In just over a weeks time, it will time to get the band together. We’ve decided to play our hand and see what the North East has to offer. To be fair, we’ve spent a few summers in the region. A run to Maine for lobster, ended up on a return voyage via Vermont’s puppy dog trail.
For the want to see Bay of Fundy, we rode the scenic Rt1 of Maine’s coastline. Who knew Maine had more coast line than California--3,478-mile “tidal shoreline” miles!
Then we summitted Mt Washington and traversed the White Mountains, as we came home from Trans Tiaga. On that day, visibility was a remarkable 100 Miles (for 10 minutes!)
So, we don’t expect the route to have too many surprises, but all the same, hold out for a few more incredible spoils.
Blaster11 and I have a deep love for a bike that BMW could hardly sell off the factory floor, know at the "X-series". They were the street version, X-moto, the light dual sport, X-Country, and the beloved Enduro, X-Challenge. But now a decade later, it is all but a fine wine. It should be a well-suited to an adventure such as this much like a cat (G650x) plays with a mouse (Trails). Of course, an inevitable consequence of the cat’s game is mouse’s demise. Adventures with dying are bad, so let’s not do that!
Blaster11 conned both his wingmates into buying an G650Xs also. Fortunately, the only one with any sense in this group, J4S, has decided to ride his R1250GSA. Probably good because with 9+ gallons of fuel, that will be a nice Aux tank for Armyguy’s otherwise petite 2.2 gallon tank. Although to be fair, the Northeast is just too congested that it is doubtful fuel will really be of any concern.
Anyhow, we have about 9 days planned door-to-door. The ride will be shorter than most we've done, but an easy fit and easily adjusted given the current travel climate. For some of the riders, this will one big Lobster-Roll Ride-to-Eat adventure. For others, perhaps a time to channel their inner photograph shutterbug. And others, a trip into the unknown with the only thought of Wanderlust and how do we start planning for the next season of riding!
To good friendships!
Blaster Riding a G650X-Challenge
Blaster11 conned both his wingmates into buying an G650Xs also. Fortunately, the only one with any sense in this group, J4S, has decided to ride his R1250GSA. Probably good because with 9+ gallons of fuel, that will be a nice Aux tank for Armyguy’s otherwise petite 2.2 gallon tank. Although to be fair, the Northeast is just too congested that it is doubtful fuel will really be of any concern.
Anyhow, we have about 9 days planned door-to-door. The ride will be shorter than most we've done, but an easy fit and easily adjusted given the current travel climate. For some of the riders, this will one big Lobster-Roll Ride-to-Eat adventure. For others, perhaps a time to channel their inner photograph shutterbug. And others, a trip into the unknown with the only thought of Wanderlust and how do we start planning for the next season of riding!
To good friendships!
Blaster Riding a G650X-Challenge
ArmyGuy Also Riding a G650X-Challenge
Me on the G650X-Country
J4S on the Grey GSA Goose!