2020 trip for Lola & Us

[Jack Klarich]

Next year will work for me for our Route 66 ride unless something else comes up. When it's very hot, I have to ride predawn until I can't take it even with my hydration vest to get back to San Antonio. I have learned to stop and seek shelter prior to getting too overheated.

If we loop around to Kerrville this fall I think we should NOT do Palo Duro Canyon again, however it was fun riding through little towns like Panhandle where I lived when I was in 3rd grade.

Palo Duro Canyon is cool, I remember being there in the 70s

 

[LadyonaMission]

Palo Duro Canyon is cool, I remember being there in the 70s

I grew up in that part of Texas so when I was a little kid I thought it was just like the Grand Canyon, until I saw it.

When we were there last year the road was closed not too far into the canyon so we didn't get to ride far. Bill paid full price because he doesn't have a Texas Parks pass. He was not happy that they didn't tell us before they took his money.

 

[LadyonaMission]

I woke up this morning thinking I should leave today, then I saw the weather. Freeze warning in Ohio. :cold:

 

[PosseRider]

My trip to CA is off for this year, dr wants to start me on insulin and has advise me to cancel those plans. Could meet you at the bridge and ride thru Marquette with you.

Our trip has changed. Due to the high temps already in the SW. we are now thinking leaving from Ohio mid July. 10th or so.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Our trip has changed. Due to the high temps already in the SW.View attachment 87312 we are now thinking leaving from Ohio mid July. 10th or so.

Looks like a fun trip! May still be warm, even up north, but not has bad as down south. Enjoy!

Kevin

 

[LadyonaMission]

How many miles from 1 to 26?

I will be riding to 1 then home from 26, with a stop in Bethany, OK to visit my brother. That's 2,414 miles. Visiting my brother will only add 29 miles.

I do plan to stop if it gets too hot because a heat stroke would really mess up my record of excellent health.

 

[PosseRider]

How many miles from 1 to 26?

I will be riding to 1 then home from 26, with a stop in Bethany, OK to visit my brother. That's 2,414 miles. Visiting my brother will only add 29 miles.

I do plan to stop if it gets too hot because a heat stroke would really mess up my record of excellent health.

3996.7

 

[PosseRider]

My trip to CA is off for this year, dr wants to start me on insulin and has advise me to cancel those plans. Could meet you at the bridge and ride thru Marquette with you.

That map did show Marquette, But we will not be going that way. Working on it more, Rt2 stays down south & that is the way we are going. Not sure how it showed the northern part, but maybe we can go to Kerrville in the Fall with you.

 

[CrystalPistol]

Fun trip plan.

 

[CrystalPistol]

Our trip has changed. Due to the high temps already in the SW.

we are now thinking leaving from Ohio mid July. 10th or so.

Reading back, just saw this and other post. Sorry.

 

[PosseRider]

Rt 66 will be another year now. We have done it maybe 5-6 times. We don't do cars. Every year for the last 30 yrs & counting our trips have been on the HD 2 & now 3 wheels. 48 states & 7 country's. Decided on the northern route as the sw is already hitting triple digits so July would be bad. We need to do 66 in May or June, China virus screwed up this year

 

[CrystalPistol]

Well then ...

Safe travels!

 

[PosseRider]

O well, 120 near Baker,Ca one summer & 113 when we got to Vegas @7pm. Just dont do it if we dont have to, but we will . Go on your car trip we will RIDE. Thats why we have HD for over 40 yrs, & all tours on them last 30. We love to ride all summer every year. Drive in the cold weather.

 

[LadyonaMission]

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Home/Reopening/

July 1, 2020. Just in time for my trip to Ohio. I cannot imagine being that close and not going back. :clapping:

 

[PosseRider]

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Home/Reopening/

July 1, 2020. Just in time for my trip to Ohio. I cannot imagine being that close and not going back. :clapping:

Better leave soon.. Takes at least 3 days to do the whole thing. Or, come early next year for that Pa gathering,Fearless is putting together, stay here & go down everyday & see the whole thing,then we will ride to Pa together.:clapping:

 

[LadyonaMission]

Better leave soon.. Takes at least 3 days to do the whole thing. Or, come early next year for that Pa gathering,Fearless is putting together, stay here & go down everyday & see the whole thing,then we will ride to Pa together.:clapping:

I have been there, just want to go back. Parts of it will not be opened due to the virus, have to wear masks and social distance. What time of year will the PA gathering be or is that to be determined?

