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Good morning Mile-Eaters!
Thanks for all your comments on the start locations.
For the record the IBA distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Sedalia, MO is 974 miles. This is because for any ride the shortest distance calculated is the one used, even it it makes no sense.
As the goal of this location is for folks coming out of New England, Northeast US and Eastern Canada the next logical location with a lot of services is Scranton or perhaps Wilkes Barre. If we move the start to Wilkes Barre the total distance (Shortest) is 1034 but quickest is up to 1057.
For the start locations we're looking for multiple 24hr gas stations; ideally a truck stop and a few budget hotels up to a Hampton Inn. The idea is riders stop here for a good rest not necessarily to sight see. The closer it is to a direct route from the major eastern cities the better.
HTH.
Best,
Rob Nye
I'm just looking forward to final details so I can make my travel plans... trying to take as little time off from work as possible and make the best use of the time I take. I am guessing I will ride down to Scranton after work on Tuesday evening and head out from the designated start around 5 AM Wednesday. -Dennis
Sounds like it's Scranton for the east coast start. A quick search on MapSource has an EconoLodge and a couple of gas stations close to exit 182 on Hwy 81 for a start receipt. Anybody with local knowledge recommend a better starting point?
Mark
Exit 165 off 81 there is a Comfort Inn and Econo Lodge with a Perkins right next door and a Dunkin Donuts around the corner. There's a Hess station right there as well. not sure if someone local may chime in that can grab a receipt.
If I'm not mistaken isn't that Wilkes-Barre? We'd have to backtrack to get the starting receipt from Scranton or is the start location still open for some discussion.
Mark
Mark you are correct. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton are really one metro area. Having passed through the area far more times than I care to remember I was suggesting an exit that would put starters furthest from traffic snarl-ups and closest to there direction of travel, yet still have lodging/food and fuel.