Nebraska or Kansas
Tourer
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From: Nebraska
I80 is 75 mph.
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From: texas panhandle
If I was going to cross Kansas or Nebraska, I would get on the interstate and run 85mph to Colorado. Eastern Colorado is also flat and somewhat mundane. This is why its called fly over country. And I live in the Texas Panhandle which is more of the same.
One important side note. Don't go through Denver to get to Colorado Springs. It can add a couple of hours to a ride just to go 30 miles.
One important side note. Don't go through Denver to get to Colorado Springs. It can add a couple of hours to a ride just to go 30 miles.
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From: Kansas
If I was going to cross Kansas or Nebraska, I would get on the interstate and run 85mph to Colorado. This is why its called fly over country. And I live in the Texas Panhandle which is more of the same.
One important side note. Don't go through Denver to get to Colorado Springs. It can add a couple of hours to a ride just to go 30 miles.
One important side note. Don't go through Denver to get to Colorado Springs. It can add a couple of hours to a ride just to go 30 miles.
It was good to "see" my home state through the eyes of someone who had never been here before. Now when I ride out west I have a better appreciation of it. As with any state, the interstate highway always takes the path of least resistance...meaning it generally takes the route with the crappiest scenery!
Getting off the slab in Kansas can yield a lot of good riding as long as you don't require sights like the Grand Canyon or the Rocky Mountains. Moderate your expectations a bit, see the intrinsic beauty and enjoy Kansas...or Texas...or Nebraska, etc.http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kansa...ful-ks-byways/
The photo below was taken the day I met them, and shows Paul (RIP) from Australia on the left, and Pete Townsend from The Who on the right.
OK, it's not Pete Townsend. He's an Aussie named Joe..but he sure looks like Pete Townsend. With his Aussie accent he could have fooled a bunch of us Yanks and signed some autographs as Pete.
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Cruiser
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From: Joliet IL
Yeah, Denver is a mess. No matter which way we choose, I have already mapped out avoiding that area.
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I used to work in Kansas. I haven't been back there since the late 90s. I was always surprised how beautiful "nothing" can be. The wide open expanses always left me feeling very small in the grand scheme of things. Since you're from Illinois, and probably get your share of cornfields, I would suggest Kansas. It wouldn't be on your direct route, but if you have time, ride through the flint hills south of Emporia off of I-35.
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From: Kansas
I used to work in Kansas. I haven't been back there since the late 90s. I was always surprised how beautiful "nothing" can be. The wide open expanses always left me feeling very small in the grand scheme of things. Since you're from Illinois, and probably get your share of cornfields, I would suggest Kansas. It wouldn't be on your direct route, but if you have time, ride through the flint hills south of Emporia off of I-35.
There are some unique land formations in KS, too. Ever hear of the Chalk Pyramids or Lake Scott State Park?
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From: Clarksville, TN
There are some unique land formations in KS, too. Ever hear of the Chalk Pyramids or Lake Scott State Park?
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From: Kansas
Well, it depends on the weather. 
(Sorry...I just had to say that.) Actually it isn't quite as windy in most cases. HW 36 has more trees, farms, valleys and small towns next to the roadway. It gives a rider a little break now and then. If it's a real windy day you're going to be buffeted around regardless of which highway you're on, but I'd take HW 36 over I-70 any day.
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(Sorry...I just had to say that.) Actually it isn't quite as windy in most cases. HW 36 has more trees, farms, valleys and small towns next to the roadway. It gives a rider a little break now and then. If it's a real windy day you're going to be buffeted around regardless of which highway you're on, but I'd take HW 36 over I-70 any day..