Help get Randy to Nova Scotia

[RTRandy]

Well it's the first of 2006 and I want to officially kick of my ride plan to Nova Scotia hopefully in early to mid July.

The last two summers I've headed northwest to Idaho, Washington, and Montana by way of Colorado and New Mexico and I've been wanting to try going Northeast this year.

I'm hoping to get information covering several aspects:

ROUTE INFORMATION

It looks like a good way to get there coming from Dallas is through Kentucky and West Virginia and then up through Pennsylvania, up state NY, and across Vermont and NH to get to eastern Maine. The other alternative is to run further north across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. I can also come home a different way to try other suggested roads

I'm looking for any suggestion as to good roads to take from anyone familiar with those states. I can easily find the fastest routes to get there and ride the big slab, but this is about the journey and finding great roads and places to see along the way. Hopefully I can find good roads that still allow me to make decent time especially in the heat of July

I would welcome suggested roads, good places to dine or spend the night. I'm not saying I won't camp, but I'm finding I'm more of a motel kind of guy after long days in the saddle.

NOVA SCOTIA INFORMATION

OK, so whats a good way to get across to Nova Scotia from Maine?

I've heard about some cool ferry boats that take you from Maine though I don't know where they depart. What's the trick?
Do you need reservations long in advance? Are some ferries better than others? Does it take all night so you can sleep on these things?

What about heading to northern Maine and riding there ? Too much time?
Speaking of time, I'm going to shoot for 18 to 20 days from home if that can work.

LEGAL QUESTIONS

What documents will I need? Passport? Bike title? How long should I plan for border crossings?

AND FINALLY NOVA SCOTIA

Nova Scotia looks like it can be covered in a few days ? .:dunno
I would welcome any suggestions as to where to stay, ride and what to see. I prefer paved roads whenever possible since I'll be on an RT and not a GS.

Once I know how to plan this trip, I can hopefully make the Vermont rally either heading up or on the way home.

Appreciate any suggestion and thanks in advance for the advise.

[kbasa]

Don't miss the Cabot Trail.

New England riding? How much time do you have?

[dancogan]

Go to the website for Nova Scotia. I don't have the bookmark, but it's the province's own website and has lots of great info, including info about ferries from Maine. It also has great routes marked out. Send for their tourist info, which will probably take 6-8 weeks to arrive. It's filled with good stuff. Like KBasa said, you don't want to miss the Cabot Trail, out on the eastern part of Cape Breton Island, which is the eastern part of NS.

[Ridemuch]

You should go in sept. and head to Cape Breton for the 1st North American TT race.As for the fairy to take you to NS it's called "The Cat" and I think it go's to Yarmoth,NS. from Manie.

[tourunigo]

Well it's the first of 2006 and I want to officially kick of my ride plan to Nova Scotia hopefully in early to mid July.

The last two summers I've headed northwest to Idaho, Washington, and Montana by way of Colorado and New Mexico and I've been wanting to try going Northeast this year.

I'm hoping to get information covering several aspects:

ROUTE INFORMATION

It looks like a good way to get there coming from Dallas is through Kentucky and West Virginia and then up through Pennsylvania, up state NY, and across Vermont and NH to get to eastern Maine. The other alternative is to run further north across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. I can also come home a different way to try other suggested roads

I'm looking for any suggestion as to good roads to take from anyone familiar with those states. I can easily find the fastest routes to get there and ride the big slab, but this is about the journey and finding great roads and places to see along the way. Hopefully I can find good roads that still allow me to make decent time especially in the heat of July

I would welcome suggested roads, good places to dine or spend the night. I'm not saying I won't camp, but I'm finding I'm more of a motel kind of guy after long days in the saddle.

NOVA SCOTIA INFORMATION

OK, so whats a good way to get across to Nova Scotia from Maine?

I've heard about some cool ferry boats that take you from Maine though I don't know where they depart. What's the trick?
Do you need reservations long in advance? Are some ferries better than others? Does it take all night so you can sleep on these things?

What about heading to northern Maine and riding there ? Too much time?
Speaking of time, I'm going to shoot for 18 to 20 days from home if that can work.

LEGAL QUESTIONS

What documents will I need? Passport? Bike title? How long should I plan for border crossings?

