“Keep The Rubber Side Down”

Today’s ride was a pleasure.  The weather was perfect and we visited some of my favorite cities such as, Savannah, and St. Augustine.  In the early evening we headed west on Interstate 10, into Tallahassee.  I-10 is a great to me, I simply set the cruise, and burn up some asphalt!   Believe that BMW loves to cruise! :)

Our time at Bike Week has quickly come to an end, and it is now time to move on.  This morning we will have breakfast in Myrtle Beach, lunch in Savannah, a snack in St. Augustine, and spend the night in Tallahassee.  The weather forecast is sunny with temperatures in the high 80’s.   Before we head out I wanted to leave you a couple quick videos from Bike Week!

 http://youtube.com/watch?v=HFGUMIqe-vk

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bbDL61VADKM

The response to our trip has been overwhelming.  Thank you so very much!  The bikes were just picked up from the mechanics and are as ready to go as possible.  Many of you have e-mailed wanting to know our exact trip itinerary.  I have planned the trip but not overly so.  Here’s the schedule as I know it now.

Saturday:  departing Springfield at 7 a.m.- riding to Asheville, N.C.

Sunday/Monday:  arriving in Myrtle beach and staying for the festivities until Tuesday morning.

After this point it is a very loose schedule, but here’s a few scheduled cities…  Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Memphis, Nashville, and several others.   I will keep you informed as we proceed.

 I want to take a moment to say “thanks” to all of you,  for your kindness, your musical suggestions, your invitations for a pint, or shelter as we pass through.  Many of you have given me your numbers in case of emergency as we pass by your area, to which we  are eternally grateful.  I now have a few last minute items to attend too,  but we keep in touch each night.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend , Thanks again for expressions of grace!

Tuesday:  Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta, Tallahassee.

On Sunday I spent a good portion of the day planning our trip to the Southeastern part of the United States.  Highlights will include…

• Knoxville
• Deals Gap
• Myrtle Beach Bike Week
• Charleston
• Savannah

Unlike many of my long rides, I will be riding with a group of six or seven other guys.  I normally prefer to ride solo, because as my wife tells me…  “I don’t play well with others”

Keep the rubber side down!