Those who have long been planning that one special motorcycle trip might very well start writing a 250 word essay describing their idea of the ultimate on- or off-road riding adventure, route and destination as well as why they’re keen on accomplishing it and on what riding experience they’re relying in order to do so. Yes, you’re supposing well; Buell will select a winner and offer him/her a brand new Ulysses XB12X, parts and accessories and travel money so that the respective essay would become reality. Afterwards, the bike is for the winner to keep.

Conditions required indicate that submitters must be legal U.S. 50-state residents at the time of the entry, at least 18 years of age and poses a valid motorcycle license.

Take your time and plan everything well because submissions are accepted until June 23rd.

Press release after the break.

BUELL ANNOUNCES AMERICAN ADVENTURE GRANT CONTEST
Grand Prize Includes a new 2009 Buell XB12X Ulysses Motorcycle


Buell Motorcycle Company announced the American Adventure Grant program, which will award the grand prize winner of an essay contest describing the ultimate American riding adventure a new 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12X motorcycle, $2,500 in credit for Buell Parts & Accessories, and a check for $2,500 to complete the trip of his or her dreams.

"Since we introduced the Ulysses in 2005, riders have been sending us ideas for two-wheel adventures that they've dreamed of taking on one of our bikes. For many of them, something was getting in the way of their dream ride - they didn't have a bike, there wasn't enough money, they didn't have the right gear. We wanted to put together a program that would help make their dreams a reality, and the Buell American Adventure Grant will do just that for one lucky winner," said Chad Hockerman, Buell Market Outreach Project Manager.

To enter, participants must complete an online profile and submit a 250-word online essay describing their trip to http://www.buell.com/en_us/experience/adventure-grant/ by the deadline of 5 pm EST on June 23, 2009.

In their online essay, applicants are asked to describe their vision of the ultimate American on- or off-road riding adventure, including destinations, the planned route, their reasons for wanting to complete the trip, and a description of previous riding experience.

All applicants must be legal U.S. 50-state residents at the time of entry, age 18 or older, and possess a valid motorcycle operator's license, but do not need to be current owners of a Buell motorcycle.

Founded by visionary motorcycle designer and former privateer racer Erik Buell in 1983, Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., produces sport motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel, including the 1125R superbike, the 1125CR Cafe Racer, and air-cooled XB-series Ulysses, Firebolt, and Lightning. To learn more about Buell motorcycles, or to locate the dealer nearest you, log onto www.buell.com.