's hospitality that has created the success.
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Hill climbing motorcycle legend doesn't like to toot his own Horne
SCOTT LINESBURGH
Record Staff Writer
Published Sunday, Jun 11, 2006
When Skip Horne jumps on a motorcycle, he feels free to dream. He sees open roads, rolling hills and endless possibilities.
"It's often hard to describe the freedom of riding a motorcycle," Horne said. "I've done it for over 40 years, and nothing compares."
His passion for the two-wheel machines and his love of people are reasons why he is considered legendary in the extreme sport of hill climbing. For the past 18 years, he has held hill climbs at the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, located 12 miles outside of his hometown of Tracy. The events, known simply as "Skip's at Carnegie," draw the best riders in the country. Some truly believe it has been Horne's hospitality that has created the success.
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