East Coast Riders Going to Red Lodge in 2010

[pitchinguy]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

I will not be camping but will join you for the ride. I am willing to share a room to cut down on expenses.

Originally Posted by mkelley

I'd say you'd do more than cut 'em down

Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Dang! and I was so looking forward to spooning with you!

Originally Posted by skipsaxe

Shucks, we could get a room with two double beds

Originally Posted by Mrzazz

If you share a room with a guy you might not have to pay for the room at all.......... I'm just sayin

Well now....I see we're off to a roaring start! Bwahahahahaha!!

[pitchinguy]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

Honestly, I would share a room with a guy as long as ground rules were put in place and as long as he doesn't snore.

Doggonit Debbie, I just don't think it's fair to discriminate against those of us who enjoy snoring & hate rules!!!

[pat0021]

I am hoping things pick up at work between now and then and I can make it next year. Especially since I had to cancel this year.

[ispeed77]

we all agree Pat, would be great to see you there next year.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by pitchinguy

Doggonit Debbie, I just don't think it's fair to discriminate against those of us who enjoy snoring & hate rules!!!

Sorry Gary!

[DebbieW]

I had some time so I thought I would map out a route to see how it all worked out. I did this from Edison, NJ. Just doing this as a starting point. I know we have plenty of time but I figured why not get a jump on it while I had a moment since the next few months will be busy for me.

Day 1 Saturday- 355 miles, 5 hours 45 minutes in the saddle from: edison, nj to: I-80 W - Google Maps

Day 2 Sunday - 340 miles 5 hours 30 minutes in the saddle from: I-80 W to: W La Salle Ave - Google Maps

Day 3 Monday - 360 miles 6 hours from: W La Salle Ave to: E 2nd St/US-12 - Google Maps

Day 4 Tuesday - 315 miles 5 hours in the saddle from: E 2nd St/US-12 to: I-94 W - Google Maps

Day 5 Wednesday - 350 miles 5 hours from: I-94 W to: I-94 Bus/I94 Business Loop E - Google Maps

Day 6 Thursday (arrive Red Lodge Montana)- 380 miles 5 hours 30 minutes in the saddle from: I-94 Bus/I94 Business Loop E to: 1105 North Broadway, red lodge montana - Google Maps

[pat0021]

Pretty conservative milage Debbie. Just so you're aware, in case you're not, 80 turns into a toll road most of the way thru Ohio.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by pat0021

Pretty conservative milage Debbie. Just so you're aware, in case you're not, 80 turns into a toll road most of the way thru Ohio.

Didn't know that. The others wanted to take 6 days to get there.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by pat0021

Pretty conservative milage Debbie. Just so you're aware, in case you're not, 80 turns into a toll road most of the way thru Ohio.

It looks like any route we choose that makes sense will involve tolls.

[pat0021]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

It looks like any route we choose that makes sense will involve tolls.

Yeah that is because its about the only realistic way to get thru northern Ohio. I can't remember if 80/90 thru Indiana is toll or not. Been too many years since I have been thru there.

[skipsaxe]

These are the mapquest directions for me with the 'Avoid toll Roads' option. Adds about 36miles to the trip.

Merge onto I-81 S via the exit on the LEFT toward WILKES-BARRE. 36.3 mi MapAvoid



9: Merge onto I-80 W via EXIT 151B toward BLOOMSBURG (Crossing into OHIO). 277.0 mi MapAvoid



10: Take I-76 W toward AKRON. 41.7 mi MapAvoid



11: Merge onto I-76 W/US-224 W via EXIT 18 toward BARBERTON. 17.8 mi MapAvoid



12: Merge onto I-71 S via EXIT 1 toward COLUMBUS. 33.0 mi MapAvoid



13: Merge onto US-30 W via EXIT 176 toward MANSFIELD (Crossing into INDIANA). 146.6 mi MapAvoid



14: Merge onto I-469 N/US-30 W. 11.2 mi MapAvoid



15: Merge onto I-69 S/US-30 W via the exit on the LEFT toward INDIANAPOLIS. 5.9 mi MapAvoid



16: Merge onto US-30 W via EXIT 109B toward GOSHEN RD. 117.3 mi MapAvoid



17: Merge onto I-65 N toward CHICAGO. 6.1 mi MapAvoid



18: Merge onto I-80 W/I-94 W/US-6 W via EXIT 259A toward CHICAGO (Crossing into ILLINOIS). 12.9 mi MapAvoid



19: Keep RIGHT to take I-94 W/BISHOP FORD FWY via EXIT 160 toward IL-394 S/DANVILLE/CHICAGO. 12.7 mi MapAvoid



