Departure

The route out -

The ride out is at a leisurely pace averaging between 300 and 400 miles a day.  I’ll be camping in Frenchtown, NJ tonight with some fellow IBMC’ers and attending the annual Classic Bikes and Blues Festival at Tinicum Park in Erwinna, PA on Saturday.  Sunday I ride out to Dillon State Park in Ohio to put me in early morning striking distance of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington.  Monday afternoon I’ll point the bike west for a night at Kickapoo State Park in Oakwood, IL.  Tuesday morning will be the final leg to New Lisbon, WI for the IBMC International Campout.

The route back…

…is anything but leisurely.  I and a few other like-minded (some would say “challenged”) individuals plan on completing a 1,500 mile IBA ride by completing all 1,500 miles in under 24 hours.

Weather this morning in Connecticut is typical for any of my departures, steady rain, thunderstorms and winds likely.  At least I’ll be able to test the new “waterproof” boots.

Next – To Frenchtown