[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

This seems to be when I start wondering about where to make a big ride in 2007.

The last two years we have done the "Solitary" ride and this year I think I want to do something else. So this year it is going to be the "Serendipity" ride.

ser·en·dip·i·ty:

–noun 1. an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.
2. good fortune; luck: the serendipity of getting the first job she applied for.

So I am not sure how that is going to work out but I think its gonna mean that I start out with no exact destination in mind. Just some wide open spaces.

 

[ronbien]

How about heading out in the vicinity of Rockies Gold in late July and then have no destination in mind. That sounds like a plan for me. Wake up and check the weather and ride accordingly. Nothing like it.

 

[Bulldog]

Wide open? New York City, Chicago, LA?....Nah

Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, now your talkin.


Dawg

 

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Bulldog,

The ride we did this year was about 90% on small 2 lane roads and we saw stuff that was so beautiful but there was no one there to appreciate it but us. I would love to do that again.

There is something to be said for being in so many lonely places that are so beautiful.

 

[Buster Crabbe]

Dawg, don't forget Cats-Cade in Hals trip.

Glenn

 

[shuckaduck]

My plan is Rocky gold and then a few days hitting some out of way places in Utah. Then maybe down to arizona on the way home, long way. Tim

 

[stevep714]

I am going with a few other riders to Prudahoe Bay Alaska in May of 2007 via the Yukon.

 

[dkwinger]

Wide open? New York City, Chicago, LA?....Nah

Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, now your talkin.


Dawg

Don't ever forget Colorado, BD.

 

[wingnutzz]

Hal,

You might think about some great riding in Colorado and Utah, perhaps northern Idaho also. If you come to Colorado I think that you'll find some good hanging and riding at Rockies-Gold (http://rockies-gold.net ). No duties for anyone, so if you think you might want to hang and ride, come on out. Several folks coming from Florida also. And if you want to keep it low-key, just make your reservations and let me know. If you check the attendees, I think that there might be a few folks coming that you know. Also, check the "Montrose Rides" page and I think that you might be tempted.

 

[cosmic_chariot]

If you want wide open space... try Mt Evans.. just off I-70.. its awesome
not exactly for the novice rider...

cosmic

 

[John in YVR]

. . . .So I am not sure how that is going to work out but I think its gonna mean that I start out with no exact destination in mind. Just some wide open spaces.

I have three bits of advice:

1. Just pack enough gear for a few weeks, bring your cell phone charger and head out.

2. If you stay in motels with the weather channel then plan the day's ride to avoid sandstorms, thunderstorms or temps above 100°F. (Note: all three can happen in one afternoon in Arizona.)

3. Go where you haven’t been.

Oh, if you get to Washington (the state, not DC) try to make some time to take a ferry ride. That will pretty well guarantee some less traveled routes. (Do any Interstates terminate at a ferry dock?)

 

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Someone on the VTX board made a suggestion and this may have possibilities:

Take a set of dice and mark one with the compass directions, mark the other with mileage points-such as 100,200,300, etc.

Then roll the dice and go where the dice tell you: such as North 500 miles. Then just keep on rolling. Serendipity at its best.

 

[Verdayne aka Wingnut]

Someone on the VTX board made a suggestion and this may have possibilities:

Take a set of dice and mark one with the compass directions, mark the other with mileage points-such as 100,200,300, etc.

Then roll the dice and go where the dice tell you: such as North 500 miles. Then just keep on rolling. Serendipity at its best.

Just don't roll East 500 miles, at least if you're in Florida at the time. :wink:

 

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

[quote="Hal @ Honda Direct Line":3t4yvv7f]Someone on the VTX board made a suggestion and this may have possibilities:

Take a set of dice and mark one with the compass directions, mark the other with mileage points-such as 100,200,300, etc.

Then roll the dice and go where the dice tell you: such as North 500 miles. Then just keep on rolling. Serendipity at its best.

Just don't roll East 500 miles, at least if you're in Florida at the time. :wink:[/quote:3t4yvv7f]

I thought about that and I think the rule would be that if a destination that comes up is unaccessible then you go with the opposite direction or roll again.

 

[wingnutzz]

Someone on the VTX board made a suggestion and this may have possibilities:

Take a set of dice and mark one with the compass directions, mark the other with mileage points-such as 100,200,300, etc.

Then roll the dice and go where the dice tell you: such as North 500 miles. Then just keep on rolling. Serendipity at its best.

I don't kinow Hal. There are great places, good places, and to be candid, some really crappy places (compared to the great and good places) to ride a bike. I'd rather make sure that I go to some of the better places vs. leaving it to the roll of the dice. Then again, that might be interesting.

 

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Someone on the VTX board made a suggestion and this may have possibilities:

Take a set of dice and mark one with the compass directions, mark the other with mileage points-such as 100,200,300, etc.

Then roll the dice and go where the dice tell you: such as North 500 miles. Then just keep on rolling. Serendipity at its best.

I don't kinow Hal. There are great places, good places, and to be candid, some really crappy places (compared to the great and good places) to ride a bike. I'd rather make sure that I go to some of the better places vs. leaving it to the roll of the dice. Then again, that might be interesting.

Hmm.......The key here is serendipity...........and without any expectations how could you be disappointted.

 

[jwen]

Hey Hal,

Any day riding is a good day and you have described the best days go with it.

 

[Johnbo]

Hal,

Stop at a diner... any diner and ask a waitress... any waitress "If you had a couple days off where would you go?"

 

[Mainecoast]

My wife and I and another couple are going to do a circle tour of the Gaspe' Peninsula and parts of Quebec in July.....Aways room for more to join 8)

Todd