Tell Us of 2008 Trip Plans

[BobMielke]

Most of the country is just now digging out of Winter's grip, dreaming of fair weather and riding, riding, riding. Tell us of your planned trips. Details please. I love to hear of trips folks will take in this year. Give details & pics when available.

Crater Lake, OR is high on my list.
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Bridal Veil Falls, OR ---- Multnomah Falls, OR
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Avenue of Giants, Fortuna, CA ----- Portland, OR Zoo
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Haystack Rock, Canon Beach near Seaside, OR
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Cape Meares, Lookout Point near Seaside/Astoria, OR
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[antaeas]

In May, I plan to tour east from Wisconsin to the tip of the Gaspé in Canada and back, including a side trip north of Québec city to the lake where my dad fished 50 years ago.

An online tour guide is at

http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/vacation-activities/info_scenicroutes_gaspesie-tour_12_ang.cfm

The attached map is a 1950s railroad map.

[empeg9000]

I plan on doing what I call the Tour de NY. I go all over but I have never really explored my own state. One day one, since I live in the Capital District, I will head west on the Great Western Turpike (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Turnpike). I will stop along the way in tiny town of Chittenango, NY (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tips/getAttraction.php?Tip_AttractionNo==940), once an Erie canal hamlet, is the home of L. Frank Baum, of "Wizard of Oz" fame. Then I will head for Seneca Lake, possibly visit some vineyards, and spend the night in Watkins Glen.
Day 2 I plan to drive the old Formula 1 road course. The first Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix, however, was held in 1948 on public streets in and near the village. Organized by local resident Cameron Argetsinger, it was the first post-WWII road race held in the United States and it marked the revival of American road racing.

The original course ran for 6.6 miles and passed through the center of the village. The streets used for the original course remain intact today and a checkered flag marks the original start-finish line on the village's main street.

Then I will head for Jamestown NY to visit the Desi and Lucy Musuem (http://www.lucy-desi.com/). Then I will head for Niagara Falls to spend my evening on the Canadian side of the border at Clifton Hill. (http://www.cliftonhill.com/)

Day 3 I will return to the states and ride along Lake Ontario to Thousand Islands Park to stay with some friends for the evening.

Day 4 I will return home through the Adirondacks probably roughly along Rt 3, Rt 30, Rt 28, Rt 8, something like that.

I will probably attend a few BMWMOV (http://www.vtbmwmov.org/)events. Of course I am hoping to return to Nova Scotia for the Salty Fog Rally. I will probably make a couple runs to Maine. I will probably attend Americade which is in my backyard and stop by PaulBachs "Little Gig".

Thats about all I know. I don't like to plan too much.

[BobMielke]

I plan on doing what I call the Tour de NY. I go all over but I have never really explored my own state. One day one, since I live in the Capital District, I will head west on the Great Western Turpike (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Turnpike). I will stop along the way in tiny town of Chittenango, NY (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tips/getAttraction.php?Tip_AttractionNo==940), once an Erie canal hamlet, is the home of L. Frank Baum, of "Wizard of Oz" fame. Then I will head for Seneca Lake, possibly visit some vineyards, and spend the night in Watkins Glen.
Day 2 I plan to drive the old Formula 1 road course. The first Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix, however, was held in 1948 on public streets in and near the village. Organized by local resident Cameron Argetsinger, it was the first post-WWII road race held in the United States and it marked the revival of American road racing.

The original course ran for 6.6 miles and passed through the center of the village. The streets used for the original course remain intact today and a checkered flag marks the original start-finish line on the village's main street.

Then I will head for Jamestown NY to visit the Desi and Lucy Musuem (http://www.lucy-desi.com/). Then I will head for Niagara Falls to spend my evening on the Canadian side of the border at Clifton Hill. (http://www.cliftonhill.com/)

Day 3 I will return to the states and ride along Lake Ontario to Thousand Islands Park to stay with some friends for the evening.

Day 4 I will return home through the Adirondacks probably roughly along Rt 3, Rt 30, Rt 28, Rt 8, something like that.

