So Cal to Lima?

[CHPBike]

So.... I've got the significant other involved in the trip from Southern California to Lima. She may ride as a passenger either to or from but probably not both ways. Work schedule problems are getting in her way. Anyone else from So. Cal. heading out that way? My first stop will probably be Phoenix, AZ. I hear it's a dry heat there in July...

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Scott

[gambrinus]

Phoenix? I hope you aren't planning on running the I-10 in JULY!?!? I did the I-40 last summer... ummmm won't do THAT again. HOT baby, very hot. May I suggest I-10, I-15, I-70. It's all slab, but you get Vegas and some amazing scenery between SoCal and Denver. East of Denver it's ummm Corn, telephone poles, more corn... cows... telephone poles... repeat.


Have Fun

RW

[kbasa]

I'd be angling for a route that shoots you up through southern Utah and then up through Durango and on up 550 to 70. The stretch of 70 from Glenwood Springs to Denver is some of the nicest interstate in the country. The sweepers to the east of Glenwood Springs are wonderful. I hit them at about 6am two summers ago and it was like running the Grand Prix. It was even more fun when I picked up an Audi S4 along the way.

:evil

:twirl

[BradfordBenn]

I-70 is the way to go. I have talked with the truck driver for my company for lots of routing suggestions and he always recommends I-70 when there is an option. He was trying to convince me to do I-70 to Spokane!

[j-budimlya]

I went from SoCal to West Virginia for the Rally in '03....and i went across..I-70 both ways....and it still was really hot...first day out I left SoCal at 4:30 AM and stopped for the day in Richfield, UT at 1 PM....the last 2 hours were 105-110 degrees...the next morning, I left at 6 AM, and the first pass East of Richfield had ice on the side of the road...but by 10 AM, the temp was up to 90+ degrees......I was only going to Colorado Springs to visit family that night, so i could take the back roads through the Rockies, but until I got to some decent elevation...it sure was hot....100+.......

So, I agree with the other riders...go the most Northern route you can...it will just be more fun........when it's really hot, you need to stop at least every hour to wet down and drink, drink, drink, drink..and then repeat....

Plan well and have fun....

I hope to make the trip to Lima, but too soon to know for sure.... :wave

[knary]

The usual cross country rules of fun summer riding apply.
1. Take the most reasonably northern and/or higher altitude route you can manage.
2. Stay off the interstates as much as possible until you get to the Mississippi.

I'd do something like Kbasa has outlined and then get off the interstate for the ride across Kansas.

[j-budimlya]

I agree with you, BUT when the heat is approaching 100 and over, then get on the freeway and get the miles on while the day is still bearable...and if you want to putt around, do it in the late afternoon/early evening IF the temp has cooled off.......I hate finding myself behind some hay wagon, on some twisty 2 lane road and then in the semi-parboiled state make a bad passing decision and find myselt in trouble......this is the one time where the freeway is my friend........... :clap

[knary]

I agree with you, BUT when the heat is approaching 100 and over, then get on the freeway and get the miles on while the day is still bearable...and if you want to putt around, do it in the late afternoon/early evening IF the temp has cooled off.......I hate finding myself behind some hay wagon, on some twisty 2 lane road and then in the semi-parboiled state make a bad passing decision and find myselt in trouble......this is the one time where the freeway is my friend........... :clap

DEFINITELY! Roasting sucks.

This is the #2 reason I don't wear an Aerostich these days. 100ºF is surprisingly bearable if you're wearing something more appropriate for the heat.

#1? my 'stich was stolen

[BradfordBenn]

Roasting really does suck. So remember to hydrate no matter what route you take. :thumb

[lorazepam]

I did US 20 across Iowa once. It beat the expressway as far as I was concerned. I made great time, and it was nice rolling terrain.

[Mike_In_Lima]

I'd be angling for a route that shoots you up through southern Utah and then up through Durango and on up 550 to 70. The stretch of 70 from Glenwood Springs to Denver is some of the nicest interstate in the country. The sweepers to the east of Glenwood Springs are wonderful. I hit them at about 6am two summers ago and it was like running the Grand Prix. It was even more fun when I picked up an Audi S4 along the way.

:evil

:twirl

Been there, rode that, highly, highly 2nd your idea. Dismiss this route at your own misfortune!!

[CHPBike]

My crazy idea of riding though Arizona in July has been tossed. Thanks for all the advice. Looks like it's up through southern Utah and then on in to Colorado for this boy.

Scott

[j-budimlya]

Me thinks it's never too late to learn....... :stick

[web3]

Try US 50 to Cincinnati and North on I 75 to Lima.
http://www.gbcnet.com/ushighways/US50.

[YB in IN]

Try US 50 to Cincinnati and North on I 75 to Lima.
http://www.gbcnet.com/ushighways/US50.

And if you hop north onto 37 or 446 in Indiana you are about a half hour or so from my house!

[John Ephlin]

:brow :cry I went through Kansas on the way to Midland and I would not wish it on my worst enemy, that is why I am going north to Canada.