It is unseasonably warm here in Michigan with temps going into the high 70's and even low 80's. I've been getting in some nice rides and yesterday was able to do about 150 miles with some guys from our "breakfast club". With this early start to the riding season I figure I'll be well prepared to do 400 to 500 miles per day to get to Sturgis on time.
Don informed me last night that Brian probably will not be making the trip due to a conflict in his work schedule. That's sad news as I was looking forward to meeting him; any friend of Don's is a friend of mine. Don also informed me that Bonnie is a veritable GPS system. This will be a good thing since I typically take the most scenic route to whatever destination I'm going to. My wife says I took a wrong turn but I insist I'm just taking a more interesting route. We have interesting discussions about my choice of roads.
I'll start taking my camera with me and post some photos so this blog will be more interesting
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
65F and Sunny; got in the first ride of the season
This is absolutely the earliest I have ever been able to go for a ride in Michigan. The temps are hovering around 65F and the winds are light. The rain we had a couple of days ago washed the salt off the roads and bikes started blooming like cactus after a desert rain. My arm is sore from waving to all my fellow road warriors. Felt good to be out there.
The radio worked well but I have to remember to take the remote control with me to ensure I get the volume set correctly; I had it too low and could only hear it when I was stopped at a traffic light. No worries; I'm like Don and prefer the sound of the pipes and the motor.
Looking forward to Sturgis
The radio worked well but I have to remember to take the remote control with me to ensure I get the volume set correctly; I had it too low and could only hear it when I was stopped at a traffic light. No worries; I'm like Don and prefer the sound of the pipes and the motor.
Looking forward to Sturgis
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Spring is showing signs of arriving
Officially (according to me) the opening date for riding is 25 days away but if the temps keep going into the 50's I might take the bike off the lift early and go out for a spin. Have to test that radio and see if I can get the MP3 player to work on it. It's in the 50's today and if we can get a good rain soon all the salt will be washed off the roads which will allow the potholes to appear right on time.
Going to be some tough riding for a while until they find some money to start filling in the craters. Ought to give me good practice on my evasive maneuvers and emergency stopping.
We're down to 148 days until I depart to Sturgis. I'm still fooling with the route I want to take and how much scenery I want to take in along the way. I plan to avoid the Chicago area and take a more southern route on way through Iowa and on to Nebraska. Been looking for some good campsites that are quiet and peaceful. Gives me something to do during all this winter weather.
Going to be some tough riding for a while until they find some money to start filling in the craters. Ought to give me good practice on my evasive maneuvers and emergency stopping.
We're down to 148 days until I depart to Sturgis. I'm still fooling with the route I want to take and how much scenery I want to take in along the way. I plan to avoid the Chicago area and take a more southern route on way through Iowa and on to Nebraska. Been looking for some good campsites that are quiet and peaceful. Gives me something to do during all this winter weather.
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