Well it's the first of 2006 and I want to officially kick of my ride plan to Nova Scotia hopefully in early to mid July.
The last two summers I've headed northwest to Idaho, Washington, and Montana by way of Colorado and New Mexico and I've been wanting to try going Northeast this year.
I'm hoping to get information covering several aspects:
ROUTE INFORMATION
It looks like a good way to get there coming from Dallas is through Kentucky and West Virginia and then up through Pennsylvania, up state NY, and across Vermont and NH to get to eastern Maine. The other alternative is to run further north across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. I can also come home a different way to try other suggested roads
I'm looking for any suggestion as to good roads to take from anyone familiar with those states. I can easily find the fastest routes to get there and ride the big slab, but this is about the journey and finding great roads and places to see along the way. Hopefully I can find good roads that still allow me to make decent time especially in the heat of July
I would welcome suggested roads, good places to dine or spend the night. I'm not saying I won't camp, but I'm finding I'm more of a motel kind of guy after long days in the saddle.
NOVA SCOTIA INFORMATION
OK, so whats a good way to get across to Nova Scotia from Maine?
I've heard about some cool ferry boats that take you from Maine though I don't know where they depart. What's the trick?
Do you need reservations long in advance? Are some ferries better than others? Does it take all night so you can sleep on these things?
What about heading to northern Maine and riding there ? Too much time?
Speaking of time, I'm going to shoot for 18 to 20 days from home if that can work.
LEGAL QUESTIONS
What documents will I need? Passport? Bike title? How long should I plan for border crossings?
AND FINALLY NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia looks like it can be covered in a few days ? .
I would welcome any suggestions as to where to stay, ride and what to see. I prefer paved roads whenever possible since I'll be on an RT and not a GS.
Once I know how to plan this trip, I can hopefully make the Vermont rally either heading up or on the way home.
Appreciate any suggestion and thanks in advance for the advise.
The last two summers I've headed northwest to Idaho, Washington, and Montana by way of Colorado and New Mexico and I've been wanting to try going Northeast this year.
I'm hoping to get information covering several aspects:
ROUTE INFORMATION
It looks like a good way to get there coming from Dallas is through Kentucky and West Virginia and then up through Pennsylvania, up state NY, and across Vermont and NH to get to eastern Maine. The other alternative is to run further north across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. I can also come home a different way to try other suggested roads
I'm looking for any suggestion as to good roads to take from anyone familiar with those states. I can easily find the fastest routes to get there and ride the big slab, but this is about the journey and finding great roads and places to see along the way. Hopefully I can find good roads that still allow me to make decent time especially in the heat of July
I would welcome suggested roads, good places to dine or spend the night. I'm not saying I won't camp, but I'm finding I'm more of a motel kind of guy after long days in the saddle.
NOVA SCOTIA INFORMATION
OK, so whats a good way to get across to Nova Scotia from Maine?
I've heard about some cool ferry boats that take you from Maine though I don't know where they depart. What's the trick?
Do you need reservations long in advance? Are some ferries better than others? Does it take all night so you can sleep on these things?
What about heading to northern Maine and riding there ? Too much time?
Speaking of time, I'm going to shoot for 18 to 20 days from home if that can work.
LEGAL QUESTIONS
What documents will I need? Passport? Bike title? How long should I plan for border crossings?
AND FINALLY NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia looks like it can be covered in a few days ? .
I would welcome any suggestions as to where to stay, ride and what to see. I prefer paved roads whenever possible since I'll be on an RT and not a GS.
Once I know how to plan this trip, I can hopefully make the Vermont rally either heading up or on the way home.
Appreciate any suggestion and thanks in advance for the advise.