Category Archives: Motorcycle Trips

Northern Ride – Day 7

Posted on August 14, 2003 by Freejack

August 14th07:30-17:09Bald Mountain, Wy to Madison Campground, Yellowstone Wy137 Miles Since I was only a few hours from Yellowstone, my next stop, I lazed about and finally broke camp at 07:30. Again I was breathing heavily due to the height. … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 6

Posted on August 13, 2003 by Freejack

August 13th 07:30-17:05 Rapid City SD to Bald Mountain WY 316 Miles I packed up my gear and turned in the key. I asked about a breakfast place and was pointed to a Perkins Restaurant just down the road. I … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 5

Posted on August 12, 2003 by Freejack

August 12th 07:30 Cruising The Black Hills 160 Miles I rolled out and got ready to go. About 07:30 I was outside and had started the bike. I checked everything; lights, tires, oil and got ready to roll out. As … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 4

Posted on August 11, 2003 by Freejack

August 11th 06:00-19:03 Rochester MN to Rapid City SD 568 Miles I was up at 4:30, showered and packed and out the door at 6am. One of the things I do when I get up is to check the lights … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 3

Posted on August 10, 2003 by Freejack

August 10th 05:30-18:18 Shelbyville IN to Rochester MN 568 Miles At about 4am I got up and packed up the bike. When I got her loaded I realized that the other tenters had bailed in the night. They may have … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 2

Posted on August 9, 2003 by Freejack

August 9th 06:30-19:49 Friendville MD to Shelbyville IN 418 Miles I set the alarm for 5am, got up and got everything ready to go. After a shower and getting the gear packed I took off but it was 06:30. I … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Day 1

Posted on August 8, 2003 by Freejack

August 8th 13:45-18:18 Washington DC to Friendville MD 178 Miles Before I left on the trip I called my first stop, the state park in Ohio. On the positive side, it’s a large park with lots of sites. On the … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Planning

Posted on August 7, 2003 by Freejack

Trip to Boise and Back On August 8th, I’m heading out to Boise for my first really lengthy motorcycle ride. Mostly I commute on my Harley but I’ve done some lengthy rides. My first long distance ride was on my … Continue reading →

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Northern Ride – Route

Posted on August 7, 2003 by Freejack

The Route to Boise First leg: DC to Wheeling WV via Morgantown WV: 287.23 miles, 4 hours 53 minutes. Leaving work at 2pm and heading towards a state park on the other side of Wheeling. Second leg: Wheeling WV to … Continue reading →

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America’s 911 Ride

Posted on November 12, 2001 by Freejack

rec.motorcycles.harley #395301 (1 + 2494 more) From: Carl Schelin Subject: America’s 911 Ride (very long) Lines: 265 Date: Mon Nov 12 19:03:37 EST 2001 Hey all, I’m back and the drinks are on me. Diet Coke for me bartender. I … Continue reading →

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