this years big trip

[rcmatt007]

Seems like just yesterday, but I have been riding for 50 years and Beth has driven her own bike for 40. Together (with kids in tow) we drove all of the lower 48 with combinations of 2,3 and 5 wheels (7 if you count the pop up trailer we had). We also have ridden in HI and AK.

Some of you know Beth has been having balance issues and we are awaiting confirmation testing as the thought is it is Parkinson's. There is a cutting edge skin biopsy for confirmation found when research was important. Regardless, she is now a passenger on our trike. So the challenge is to see some NP's and do it with tolerable riding for her, as I still feel like I have some long distance riding left in me.

So here is the plan....

Day 1 Indianapolis 465 m
Day 2 Waterloo IA 442 m
Day 3 Fargo ND 455 m
Day 4 Bismarck ND 196 m (Beth flies to Bismarck)
Day 5 Teddy Roosevelt NP 133 m
Day 6 Shelby MT 471 m
Day 7 Kalispell 159 m
Day 8 Radium Hot Springs BC 346 K
Day 9 Valemount BC 481 K
Day 10 Bellingham WA 400 m
Day 11 Ashford WA 170 m
Day 12 Ontario OR 438 m
Day 13 Jackson WY 422 m
Day 14 Jackson WY (Beth flies out July 10 in AM)
Day 15 Cheyenne WY 431 miles
Day 16 Nebraska City NE 494 m
Day 17 Evansville IN 557 m
Day 18 Riner VA (via Nashville) 551 miles

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[Fred Camper]

That is one epic trip that will certainly be a cornerstone of memories. Nice to get her done.

[Rat]

Couple of ambitious days, might need a couple of hours on the slab.
Wonderful trip, hope you get nice weather.
Hugs to Beth
Gord

[Whiskerfish]

Love it!!!

[Oldewing]

If you want to cut day one short a bit, I know a guy...