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an Easy Ride... Anonymous
I'm fucking doing it /trv/

Me, a buddy of mine, and anyone else who cares to tag along are gonna get our M licenses, rent some bikes, and drive...

only thing is where do we go?

I'm living in LA right now so I'm thinking we head southeast..but one thing is I plan to stray from cities and ESPECIALLY suburbs (theres nothing I hate more than suburbs) and I realize the look of America has changed since the 60's... I'm thinking of spending maybe a week on the road, if not two weeks just biking out into open country across the US.

I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me some places I would have to check out or bike through along my journey...I'm open to anything you guys have to say..
>> Anonymous
awesome i wanna come ;_;
>> Anonymous
well it matters, what do you plan on taking with you?
>> Anonymous
>>3479
I'm thinking about anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500 in cash with us, my leather jacket( no changes of clothes or toiletries), no cell phone or lappy or anything

just our bikes, the few things I said, and the open road :D
>> Anonymous
dont forget a camera, this could be a wonderful trip
>> Anonymous
id say the outskirts of Santa Fe...but then again ive never been there it was only recommended when I was planning a road trip
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can I come along?
>> Anonymous
just dont get yourselves blasted by shotgun-toting rednecks
>> Anonymous
Grand Canyon and Lake Havasu (see the original London Bridge lol) in Arizona. Then south to near Phoenix and pick up Route 66.
>> Anonymous
>>3493
sounds great

when should we go? during spring? summer?
>> Anonymous
http://home.earthlink.net/~sirkus/road.html
>> Anonymous
I wouldnt suggest recreating the trip like the website, instead improvise it yourself
>> Anonymous
>>3503
yeah all I know is I want to end up in New Orleans because thats a place ive always wanted to go
>> Anonymous
if you bike across state lines will you often have to go through tollbooths or possible searches?

my friend wanted to bring along some peyote
>> Anonymous
>>3506
Where the shit did you get that idea? Federal highways are rarely toll roads west of the Appalachians.
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>>3504
Continue along the gulf coast until you get into the panhandle of Florida. Just south of where the Suwanee river empties into the Gulf is the small island community of Cedar Key. Absolutely gorgeous ride to get there, amazing seafood (farm raised clams in that town are some of the best in the country) at a ton of great restaurants, and lots of peace and quiet.

While you are in the area you can even check out the huge amount of crystal clear 72degree springs. I highly suggest Fanning and/or Manatee Springs.
>> Anonymous
>>3527
awesome. thanks for the recommendation.
>> Anonymous
sounds like something I should plan
>> Anonymous
If your trip takes you up to the northeast, hit Laconia, New Hampshire for Bike Week. It's fucking awesome.
>> Anonymous
Go the classic route: route 66. Lots of abandoned buildings along the way, it's essentially the whole way across the US, got all that dessert scenery etc.

Best route to go.
>> Anonymous
>>3477
damn I was thinking about doing the same but I'm from the east coast
>> Anonymous
Take a helmet. You'll be glad you did when your skull hits the concrete, trust me, you're bound to come off the bike at least once in such a distance. You'll want to take a smallish two person tent with you, some sorrt of knife and a place on the back of the bike to strap these.
>> Anonymous
>>3662
>Dessert tasty.
>> Anonymous
>>3662
And once you get to Chicago, take US Route 20 to Boston. And then US Route 3 to Laconia.
>> Anonymous
>>3745
he said he wanted to avoid suburbs and cities. As a Massfag, Rt.20 will take him through a couple cities Pittsfield, Springfield, and Worcester. If the OP has no problems with those cities(you'll get shot in Springfield) then disregard my post.

OP, if you do plan to come to MA, take Rt. 5 it will take you from CT all the way to Canada. Mostly scenic once you get through a few populated towns, after Northampton it gets really nice.
>> Anonymous
yayyyy i was hoping this would still be up when i got back from work

OP here again lemme read what was said real quick...
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k Route 66 sounds good and I know its an iconic American highway so Im positive we'll be going along that

which city shown on the map would be fun to check out? (I dont mind going through one city actually, and ive heard good things about Santa Fe)

at one point id like to break off that route and go to New Orleans, LA...so if anyone can suggest where a good route from one of those locations to New Orleans that would offer some fun or scenery along the way

and then I'll see where to go from there... and btw you guys have been wonderful help so far
>> Anonymous
>>4852

from the looks of it, turning off at amarillo is what you want to do to get to NOLA
>> Anonymous
>>4853
sounds good

then where do we go ;_;
I wanna spend anywhere from a week to 2 weeks out on the road...and if we follow what he just said so far....LA->Route66->New Orleans how long should that take?
>> Anonymous
>>4852

Route 66's been more or less scarred over by I-40. Some segments are still accessible but not necessarily maintained, at least in AZ...
>> Anonymous
take Route 666
>> Anonymous
>>4853
Don't stop in Amarillo. In fact, accelerate all the way through that hellhole so it doesn't scar you in passing.
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If you must stop in Amarillo you gotta take the 72oz steak challange at the Big Texan Steak House man. My buggy tried and almost did it. Pics cause it happened.
>> Anonymous
>>5330
well it looks like ill certainly be staying the hell away from Amarillo

im looking for a more graceful and humbling experience, not sizable chunks of cow
>> Anonymous
>>5523
Palo Duro canyon is nice nearby...
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wow looks great
>> Anonymous
Pulled into Nazareth...
>> Anonymous
I'm glad you're coming to visit NOLA, we could really use your business.

the tip I give to all tourists: Bourbon street sucks. Frenchman street is where you want to go to have fun and hear good music.
>> Anonymous
>>6156
since it wont be for quite some time that I actually head out...do you think it will look more like pre-Katrina NOLA? I know the scar of that tragedy will never be brushed away but how does it look in terms of infastructure and everything? Hiroshima was up and running full speed less than a decade later, so I can only hope NOLA is doin better.
>> Anonymous
I was feelin' about half past dead
>> Anonymous
I just need some place...
>> Anonymous
where I can lay my head!
>> Anonymous
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared.
>> Anonymous
i hate that song.

OP, just get the hell out of LA. that should be enough.
>> Anonymous
>>3527
Listen to this guy.
>> Anonymous
>>6204
ll be sure to check it out
>> Anonymous
>>3779
The Route 3 bit was a subtle hint to attend Bike Week; there are no decent east-west roads in New Hampshire that connect to anything except US 4.
>> Anonymous
>>6422
sounds pretty fun
>> Anonymous
just be sure not to wipe out on your bikes
>> Anonymous
>>4852
Yeah Route 66 is a fucking shitty highway. Plenty of history, very little maintenance.

Take I-10 cross-country.