Departure/Arrival Update Thread!

[SWriverstone]

WOOHOO! We're cooking breakfast in Harpers Ferry and hitting the road by 9am. We're all stoked...except...a little nervous about the 105-degree heat index...   At least we'll be riding the BRP at 2,000-3,000 feet (which might be a few degrees cooler).

Bikes are packed, lubed, comm systems are running---time for a little ride!

 

Scott

[mxvet57]

have a good ride.

all you right coast riders your going to be hitting some bad storms that are coming across Indiana. i have heard of rain at 1.5 inches and hour. one report said one town got 10 inches last night. also I70 is closed in some sections b/c of flooding.

as far as my trip, I'm planing to hit the road around 4:00am monday and plan arriving in ES around 6:00pm. with a little sight seeing thrown in.
and as allways all plans are subject to change.

[Acadian Rider]

I'm well on my way.  

Visiting the Barber Motorcycle Museum tomorrow.  May get to Eureka Springs Monday night instead of Tuesday night.  

My Canadian bike told me it got to 36Celcius today.   Don't know what that is in Farenheit but I know it's up there.  

[Mac]

I'm well on my way.  

Visiting the Barber Motorcycle Museum tomorrow.  May get to Eureka Springs Monday night instead of Tuesday night.  

My Canadian bike told me it got to 36Celcius today.   Don't know what that is in Farenheit but I know it's up there.  

Thats not too bad, just wait till August, then it'll be really hot.

[basco]

I just rode 450 miles and 300 of it was was thru high winds. I am sore and decided on moteling tonight

[DredheadV2.0]

I am ecstatic we didn't leave today, as we would have been sodden and wind-whipped.  Of course, leaving tomorrow may net us the same result.

[Sea Dog]

I did the Blue Ridge from Asheville to Cherokee and the Cherohala today.  Thankfully, the temps were only in the mid-70's up there, but but things turned HOT and humid as I descended into Chattanooga.   Tomorrow is going to be a hot ride across Tennessee, but it will all be worth it when I pull into Corky's BBQ in Memphis   Anybody else stopping in Memphis Sunday night?

[Bug R]

I'm well on my way.  

Visiting the Barber Motorcycle Museum tomorrow.  May get to Eureka Springs Monday night instead of Tuesday night.  

My Canadian bike told me it got to 36Celcius today.   Don't know what that is in Farenheit but I know it's up there.  

Leon,
I guess you took the southern loop down I-81, the Ohio river route looks like a complete mess at the moment with some very ugly weather.
Ride safe, Yes I'm envious, stuck at work.
Chris

[Bunbun]

Dove and I have arrived and are holed up in the hotel.  Weather is currently kinda crappy but not too bad.  Just a general, consistent shower.  I can't remember who else was to be checking in today but as I recall, there was a ride tomorrow.... Anyway, we're at the Eureka Suites room 204 if anyone wants to drop by.  I think we're going to see a show later, but come on by!

Bun

[twist]

I'm in Springfield, MO for the night, at the Hampton Inn & Suites just off of I-44 & Glenstone, Exit 80 A.  Stop by if you are staying here for the night.

[snuffy]

Howdy and welcome to all you riders coming to Arkansas this week.

I just wanted to pass along this note.

I plan to be on 341 this Wednesday and look forward to seeing y'all.

As of last weekend I can no longer put out any roadside signs to let riders know that I am up ahead.  Seems the state has taken offense at me doing that.  I am setup about 8.8 miles from the south end of Push Mountain road.  I would appreciate it if y'all could space yourselves out some in order for me to have a chance to get a good shot of each one of you.

All are invited to stop by and say hey.  I'll make a group photo and give it to y'all if you do.

I can't say for certain about this Wednesday, but I do know that the forest ranger had the day off last Wednesday.

Have fun and ride safe.

[Scoop]

Hey all wet and weary travellers
We (Basket, PussnBoots, Raisedbywolves, Mr Lahey, IW and Scoop) along with a couple of pick ups are in Cuba MO.  It has been a cool and wet ride from Canukistan for the most part.  We are looking forward to some heat and perhaps some sun.  We have 300 miles to go tomorrow, so will be in there in the afternoon-ish.  Looking forward to seeing you all.  Sorry that RocketBunny is not coming now
Bill

[DredheadV2.0]

Me, Kris, and Mike rolled in, very wet, at around 7:00.  We managed to duck and dodge really well, but finally had to suck it up after Mountain Home - put on the rain gear and got wet for a couple hours.  Hot tubs and dinner and beer made it all better.

Waved at Bunbun and Dove on our way in - they were, like, walking and stuff.

Just finished drinking a beer and watching V For Vendetta on the telly.  Sleepytime.  See you all in the late morning sometime.  I do not plan on doing any major rides tomorrow.

Oh, by the way - US Rt 160 is FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!

[DredheadV2.0]

Oh, and said hi to... damn, lemme see... Garry, Huron52, Jimmy, er... R Doug... Acadian Rider... Sprocket...  damnit, there were more...
I fail.  Tired.  Bed now.

[Sea Dog]

Unfortunately, I'm not going to make it.  Caught a bad cold and am heading back east.  Rode to Nashville today, sneezing in my helmet the whole way    Hope everybody is dried out and having fun!

[Mac]

I leave early tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll be there before 6:00 pm. I'm stopping off at interstate bbq in memphis and possible bmw of little rock. Olympia phantom suit tryouts.

[1moreroad]

Got home safely last night after Push Mountain.  I got home a little earlier than I had told the wife so I even got a few marriage brownie points out of the deal.  

[Hickey]

Made it home safe by 4:30 this evening.  Hope everyone else gets back safe and sound.

[twist]

I'm in Corydon, IN, should make it home tomorrow night.  Krismark split off in St Louis around 2:30pm to go North.

[stromgal]

I had hopes of making back to Milwaukee today, but the weather got quite threatening-looking south of Rockford. Am holed up for the night.

Had a great time meeting/chatting/riding with y'all.  

bj