AND FINALLY NOVA SCOTIA

Nova Scotia looks like it can be covered in a few days ? .:dunno
I would welcome any suggestions as to where to stay, ride and what to see. I prefer paved roads whenever possible since I'll be on an RT and not a GS.

Once I know how to plan this trip, I can hopefully make the Vermont rally either heading up or on the way home.

Appreciate any suggestion and thanks in advance for the advise.


:type Only got a couple of minutes here and can get back later but go to this site
http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/ and order their book (free) It is the most valuable (along with the Dept of Tourism info) little book and about the size of the MOA Anonomous book. Also, Nova Scotia in "a few days"? Good luck on that one! :eek The ferries don't really save you anything but will cost you quite a bit. However, they can provide yet another interesting experience and will introduce you to parts of NS that you might not have seen. choiceschoiceschoices!! A few days (daze)? Nada. But come and enjoy. BTW if you can not do Cabot Trail both ways then go counter clockwise. Don't forget lovely downtown Meatcove. -Bob

[Voni]

Go to the website for Nova Scotia. I don't have the bookmark, but it's the province's own website and has lots of great info, including info about ferries from Maine. It also has great routes marked out. Send for their tourist info, which will probably take 6-8 weeks to arrive. It's filled with good stuff. Like KBasa said, you don't want to miss the Cabot Trail, out on the eastern part of Cape Breton Island, which is the eastern part of NS.

They even have a special FREE guide for motorcyclists ; )

http://novascotia.com/ride/

and a doers and dreamers guide. :dance

One of my very favorite places in the world is the Cabot Trail . . .

Voni
sMiling

[RTRandy]

Ok this is great !

I've got Cabat Trail as the "must ride" and I had never even heard of it. I have a feeling this is going to be like the time I blindly trusted someone to ride through Glacier Nat. Park.

Will shoot for Meatcove as well.

I ordered a few of the free travel guides and can't wait for them to show up.

Not sure what Tourung-Bob meant about not saving and actually costing on the ferries. Perhaps it would be like going to San Francisco and riding the trolly? Not something the locals might do, but something worth trying at least once?

I've taken a ferry to Victoria in British Columbia and there can be quite a wait
just to get on the thing. Is this like killing a day just to ride it? Still might be worth the experience for sure.

[MarkF]

Ok this is great !

I've got Cabat Trail as the "must ride" and I had never even heard of it. I have a feeling this is going to be like the time I blindly trusted someone to ride through Glacier Nat. Park.

I've been told the Gaspe peninsula in Quebec is also a "must ride." It's kinda on the way if you don't take the ferry.

[tourunigo]

:type Randy, CAT is a bit of fun but quite costly. That being said though, the trip up the coast from Yarmouth (either left or right as you go toward Halifax...200miles if you go staight highway...yawn). If you go the coastline and dip into the many (many!!) towns and villages you will be exploring a grand history of peoples and events. Google: rum runner, privateer, Acadian, Loyalist, Black Settlements, MicMac (to use the English version), schooners (ie Bluenose), pirates, buried treasure (ie Oak Island), ..... so much stuff. Oh yes, pubs in Halifax.... so many. Enjoy! :drink :twirl

Take the slightly longer (but less expensive) way around (I posted some of this stuff elsewhere in this part of the forum) and you find a range of other interests. Nova Scotia may look small on the map but if you straightened out the coastline we just might be a bit larger than Texas! :ha You will have a memorable trip. Then come back in September for, as previously mentioned, the new TT in Cape Breton ... the Festival of Speed. -Bob

[tourunigo]

:type Randy, here's that other CAT info etc that I previously posted:


Before committing to The Cat you should note that from Bangor,Maine it is 480 miles to the race site when you take the boat. Plus you pay about $130 (plus tax, surcharge etc) each way. Both shores going up to and through Halifax are beautiful destinations in their own right but if the FoS is your immediate focus then you may want to save that for another visit. Now, from Bangor to the race site - taking the 'long way around'- is 567 miles. You haven't really saved any time and end up paying extra for the boat (although boat is a great trip in itself). BTW Randy, the race site is on Cape Breton Island. Look on your map and find Louisbourg to the SE side of northern NS. Ya, check out the experience of Louisbourg... inactive community/fort recreation [/I] (like going back in time).
-Bob

[RTRandy]

Ok on Louisbourg and Cape Breton. Any good motels to try and spend the night there?

