Into The Unknown

What a day! Got my 200 mi in the cold, wind, rain and the last 35 mi in a wet slushy snowstorm. Im beat. Three aspirin, a hot shower with a beer as company and something to eat. Seems every tour begins like this for me. Im moteling in a dump and will b diving south tomorrow to get away from great lakes weather and toward warmer temps. I didnt realise how out of shape ive become. Im fried!
 
Pop-Pop said:
What a day! Got my 200 mi in the cold, wind, rain and the last 35 mi in a wet slushy snowstorm. Im beat. Three aspirin, a hot shower with a beer as company and something to eat. Seems every tour begins like this for me. Im moteling in a dump and will b diving south tomorrow to get away from great lakes weather and toward warmer temps. I didnt realise how out of shape ive become. Im fried!
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The wind alone can make for a tiring day.
 
Yea, first rides after a layoff are tough, especially an injury layoff. Listen to your body, if it says you need a rest, do so. If it says break for the night, listen to it then too. There is always tomorrow.

Upstate NY is beautiful.

In about a month I will be riding (or maybe trailering ... plans not settled yet) from Ohio to Virginia, then meeting up with 2 buds and riding up the coast line thru Va, Maryland, NY, NJ, Delaware, and Conn to Rhode Island to pick up 4 of the last 5 states I need to complete the lower 48. Hoping the weather is warmer/dryer by then lol.

Have fun, stay safe.
 
the Ferret said:
Yea, first rides after a layoff are tough, especially an injury layoff. Listen to your body, if it says you need a rest, do so. If it says break for the night, listen to it then too. There is always tomorrow.

Upstate NY is beautiful.

In about a month I will be riding (or maybe trailering ... plans not settled yet) from Ohio to Virginia, then meeting up with 2 buds and riding up the coast line thru Va, Maryland, NY, NJ, Delaware, and Conn to Rhode Island to pick up 4 of the last 5 states I need to complete the lower 48. Hoping the weather is warmer/dryer by then lol.

Have fun, stay safe.
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If the world needed an enema, God would stick the hose in Jersey! Id love to ride the bridge in del that scares the pants off everyone! Did the left lane of the mackinaw last tour and it really was frightening!
If u ride the ct coast, you can see where they build submarines. Seeing them is something!
 
Pop-Pop said:
Well, its gonna be what its gonna be. The last tours i was gone about two months each. This one might have to be six weeks. I never carry cash, but i am this ride because some places discount the gas w cash. Im also pondering grabbing some work in pagosa where my kids live.
I guess this ride will be a day at a time. Many thanks for the tip!
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YMMV but I always keep 1 or 2 $50 bills folded up and hidden on the bike in case my wallet is lost or my bank card is disabled in some way.
 
northwestparider said:
What is the bag hanging off the front?
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Thats a camel back. First time ive ever had one. Fillled it, squirted some lime juice in and all is well. I get dehydrated a lot touring and needed to address that. It was hanging off the brake lever while i packed the bike. So far, so good with the bag.
 
It wouldn’t be a Pop-Pop tour if it didn’t have snow. Your seat muscles will have some last your memory as the days in the saddle flip by. Safe journey and don’t cry at the pumps. Just charge more money at the job in Co, unless of course it is for the kids. Wishing you warm sunny days ahead.
 
Sunday Rider said:
It wouldn’t be a Pop-Pop tour if it didn’t have snow. Your seat muscles will have some last your memory as the days in the saddle flip by. Safe journey and don’t cry at the pumps. Just charge more money at the job in Co, unless of course it is for the kids. Wishing you warm sunny days ahead.
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Thanks! My kids keep asking when im going to b there. I suspect they have hatched a plan! After riding in hail, sleet and snow, rain aint so bad!
Its still snowing here and will b below freezing until about 9:00 tomorrow morning. Gonna b a interesting departure.
 
you might want to reserve a cabin as it can get busy this time of year. at least give me heads up a day or 2 before you get here.
 
Pop-Pop said:
If the world needed an enema, God would stick the hose in Jersey! I'd love to ride the bridge in del that scares the pants off everyone! Did the left lane of the mackinaw last tour and it really was frightening!
If u ride the ct coast, you can see where they build submarines. Seeing them is something!
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I just have to get through Jersey, not touring the place lol. I have been through there and NY city (via George Washington bridge) a couple of years ago in the car and the only thing I could think of was "why would anyone live here?"

Submarines are cool, but I dont think I could be IN one for any length of time.

Done Mackinaw bridge 1/2 dozen times. Not too bad unless its raining and real windy ha ha ha
 
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