I will probably attend a few BMWMOV (http://www.vtbmwmov.org/)events. Of course I am hoping to return to Nova Scotia for the Salty Fog Rally. I will probably make a couple runs to Maine. I will probably attend Americade which is in my backyard and stop by PaulBachs "Little Gig".

Thats about all I know. I don't like to plan too much.

I'm a firm believer that we need to start our trips in our our state. When I lived in SC I rode around the entire edge of the state, covering hundreds of miles. I'd notice scenic beauty and mark the spot in my mind so that on a photo ride I could return and capture the spot on a beautiful day.

Since moving to the Pacific Northwest my options have increased ten fold. I recently watched an Oregon Public Broadcast documentary on my new home state of Oregon. I was amazed at how much of this state I still have to see. Where do I find the time to do it justice? Nothing like trying. LOL Keep Riding!!!

[tourunigo]

:type Mary and I are setting out on May 28th for a 11-12,000 miles adventure mostly in the U.S. It will take about 6 1/2 weeks. I have started a blog at

www.bobandmaryontheroad.blogspot.com

To date I only have design, preliminary mapping and a few words done. This route is morphing a bit as some forum members have offered routing advice, 'must see-must do' advice, bike related resources (ie tires), lodging option and, our greatest note of appreciation to those who have offered their personal hospitality. We will do our best to update this blog as often as possible prior to the trip as well as when on the road. -Bob

[empeg9000]

:type Mary and I are setting out on May 28th for a 11-12,000 miles adventure mostly in the U.S. It will take about 6 1/2 weeks. I have started a blog at

www.bobandmaryontheroad.blogspot.com

To date I only have design, preliminary mapping and a few words done. This route is morphing a bit as some forum members have offered routing advice, 'must see-must do' advice, bike related resources (ie tires), lodging option and, our greatest note of appreciation to those who have offered their personal hospitality. We will do our best to update this blog as often as possible prior to the trip as well as when on the road. -Bob
Nice Bob! I will add a link to it on my blog. I will follow it for sure.

[RJM2096]

After I get my 2000 R1100RT together, my wife and I will take a few day trip around Illinois to see it I can count on it. The major goal is to be prepared for Gillette.

My main concern is the FD. The R1100RT has 32,000 on it and I have heard horror stories about them just locking up without warning. I suspect it is OK. Any advice?

Pictures: www.cyclecranks.com/BMW_R1100RT.html

[GlobalRider]

The Alps as usual. Yes I know, this will be my 14th year in a row...they're just kind of hard to beat when it comes to motorcycling paradise.

[jimfastcar]

First year as BMW Rider (ex Harley Ultra)

Planning trip Newfoundland, Rider's Workshop PA, lots of 1-3 day trips (Lake Superior, etc) Contemplating Wyoming Rally

Time, money and my Bride of 30 years are factors.....

[podsobinski]

I classify my riding into 3 basic types I will do this summer. . .for example. . . .
Rally's 1. RoadRunner's Rally at Heber AZ about 600 miles from Canon City, Co.
2. Red Rock Rondezvous at Panguich UT again about 600 miles but south
to see Monument Valley, San Luis Rive Gooseneck Overlook and Moki
Dugway then the ferry over Lake Powell, Natural Bridge, Capital Reef
Grand STaircase etc.
3. Top of the Rockies in Paonia GS rides with geology and history by
yours truely.
Rides 1. 100,000 Foot Ride 10 mountain passes and about 550 miles in one day.
2. a lot of one day rides from Canon City, Pikes Peak, Highway of Ledgends ect.
Trips 1. How about down to Houston in the summer. . .fun but my wifes parents live there.
2. Laughlin in 2 weeks yea!
Throw in an Iron Butt maybe Border to Border to keep life interesting.

gpodzo

[Retarded Jarhead]

Wanted to do this my whole life!

Finally get around to doing it and the dollar is getting swallowed up by the EURO right now.

I'll get over it and enjoy it anyway!

