Touring Solo?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,008
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From: Saskatchewan
61! Crap man, you're practically a kid. I've been doing a 5K trip solo every September (leave on Labor Day) since 2001. I take 10 to 12 days, depending on the amount of sightseeing I want to do. Some days I only get in 250 miles, other days I've done 875. 500 per day is about average for me. Two years ago I went to 21 different National Parks in one trip. This year, to celebrate my 70th birthday, I mapped out a route to ride the lower 48 and DC in one loop over 18 days. Now I have a conflict and can't be gone more that 10 days so I'm going to have to put it off until next year. As they say, age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 627
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From: Illinois
Before a solo trip I usually will read what the forum members recommend on places to stay, After all there is probably no better advice than from the members of this forum as they have covered just about anywhere you may go., stay and eat. They have never let me down. But as someone has already mentioned you have a greater chance to get in an accident or have a breakdown than being assaulted and robbed and if you let your paranoia get the best of you, you will never do or enjoy a solo trip.
One thing to keep in mind if heading to Colorado through Nebraska is that if you are on I-80 after dark the bugs are horrible.
One thing to keep in mind if heading to Colorado through Nebraska is that if you are on I-80 after dark the bugs are horrible.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 910
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From: Elk Mound, WI
I've toured by myself and with a buddy. Love it both ways. I'd love to tour with my wife someday because she loves riding but health issues with my son prevent that. It's just how it goes...
What happened to Larry Weaver was unfortunate and terrible. It made me rethink my solo trip in a couple weeks from now. But mulling it over, I cant let those SOBs take away what riding is all about for me.
So I will take my solo trip as planned. South from the Great White North to Nebraska. West to Colorado and Utah. A little south into Az and back up thru million $ hiway...and onto Sturgis to meet up with my buddies. I've read a lot of routes provided by members here and have planned one out for myself.
This solo run is sure to be an adventure for me, all the while keeping Larry in the back of my mind. He never finished his trip and be able to come back home safely. Which is what we all wish for.
So I will dedicate my solo trip to Larry Weaver.
I may even have a memorial patch made in his honour when I get to the rally. Maybe something like..."FOR LARRY".
So I will take my solo trip as planned. South from the Great White North to Nebraska. West to Colorado and Utah. A little south into Az and back up thru million $ hiway...and onto Sturgis to meet up with my buddies. I've read a lot of routes provided by members here and have planned one out for myself.
This solo run is sure to be an adventure for me, all the while keeping Larry in the back of my mind. He never finished his trip and be able to come back home safely. Which is what we all wish for.
So I will dedicate my solo trip to Larry Weaver.
I may even have a memorial patch made in his honour when I get to the rally. Maybe something like..."FOR LARRY".
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 756
Likes: 133
From: Connecticut
Go get em Fuji! Have fun out there and ride safe! I love the patch idea too. It's amazing how this story has affected people - I think you'll see tributes to Larry around for quite awhile.
This is what another poster from another site did while entering the brew dates on his micro brews -
This is what another poster from another site did while entering the brew dates on his micro brews -
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 756
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From: Connecticut
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Fort Worth, TX
I've done many group rides and the occassional ride with a buddy or two but lately I've been going solo and enjoy it. As others mentioned above, set your own pace, stop when you want, etc.