BluenoseFJR
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Looks like he made it with nearly an hour to spare. Great ride Tony.
BBG Attempt (Florida to Iowa)
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RossKean
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Great ride - very steady pace except an oddity at 7:06 to 7:35 AM. Highway slowdown for an accident or construction??
Can't see where he stopped for a nap!
Can't see where he stopped for a nap!
NTXFJR
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23hr 9min if the math is right. Congrats Tony!
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Thanks to all!
I had a 4 into 1 lane merge east of Nashville that I was beginning to think would be the end of my ride.
I came home from work on Friday and could not sleep. By the time I hit Georgia, I was fatigued and back pains were taking their toll. Pretty good weather (overcast and raining)
Ride started at 7:15 pm and ended in a tad bit under 23 hours. I will write more about my thoughts when I get home, but the feelings now... well, the thrill is gone. Need some time to consider, but my desire to flower sniff and enjoy the ride are getting stronger.
I plan on doing some riding around Iowa while here. Think I will not do a BBG on the return ride to Florida.
I decide later- I use the BBG for motivation to get home quickly.
Craig? Pie time!
I had a 4 into 1 lane merge east of Nashville that I was beginning to think would be the end of my ride.
I came home from work on Friday and could not sleep. By the time I hit Georgia, I was fatigued and back pains were taking their toll. Pretty good weather (overcast and raining)
Ride started at 7:15 pm and ended in a tad bit under 23 hours. I will write more about my thoughts when I get home, but the feelings now... well, the thrill is gone. Need some time to consider, but my desire to flower sniff and enjoy the ride are getting stronger.
I plan on doing some riding around Iowa while here. Think I will not do a BBG on the return ride to Florida.
I decide later- I use the BBG for motivation to get home quickly.
Craig? Pie time!
sector7g
Active member
Congrats! Those 15s are tough. By the time I complete them, I want nothing to do with them. Then the next day I start plotting the next. The great thing about them is you can end up in a new place, then slow down and explore, have fun. Of course, it’s a long way home, but that’s for another day 
. Good job
. Good job
travel_man
Greg Rice
Well total numbers are figured:
Miles- 1588
Time- 22 hours. 43 minutes
I ended the ride in Pleasant Hill, IA
Then cycled to subway and on to families house.
Slept very good last night !
Tomorrow, I need to go to Des Moines, Waterloo and Independence for sight seeing and general memory touring
Miles- 1588
Time- 22 hours. 43 minutes
I ended the ride in Pleasant Hill, IA
Then cycled to subway and on to families house.
Slept very good last night !
Tomorrow, I need to go to Des Moines, Waterloo and Independence for sight seeing and general memory touring
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Sorry, but I missed the entire thing while playing with my 3-year-old grandson. Glad you made it; glad you and the bike are OK.
Now .... Tony flower-sniffing? I'll believe it when I see it, brother!
Now .... Tony flower-sniffing? I'll believe it when I see it, brother!
Kendoo
Well-known member
Nice ride Tony
Had a great day flower sniffing today. I will have to post some pictures when I get back. I went to all of my childhood homes. On the roads that I road back then.
Another nice day yesterday. Went to Backbone State Park, Marshalltown, La Crosse, WI, and really enjoyed the day.
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neanderthaler
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Glad you're having a good time up there, Tony
I really needed this Dan. I will be attempting a BBG on the way home, but next years plans have definitely been rethought.
travel_man
Greg Rice
Tony, good to hear you are having fun. Ride safe and we will see you when you get back.
neanderthaler
Well-known member
Looks like you are already headed south, Tony. On highway 34 just a little southeast of your current location was a big shootout in Ottumwa, according to my homepage news. If you are trying to make time, possible media circus alert.
neanderthaler
Well-known member
Welcome back
What a difference it makes to get a nights sleep before riding a BBG. Felt great the whole way. Was delayed on two different occasions, Georgia DOT is not on my favorite list.
Ride stats:
1597 Odometer Miles
22 hours. 32 minutes
Ride stats:
1597 Odometer Miles
22 hours. 32 minutes
travel_man
Greg Rice
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="101stpathfinder" data-cid="1402624" data-time="1533487265"><p>
What a difference it makes to get a nights sleep before riding a BBG. Felt great the whole way. Was delayed on two different occasions, Georgia DOT is not on my favorite list. <br />
Ride stats:<br />
1597 Odometer Miles<br />
22 hours. 32 minutes</p></blockquote>
Nice riding Tony, good to see you back in Florida.
What a difference it makes to get a nights sleep before riding a BBG. Felt great the whole way. Was delayed on two different occasions, Georgia DOT is not on my favorite list. <br />
Ride stats:<br />
1597 Odometer Miles<br />
22 hours. 32 minutes</p></blockquote>
Nice riding Tony, good to see you back in Florida.