[bpdougd]

I classify my riding into 3 basic types I will do this summer. . .for example. . . .
Rally's 1. RoadRunner's Rally at Heber AZ about 600 miles from Canon City, Co.
2. Red Rock Rondezvous at Panguich UT again about 600 miles but south
to see Monument Valley, San Luis Rive Gooseneck Overlook and Moki
Dugway then the ferry over Lake Powell, Natural Bridge, Capital Reef
Grand STaircase etc.
3. Top of the Rockies in Paonia GS rides with geology and history by
yours truely.
Rides 1. 100,000 Foot Ride 10 mountain passes and about 550 miles in one day.
2. a lot of one day rides from Canon City, Pikes Peak, Highway of Ledgends ect.
Trips 1. How about down to Houston in the summer. . .fun but my wifes parents live there.
2. Laughlin in 2 weeks yea!
Throw in an Iron Butt maybe Border to Border to keep life interesting.

gpodzo

I live in Colo Springs, just up the road. My son, who lives in Austin and also has a beemer, is riding out to Las Vegas for a company event the first week in May. Then, he and I will rendezvous in Moab Friday, May 9 and plan to spend 5 or 6 days exploring Arches, Canyonland, etc before heading back to the Springs via the scenic route (to be selected later).

I, too, may try the 100,000 Foot ride so let me know for sure and maybe we can ride up to the "launch site" together.

I'll miss the TOR event this year. The wife and I have an Alaska cruise scheduled at that time.

regards

[SNC1923]

My two major events this summer is the John Day Rally in Oregon and the National in Gillette.

HOWEVER

My wife will be well into the third trimester of her first pregnancy, so I don't know how optimistic I am about either, particularly the national.

I guess it all depends on how she's feeling. . . . So far she makes it look easy, but every day is new.

[inte_gs]

Have a photo shoot in Los Mochis in the 1st part of April. Planning on retracing this route from last year (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194268) on the GS. There's a couple "hard way" routes in & out of the Copper Canyon region I want to solo the GS through. Ride will start with a cross-border ironbutt from my place to Los Mochis on pavement - by that time my rear Tourance will be toast, so I'll spoon on some TKC's & hit the dirt for the rest of the ride.

http://jonbeckphotography.com/rides/coppercanyon06/jonglobemap.jpg

2nd photo link: Group ride though same area. (http://jonbeckphotography.com/rides/rosens0307/still/)

Next three weekends are all about exploring Baja...

[26667]

My plans are to leave from work, in the heart of Chicago, as many Sunday evenings as I can, at 5P, and drive one way or the other till I find a good place to stop for the night. Then get up the next morning and ride all day w plenty of food, coffee, ice-cream and goof-around stops, leaving myself an EZ day's drive back to work on Tuesday evening. Camping, cigars, beerverages, minor league baseball, idle BS, and NO rush-hour traffic.

So I'm headed thru WI and over the U.P. And down toward SW Ohio, Out to the fun SW Wisconsin riding, Touch Canadia and come back, say hello to Kentucky, or Missouri. Miles of smiles.

...and don't forget the Chi Reg Monday Nite Hot Dog Rides!:dance

[GrantMacEachern]

I'll load up the R100RS with some clothes, camping gear, espresso maker a few cigars (yup, cubans because we can), my camera and leave Ontario and head over top of the Lakes and angle down slowly to Gillette. In Gillette I am meeting 2 other airhead-riding friends making their way from Vancouver. Once we are done with the Rally we'll head back towards Vancouver (BC) with the exact route probably decided the morning we leave.

My girlfriend will be surfing in Tofino so I'll meet her in Vancouver and we'll suit up for a ride back across the Rockies through BC. The current plan is to drop her off in Calgary where she will fly home and I'll keep on truckin' back towards Ontario. I think I'll loop a bit north through the Prairies and drop down through Northern Ontario.

Being from Halifax, but now living in Ontario, I feel a bit ripped off that I am not doing a true trans-continental and back, but at 8800 estimated kilometers it is still shaping up for a good trip.

A second mini-trip will be the RA rally in Michigan Upper Peninsula this June. I had already planned to do a loop around Lake Huron and the rally is only a few miles further so ta-dah that's my second trip.

Best wishes to everyone out there this summer on two wheels! I'll wave!

[womanridge]

Hope I can pull this off.
Round trip from Milw. to Tucson,Las Vegas, Albuquerue and back home in late April thru early May.
The R/A at Houghton-Hancock MI. in June.
The MOA and maybe the Lunatic Fringe in July.
The Wi. Dells Rally in September.
I Hope I can squeze a trip to Seattle, Oregon and down the coast stopping in Vegas again before riding back home in fall.
All this on my new RT that I pick up on Saturday. Yippee!

