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Theses 4
episodes of Latin America can be purchased as a bundle
($24.95) or 3 of the episodes as separate items ($15.95)
Note:
(1) Mexico, is
only included in the bundle.
Available
Single Episodes
(2) Central
America
(3)
Colombia/Ecuador
(4) Peru, Chile,
Argentina
($15.95 each)
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Burro Has Three Wheels, a motorcycle movie filmed
through South America, Central America and Mexico, originally a blog, documents driving The Pan
American Highway, and has been
greatly received by viewers since its
availability in November 2006. This is an amazing feat
for someone like me who produces, films, edits and
distributes the movie solely without corporate backing.
On the heels of this first movie's success, I
released 3 new episodes of motorcycle
touring, episode (5) Prudhoe Bay/Dead Horse Alaska from Portland,
OR, USA on The Dalton Highway, the Haul Road, episode (6) Prudhoe Bay/Dead Horse, Alaska USA to Happy
Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada and (7) Happy
Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada to Key West, Florida,
USA.
"Burro Has Three Wheels" was produced in 2006 after motorcycle
touring the Pan American Highway it is a 4 episode,
3 hour, 2 disc DVD reality style motorcycle movie
similar to what is seen on The Discovery Channel and
Travel Channel. While riding a BMW styled Ural
motorcycle sidecar, I take viewers on my solo motorcycle
tour from Portland, Oregon USA to the end of the world,
Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Seldom available through mainstream
medias, Burro Has Three Wheels presents true images of
the roads, landscapes & peoples of the Spanish speaking
Americas. This motorcycle movie takes those
interested in adventure travel & long distance
motorcycle travel on the ultimate road trip. It is a preview
to a "journey of a lifetime." The video motorcycle
travelogue begins in North America, driving and touring
to Mexico, Central
America and South America. Countries include;
Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua,
Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and
Argentina.
Ride along in the sidecar, as far south as any road in
the world goes, to Patagonia, nearly on-third of the way
around the world.
Motorcycle Story
Planning began in November of 2005.
With time on my hands, my wife Marilyn suggested I should take
Burro for a ride. This seemed like a good idea except in
the Pacific Northwest at this time of year, its cold and the
rainy season is in full swing. All said, I was up for an
adventure. When Marilyn asked where I thought I'd go, my
response was naturally..."South".
We knew legendary dual sport motorcycles like the BMW, Kawasaki
KLR 650 and others had made the journey but we had never heard
of a Ural or any motorcycle sidecars doing it. Many people
thought Burro was an antique Harley Davidson. I tried to
correct the Harley Davidson misnomer but eventually gave up and
let 'em believe what they wanted.
Anyway, the miserable weather continued
to make it's presence known...I couldn't find a descent day to
even walk around the block. Finally on the 6th of February
2006 we got a break in the weather and I roared out of the
driveway weighing 1250 pounds (there will be times when Mar
joins me that Burro will be carrying 1400 pounds).
Slipping my gloves on Marilyn asked,
"When do you think you'll be back?"
"Heck...I might be back this evening,
we'll see how it goes," I replied.
This wasn't an unexpected response from me because I'd never
ridden more than 150 miles from home on any motorcycle before.
However if all went well we'd planned on meeting in Zihautanejo
(North of Acapulco) in March. After that I figured I'd
just return home to Portland. But...I was havin' a blast
and before I knew it, one country was leading to the next.
Soon I was making my move into Colombia and the rest of South
America.
Resting at roadside cantinas, I'd tie
Burro to a hitchin' post beneath the shade of tree and imagined
myself as a character from a Cormac McCarthey novel. Just
like one of them, I was riding my faithful steed across the Rio