Not sure if we can squeeze in Gaspe Peninsula as Mark F suggested, but have it noted as a good destination. We'll see. Not sure how long that takes from Nova Scotia.

Just curious; Has anyone taken the ferry from Sydney to that big island north east of Nova Scotia. Is that Labrador ?

[tourunigo]

Whoa there fella! That "big island" is grand land (Province) of Newfoundland - Labrador. And you thought that you had almost too much fun in Cape Breton! If you think Gaspe is a bit off the path then save Nfld for another day. The west side is a wonderful journey back to the time of the Vikings. Do not do motels; do B&Bs. But, if you want to head east to St John's then you're looking at 600 miles with bump stops (moose). However, there is another ferry that goes to St John's from Sydney. Really depends on what you want (city or rural) and how much time you have. Oh yes, you really should have a fancy for black rum :drink :sick

Overall Randy, I would say sit down at your computer and Goggle everything while looking at a good map. Send away for material and make yer choices. Now..... back to my "honey do" list!
-Bob

[SheRidesABeemer]

Carry your passport it's the easiest way to go. Also call your insurance carriers and ask for a Canadian Proof of Insurance card, it's good for one season. Keep the card in your passport, they like to see it if and when you get pulled over. Oh yeah and follow the rediculously low speed limits so as to avoid the whole pulling over thing.

I skimmed the other replies, not sure if you said how long you had, but if you have the time, skip the whole ferry thing and enjoy a ride up Nawth in Maine. Some nice places to camp in Holton, ME, which seems like the end of the world, but it's just the end of I95.

While you're in the area you may as well visit the most Easterly point in the USA, West Quoddy Lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.cc/westquoddy/), Lubec, ME (why is it called WEST Quoddy?).

As the details emerge let us all know and we can escort you a way! :D

[brooksie]

If you decide to ride all the way (sans Cat), take route 9 out of Bangor and head east towards Calais, Maine. (Captain Nicks in Bangor usually has lobstah specials) The old "airline" route 9 has had extensive repairs lately and would be a nice ride. The ride across New Brunswick into Nova Scotia is easy and the highways are pretty decent. Good luck with your planning! You won't regret the trip

[tnk12lt]

Route Info


If you have the chance to take a route a little east of your intended route.
I always recommend taking the Blue Ridge Parkway.

I may be planning a similar trip this July. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread for info too.

[RTRandy]

If you decide to ride all the way (sans Cat), take route 9 out of Bangor and head east towards Calais, Maine. (Captain Nicks in Bangor usually has lobstah specials) The old "airline" route 9 has had extensive repairs lately and would be a nice ride. The ride across New Brunswick into Nova Scotia is easy and the highways are pretty decent. Good luck with your planning! You won't regret the trip

I'm going to be highlighting these sugestions on my maps especially anytime the "L" word is used ( Lobster). Route 9 looks good.

After I pass through Calais, it looks like it turns into Route 1 in Canada and I notice in St Johns shows a ferry route across to around Digby, Nova Scotia.
Have you taken it over from there?

[RTRandy]

Route Info


If you have the chance to take a route a little east of your intended route.
I always recommend taking the Blue Ridge Parkway.

I may be planning a similar trip this July. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread for info too.
I've heard too many good things about Blue Ridge Parkway and would probably want to try and include a run along it. Where abouts does it start and end??

[tourunigo]

I'm going to be highlighting these sugestions on my maps especially anytime the "L" word is used ( Lobster). Route 9 looks good.

After I pass through Calais, it looks like it turns into Route 1 in Canada and I notice in St Johns shows a ferry route across to around Digby, Nova Scotia.
Have you taken it over from there?

