Atwell fireman

I just got back from riding Hwy 12 up through the outer banks. I started out on Friday riding to Swan Quarter to stay the night. I then took the 7am ferry to Ocracoke Island Saturday morning. I then followed Hwy 12 across the ferry to Hatteras Island up into Kill Devil Hills. I did the typical stops at each light house and the wright memorial like mini-muffin stated in her post. If you are up to walking 287 steps on a spiral staircase, then stop at Cape Hatteras lighthouse for a walk up to the top of the lighthouse. It is a beautiful view of the island from the top. I only had one day to enjoy this part of the NC coast but it was a great trip for one. The stretches where you ride through the national seashore is great since there is no houses blocking your view of either side of the island. You can see the sound and the ocean from some points not blocked by the huge dunes on the islands. I hope to go back when I have more time to explore more. I hope you have a wonderful ride down the coast.

My plans are to ride to Louisville on Sunday and stay the night. I will not be heading to Charleston till Monday. The weather has changed the last few days from all clear sailing to chances of rain in just about each town. I just love the weather people's predictions.

I want to say thanks to all who responded. I have compiled a list with contact numbers in case I run into trouble. I fly up tomorrow and I am looking forward to the trip home. 1000 mile trip to some is a cake walk but this will be the longest trip I have ever taken on motorcycle. I attempted a trip to Madison in car one time with the intention of making it in one day. I made it to Chicago and was like a zombie. I got three days if needed, but I hope this means some time to make some tourist stops along the way. I want to make the most of this trip since it maybe a long time before another long distance trip is in the works. If in NC, feel free to call me and hopefully I will get to meet some of you in the near future. Martin

I am riding a 2005 RSTD from WI back home to NC. I am doing this this coming Sunday 27, Monday 28, and Tuesday 29 if I need a third day. My route is from Madison, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Louisville, Charleston, Beckley, Wytheville, to final destination of China Grove which is near Charlotte. I would like to compile a list of riders that could be a in case of emergency contact if I run into problems along the way and offer any suggestions about issues along the route I have selected to come home. I mostly need to travel the interstate due to time but some minor route changes would be fine. This will be my first long distance trip and the first ride in quite some time. Thanks for any help and look forward to maybe running into a few members along the way.