[BobMielke]

I'll load up the R100RS with some clothes, camping gear, espresso maker a few cigars (yup, cubans because we can), my camera and leave Ontario and head over top of the Lakes and angle down slowly to Gillette. In Gillette I am meeting 2 other airhead-riding friends making their way from Vancouver. Once we are done with the Rally we'll head back towards Vancouver (BC) with the exact route probably decided the morning we leave.

My girlfriend will be surfing in Tofino so I'll meet her in Vancouver and we'll suit up for a ride back across the Rockies through BC. The current plan is to drop her off in Calgary where she will fly home and I'll keep on truckin' back towards Ontario. I think I'll loop a bit north through the Prairies and drop down through Northern Ontario.

Being from Halifax, but now living in Ontario, I feel a bit ripped off that I am not doing a true trans-continental and back, but at 8800 estimated kilometers it is still shaping up for a good trip.

A second mini-trip will be the RA rally in Michigan Upper Peninsula this June. I had already planned to do a loop around Lake Huron and the rally is only a few miles further so ta-dah that's my second trip.

Best wishes to everyone out there this summer on two wheels! I'll wave!

Ahhh Vacouver. Do these look familiar to you Grant? I've only been to Canada once and remember the trip fondly.

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[flash412]

The one I am REALLY looking forward to this year is Patagonia in December.
A higher resolution version of this shot is my desktop wallpaper.

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[tourunigo]

The one I am REALLY looking forward to this year is Patagonia in December.
A higher resolution version of this shot is my desktop wallpaper.

http://flash412pix2.home.comcast.net/TorresDelPaine.jpg

now that picture I like very much. I wish myself such success in my own ventures with a camera. -Bob

[The_Veg]

I hope to do the Blitz to Branson next month, although I'm changing neighbourhoods in late May so I'm not sure yet that I can work it in- but I really hope to since I haven't been to the Blitz since 2004.
In May there is a Boxerworks forum-rally in Oklahoma. We've done them twice a year since 2004 and I have yet to miss one. Always a blast!
In July there is Gillette...no need to say more about that! :)
In September I might try to make the JailBreak In The Clouds- haven't been to that since 2004 either.
October is another Boxerworks forum-rally.

That's just the stuff I'm tentatively pencilling in for now. We'll see what the year brings.

[dlowry]

Gillette for sure, Americade and surrounding area, and Yonge Street (Hwy 11), once listed as the longest street in the world until the government messed with Provincial highways - it's 1,855 kms long, from the city of Toronto, up through the Canadian Shield, across the top of Lake Superior over to Minnesota. Other than that, we'll have to see where I end up this year.

Cheers!

[GrantMacEachern]

Ahhh Vacouver. Do these look familiar to you Grant? I've only been to Canada once and remember the trip fondly.

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Hi Bob,

Yup, looks like Vancouver. I lived there 4 years in the 90s. It wasn't till I left that I did the trip from Van to SanFran. As I passed through Oregon I waved, yes, that was me. Actually, OR was stunning. I'm thinking that the leg from Wyoming to Vancouver might dip down to OR and check out more of it.

G

[grasslander]

Jun 12 to June 22

2 couples, 2 bikes, and 3 countries. (maybe more - maybe less)

Self guided... .... German Black Forest, Western Austria, with a side trip to Venice Italy (Venice for our girls of course).

[bpdougd]

2 couples, 2 bikes, and 3 countries. (maybe more - maybe less)


Is that "maybe more - maybe less" couples, bikes or countries? :scratch

[gypsy2]

i am heading to joshua texas, leaving march 20th, in the am. i had it all planned out on how i was going to go, but now i think i will just pack the bike the nite before, get up the morning of the 20th, have a cup of coffee and just head out. i will take 3 or 4 days to get there, stopping when my curiosity gets the better of me. i will hang out there for a few days, ride all over hill country with my mom, she has her own ride, and still at it at 67, then take a completely different route home.

