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I am riding to the annual rally in July, was wondering if anyone from North OR South Carolina, Georgia heading out there.
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Looks like I will be taking the Rally Train out of Washington DC. I'll ride the bike up to DC and either load it into a baggage car or ship the bike by tractor-trailer. Riding across the US in a passenger car is wonderful, and with a bunch of BMW riders on the train, it is a three-day party!
Check the thread about the Rally Train in the National Rally Forum. It is a nice way to get you and your bike out to Oregon, and you can decide to ride back or ride around the NorthWest and get back on the return train.
I may be headed out there. I'm trying to decide if I can afford to take two weeks off. I really want to ride some in the Rockies, but I don't look forward to the flat ride until you get there. Let's all keep in touch. I have another friend from here that may go, and also a few from the Atlanta area.
I am riding to the annual rally in July, was wondering if anyone from North OR South Carolina, Georgia heading out there.
Guys I got few questions for the long ride. I've never ridden so far, but since most of you guys have, here are few questions.
1) Luggage- well I'm planning to carry the 55 liter tail bag, since I'm the only one riding, it should be ok. What do you guys think?
2) In July do I need to pack any warm clothing for Oregon or not?
3) Bike is under warranty, do I need to carry anykind of tool kit etc.?
4) Anything like extra pair of headlight/ tail lights bulbs etc.
Anyother suggestions, that you guys may think off.
Thanks in advance.
VISIAN and SIBUD,
I was actually planning to ride straight to Denver via fastest route and then I was planning to head west through twisty & scenic routes. VISIAN, what bike do you ride? Mine is not the most comfortable thing but ESA helps and then it handles great through the curves. How many days are you planning to take to get there. I was planning to leave Saturday 11th and get to Redmond on Thursday.
i plan to ride my oilhead GS, and get to Hell's canyon in 3 days.
i'll definitely be taking different roads than you, especially across wyoming & idaho.
i am planning to do some lying-on-the-ground-watching-the-sky-go-by type of activity in eastern oregon and then head over to the rally... but need to get there early for some volunteer stuff.
if you've never ridden I-70 across Kansas to denver, you're in for a great time.
seriously, hope you have a great ride. according to streets & trips, the "fastest way" takes you through nebraska, utah, wyoming and idaho, which is (to me) a more interesting way.
ian
Looks like I will be taking the Rally Train out of Washington DC. I'll ride the bike up to DC and either load it into a baggage car or ship the bike by tractor-trailer. Riding across the US in a passenger car is wonderful, and with a bunch of BMW riders on the train, it is a three-day party!
Check the thread about the Rally Train in the National Rally Forum. It is a nice way to get you and your bike out to Oregon, and you can decide to ride back or ride around the NorthWest and get back on the return train.