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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
LD ride advice(leaving tomorrow)
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<blockquote data-quote="TomInPA" data-source="post: 943377" data-attributes="member: 21394"><p>As for routing, the interstates are the the fastest and most boring trip. There is not much to see across either Kansas or Nebraska anyway. I have traveled both US36 and US50, and you can make nearly interstate freeway time on either one, with the edge going to US50 which is nearly 100% divided highway from St. Louis to Colorado. It does avoid a LOT of truck traffic. Which route is best, depends on where you are going. Colorado is a big state, so 36 brings you into Boulder, and US50 enters south of Denver near Colorado Springs and rises to Salida. At this time of year, US50 tends to be warmer and dryer than US36 but watch your weather as snow is possible anywhere along your route this time of year.</p><p></p><p>A waterproof duffle is better than a top case, and is easy to take in at night. BE FLEXIBLE. You may make the whole trip in one chunk, or weather may slow you down. Independent motor lodges are your friend. Chains suck, and especially avoid Days Inn.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TomInPA, post: 943377, member: 21394"] As for routing, the interstates are the the fastest and most boring trip. There is not much to see across either Kansas or Nebraska anyway. I have traveled both US36 and US50, and you can make nearly interstate freeway time on either one, with the edge going to US50 which is nearly 100% divided highway from St. Louis to Colorado. It does avoid a LOT of truck traffic. Which route is best, depends on where you are going. Colorado is a big state, so 36 brings you into Boulder, and US50 enters south of Denver near Colorado Springs and rises to Salida. At this time of year, US50 tends to be warmer and dryer than US36 but watch your weather as snow is possible anywhere along your route this time of year. A waterproof duffle is better than a top case, and is easy to take in at night. BE FLEXIBLE. You may make the whole trip in one chunk, or weather may slow you down. Independent motor lodges are your friend. Chains suck, and especially avoid Days Inn. [/QUOTE]
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Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
LD ride advice(leaving tomorrow)
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