:type Randy, be sure that you don't get St John's, Newfoundland and Saint John, New Brunswick mixed up. Locals tend (appropriately) not to appreciate that. Anyway, boat out of Saint John is a fine ride (check your departure times though - http://www.bayferries.com/ ) Stop for Digby scollops if you can. Nice ride up through Annapolis Valley as you head toward Cape Breton. At this point it's an easy ride to Halifax if you like or just continue onward to the Cape. From Bangor: 90 miles on #9 to Calais border (duty free store at Esso station just before border); 60 miles from border to Saint John; Ferry...;about 150 miles to Halifax - 'road to Cape Breton' turn off (in Sackville, NS) from Digby. From that point it is about a 3-4 hour ride to Sydney, Cape Breton. Oh yes, one more thing, be prepared for taxes higher than you currently experience..... 15 percent. That gets rid of any exchange rate advantage...eh? -Bob

[Voni]

I'm going to be highlighting these sugestions on my maps especially anytime the "L" word is used ( Lobster). Route 9 looks good.



I'll never forget the $5 lobster my friend and I bought in a gas station on the Cabot Trail. Later, a picnic overlooking the ocean with lobster. How does life get better than that?

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

If you decide to ride all the way (sans Cat), take route 9 out of Bangor and head east towards Calais, Maine. <snip>

I don't know if it's always so bad, but we were backed up for miles winding through Calais to the border crossing on our return trip. On our way in we took the border crossing just north of Calais and were the only vehicles . . .

Voni
sMiling

[RTRandy]

It's a tough call with the ferries, but I'm thinking I should take it at least in one direction for the experience. Besides, I like boats. One the other hand I miss out on some good roads.

It's funny, I hadn't even thought about the Lobster aspect when I planned this trip until Brooksie brought it up. By the time I leave Nova Scotia and Maine, lobster will be on the endangered species list. :eat

[kbasa]

I've heard too many good things about Blue Ridge Parkway and would probably want to try and include a run along it. Where abouts does it start and end??

It starts in NC and ends up in Virginia. The northern end of it is known as Skyline Drive.

It'll be heavily trafficked and patrolled that time of year. The speed limit is some ridiculously low speed as well, if I recall.

[BubbaZanetti]

I'm going to be highlighting these sugestions on my maps especially anytime the "L" word is used ( Lobster). Route 9 looks good.

After I pass through Calais, it looks like it turns into Route 1 in Canada and I notice in St Johns shows a ferry route across to around Digby, Nova Scotia.
Have you taken it over from there?

we were riding up in this region for a SS1K earlier this year and rt 9 is strange, no towns, just a bunch of S47-L19 and T457-0 type places cause no one lives out there, you can really scream on that road. st johns is a pretty quick hop from calais..........

[kbasa]

It's a tough call with the ferries, but I'm thinking I should take it at least in one direction for the experience. Besides, I like boats. One the other hand I miss out on some good roads.

It's funny, I hadn't even thought about the Lobster aspect when I planned this trip until Brooksie brought it up. By the time I leave Nova Scotia and Maine, lobster will be on the endangered species list. :eat

The "lobster pounds" are OK, but you can buy lobsters in just about every grocery store as well. Find a decent sized grocery store and head back to the fish/butcher counter. They'll probably have a tank full of lobsters there. They can steam them for you while you shop. Chicken lobsters, which are less than a pound and a half, are generally cheap and tasty.

Don't overlook the lobster's slightly less glamorous dinner companion, the steamed clam. Steamers are a vital part of the New England clambake and are often overlooked. I like the littlenecks. Mussels are excellent too and aren't as chewy as clams.

[MarkF]

I've heard too many good things about Blue Ridge Parkway and would probably want to try and include a run along it. Where abouts does it start and end??

Cherokee, NC to Waynesboro, VA (Front Royal, VA if you include Skyline Dr.)
Under 500 miles and two days of riding, maybe a day and a half.

[tourunigo]

It's a tough call with the ferries, but I'm thinking I should take it at least in one direction for the experience. Besides, I like boats. One the other hand I miss out on some good roads.

It's funny, I hadn't even thought about the Lobster aspect when I planned this trip until Brooksie brought it up. By the time I leave Nova Scotia and Maine, lobster will be on the endangered species list. :eat

:type Boats. Well, if you like boats why not look at crossing over to Prince Edward Island (what! more lobster? :clap :thumb ) on your way back. Take the boat out of Pictou, Nova Scotia travel from the east end of island and head to Charlottetown and then on to Bordon and cross that wonderful new bridge to the mainland (long and high). You pay only coming off the island so boat is easy on/off and bridge has no wait at all.

