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Trey C
Me and a friend are planning on motor-biking across the country with the goal of at least entering all 48 contiguous states. We will be riding motor-bikes that will only be able to achieve about 30-40 miles per hour, so we will need to avoid the interstate system. We will have plenty of time to complete the trip, so no worries about time constraints. Anyone that could suggest a possible route would be a great help. Thanks and have a great day.
Answer
You've really put a lot of thought into this, haven't you?
Okay, sorry, look, you're talking about a landmass that is 3,000 miles by 1,000 miles (4800km x 1600km). The interstates were built because it was so difficult to construct a route across the nation.
No joke, in 1919, Lt. Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of a military experiment to see how hard it was to drive from Washington, D.C to San Francisco. It took him more than two months. When he took-over Germany 25 years later and saw the Autobahn, it was, literally, a revelation. When he became president, he built the interstates.
It is extremely difficut to hit all of the lower 48. I've moved cross-country about six times and driven cross-country more than a dozen times, and there are states I've never entered. In my entire life, I've known about a half-dozen people who have even claimed to have been in all 48, and I don't know that I really believed all of them. (Odd point, the three who basically proved it to me by showing me their travel logs were all Canadians).
Also, if you're doing this on scooters/mopeds or something similar, realize that, in a lot of the western U.S., the next gas station is 60+ miles away. My cycle has a six-gallon gas tank and I've been on reserve more than once. I knew a guy in Utah who tried to ride a scooter to Mardi Gras. He killed the scooter (literally, last day was done in the back of a friendly person's pickup) to make it across the Texas border so that he could at least say he'd gotten an entire state away from Utah.
Some suggestions:
. Buy a Rand-McNally type road atlas and study it, in depth, before you do any other planning
. Look for the scenic routes
. Realize that different states have different helmet laws
. Realize that you may not be able to get scooters repaired in a lot of places. Travel with a support truck or use some brand with a broad suport base in the U.S., such as Honda. Honestly, it would probably be less headache to do this on bicycles than on Vespas. Why not get real motorcycles and do the interstates at least part of the trip?
. Don't get hung-up on hitting all 48, or you will probably miss some really oustanding sights. F'rinstance, you'll want to see south Florida, but that will add 1,000 miles to your trip. California Highway One will take a day or three on scooters, and you will only transit about a quarter of the length of the state.
. Weather. March in Texas is pleasant. Other parts of the states are receiving six inches of snow. North Texas may be receiving six inches of snow.
Here are some roads that may be useful:
. 93/91/89 through Montano, Idaho, Utah, Arizona goes through a lot of scenic places
. Forget Route 66. Much of what exists is under interstates. Most of it goes (actually, "went")through very boring places.
Oh man, I'm having a hard time finding non-interstate routes that traverse more than one or two states. Seriously, talk to people and put some thought into this. I think you'll want something that can do more than 40 miles per day for any real travel in the U.S.
@MrDanger -- If you'd read what I wrote, you'd realize I'm trying to tell the Asker to use some other form of transportation. But anyway, I know people who have bicycled 89/85 from Canada to Mexico. I've ridden and driven most of it, and for most of it, it's a slow, pleasant drive. Just 'cause you drive like a jomoke doesn't mean everyone is a discourteous law-breaker. Speeding fools kill kids in schoolzones all the time, where the speedlimit is only 15MPH.
You've really put a lot of thought into this, haven't you?
Okay, sorry, look, you're talking about a landmass that is 3,000 miles by 1,000 miles (4800km x 1600km). The interstates were built because it was so difficult to construct a route across the nation.
No joke, in 1919, Lt. Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of a military experiment to see how hard it was to drive from Washington, D.C to San Francisco. It took him more than two months. When he took-over Germany 25 years later and saw the Autobahn, it was, literally, a revelation. When he became president, he built the interstates.
It is extremely difficut to hit all of the lower 48. I've moved cross-country about six times and driven cross-country more than a dozen times, and there are states I've never entered. In my entire life, I've known about a half-dozen people who have even claimed to have been in all 48, and I don't know that I really believed all of them. (Odd point, the three who basically proved it to me by showing me their travel logs were all Canadians).