20: Merge onto I-57 S via EXIT 63 on the LEFT toward MEMPHIS. 13.8 mi MapAvoid



21: Merge onto I-80 W via EXIT 345B toward IOWA (Crossing into IOWA). 218.8 mi MapAvoid



22: Merge onto I-380 N/IA-27 N via EXIT 239B toward CEDAR RAPIDS/WATERLOO. 71.5 mi MapAvoid



23: Merge onto US-218 N toward WATERLOO/AIRPORT. 9.4 mi MapAvoid



24: Merge onto IA-27 N toward WAVERLY. 80.3 mi MapAvoid



25: Merge onto I-35 N via EXIT 178 toward MINNEAPOLIS (Crossing into MINNESOTA). 41.8 mi MapAvoid



26: Merge onto I-90 W via EXIT 13B toward SIOUX FALLS (Crossing into SOUTH DAKOTA). 561.7 mi MapAvoid



27: Take the US-85 N exit, EXIT 10, toward NORTH AVE/BELLE FOURCHE. 0.2 mi MapAvoid



28: Merge onto US-85 N toward BELLE FOURCHE. 11.3 mi MapAvoid



29: Turn LEFT onto US-212 (Passing through WYOMING, then crossing into MONTANA). 48.4 mi MapAvoid



30: Turn LEFT to stay on US-212. 45.9 mi MapAvoid



31: Turn LEFT onto W HOLT ST/US-212/MT-59. Continue to follow US-212. 106.1 mi MapAvoid



32: Merge onto I-90 W/US-212 W. 76.6 mi MapAvoid



33: Take the US-212/US-310 exit, EXIT 434, toward LAUREL/RED LODGE. 0.3 mi MapAvoid



34: Turn LEFT onto US-212 S/US-310 S. Continue to follow US-212 S. 43.8 mi MapAvoid



35: Turn LEFT onto E 12TH ST. 0.0 mi MapAvoid



36: Welcome to RED LODGE, MT.

[DebbieW]

How much time does it add? Mileage wise it seems just fine.

[pat0021]

Just so ya know. 224 is the same as I76 all the way from Barberton to I71 South. I76 comes to an end but 224 continues on as a 4 lane for a bit. But US 30 is a 2 and 4 lane road. Last I remember when you get near the west side of Ohio it turns back into a 4 lane.

If you're going to do all that why not just stay on 224 all the way west? Granted its a 2 lane a lot of the way, but the scenery would be better. And you would come pretty close to me. LOL

[skipsaxe]

1 hour

[mkelley]

How about avoid interstates???

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by mkelley

How about avoid interstates???

Would we still be able to cover the distance in 6 days? If so, I am all for it.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by Bob Myers1

1700 miles, I feel another Iron Butt Ride being planned here! And another 1800 coming back, Hmm, when is this?

It's 2277.90 for me. 35h 22m.

Originally Posted by DebbieW

It looks like any route we choose that makes sense will involve tolls.

I love my new Fast Lane pass!

Originally Posted by ispeed77

splitting rooms saves a TON of money. even more so if you can get a third or fourth person in the room. at that point it would cost more to camp. on a trip that long, camping can be tough as you are limited on what you can bring and need more stuff for a longer trip. i recommend planning to stop for laundry if you are going to camp Jim. either that, or buy a trailer to pull behind the bike, that works WONDERS.
hope to see all of you guys out there next year. heck, i might even pass ya on the road.....

Can I tag along? And put my stuff in your trailer? lol

Originally Posted by ispeed77

i believe the rally is the weekend after the 4th of July. pretty sure this group would be looking to leave around the 4th, spending 5 or 6 days to get there.

I think 3-4 days of wicked riding...

Originally Posted by skipsaxe

These are the mapquest directions for me with the 'Avoid toll Roads' option. Adds about 36miles to the trip.

Merge onto I-81 S via the exit on the LEFT toward WILKES-BARRE. 36.3 mi MapAvoid



9: Merge onto I-80 W via EXIT 151B toward BLOOMSBURG (Crossing into OHIO). 277.0 mi MapAvoid



10: Take I-76 W toward AKRON. 41.7 mi MapAvoid



11: Merge onto I-76 W/US-224 W via EXIT 18 toward BARBERTON. 17.8 mi MapAvoid



12: Merge onto I-71 S via EXIT 1 toward COLUMBUS. 33.0 mi MapAvoid



13: Merge onto US-30 W via EXIT 176 toward MANSFIELD (Crossing into INDIANA). 146.6 mi MapAvoid



14: Merge onto I-469 N/US-30 W. 11.2 mi MapAvoid



15: Merge onto I-69 S/US-30 W via the exit on the LEFT toward INDIANAPOLIS. 5.9 mi MapAvoid