BTY there can be a line up in Calais. It's usually much worse coming from the Canadian side crossing to Calais (although, even with a trailer, I have usually done a little curbside weaving to work my way up to the Duty Free. It's right across from the border crossing bridge so, in essence, you go close to the head of the line).
-Bob

[Montana]

Did anyone mention carrying your own tie-downs, if you ferry the bike? You don't want the RT looking like King Kong, tied up in big hulking chains.

Did someone mention Lobster and Gaspe?Gaspe ride photos (http://www.zenreich.com/ZenWeb/motorcycle/gaspe2004/gaspe.htm)

[pedrocasper]

Randy: you may want to check out the thread I started about heading to NS for the TT Races in September. Some good advice was offered. Enjoy the planning and trip.

[somefireman]

If up around Northern Maine, stop at the end of Rt 1 (Fort Kent) or is it the begining of a long trail to Key West Florida? :dunno Truely, the wold drops off here.


Todd
98 R1100R
2000 Harley MT 500 :dunno

[RTRandy]

Don't overlook the lobster's slightly less glamorous dinner companion, the steamed clam. Steamers are a vital part of the New England clambake and are often overlooked. I like the littlenecks. Mussels are excellent too and aren't as chewy as clams.

Don't you worry about me. Just tie a bib on me and stand back. :eat

[RTRandy]

: Take the boat out of Pictou, Nova Scotia travel from the east end of island and head to Charlottetown and then on to Bordon and cross that wonderful new bridge to the mainland (long and high). You pay only coming off the island so boat is easy on/off and bridge has no wait at all. -Bob

This looks like a fun thing to do. How are the roads on Prince Edward Island?

Any merritt to try and head further west on Route 2 once I'm over that bridge and crossing back into the US at Houlton?

[RTRandy]

Cherokee, NC to Waynesboro, VA (Front Royal, VA if you include Skyline Dr.)
Under 500 miles and two days of riding, maybe a day and a half.

I might have to save this road for another trip due to trying to have time up north.. My sister lives in Charleston, SC and I may be able to tie this in on an upcoming visit. Plus, it's possible I could do this on a fall trip when hopefully it's less congested.

[RTRandy]

Randy: you may want to check out the thread I started about heading to NS for the TT Races in September. Some good advice was offered. Enjoy the planning and trip.

I believe I read that. The rub is I can't get away that long in the month of September.

[RTRandy]

Did anyone mention carrying your own tie-downs, if you ferry the bike? You don't want the RT looking like King Kong, tied up in big hulking chains.

Are you serious? It's not like you have ferry boats in Missoula.

Does anyone have ferry experience with their bikes? The Seattle area uses them extensively and I'm not sure what the solution is for securing bikes or cars for that matter. Surely they've figured out that metal chains can be a problem. Yes?

[Paul_F]

Last summer when crossing from Baymouth to Tobermory on the Chi-Cheemaun on Lake Huron, the crew gave me ropes to tie my bike to the steel rings in the deck floor. Initially I used their ropes, but then doubted my knot skills. I do carry tie downs in the tail of my bike and I used them to keep the bike in place during the rough crossing. The tie downs take up little space in the tail and certainly came in handy. I also figure that if I ever need a tow, they would be handy on a tilt and load truck, in case the tow truck driver should have only chains.

Paul

[rocketman]

I've looking at doing the same area, was there as a kid and loved the area. Try to make it to Prince Edward Island too, if you can. There is a little town called Sea Cow Pond on the north-western tip that I want to go to just
for the sake of saying I've been there, I mean with a name like that, how can you resist? And view across the water should be awsome looking north into the land of the midnight sun. Good luck on your plans its a stunning area, folks are great and very laid back. You gotten a ton of good info here, go for it by all means, you won't regret having gone.

RM

[pedrocasper]

the page also provides good links about riding in the cape.

http://www.cbfestivalofspeed.com/

[rocketman]

I might have to save this road for another trip due to trying to have time up north.. My sister lives in Charleston, SC and I may be able to tie this in on an upcoming visit. Plus, it's possible I could do this on a fall trip when hopefully it's less congested.