Also, if you're doing this on scooters/mopeds or something similar, realize that, in a lot of the western U.S., the next gas station is 60+ miles away. My cycle has a six-gallon gas tank and I've been on reserve more than once. I knew a guy in Utah who tried to ride a scooter to Mardi Gras. He killed the scooter (literally, last day was done in the back of a friendly person's pickup) to make it across the Texas border so that he could at least say he'd gotten an entire state away from Utah.
Some suggestions:
. Buy a Rand-McNally type road atlas and study it, in depth, before you do any other planning
. Look for the scenic routes
. Realize that different states have different helmet laws
. Realize that you may not be able to get scooters repaired in a lot of places. Travel with a support truck or use some brand with a broad suport base in the U.S., such as Honda. Honestly, it would probably be less headache to do this on bicycles than on Vespas. Why not get real motorcycles and do the interstates at least part of the trip?
. Don't get hung-up on hitting all 48, or you will probably miss some really oustanding sights. F'rinstance, you'll want to see south Florida, but that will add 1,000 miles to your trip. California Highway One will take a day or three on scooters, and you will only transit about a quarter of the length of the state.
. Weather. March in Texas is pleasant. Other parts of the states are receiving six inches of snow. North Texas may be receiving six inches of snow.
Here are some roads that may be useful:
. 93/91/89 through Montano, Idaho, Utah, Arizona goes through a lot of scenic places
. Forget Route 66. Much of what exists is under interstates. Most of it goes (actually, "went")through very boring places.
Oh man, I'm having a hard time finding non-interstate routes that traverse more than one or two states. Seriously, talk to people and put some thought into this. I think you'll want something that can do more than 40 miles per day for any real travel in the U.S.
@MrDanger -- If you'd read what I wrote, you'd realize I'm trying to tell the Asker to use some other form of transportation. But anyway, I know people who have bicycled 89/85 from Canada to Mexico. I've ridden and driven most of it, and for most of it, it's a slow, pleasant drive. Just 'cause you drive like a jomoke doesn't mean everyone is a discourteous law-breaker. Speeding fools kill kids in schoolzones all the time, where the speedlimit is only 15MPH.
Are adult tricycles easy to ride or are they awkward in some way?
Miss Kimbe
I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike.
I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. Since I have bad knees. I had an accident and the doctor said it would have been better to have broken my leg. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike
I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. Since I have bad knees. I had an accident and the doctor said it would have been better to have broken my leg. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike
Answer
My cousin gave me one when his company quit using them for messages and light transport within their plant. But he gave it to me on condition that I buy a helmet and never ride without it. I picked up a pretty shiny blue one at Goodwill for not much.
They are easy to ride. They do take some getting used to though. You need to practice in your driveway or other safe place before you take it on the road. The reason they seem awkward at first is because anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle will notice the very different balance feel especially in the turns.
I too have bad knees and my rheumatologist (arthritis doctor) has told me not to ride it as it puts too much strain on my knees (don't always do what I'm told). So you may want to check with your doctor before buying one.
I have two dogs and the basket on the back is just right for carrying my little terrier when his short legs get tired. The problem is with the other dog. She is a beautiful all white German Shepherd weighing about 85 pounds. With her on a leash, if she decides to go too far out to the side she can overbalance me and cause me to tip. Haven't completely resolved that yet.
There is the dork factor. Be ready for people to stare and possibly assume you are mentally challenged.
They are expensive but if you surf the net a bit you may be able to find a used one for sale.
My cousin gave me one when his company quit using them for messages and light transport within their plant. But he gave it to me on condition that I buy a helmet and never ride without it. I picked up a pretty shiny blue one at Goodwill for not much.
They are easy to ride. They do take some getting used to though. You need to practice in your driveway or other safe place before you take it on the road. The reason they seem awkward at first is because anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle will notice the very different balance feel especially in the turns.
I too have bad knees and my rheumatologist (arthritis doctor) has told me not to ride it as it puts too much strain on my knees (don't always do what I'm told). So you may want to check with your doctor before buying one.
I have two dogs and the basket on the back is just right for carrying my little terrier when his short legs get tired. The problem is with the other dog. She is a beautiful all white German Shepherd weighing about 85 pounds. With her on a leash, if she decides to go too far out to the side she can overbalance me and cause me to tip. Haven't completely resolved that yet.
There is the dork factor. Be ready for people to stare and possibly assume you are mentally challenged.
They are expensive but if you surf the net a bit you may be able to find a used one for sale.
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