May 19th 8:30 PM Prelude
The bike is packed, full of gas, all ready to go. Looks like
this year it will be Jan, Ken, CE, JB, Tim and me. I’m ready and it’s time to
throw a leg over, start that big v-twin and head down some two lane roads. This
the eighth three week or more motorcycle ride around this great
country and I hope to do many more.
After one of these rides I’m always questioned about the
places we have been and how much time we spent at different attractions. It can
be difficult to explain that the trip is about the ride itself not the place we
end up. Last year we took the long way to Acadia National Park on the coast of
Maine. Travelers who had been there before asked what we saw and chastised me
for missing certain key places in the park. We did loop through and walk to the
top of Cadillac Mountain enjoying the view from the top of Bar Harbor.
What they are missing is the reason we ride, it’s to ride
not just for transportation. The people
we met and places we rode along the way gave us an understanding of the country
you only get on two wheels. An airplane flight to Portland Maine and a week in
Acadia will not give you the insight and mental clarity that ten days riding
will. This brings us back around to the underlying theme of all our rides The Journey is the Destination.
Ride safe,
Chuck
1 comment:
Wishing you all safe travels on scenic roads and happy places to remember. Stay away from animals and debris in the road and roads that make it hard to breathe. Looking forward to posts and pictures. Hugs to all, Krys
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