[Lost Rider]

I originally planned a trip to Atlanta to work, giving myself 2 days for travel, but the gig cancelled after I already left. Since I already was on the road, and ready for a trip on my new bike, I immediately jumped off the expressway and started looking for green on my map.
I ended up covering about 925 miles in 2 days on my R1150R.
I explored state and national parks along with hundreds of mile of county roads in southern Indiana, spend the night in Evansville, had a great steak, got some rest, then today I zigzagged my way back north.
Eventually getting back on I-65 for the last 120 miles.
After so many miles on country roads at nice mellow speeds, it was perfect to end the trip, hammering down to get home before the rain moved in to the area, I just missed it.
I must say that it was an amazing experience, and I'm already trying to figure out when I can get on my bike and out of the city......

Anyways, it was such a great time, no schedule, no destination, perfect weather, small towns, and twisty country roads with all kinds of different smells.
Pure Heaven.

If you care to see more images, I put together a little slide show here:

http://web.mac.com/joefinn/iWeb/R1150R/Movie.html

[sblument]

wish we had roads like that in IL

[ages944]

heh, I wish we had roads that smooth in IL...

[findtom]

Originally Posted by ages944

heh, I wish we had roads that smooth in IL...

You should see the roads here. Even in a car it's like dodging land mines with all the potholes, bumps and cracks.

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by findtom

You should see the roads here. Even in a car it's like dodging land mines with all the potholes, bumps and cracks.

same here in nebraska. people in the southeast don't know how nice their roads really are.

looks like a nice trip.. i'm quite jealous

[KL2DC]

the cratered moon surface is smoother than some streets here in D.C.

Chitown: Sounds like an awesome trip/experience, I am painfully envious

[aphall]

That slideshow was beautiful. Thank you for sharing...

My one brief experience on a motorcycle was through Chang Island in Thailand, and it was so peaceful and serene. I loved every minute of it and one day I hope to get a bike and do a trip just like yours!

[hotsand5]

actually we do have great roads like that guys, the town is called Galena. It is right by the iowa, illinois, wisconsin border. It is notorious for motorcycle riders because of the scenery and twisty roads and "forgiving" cops. There is a famous road called Blackhawk road there. This is the reason why you get a motorcycle. I'll try to post some pics over the weekend. Chi town, I'm trying to plan a trip to Galena again w/ some buddies, you interested?

[Lost Rider]

Originally Posted by hotsand5

actually we do have great roads like that guys, the town is called Galena. It is right by the iowa, illinois, wisconsin border. It is notorious for motorcycle riders because of the scenery and twisty roads and "forgiving" cops. There is a famous road called Blackhawk road there. This is the reason why you get a motorcycle. I'll try to post some pics over the weekend. Chi town, I'm trying to plan a trip to Galena again w/ some buddies, you interested?

If I'm available, I'm always down for a road trip. Now I just have the problem of deciding what to drive.





Here's a few more pics of the second part of my trip last week.
I ended up heading north and spending 3 more days riding. I was lucky enough to put on 2000 miles in 5 days.
I stayed it Stevens Point, Wisconsin the first night, then a nice cabin in Eagle River the second night.
Such natural beauty, and nice roads.
The last day, a 400 mile dash home in 50 degree overcast weather wasn't quite as fun as the rest of the trip, but I really have no complaints at all. I had to hurry home in time to leave in my car for the Windy City BMW Yokohama/ Tire Rack Challenge in South Bend.

I know the cooler isn't the prettiest, but I did the second 1000 miles with a lady friend, it really helped her acting as a backrest, I'm waiting on a topcase.......
















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[ksfrogman]

beautiful scenery!