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Dec 3, 2007 | 04:42 PM

BillyO

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Big trip in Spring.

Would like some opinions on travel accross country.
I live in NH--Sprimg comes late here.
If I were going to go cross country to CA and up the Pacific Coast Hghy.what would be the best month to start ?
I do not want it too hot either.

Dec 3, 2007 | 04:45 PM

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RE: Big trip in Spring.

Middle of April is perfect out this way, even in the mountains of SoCal...

Dec 3, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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Is the desert too hot to pass through in late April ?

Dec 3, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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Is the desert too hot to pass through in late April ?

No. I live here and the main thing a person wants to be concerned with is dehydration. At that time of the year there is absolutely no problem. In theworst of heat (mid-summer)the only real concern is to carry and drink plenty of water. At every fuel stop (if not more often) buy a bottle of water and drink it. If you're not peeing you're not drinking enough water. Generally in the peak of summer, if I'm on a trip around this part of the country, I'll start early in the morning ( 4-5 AM) and I'll be at some motel setting around the pool in the early afternoon.

Dec 3, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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take me,,, take mee!

Dec 3, 2007 | 05:04 PM

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Do I hear a PREEY PLEASE ?

Dec 3, 2007 | 05:05 PM

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Is the desert too hot to pass through in late April ?

I've ridden the desert in early August. Just cover yourself up and drink plenty of water. Also, it can get pretty damn chilly in the desert after the sun goes down.