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Didn't see a trip planning section, but this thread will be updated with the final RR as well, once I do it....
Gokay, so, I've always wanted to do the dragon. With the 250 rally being held there this year I thought it an excellent opportunity to see the Dragon and the Appalachian mountains. Also, being that The Dragon is much closer to Shady Lane than Colorado, and she has repeatedly invited me to come visit, I thought I'd stop there on the way.... In addition to that, I might as well ride through as many states as I'm able to fill out my StatesTraveled map: Visited States Map by epgSoft, and see some famous cities, stopping to meet Elvis on the way (I am a massive fan). Hopefully I will also be able to snag a few small IBA's on the way and get some recognition for my riding: IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders
Right, Epic road trip of biblical proportions shaping up....
What I have to do:
- Budget for 2 weeks of travel (I will only be request 11 days off work, but it's nice to have a buffer)
- Prep the bike (Seat, Performance enhancements following this thread, and possibly a new chain/sprockets and tires right before the trip)- Fill out gear a bit more - bicycle shorts, possibly rain gear
-To get a GPS, or to go about it the old fashioned way.... $$$ vs. convenience.
What I have done:
- Map out the trip
- saved up some money
- acquired all other gear/luggage/tools for the trip.
Right, it's time to get cracking! Any motorcycle modifications will be written up in the build thread. Any trip planning will be added here.
Here is the constantly expanding and evolving map I will be traveling:
250 Rally - Google Maps
Gokay, so, I've always wanted to do the dragon. With the 250 rally being held there this year I thought it an excellent opportunity to see the Dragon and the Appalachian mountains. Also, being that The Dragon is much closer to Shady Lane than Colorado, and she has repeatedly invited me to come visit, I thought I'd stop there on the way.... In addition to that, I might as well ride through as many states as I'm able to fill out my StatesTraveled map: Visited States Map by epgSoft, and see some famous cities, stopping to meet Elvis on the way (I am a massive fan). Hopefully I will also be able to snag a few small IBA's on the way and get some recognition for my riding: IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders
Right, Epic road trip of biblical proportions shaping up....
What I have to do:
- Budget for 2 weeks of travel (I will only be request 11 days off work, but it's nice to have a buffer)
- Prep the bike (Seat, Performance enhancements following this thread, and possibly a new chain/sprockets and tires right before the trip)- Fill out gear a bit more - bicycle shorts, possibly rain gear
-To get a GPS, or to go about it the old fashioned way.... $$$ vs. convenience.
What I have done:
- Map out the trip
- saved up some money
- acquired all other gear/luggage/tools for the trip.
Right, it's time to get cracking! Any motorcycle modifications will be written up in the build thread. Any trip planning will be added here.
Here is the constantly expanding and evolving map I will be traveling:
250 Rally - Google Maps