 

[PosseRider]

I have been there, just want to go back. Parts of it will not be opened due to the virus, have to wear masks and social distance. What time of year will the PA gathering be or is that to be determined?

Fred is still in the planning stages ,last we talked. Hope he gets it together,if,enough interest. There is some pretty riding in Pa. Actually if you get here Sat ,you could run over to the museum on Sun. Not that far from the house.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Fred is still in the planning stages ,last we talked. Hope he gets it together,if,enough interest. There is some pretty riding in Pa. Actually if you get here Sat ,you could run over to the museum on Sun. Not that far from the house.

:clapping::clapping:

 

[seniorsgt]

Our trip has changed. Due to the high temps already in the SW.View attachment 87312 we are now thinking leaving from Ohio mid July. 10th or so.

when you getting into the UP could meet up on ride with you some? Temps have been 85 inland 70s along the lake shores

 

[PosseRider]

when you getting into the UP could meet up on ride with you some? Temps have been 85 inland 70s along the lake shores

Leaving 13th, first nite in Mount Pleasant MI.

Tues 14 will cross the bridge & head west to Iron Mt, Mi.

Wed 15 go to Proctor,Mn for 2 nites so we can ride that North Shore ride,then back to Proctor

If any suits ya let us know.

 

[radismukes]

Oh Boy, we really wish we could tag along. But, neither of us can get off. This damn Covid-19 is going to kill our riding season. Hope ya'll have a great trip. Hope to see everyone at the next Kerrville meet.

Robert & Diane :wave4:

 

[PosseRider]

Oh Boy, we really wish we could tag along. But, neither of us can get off. This damn Covid-19 is going to kill our riding season. Hope ya'll have a great trip. Hope to see everyone at the next Kerrville meet.

Robert & Diane :wave4:

Hope they do a Kville ,yet this early Fall. Be safe Robert. if not we may just come down on our own. Love riding down there. If it is too cold here when we decide,will just put in the trailer.

 

[LadyonaMission]

The average temperatures for Proctor in July - Low 56 High 78

 

[PosseRider]

The average temperatures for Proctor in July - Low 56 High 78

the 13th, 82/56

 

[PosseRider]

Another change

Well now, Lola will not be attending,due to some travel restrictions, soooooo, Just Janiene & I will do the trip. Maybe Kville will happen in the Fall.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Well now, Lola will not be attending,due to some travel restrictions, soooooo, Just Janiene & I will do the trip. Maybe Kville will happen in the Fall.

If you and Janiene ride down to Texas this fall maybe we can meet up in Kansas (or someplace else) like we did last year. Be safe and have fun.

 

[bikerbillone]

PosseRider, been lurking on this thread, hope all goes well for you and the Mrs., looks like lots of adventure and discovery.

 

[seniorsgt]

when you getting into the UP could meet up on ride with you some? Temps have been 85 inland 70s along the lake shores

sorry cant do the 14th funeral in Des Moines on the 13th

 

[PosseRider]

Well now, Lola will not be attending,due to some travel restrictions, soooooo, Just Janiene & I will do the trip. Maybe Kville will happen in the Fall. View attachment 89572

Well we are off again. Growing up, we all prob knew Roy Rogers was from Ohio. But yesterday on our first day, a little town on Rt 127 .North Star,Ohio was the home of Annie Oakley surprise,surprise.. https://centerofthewest.org/explore/buffalo-bill/research/annie-oakley/ kind of interesting. Today we went across the Mackinaw Bridge into the UP of Mi & start of our ride on 2 out to Wa state.



Mackinac Bridge

Suspension bridge in Michigan

[h=2]Description[/h]The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot-long bridge is the world's 24th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere. Wikipedia

Total length: 26,372′

Construction started: May 7, 1954

Opened: November 1, 1957

Height: 552′

Clearance below: 155′

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If you and Janiene ride down to Texas this fall maybe we can meet up in Kansas (or someplace else) like we did last year. Be safe and have fun.

Not sure about that, over 200 miles out of route. Have to wait & see.

 

[clinverc]

Oh Boy, we really wish we could tag along. But, neither of us can get off. This damn Covid-19 is going to kill our riding season. Hope ya'll have a great trip. Hope to see everyone at the next Kerrville meet.

Robert & Diane :wave4:

I miss going on roadtrips.