16: Merge onto US-30 W via EXIT 109B toward GOSHEN RD. 117.3 mi MapAvoid



17: Merge onto I-65 N toward CHICAGO. 6.1 mi MapAvoid



18: Merge onto I-80 W/I-94 W/US-6 W via EXIT 259A toward CHICAGO (Crossing into ILLINOIS). 12.9 mi MapAvoid



19: Keep RIGHT to take I-94 W/BISHOP FORD FWY via EXIT 160 toward IL-394 S/DANVILLE/CHICAGO. 12.7 mi MapAvoid



20: Merge onto I-57 S via EXIT 63 on the LEFT toward MEMPHIS. 13.8 mi MapAvoid



21: Merge onto I-80 W via EXIT 345B toward IOWA (Crossing into IOWA). 218.8 mi MapAvoid



22: Merge onto I-380 N/IA-27 N via EXIT 239B toward CEDAR RAPIDS/WATERLOO. 71.5 mi MapAvoid



23: Merge onto US-218 N toward WATERLOO/AIRPORT. 9.4 mi MapAvoid



24: Merge onto IA-27 N toward WAVERLY. 80.3 mi MapAvoid



25: Merge onto I-35 N via EXIT 178 toward MINNEAPOLIS (Crossing into MINNESOTA). 41.8 mi MapAvoid



26: Merge onto I-90 W via EXIT 13B toward SIOUX FALLS (Crossing into SOUTH DAKOTA). 561.7 mi MapAvoid



27: Take the US-85 N exit, EXIT 10, toward NORTH AVE/BELLE FOURCHE. 0.2 mi MapAvoid



28: Merge onto US-85 N toward BELLE FOURCHE. 11.3 mi MapAvoid



29: Turn LEFT onto US-212 (Passing through WYOMING, then crossing into MONTANA). 48.4 mi MapAvoid



30: Turn LEFT to stay on US-212. 45.9 mi MapAvoid



31: Turn LEFT onto W HOLT ST/US-212/MT-59. Continue to follow US-212. 106.1 mi MapAvoid



32: Merge onto I-90 W/US-212 W. 76.6 mi MapAvoid



33: Take the US-212/US-310 exit, EXIT 434, toward LAUREL/RED LODGE. 0.3 mi MapAvoid



34: Turn LEFT onto US-212 S/US-310 S. Continue to follow US-212 S. 43.8 mi MapAvoid



35: Turn LEFT onto E 12TH ST. 0.0 mi MapAvoid



36: Welcome to RED LODGE, MT.

Probably better to just stay on I-90. I just rode it from Boston to Columbus (well got onto 271 to 71) and it was all good. I didn't even see any fuzz that didn't have someone else pulled over, and that was 2 the whole way (after albany).

Originally Posted by DebbieW

Would we still be able to cover the distance in 6 days? If so, I am all for it.

Right wrist!

I'll be watching this. I may want to do it a bit quicker than a 2 week trip though.

[skipsaxe]

Originally Posted by mkelley

How about avoid interstates???

Mapquest would not let me apply that option for the entire trip, but I would bet that for certain parts of it we could avoid the interstate. We should look at that as time gets closer.

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by mkelley

How about avoid interstates???

Originally Posted by DebbieW

Would we still be able to cover the distance in 6 days? If so, I am all for it.

i agree with Mike, since you guys have so much time to do the trip. you may end up with some longer days but they will be much more enjoyable. hit the interstate here and there to make time and skip past congested areas, but i recommend staying off the interstate as much as possible. just keep in mind that there are a LOT of places where there is nothing for quite a while. so, be careful to time your fuel and food stops around civilization, as well as where you stop for the night.

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Can I tag along? And put my stuff in your trailer? lol

I think 3-4 days of wicked riding...

Rob, if you wanna hang with me then you are more than welcome. the offer is out there to anyone who wants to push hard to cover some ground. just keep in mind though, that i usually take about the same amount of time that everyone else is, but i go a lot farther. i may try to run up to BC before RL next summer, to see Brent and Jodie. that is, if they can't make it. if not, i might shoot all the way to the west coast to see Spok and hopefully ride back in with the group. just something to think about. oh, and as much as i like you and anyone else, i will leave you at a gas station if you slow me down
no bs, just being straight. the only way to put on the miles that i do, in the time that i do, is to make quick stops.

[DebbieW]

It's been a week since someone posted so just thought I would make this active again. I am out in SF and I am thinking of riding cross country in 2011 (tentative). I want to ride the Pacific Coast Highway. Not enough time to rent a bike on this trip plus I am getting sick. Good thing I go home tomorrow.