I would concor about trying in summer, spring or late fall is much better time to do it, during the week days is also best. Also, for some reason there are more folks going south along it than going north ( I live near it, and ride it often, mostly early AM before 8 or 9AM). I would take 3 days to do it (4 if you include the Smoky Mt.), starting at the south end of the Smoky Mt. and head north. Yes the speed limit is low, 45 for the BRP and 35 for the last 100 northern end called Skyline Drive, but the idea is that is meant to be traveled at a leasurely pace, stopping a lot to enjoy the views and there are many mills, Grandfather Mt. is cool as well plus a lot of other places to stop and see along the way. Trying to do it quickly defeats the whole point of traveling it, IMHO.

RM

[Montana]

Are you serious? It's not like you have ferry boats in Missoula.Well, not in town, just lots of bridges, but let's not overlook the headwaters of the Columbia River (the Balfour Ferry in BC), there's this big wet thing you might know of, the Missouri River? There are quite a few ferries in Montana.

[jeneralist]

Went to Nova Scotia in Summer, 2004. (On a 1981 Suzuki -- I just bought the BMW two months ago.) Stopping for the Highland Games is worth an afternoon, if you time it right and can handle the sound of bagpipes being tuned. I took the ferry one way and rode back -- that let me see the Bay of Fundy.

Trip report at <a href="http://www.asylumhouse.org/trip_report.html">asylumhouse.org/trip_report.html</a>
if you can deal with the references to the Suzuki.

[RTRandy]

Jeneralist,

Thanks for the info and your cool ride report. I'll check out those Highland games for sure. No apologies needed for the Suzuki, I also own a SV650 named Sonny and he's dear to my heart :heart

I received my free Nova Scotia brochures in the mail this week plus I bought maps of Kentucky, Tennessee today and ordered the New England states as well. I'll be pouring over these for the next five month. I just hope I don't have as much rain as you experienced.

[bluring]

I've been told the Gaspe peninsula in Quebec is also a "must ride." It's kinda on the way if you don't take the ferry.

Wrong- Two separate rides. Get the current Cycle World and read Peter Eagen's ride to the Gaspe through Canada. The Gaspe is north of New Brunswick, which is west of Nova Scotia. Get a map!

[mooch]

Best motorcycle trip I ever took was 2 up with my wife on r1100rt to nova scotia. We took the ferry from portland, maine. It left at 8pm and arrived at 8am in nova scotia. we got a room, there was a casino, entertainment, etc.. It was a pretty cool experience. The cabot trail is awesome. I live in Pa. You should try to hit route 6 in the northern part of the state if you could. let me know if you need more details in pa.

[MarkF]

Wrong- Two separate rides. Get the current Cycle World and read Peter Eagen's ride to the Gaspe through Canada. The Gaspe is north of New Brunswick, which is west of Nova Scotia. Get a map!

So if you're in Gaspe you can't get to Cabot? I did say "Kinda". Is West Virginia on the way to Georgia? Well it was for me. Already got a map, thanks!

P.S. Dallas to Halifax via ferry - 2236 miles
Dallas to Halifax via New Brunswick - 2424 miles
Dallas to Halifax via Gaspe - 2861 miles

[tourunigo]

:type ...so, I took out the trusty Streets and Trips and plugged in an average speed of 45 mph (just for a base line). From Quebec City (beautiful place to start) it will be 1,450 miles around Gaspe...across New Brunswick to Nova Scotia and then onto Cape Breton Island to take the Trail (counter clockwise) ... visit Meat Cove ...and head to Antigonish, N.S. Now that would be a wonderful trip and clearly set six days aside (lots of small villages along entire route). Attached is a map. -Bob

[sportridertex]

I never plan this much, I just point and go, I have a general direction I want to travel ln/to.

I enjoy the freedom of the ride, not the limits of a schedule or clock.

[RTRandy]

Best motorcycle trip I ever took was 2 up with my wife on r1100rt to nova scotia. We took the ferry from portland, maine. It left at 8pm and arrived at 8am in nova scotia. we got a room, there was a casino, entertainment, etc.. It was a pretty cool experience. The cabot trail is awesome. I live in Pa. You should try to hit route 6 in the northern part of the state if you could. let me know if you need more details in pa.