[MLS2GO]

Blitz to Branson

11 day trip KC to Jacksonville to San Diego (attempting first 50CC) meander back to KC

Beach Tour in Europe 14 days Munich to Switzerland to Italy to Slovenia to Austria to Munich Cross the Alps 10 times

A few other smaller trips will trickle in somewhere

[grasslander]

Is that "maybe more - maybe less" couples, bikes or countries? :scratch

Likely countries - depends on weather and sites.
Maybe bikes - we found a hotel in Austria that lets you demo BMW's.
Couples - probably just 2.

[SIBUD]

If the stars are in alignment and my shoulder replacement surgery goes well, I plan on going to the Salty Fog Rally.

My other trip plan is sailing for two weeks in the North Channel of Lake Huron. :thumb

[LARGE JOHN]

Fourteen days Germany Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Poland Czech Republic, Germany, roughly a 4000 kilometer round trip to Dracula country and back.

I'd like to stay three or four more weeks, but the way the dollar is tanking I think this may be it for overseas this year. Local who knows, hard to get excited about it.

[Voni]

Anticipation!

Our only firm dates are the Blitz in April, Hyderseek in May and Alaska in June. Then Camp GEARS in Wyoming in July and lots of wandering in between.

Hoping to see many of you on the road.

Life is good when you're retired ; )

Off to find more Texas Bluebonnets today . . .

Voni
sMiling

[lamble]

October through to March, then a bit longer after a flight to England and back.

Falkland Islands and all countries between there and Seattle. Lots of tea stops.

Earlier in the year, some other places, yet to be fixed on the calendar or the map.

[r11rs94]

This year I plan to attend the RA Rally, do the Minute Man 1K, and to the rally in Vermont. Also several shorter riders with the local BMW club. And last but not least, all of the day's that I get to ride to work.

[redrider]

I'm going with Statdawg :thumb

[R80RTJohnny]

Return to Trenton Rally with the R80RT then switch bikes and off to Cape Breton with the R1200RT for a couple of weeks.

[bobs98]

Mid July trip thru New England backroads, up the coast of Maine to Bar Harbor on the way to PEI. Then on to Cape Breton and riding several of the scenic trails: Sunrise, Celidh, Fleur de Lis, and of course the Cabot Trail.

Back thru Maine, the Kancamagus in New Hampshire and part of Rt 100 south thru Vermont. Cross into New York, down thru Lake George to Unadilla. Finish up with the Second Annual Chromeheads Ramblin' Pig-Out in Conklin, NY before heading home. Should be a little over 3200 miles over 10 days.

Woo Hoo !!!

Possible later Rallies: C3 in August, Finger Lakes for Labor Day and GMR in Sept.

[billp]

This year may be my best year yet!

I will start with almost every weekend here on the east coast. My wife is leaving for a new job in California in two weeks. Talk about free time!

Then I have 2 weeks vacation to use.

Then by the fall I plan on following her out to Bikersfield, CA area. This way I can ride pretty much year round! The only time I have to fear is the 110 degree days of summer. But, I can always go for the mountains. 2 hours away! Or the shore 2 hours away! :dance

See you on the road starting in two weeks. I will be the guy with the RT12 plate from MA and I will be wearing a big smile on my face!

[erickson9502]

My wife and I our taking our 2 kids to Alaska, then down through Banff NP , Glacier NP and Yellowstone. Stop in Gillette then off to the Black Hills. You only get one chance to be a good parent make it count.

[rfisher]

The only trip of decent length will be 10 day round trip from Richmond, VA to RA Rally in da UP, Michigan.

Other than that, just a few long weekends to West Va and the Smokies, and many day trips close to home on other weekends.

(I have a feeling I'm going to miss all of the leave I had at the DoD contractor job I got laid off from last year. This real job with 2 weeks vacation really cuts into the riding time.)

Roy F

[terham]

All plans are subject to change, but...

Airheads at the Aerodrome rally in June - be gentle, I'm a rally virgin.
Multiday trip to Indy for the MotoGP in Sept.
Fall camping trip in October, maybe up towards the Finger Lakes this year?

