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Big trip planned for this summer!
I've never done a trip this big before, so I need some help!
Starting at my place in Monroe, LA, I'll be heading East to South Carolina (near Columbia) to visit the wife's relatives. About 800 miles...planning to just slab that, to ensure that I get there in time. I'm giving myself 2 days for that leg. I've done 300-500 mile days before lots of times, no problem...but I've never done 800 in one day. I think I could probably do it, but I really gotta make sure I get there specifically on the right day, don't wanna be a day early or a day late...so I'm going to err on the side of caution and split that up.
I'll be there for about 4 nights, then off towards Deal's Gap! I'll have 7 days (Monday morning through Sunday evening) to meander my way back home...I have to work the next monday morning...so it's crucial that I be home at least by sunday night.
I've heard the name "Blue Ridge Parkway" tossed around in motorcycle circles...but I can't remember anything specific. How is this road? Worth seeing?
Without a doubt, I wanna hit Deal's Gap. It's kinda the point of the trip, actually. I've never ridden it, and never been in the area at all. I'd like to take my time there, see the sights, etc...I'm thinking one or two days should be enough to get my fill (errr...that is, one or two "full" days to play...which would mean 2 or 3 nights, I guess). I guess I could just slab it to the Gap to get a day or two extra there, then slab it home...but I figured there would be other good roads worth seeing in the western Carolinas. However, I'm open to suggestions either way, and would appreciate whatever feedback you have.
I don't think there's much that I wanna see between Deals Gap and my house, so I'd be ok with slabbing it from there back home. TBH, after that much twisty riding, I'll probably be tired and ready to slab it to get home. Should be about 600 miles from there to home. I could ordinarily do that in 1 solid day, I think, but after more than a week of hard riding?...eh...maybe should split that up and give myself 2 days so I'm not pushing myself too hard.
As you can tell...these are REALLY rough plans, and I'm basically just thinking out loud as I'm typing.
Gimme some input, guys. Critiques to the plan, roads, routes, hotels, restaurants, sights to see, anything anything anything will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!!!
I've never done a trip this big before, so I need some help!
Starting at my place in Monroe, LA, I'll be heading East to South Carolina (near Columbia) to visit the wife's relatives. About 800 miles...planning to just slab that, to ensure that I get there in time. I'm giving myself 2 days for that leg. I've done 300-500 mile days before lots of times, no problem...but I've never done 800 in one day. I think I could probably do it, but I really gotta make sure I get there specifically on the right day, don't wanna be a day early or a day late...so I'm going to err on the side of caution and split that up.
I'll be there for about 4 nights, then off towards Deal's Gap! I'll have 7 days (Monday morning through Sunday evening) to meander my way back home...I have to work the next monday morning...so it's crucial that I be home at least by sunday night.
I've heard the name "Blue Ridge Parkway" tossed around in motorcycle circles...but I can't remember anything specific. How is this road? Worth seeing?
Without a doubt, I wanna hit Deal's Gap. It's kinda the point of the trip, actually. I've never ridden it, and never been in the area at all. I'd like to take my time there, see the sights, etc...I'm thinking one or two days should be enough to get my fill (errr...that is, one or two "full" days to play...which would mean 2 or 3 nights, I guess). I guess I could just slab it to the Gap to get a day or two extra there, then slab it home...but I figured there would be other good roads worth seeing in the western Carolinas. However, I'm open to suggestions either way, and would appreciate whatever feedback you have.
I don't think there's much that I wanna see between Deals Gap and my house, so I'd be ok with slabbing it from there back home. TBH, after that much twisty riding, I'll probably be tired and ready to slab it to get home. Should be about 600 miles from there to home. I could ordinarily do that in 1 solid day, I think, but after more than a week of hard riding?...eh...maybe should split that up and give myself 2 days so I'm not pushing myself too hard.
As you can tell...these are REALLY rough plans, and I'm basically just thinking out loud as I'm typing.
Gimme some input, guys. Critiques to the plan, roads, routes, hotels, restaurants, sights to see, anything anything anything will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!!!