Sounds great and I thought I had heard of a ferry that runs all night and this confirms it. The dilemma is foregoing the roads from Portland to the north of Maine which I'm hoping to ride.

I see Route 6 runs across PA and I'm going to take your advise and ride it. I'm thinking I might catch it on the return home from Burlington, VT since I plan to head west out of Burlington and ride through the Adirondack. From there I can head in the direction of Binghamton,NY and cut down near Scranton to pick it up.

[RTRandy]

:type Sorry, would not upload even though small file. Anyone know how to move a Streets and Trips map to this site?? -Bob


Would love to see that route especially from a guy who lives there. Can you try
"Save as" somewhere on your PC? I have a Mac so I can't tell you the procedure.

[RTRandy]

I never plan this much, I just point and go, I have a general direction I want to travel ln/to.

I enjoy the freedom of the ride, not the limits of a schedule or clock.

I agree with that philosophy for sure only sometimes because of limited vacation time and the desire to ride certain roads, some planning needs to be done. Other things enter in such as arriving in a popular vacation spot during the peak of the season and not finding a place to stay. (I'm leaving the camping gear home this year and opting for a room with a shower and remote control)

My first few days out, I'm going to ride through Tennessee and Kentucky before turning north and I have no planned stops or reservations until I get into Maine. Heading home from the rally should be ride till I feel like stopping kind of days as well.

[tourunigo]

Would love to see that route especially from a guy who lives there. Can you try
"Save as" somewhere on your PC? I have a Mac so I can't tell you the procedure.

Randy, see previous page (#45) for map. I had some very good advice regarding posting maps on the forum...... so there yer go! -Bob

[mandypants]

...I'm going to ride through Tennessee and Kentucky before turning north

I was just wondering what route you planned on taking through Kentucky? I grew up in western Kentucky (God's country), and spent my college years in Lexington (basketball heaven). Maybe I could suggest some interesting stops along the way!

Or at least make some interesting references to places like "Monkey's Eyebrow, Kentucky" or "Possom Trot, Kentucky."

Yes, folks. They are real places. :thumb

[RTRandy]

I was just wondering what route you planned on taking through Kentucky? I grew up in western Kentucky (God's country), and spent my college years in Lexington (basketball heaven). Maybe I could suggest some interesting stops along the way!

Or at least make some interesting references to places like "Monkey's Eyebrow, Kentucky" or "Possom Trot, Kentucky."

Yes, folks. They are real places. :thumb

Ok . . Maybe . .Monkey's Eyebrow, but I think I need to draw the line on . . Possom Trot.

Seriously , I wold love some suggestions for sure. The plan right now is to take I-30 across Arkansas to Memphis. Hold on folks from Arkansas: I know what you're thinking. Those are some of the best riding roads anywhere, only I've taken long weekend trips out of Dallas to ride Arkansas, so this time I need to make time to get me to the north east.

So Langston, anywhere after Memphis is fair game. I still need to be moving pretty much northest.

As a side: Would love any suggestions on good BBQ in the Memphis area if I'm passing through..

[lorazepam]

Randy, you are welcome to stay at my place for the night if it works into your plans. I am an hour south of Cleveland just off I71. Let me know so I can make plans if you decide to stay here.

[RTRandy]

Randy, you are welcome to stay at my place for the night if it works into your plans. I am an hour south of Cleveland just off I71. Let me know so I can make plans if you decide to stay here.

Hey Gale, Thanks for your very kind offer. Even if I don't spend the night, maybe I can at least stop by so we can meet up for awhile. Are you attending the rally? Reason I ask is on my return I'll be heading across PA on route 6 and I could drop down toward Austintown/ Akron area of Ohio.

I'm planning to stay at the rally the first two nights before heading home.

I'll PM you for sure before I leave Dallas.

[Montana]

Randy's in Maine, feeding on lobster, on his way to Canada, eh? He called today. Guess he's reading the maps in the right orientation.

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Hey, That's the map of the route I'm taking on Saturday. I leave New Jersey Thursday so's I get the sunshine forcast for Gaspe.
robert :wave