Other Route Recommendation

[Buzz Kanter]

Perhaps I am pushing for this tie in with the Fairfield County Concours too much but I feel it would be an amazing way to end a ride of a lifetime.

After spending much too long on the Google maps I laid out a route I'd like others to at least consider. It runs from Eastport, CA (in the west) to Westport, CT (in the east). It is a little over 3,200 miles.

I have not figured out how to post the route here, but, as I have it plotted out, the ride would take 14 days coast to coast with each day ranging from 163 miles the very last day, otherwise the lowest daily miles is 201, the most is 301 miles.

Route is
Eastport, CA to Carson City, NV 217 miles
Carson City, NV to Eureka, NV 231 miles
Eureka NV to Eureka UT 301 miles
Eureka UT to Dinosaur, CO (love the name) 222 miles
Dinosaur CO to Glen Comfort, CO 274 miles
Glen Comfort, CO to Benkelman, NE 223 miles
Benkelman, NE to Milford, NE 258 miles
Milford, NE to Lucerne, MO 254 miles
Lucerne, MO to Pekin, IL 219 miles
Pekin, IL to Peru, IN 201 miles
Peru, IN to Greenwich, OH 204 miles
Greenwich, OH to Pigeon, PA 220 miles
Pigeon, PA to Scranton, PA 230 miles
Scranton, PA to Westport, CT and easy 163 miles.

If necessary we could add a few miles per day here and there and perhaps cut a full day or even two out of the route, but that's up for discussion.

My thinking is that we don't want to trash the bikes or ourselves, but we also should not set such to slow pace as to remove the fun and challenge. I figure if we are riding at an average of 25-30 mph for 8 hours a day for almost 14 days, that would be more tiring than most of us are used to.

[Alleydude]

(09-30-2009 09:45 PM)Buzz Kanter Wrote:  I have not figured out how to post the route here, but, as I have it plotted out...

Sounds good! In the upper right hand corner of the Google Maps page you worked on should be a thing to copy the link. Copy it and paste it here.

[cory]

That's a great start Buzz! I took a little time and mapped your route out. I hope I saved you some work...... http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=U...724609&z=4

Here's a shot from my computer screen for a quick view.... I'm not so technologically advanced.........

[cory]

I've been playing on google maps for a couple hours now and messed it up a little here and there but I thought of some options. Anyway, your not kidding Buzz.... a fella can lose track of time playing with this mapping business. I'm going to try and post a link with a modified version of your route. So far you have us routed through Springville and it would be cool to check out Jeff's stomping grounds. I did do a little detour in Nebraska to head for Iowa. That way we could hit Anamosa and head up to Milwaukee. From there I have mapped two options. One would include crossing into Canada from Michigan and cross back to the U.S. in New York. I don't know this may or may not be a pain in the butt with customs but would be the most direct way to go and only adds about 76 miles to your total cross country numbers. We could also turn back south at Milwaukee, skirt around Chicago to Bloomington, IL and resume the remainder of your original route. Just some more points to ponder....... http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=U...724609&z=4

Another cheesy quick pic..........

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Hmmm. that's weird. I had it all mapped out and posted the links and each time I click on the link the map is slightly different. I'll give it a break for a bit and try to modify it later....

[Buzz Kanter]

(10-01-2009 02:33 PM)cory Wrote:  I've been playing on google maps for a couple hours now and messed it up a little here and there but I thought of some options. Anyway, your not kidding Buzz.... a fella can lose track of time playing with this mapping business. I'm going to try and post a link with a modified version of your route. So far you have us routed through Springville and it would be cool to check out Jeff's stomping grounds. I did do a little detour in Nebraska to head for Iowa. That way we could hit Anamosa and head up to Milwaukee. From there I have mapped two options. One would include crossing into Canada from Michigan and cross back to the U.S. in New York. I don't know this may or may not be a pain in the butt with customs but would be the most direct way to go and only adds about 76 miles to your total cross country numbers. We could also turn back south at Milwaukee, skirt around Chicago to Bloomington, IL and resume the remainder of your original route. Just some more points to ponder....... http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=U...724609&z=4

Another cheesy quick pic..........

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Hmmm. that's weird. I had it all mapped out and posted the links and each time I click on the link the map is slightly different. I'll give it a break for a bit and try to modify it later....

Because we are doing this almost a year out we have time to try all sorts of different ways to go. And I appreciate the fact that we can all be involved in the process thanks to this forum and web site.

If we can justify the time it would be great to stop in Anamosa, IA to check out Parhams' excellent motorcycle museum, and also to stop at Harley's museum in Milwaukee. But that would add at least 2 more days to an already long trip (assuming we actually stop for more than the time it takes to gas up).

I am a bit concerned about crossing into Canada and back into the US as the new law now insists we produce a passport and who knows what other hassles might arise when they see a bunch of loose screws on rusty old motorcycles and all the chase/support vehicles. I don't fancy them searching through all the boxes of tools and spares.

[cory]

Buzz..... I agree with you on the Canada crossing thing. A problem at the border could ruin an otherwise wonderful trip! I'll sit down a little later and try to fix up the mapping I've done and re-post it. I still like the idea of Anamosa and Milwaukee but maybe that's just me being selfish 'cause I haven't been to the H-D museum yet....... Keeping the time down somewhat would be my preference. My job may freak out if I say I'm leaving for a month......

[outside looking in]

i took a truck load of antiques to canada once .they let the furniture in but my tool box had to stay at the boarder i did not have a work permit so no tools. all the furniture was from france.ask barry how to do it what about stopping at wtt.

[cory]

It could be a pain getting in and out of the U.S. I've only done it solo or with my family. I don't know how a whole caravan of bikes and the entourage that follows it will fare. If it's a consideration then maybe the border should be aware of it prior to getting there. As far as WTT that would be an awesome stop! There's a lot of points to choose from maybe the south is the way to go? Buzz what kind of time would it take to go from Maggie Valley to Westport?
Oh! and on a side note I see that your riding a '13 H-D. Did you manage to acquire one or did somebody offer you a loaner? Either way that's a very cool bike to be piloting! Best of luck......

[Buzz Kanter]

(10-01-2009 10:25 PM)cory Wrote:  It could be a pain getting in and out of the U.S. I've only done it solo or with my family. I don't know how a whole caravan of bikes and the entourage that follows it will fare. If it's a consideration then maybe the border should be aware of it prior to getting there. As far as WTT that would be an awesome stop! There's a lot of points to choose from maybe the south is the way to go? Buzz what kind of time would it take to go from Maggie Valley to Westport?
Oh! and on a side note I see that your riding a '13 H-D. Did you manage to acquire one or did somebody offer you a loaner? Either way that's a very cool bike to be piloting! Best of luck......

Wheels Through Time is a long days' drive by modern car or truck from Westport. If we do end at Westport, CT riders have the option of trucking or trailering down to WTT after the event, I think it's about 600-700 miles south.

[knossos]

Canada is pretty easy. I went up there this July with 55 bikes and riders for a 5 day ride around British Columbia. The only problem was one guy had an outstanding warrant for a DUI. He got turned back at the border, and rode around by himself in Washington. We did it about 8 years ago too, one guy had to turn back and rent a storage locker to keep his pistol in while he went into Canada.
Pete

(10-01-2009 10:25 PM)cory Wrote:  It could be a pain getting in and out of the U.S. I've only done it solo or with my family. I don't know how a whole caravan of bikes and the entourage that follows it will fare. If it's a consideration then maybe the border should be aware of it prior to getting there.