Done

4,647 miles, 13 days, 11 states, 9 guys, and a million stories. Very cool trip.

The End

Lunch Stop in Scranton

Wonder if we'll run into Michael Scott.

Final Day

Leaving Harrisville PA this am after a tough day on the road yesterday. Definitely ready to get back to civilization and family. See you soon.

12th Day

Leaving Joliet IL for Harris PA. We lose an hour today, so we're going to push thru to get there before dark. 2 more days of riding and the trip is done. Ready to get home.

Welcome from Blue Earth MN

The trip home started in Blue Earth, a tiny Mn town and home of the Green Giant. Headed out after a good night sleep and a big breakfast. Should be in Joliet IL by dinner.

Stuck on I90 traffic in SD at 6:45 pm.

With still another 150 miles to the hotel. Long day of riding.

Deadwood at night

Last day in Sturgis

Thursday AM

Yesterdays ride was fun. Went to a small town of about 700 called Hewlitt in WY. Hung out for a while in the huge crowds, did some shopping, and then stopped back at the Stone House for a burger. Motley Crüe rocked last night, although you could tell they hadn't practiced much. Vince had some trouble remembering the words.

Today we hit the rally downtown for the last time and then maybe head to Rapid City Harley to see something different. Ozzy tonite, then we pack and hit the road tomorrow. First stop - Blue Earth MN., home of the Jolly Green Giant (go figure).

Tim

Wednesday AM

Just finished breakfast at The Chip, and we'll be riding to Hewlitt WY today, maybe back to Devils Tower, and back to camp to catch Motley Crüe tonite. Saw Bob Dylan and Kid Rock last night. Having a blast, doing some great rides, meeting some interesting people, but the time is flying.

Tim

Mt Rushmore

......after a great ride on the needles highway and a visit to Keystone.

Jocelyn's Run Team at The Needles

Spearfish Canyon

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Change of plans. Deadwood and Spearfish canyon ride today, dinner at the Stone House tonight, and Buck Cherry and ZZ Top later. Weather is great - real hot and no rain. Another great day of riding.

Deadwood SD

Monday am

Just starting out Monday downtown at the rally. Breakfast at One Eyed Jacks, a quick Jack and coke, and a ride to the Needles Highway and Mt Rushmore later. Doesn't get any better than this.

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Just as cool this year.

Headed to Wyoming Today

Stopped downtown to the rally this am Going to see Devils tower this afternoon. .

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Breakfast at The Knuckle

Sturgis!!!

Leaving Laurel Ne for Sturgis.

Looks like another great day of rural highway riding. Yesterday was fantastic, and today should be even better. Should get there around 3, and Tesla plays tonite. More later from the road.

Tim

Downtown Laurel Ne.

> Small town America. 1000 people, 1 bar, no traffic light. Great steak, very cool little motel, and a crazy ride thru corn and cattle country.
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Last pitstop before Laurel Nebraska

Almost to Sioux City Iowa.

Halfway across Iowa and going strong.

Day Two Wraps Up in Princeton IL

Day two is done with another 490 miles complete. We started a bit late but had a great breakfast and a look around the Harley dealer. Don't worry Hun - no new bike (yet). It was almost 11 by the time we got started and we quickly hit Cleveland, Toledo, Gary, Indiana, and Short Bend. Lots of great, memorable scenery of small-town farming communities. Then we hit Chicago suburbs. We're avoiding Chicago this year but we couldn't avoid the traffic. Once we cleared it though, the rest of the ride was great. No rain, lots of sun (maybe to much), and no problems. We met a bunch of folks also traveling to Sturgis, and plan to hook up with them again when we get there. We will be joined in the morning at the hotel by Steve and Doug, brothers who we rode with last year. With an earlier start and a shorter ride we should get to Nebraska at a much earlier time than today. All is well. More tomorrow.

Love to Ann, Jules, and Cam.

Tim

Ready to roll from Youngstown Oh

Day 1

So day one is done with almost 500 miles behind us. Everything went smoothly for the four of us, although we were slowed by 20 minutes of torrential rain and then construction traffic in the last hundred miles. We made it to Youngstown, Ohio, had a good meal, and will be back at it tomorrow, going through Cleveland, Gary Indiana and Chicago. Good group of guys to ride with The toughest day is behind us - more to come tomorrow.

Tim

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Leaving in 10 hours!

The first day of the trip is right in front of us, and it's looking like we could get a bit wet. Meeting at Burlington Dunkin to hit the road to Youngstown OH with Steve, Alex, and Al. 485 miles on day one. Bike is packed and ready to go. More to come tomorrow....

 

Tim

 

1 Week to Go!

7 days. The longest week of the year. And not feeling ready. Still need to get gear completed, and the bike needs another checkout. It will all work out, but not soon enough! Stay tuned for updates throughout the trip.

This year we are riding in support of Jocelyn's Run, a non-profit organization that supports families and children dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Visit their web site listed below, and donate if you can.

Tim

Planning 2010

Starting to plan the trip. August seems so far away. Still need to finish the 09 video. Lots of people interested - Need to get some more East Coast travelers signed up.