four corners tour
I've got several things to take care of first, but am planning (actually planning to not plan) a ride to the four corners of the continental united states. Been riding for over 40 years and have been all around this country (and other countries) but the longest I have traveled is 2 weeks. I have been dreaming of a long ride though our beautiful country, with no planned route and no planned schedule. My method will be to ride two lane roads, and avoid interstate highways like the plague. My home is in northwest Iowa, so depending upon the time of year I leave, I will choose my direction the day I leave. At this time I do not know when I will be ready to leave. I will need to receive a heart transplant, and then recover ( 3-4 months after). Should be on the transplant list in about 2 weeks and God only knows the schedule after that.
I am looking for anyone to provide experience for my long solo ride. I plan to camp mostly, and stay at motels when I feel like it. My wife asks how long I plan to be gone, and I say, 'don't know, at least six weeks'. If you have experience you would like to share, I would be interested in learning.
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