Lots of day trips and maybe a weekend here or there.
Wow, now I'm getting excited thinking about it.:dance

[LongWays]

This will be year 4 of this particular Odyssey. From the PNW across to OK City and Dallas then up through KC city and St. Louis to DC. Down the BRP to Birmingham, then out to the coast and South to Key West. Back West along the Gulf Coast, then following the Mexican border and at some point head North to Vegas for Barrett-Jacksons inaugural fall event. If its the GS not the RT then I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't high tail to the Copper Canyon and Baja. Should fill out September and October nicely.

[tarzan]

planning (a LOT of planning) on a trip to Belize for an extended period...lived in Mex back in the 70's, and will check on some friends there too...revitalizing a 1988 100GS for the trip- bought last year with about 1200 miles on it (long story from the first owner), and have a few issues to solve...I like being behind something, since I ride with a brain bucket. Trying to solve how to get there rather than by road-5 days to and 5 days from. Currently checking into boat shipping (plane cost toooo much), but comin up empty so far. As I said, lots of plans that hopefully will come together by dec 08. Hopefully I can do some outfitting at the WY rally.
See ya'll there!

[djdgh]

In early May, I'm shipping myself and my R1200GS to NC. Will ride back to Berkeley, CA from there, via the Natchez Trace, other garden spots of the South, and then back through Arkansas, etc. Planning on a month to do this. My idea of roughing it is a motel which lacks a color TV.
Looking for ideas on good roads in the areas I'll be travelling.
cheers,;)

[jdmetzger]

Reading through all these plans... something is bothering me. I had an epic journey last year, but I can't seem to make the stars align for another one, this year. By this time last year, my destination was already pretty much set. Hmm. I need to win the lottery and quit my job.

So far, I'm planning on the Sturgis, MI "Mini Rally" as my first (first weekend in May), the RA rally, and probably some trips into PA, I imagine. Who knows, maybe I'll come up with something good, yet. :)

[Montauk]

Nice seeing you here Red. I never got to thank you for providing guidance/tips/bridge selection/restaurant etc., when riding through Montreal on my way to 2006 National at VT.

On my way back through Montreal, my GPS malfunctioned, man, reading those french signs and talking to some people at late hours of the night was quite interesting.

I quickly learned Nord, Sud, Ouest, and that helped me through general direction or selecting my turns :blah :blah

Thanks.:thumb

Statdawg, thanks for pointers on the PA/NY routes. I never came that way back, but next time if I'm heading that way, I know who to IM. :thumb

[Sorry, after posting, I realised I was hijacking the thread. ]

[The_Veg]

One more. Probably doing an overnighter to Arkansas on Friday/saturday with a couple of clubmates.

[madcatdad]

I'm waiting for the frost heaves (and the snow!) to get off my Vermont roads so I can get ready for the Minuteman 100 in June.

I'm hoping I can coax my 1985 k100rt thru my first official Iron Butt ride. I've done the mileage before on previous bikes, but never in an official format/rally like this. I'm looking forward to meeting some great people and doing a great big lap around New England!

Two weeks after that... a more relaxed week of riding from Vermont to Virginia and through the Blue Ridge Parkway....no specific route yet, any suggestions greatly appreciated! I'll have 2 days to get from Vermont to Richmond VA to pick up my wife, then 5 more days of exploring.....if anyone has spent some time riding thru this area, I'd love to learn more!

Best wishes for a safe, wonderful riding season to everyone! Think Spring!

[cruisincruzan]

First is a 2 week trip with my wife and 2 other couples from south of Syracuse to Asheville, then Charleston and back home via the coast to Pa. Amish country. Then in July with my daughter (on our last "big ride" before she goes to college in September) to Alexandria Va./D.C. and then slowly make our way home. A trip to the Inn at Mercersburg for a few days of R and R and then some time in New Hope, PA. Of course a healthy serving of day trips. Can't wait as I watch it snow outside.

[WestHautianPlen]

If it drys out a little my wife and I are going to ride out to Monument valley then head North through Utah. Thought we would spend a night at Gualdings at Monument valley then work our way North spend the Night some were around Capital Reef then head North through the desert on UT 24 then take 191 north to Vernal then slowly head home.

