Almost time to leave...

Today is Monday, April 15th, and departure on this adventure is Friday the 19th.  We were just mapping out our "rough" route and trying to get an idea of distance and time.

We calculate a little less than 6000 miles, which will take us anywhere from 3-4 weeks.  

While we originally planned to stay off the Interstate Highways and stick to smaller roads, we're now rethinking that plan and will probably spend a lot more time in the Interstates since they are much faster, and are actually safer for a bike.  The most dangerous situation for a motorcyclist is someone turning left in front of you.  They frequently claim they never saw a bike.  This problem doesn't exist on Interstates and as long as I stay away from the trucks and heavy concentration of cars we will be fine.  There is also abundant gas, food and lodging, which eliminates the need to worry about these as you travel through small towns.  True, the Interstates are more (read VERY) boring, but there just isn't a lot we want to see in the middle part of the country, so we'll zoom through.

Now much of this is pure speculation.  If the weather is bad in one place, we will go in a different direction.  So all of this is subject to change.

Wish us well, and please drop by and check on us occasionally.  And, by all means, leave a comment and let us know you were here and how you are doing.

m&s