Grande along a dusty trail to adventure.
The Darien Gap was something I really wanted to try with
a motorcycle sidecar but this seemed to be pushing my
limit. After 3 days in Panama City, Panama I chose
to fly the motorcycle to Colombia.
Today it still
makes me smile when I think about the locals referring to me as
"El Norte Americano Che Guevara." I suppose that's
because I wasn't runnin' with the pack, just a lone
rider.
After four months on the road, I returned home and began editing
my video trip log. When I thought about it ... I had never
seen any video on TV or elsewhere depicting many of the
countries I had traveled through. Unlike other motorcycle
movies such as Long Way Round and Motorcycle Diaries, I did not
have corporate sponsorship. There were not any "Hollywood"
support or film crews on this adventure. Burro Has
Three Wheels ©
is
likely the first video production of a solo sidecar
motorcycle trip on the Pan American Highway offered
to the public.
The finished product includes my commentary and includes a
terrific sound track from musicians; Lightnin' Hopkins, Isaac
Hayes, Lloyd Jones, Robbie Laws, Brownie McGhee, Red Garland,
Terry Robb, Poncho Sanchez, DK Stewart, Mark Dufresne, Jim Mesi,
Benny Velarde, & Pucho and his Latin Soul Brothers.
There isn't enough space here to tell the whole story so I have
assembled my travelogues and hope to publish the entire story
within the year.
If you enjoy travel, travel films, travel adventure & great
music, grab a seat in the sidecar (the easy chair) place a fan
so it's blowin' through your hair, turn up the sound ... and
ENJOY the ride. It's a great addition to your motorcycle
book library or motorcycle accessories package. Showing
these DVDs to your spouse ... may have you on the road before
you know it!
I hope my DVD's bring you as many smiles as I had making the
journey.
Happy Trails,
Gerald (Gary) Smith
Consideration
Because funding for this
independent film is limited, it is greatly appreciated if you'd
forward or post this web site's address to others you believe
would enjoy this "journey of a life time".
http://burrohas3wheels.com
or
http://motorcycletrips.net
Audio & Video Format
Available in North American (NTSC) and European (PAL) formats.
Filmed in reality style.
2 Discs Time: 3:00
Camera: Samsung SC-D363
(DVC), Nokia 6620 (cell phone)
Multi-episode (4)
Disc 1 COLOMBIA / ECUADOR and MEXICO. Disc 2 PERU / CHILE / ARGENTINA and CENTRAL AMERICA.
Leaving home I was initially armed with
only a cell phone video camera, I hadn't planned on becoming a
producer of motorcycle films. So...The first 17 minutes
of episode 1 (Mexico) are filmed from the cell phone, at Zihautanejo, Mexico true video camera was
acquired. Somewhat unconventional...the early Mexico video
is included because the entire story needs to be told. The
4 episodes are not in chronological order. This is due to
available space per disc. Viewer response has been great.
Calendar of Events
February 2009 Book Release: (Pending)
MOTO-VATIONAL Lectures: "Traveling South
of the Border" & others. I am available to speak to your club or
other forums
upon request.
E-mail
or call
503-957-2714 |
Movie Reviews
Jean (Seattle, WA)
- "Not since Bill Nye the Science Guy has there been a more "homespun"
genuine and enthusiastic guide...This film is way better than
"Grizzly Man"...
Tom (Hood River, OR)
On a Tom's Thumb 1~10 scale, I give it a solid nine. Go buy his DVDs and I think
you'll enjoy them...
Hack'd Magazine, (Spring 2007 Volume 21/4)
...Gary Smith did a great job of producing this
DVD with his personal experiences and thoughts in real time, real life.
James (Sealy, TX)
Wow!!! ...Thumbs
up !!!!
Malcom (Canaan, CT)
...Ewan McGregor with
out glitz. Really great job Gary. I have already watched it twice.
Read these complete
reviews Plus more
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Ushuaia, Argentina, The southern most
city in the world

Riding in the Carmen
Valley, Colombia

High desert in Peru

Resting in the shade,
El Salvador

Costa Rica

Honduras

Gonzonama, Ecuador

Mano del Desierto,
Chile
(Hand
of the Desert)
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