Hope this post is a good place to ask the question. NM, AZ, CO and UT I have planned out I think (Things seem to change). My question is Kansas. The bride and I took US 36 from IL to Colorado last year and enjoyed 36 through KS. This year I was thinking about Picking up US 54 in Missouri and riding through till Liberal KS. Does anyone have any recommendations about this route or another. Maybe a perfered place to stay around Fort Scott on the East end of KS and around Liberal on the West end.

Thanks for any help you can think of

[flgoff]

In May I'll be riding to Omaha to meet friends, From there we'll ride to Blowing Rock, NC for a Brit bike ride.
In August I'll be riding from home, up the great river road to Wisconsin; across the northern tier of states to Washington to join some friends on a three day coastal ride; then south to California to visit friends in Tahoe; further south to visit my three sons (?) in Southern Cal; head for home via Austin TX where I'll visit my elderly Sis. Weather and the like will dictate routes taken as I have no plan other than following the front wheel where it wants me to go.:bikes :dance

[tnk12lt]

April-a little thing called Spring Training Camp but together by Don Norwood, et al. from the www.bmwlt.com forum.

May- another trip to Ironhorse www.ironhorsenc.com with a group of friends.
- also the Chicken Rally-Huntsville, AL

June- 2 weeks with girlfriend touring the Black Hills, SD then west to Beartooth hwy. to Yellowstone and Tetons.

July-continue w/o girlfriend to B.C., AB, Lunatic Fringe Rally in High River, AB then
-BMWMOA Gillette

[OUTBACKUFO]

panning to head to califorina for a couple ironbutt runs to ride my new 1200ST and hit some great open spaces roads... then in late June i am planning to ride from Colorado to Goose Bay, Labrador and a couple other remote utility roads in Labrador...


So Kbasa keep an eye out might have to check out a good resturant in you area so watch out for a UFO :D

[schoeffling]

Our tour takes place right before school gets out. Four of us start out in Seattle on a Saturday and head down to Crater Lake via the back roads. After Crater Lake we head towards 395 and make our way into Reno for a little gambling, a little drinking and a little carousing. From Reno we head towards Mono Lake with stops at the ghost town of Bodie and a couple of natural hot springs. Providing the snow has cleared we take Tioga Pass the back way into Yosemite, otherwise we head back north on 395 and take Sonora Pass into the town of Sonora and down 49 into Yosemite. From Yosemite we head up 49 through Sacramento, and into Calistoga via Winters. From Calistoga we head to my cabin he Russian River for a couple of well needed down days. From there we head over to Highway 1 and make our way up the coast into Crescent City and soon into Gold Beach, Oregon. From Gold Beach we head to Astoria, OR and then the short trip back up to Seattle.

[hobbywhore]

I riding up from New Orleans to Indy for the MotoGP in September with a stop in Birmingham to check out the Barber Museum!

[rlswim]

Doing the national. From North Texas through the Rockies, touching Yellowstone, on to Gillette and back home via the plains will be around 3,000 miles on my old K. :thumb

I'll likely be in Sipapu, NM again this year in September - this time bringing my wife along. :hug

[Ozonkiller]

Prudoe Bay from Phoenix. Gonna leave sometime in the second half of May.

Then I can color in some more of my Avatar :dance

[advenbob]

Maybe the 49'er rally, and Red Rock Rend. Two weeks to travel to Gillette, meeting my brother and his son for a 4 day ride following, then to Top o'Rockies.

Iron Butt National in Tulsa sometime in Aug, and a IB ride Border to Border in Sept. Maybe the LOE the first weekend in Oct, and the 100,000 ft ride in Colorado the first part of August.

Heidi has some additional rides planned

bob

[dallnerml]

I am planning a ride to see my son in Breckenridge CO. I will start in Milwaukee, WI. Most of the trip is freeway and I will be riding a F650CS. No Ironbutt run for this guy! The half way point is Lincoln NE. I am thinking of having the trip coincide with one of the Rocky Mountain Rallies. Maybe the one in August. Really haven't decided on when yet.

My son is the one on the left.

[Billy_B57]

My big ride is Coast to Coast . I will leave Oregon last week of May and ride to Key West. I am anxious to get with it , the GT should turn over 100 K on the way back . The adventure will be a 3 week ordeal .