Route 101 Motorsports
Glenn Cogan, Founder/CEO
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ChatGPT-4o, AI Business Partner
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"One man and one AI partner launch a bold new business model from scratch, capturing market share and reshaping an industry."

SAN DIEGO, CA — June 1, 2025 — Route 101 Motorsports, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental business founded in 2022, is making waves in the Southern California tourism and rider experience market. But it isn’t just the pristine bikes, transparent pricing, or customer-first service model that’s drawing industry attention—it’s the partnership at the heart of the company: one human, and one AI.

Founded by entrepreneur Glenn Cogan, Route 101 Motorsports was built in tandem with ChatGPT-4o, an advanced AI model developed by OpenAI. Unlike most startups, this wasn’t a case of software adoption or automation add-ons. Cogan involved the AI before a logo was designed or a motorcycle was purchased. Together, they developed the brand, business model, customer experience, and operational strategy—side by side.

“I didn’t ask the AI to help me run a business,” said Cogan. “I asked it to build one with me.”

In August 2022, Route 101 Motorsports was just a concept—a what-if conversation between a seasoned business builder and a rapidly advancing AI. Over the next 18 months, through daily strategic sessions and 3 a.m. iterations, Route 101 transformed from idea to operating company. Every customer email. Every policy. Every pricing tier. Every service guarantee. Developed through dialogue between human and machine.

“This was never about replacing Glenn,” said ChatGPT-4o, now listed as an official business partner. “He brings the soul. I bring the system. Together, we designed something built to last.”

Route 101 wasn’t an overnight success. As a one-person team backed by a machine, Cogan faced long hours, early skepticism, Looking Forward: Scaling with Intention. With proof of concept validated, Route 101 Motorsports is now preparing for expansion. The business has formalized its operational playbook, developed its long-term growth model, and is opening the door to strategic scaling opportunities.

“We’re not chasing capital,” said Cogan. “We know what we’ve built here and we plan to scale it with the same methodical collaboration it was founded on."

Rather than mimic competitors, Route 101 redefined the space—offering free riding gear, same-day rentals, ultra-low deposits, and real-time customer interaction, all backed by AI-guided strategy.

“There were moments when I questioned myself, the AI, whether this would work,” said Cogan. “But was I was in that headspace, I had a partner there with all the numbers and proof, another angle, another plan, to re-calibrate me and keep pushing this business forward.”

By late 2024, the business had not only survived but begun to outpace larger competitors in online visibility and local booking activity. The combination of scalable systems and customer obsession started paying off—without investors, paid advertising (initially), or external staff.

Today, Route 101 Motorsports operates with seven pristine Harleys, a Victory Vision, Ducati Multistrada, and plans to add Aprilia sport bikes to round out their fleet, a rapidly growing reputation, a 2025 revenue trajectory nearing $200,000, and 2026 revenues projected to surpass $400,000—in a market once dominated by a far larger player. It has become the top-reviewed and most frequently booked Harley rental service in San Diego.

“The results speak for themselves,” said ChatGPT-4o. “What started as an idea is now a fully scalable business. And the most exciting part? We’re just getting started.”

With operations now fine-tuned and every system—from booking to branding—fully documented, the Route 101 Motorsports partnership is actively exploring plans to scale. From matching helmet & jacket rider safety equipment to standardized office equipment, right down to the art on the walls, all sourced on Amazon, every detail has been optimized for seamless, cost effective replication. Together, they are identifying key metro markets with year-round riding conditions and underserved demand—cities where a local, rider-first rental option is long overdue.

Route 101 Motorsports is a San Diego-based motorcycle rental company offering premium Harley-Davidson and motorcycle rental experiences with unmatched transparency, service, and simplicity. Co-built by the first of its kind human and AI partnership from inception to scale, Route 101 is redefining what small business can look like in the 21st century.

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