ThomWill Posted May 24, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2011 This Thursday starts our 17 to 18 day cross country run on the RSTD (Tybee Island Lighthouse near Savannah, GA to Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco and back). Thanks so much to everyone who chimed in on my prep thread, I feel good about the state of the bike (and her riders). We have been talking about this trip for so long that it feels very strange that we launch this week. Eating better and working out I have lost 35 pounds prepping for the ride and my wife has lost almost 30, we have been riding in the heat and living without A/C because we know TX, AZ, NM have the potential to be brutal. (my daughter who is not going, cannot wait until we go out the door to crank down the temps). We have done back to back long days and worked on our navigation I picked up a SPOT messenger and will post a link once I set up the trip map in case anyone wants to follow along. We may see you along the road, we may see you at the DQ Either way we will wave and smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exrsa1 Posted May 24, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2011 Sounds like a great trip. You sure sound like you are well prepared. Good luck, safe travels, and if you find yourself in or near Kansas City, feel free to contact me for any assistance. My numbers are in the VR assistance file. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted May 24, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2011 Sounds like a great adventure, keep us updated if you can, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted May 24, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2011 Good luck on your trip. You are never alone with this wonderful group looking after everyone. Keep us posted when you can.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted May 24, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2011 Have a safe trip. I hope you are going to post photos when you get back. We love photos. Yama Mama:smile5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRefugee Posted May 24, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 24, 2011 Have a wonderful trip. You will never forget doing this. And GET A WET VEST. You will never regret it. Heat exhaustion is definitely something you DO NOT want to happen while riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 24, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2011 sounds like fun. post progress as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlawman2003 Posted May 24, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2011 You guys are going to have an incredible time and make many memories to last a lifetime! Have a safe trip, post updates and pictures often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomWill Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted June 3, 2011 Hello from Payson, AZ, now seven days into our trip! So far this trip has been AWESOME... Here is the link to track our progress (only the last seven days of the trip... will post a complete map when I get back and lots of pictures). Where is Thom? For the Facebook savvy, here is the public link to our ongoing album. Facebook trip album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted June 3, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 3, 2011 Making great progress! I liked Payson and Showlow when I visited. It looks like you are only sharing check-ins, not the 10 minute updates. Makes for a cleaner map. I'm planning on using Spotwalla to share my Spot updates, but now I don't know. Enjoy your trip! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sling Posted June 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2011 Thom thanks for the pictures. Looks like you and the wife are having a great ride. Keep the pictures coming. Be safe and have a good trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted June 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 3, 2011 Dude! I live in Sugar Land! Wish I had realized you were here. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted June 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 3, 2011 Hey Thom, I have a buddy that's a bartender at the Windrose on Tybee Island. If you stop in there tell Kim that Mick says howdy. Have a really good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomWill Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted June 7, 2011 Made the turn at San Francisco after riding the PCH up from Monterey. Dinner at Fisherman's Wharf, a couple more souvenirs we really do not have room for, and now off on our homeward leg. Up today: The loneliest road in America, U.S. 50 from Sacramento to Eureka, NV. The trip out was full of great sights, and some real characters, I hope that the trip back is just as cool. I have had to tighten up a couple of things on the bike along the way, and we dropped her once at 0 MPH in some wet soft sand along side the road that looked like packed earth (no damage done other than to my pride). Getting 40-43 MPG which is awesome, especially for two up and loaded! At Tybee, GA http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj302/ThomWill/100_0539.jpg Getting on the PCH http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj302/ThomWill/100_2160.jpg At the Golden Gate http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj302/ThomWill/100_2257.jpg In Payson, AZ http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj302/ThomWill/100_1372.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomWill Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted June 14, 2011 Home safe after Coast to Coast - Twice! Here is the final loop... missed Oklahoma by that much! Final tally 6767 miles. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj302/ThomWill/Screenshot2011-06-13at111751PM.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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