Monthly Archives: May 2016

Friday May 20 How do I sum up a trip of a lifetime? I have, since childhood, had this thought to ride across this country on a motorcycle. Thinking back to my first experiences with motorcycles, (http://njregularguy.com/2010/06/14/mild-hogs/ ) I can … Continue reading →

Thurs May 19 This is it. The end of our adventure begins today as we wake, shake off the aches and pains, head for breakfast then pack up the bikes. Ed will stay behind and board the train around 2pm … Continue reading →

Weds May 18 Roanoke Va to Lorton Va Today was the last day the three of us rode together. We wake to dark cloudy skies but warmer weather. We dress in rain gear and ride out to the highway as … Continue reading →

Tues May 17th and Weds 18th   Our stays in Asheville and Roanoke amounted to nothing more than dinners and sleep, with not much time for sightseeing as our days left are down to two. We spend both nights just … Continue reading →

Tuesday  May  17 Mt Airy North Carolina The roads from Robbinsville start out like the Dragons Tail as they are filled with twists and turns but we handle them well until we run into a tractor trailer hauling logs down … Continue reading →

May 16 Monday One of the best things about traveling thru America is all the small towns you pass thru, the people you meet that live there and the overall friendliness that they have or motorcyclists. Robbinsville NC is such … Continue reading →

Sunday May 15 We leave Nashville early Sunday morning and no more than 10 minutes in we have a moment of fear. As the three of us make our way onto the highway one of us gets separated  and we … Continue reading →

Friday May 13 Friday the thirteenth, a scary day to be out on a bike if your superstitious. The road to Nashville is a short 4 hour ride but again laced with tractor trailers as far as your eyes can … Continue reading →

The only thing better than getting into Dallas was getting out of Dallas. This state is huge and takes forever to get through. When I finally see that Welcome to Arkansas sign, I am relieved!! We get some rain most … Continue reading →

Texas Sat May 7 Leaving Louisiana and we stop at Cajun Harley Davidson outside Lafayette before heading out on I-10 to Texas.   Today’s ride was tough. The wind and road conditions were extreme and difficult for travel on a … Continue reading →