Over just under 3 weeks (June 21st to July 11th) I travelled from Chattanooga, TN to Metropolis IL, Branson MO, Dodge City KS, Colorado Springs CO, Winter Park CO, back to Colorado Springs (my buddy had a short out-patient surgery to reattach his bicep), on to Roswell NM, Blanchard OK, Camden AR, and finally back to Chattanooga. I spent several days at my friends houses in Colorado, and 2 nights in Metropolis, Branson, Dodge City, and Blanchard so I had a day to play tourist and spend some time with my family in Branson and Blanchard. I probably averaged about 350 miles per day on my riding days, but did pull close to 500 twice. While my bike is definitely not a touring machine (more like a cafe racer), by standing on the pegs and making frequent stops, along with an unrecommended daily dosage of Ibuprofen, I made it and had a blast doing so; even if my butt complained.

The title photo was taken by my Nephew in Oklahoma (and yes, it has inspired a gym membership and diet).

Metropolis Superman museum

Dodge City, KS

Deer in Colorado

Roswell

Saucy’s owner was staying at my hotel, cool car

Camden at the Rut

  • TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    Motorcycle rides are the best gym&diet, I can forget to eat on my days out, but if you want to lose weight quicker and have fun, get a trail bike and get muddy!

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      4 days ago

      Great idea, but my next bike is going to be a tourer as I promised my butt and back during the journey. 🤣