Heading for IBR Start - via all Lower 48

Twigg · Jun 16, 2015

My "States Visited" map is looking a little sparse, something I intend fixing in the next two weeks.

I am leaving at 10.00 am, Friday 19th June, from Idabel, OK, heading for Albuquerque, NM via all the Lower 48 plus Washington DC (well it seemed rude not to).

Tracking is here:

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=d2715556a913aedcd

For those who can see it there is a Facebook Event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/701932586619670/705109906301938/

The aim is to be at the IBR Start location in 7 days. This may or may not prove possible. Either way I have a decent cushion to get under everyone's feet over the weekend.

If you want to follow the progress I'll be glad to have you along

HotRodZilla · Jun 16, 2015

Yell when you're getting close to Albuquerque.

101stpathfinder · Jun 16, 2015

You should not have any problems finding suitable end witnesses!

Have a great ride... See you in Albuquerque !

Twigg · Jun 16, 2015

101stpathfinder said:
You should not have any problems finding suitable end witnesses!Have a great ride... See you in Albuquerque !

Thanks Tony.

I pre-cleared with Ira Agins to get my witnesses 100 miles from the actual finishing point (Gallup)

TomInPA · Jun 16, 2015

Pretty impressive trip plan Twigg! Good luck. Any night riding in that?

Are you on I-90 going through PA towards Cleveland? You will miss a lot, but it's still a hell of a trip.

Twigg · Jun 16, 2015

TomInCA said:
Pretty impressive trip plan Twigg! Good luck. Any night riding in that?

Probably quite a bit. Right through the first night because I have to run close to BBG pace to get to AAA Roanoke, VA while the office is open Saturday so I can pick up an EZ-Pass.

Route distance is 7290 miles. That's just over 1000 miles per day to get it done in 7 days. I could almost do that all in daylight, but I want to get ahead of the schedule and adjust it as necessary.

08FJR4ME · Jun 16, 2015

Bookmarked,

So it would be my guess you will be passing through MA late on Saturday? I will keep an eye out on the spotwalla page. If you need anything give a hollar. 95 up through Maine can be a bear sometimes but at the time you hit it I would think it will be allright.

Dave

DaJuice · Jun 16, 2015

See you in ABQ! I see a few fun spots in that route... Through the black hills and 100 miles of fun through Lolo pass to name a few. Hopefully you get to see the fun spots in the daylight

TomInPA · Jun 16, 2015

Twigg, I knew you were a closet nut case. Thanks for jumping off the edge. I'll be watching the spotzilla site.

Twigg said:
Route distance is 7290 miles. That's just over 1000 miles per day to get it done in 7 days.

101stpathfinder · Jun 16, 2015

DaJuice said:
Hopefully you get to see the fun spots in the daylight

+1 Some of the "Fun spots" in the daylight are not quite so fun at night.

Twigg · Jun 17, 2015

So there is so much Interstate on that route that I made "Lolo Pass" non-negotiable. If I get there in the dark, I'll wait until I can enjoy the ride

They tell me it is one of the best motorcycle roads in the US, I do not intend missing it, or hitting bears, moose or deer.

Bugnatr · Jun 17, 2015

And I thought Tony was nuts. Have a great ride Twigg and like Tom I'll be stalking you on spot.

Twigg · Jun 17, 2015

Bugnatr said:
And I thought Tony was nuts. Have a great ride Twigg and like Tom I'll be stalking you on spot.

lol ... It's just a warm-up ride for Tony.

The most I have done is 2 x 20 hour days, back to back. To be fair to me they were around 1100 miles each, rallying from bonus to bonus ... so rough roads and horrible weather. I covered 3500 miles in four days on that Rally.

I do have a BBG so I know I can put in the miles, and last October I ran 1400 miles in Colorado, in 30 hours straight. That included mountains, mountain passes (one on dirt) and about 40 miles of other dirt road.

I want to do the IBR next time around, so it's a good opportunity to see if I can put in a week of 1000 mile days, even on the easy roads.

Steve in Phx · Jun 17, 2015

I can't find an emoticon for "I'm so jealous!"

Looks like an awesome trip.

Teehaml · Jun 17, 2015

Traffic can get really tight on that route through north Jersey/NY. Be safe.

El Toro Joe · Jun 17, 2015

Bugnatr said:
Have a great ride Twigg and like Tom I'll be stalking you on spot.

+1

RFlagg42 · Jun 17, 2015

Have a safe ride! See you in ABQ.

Spud · Jun 17, 2015

Your idea to NOT do Lolo Pass in the dark is a good one. Narrow road, tall trees on both sides, animals, then down to the bottom along the river with little to no runoff on the edge. I'm thinking daylight on that road is your friend.

Intech · Jun 17, 2015

I will be following also. If you need anything While in VA call me. I will PM my cell number. Although, I am on the eastern side of the state. I will do what I can.

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