Fairly long road trip in May

[krakum1967]

I put Ride On Wheel Balancer and Tire sealant in all my tires, if you catch a nail it fixes it, and it keeps the tires true. I love the stuff, have used it for two years, its not slime.

Other than that I would add the fourth day. Packing up, fueling and dismounting take longer on the trike, its those little things kill moments in time that will make you fall behind. I would just add the fourth day and enjoy the ride.

 

[will]

Good points, I will check out the tire products. I think you are right on taking a break. My wife and I will get a good gauge on how long we want to ride when we leave WV for MN and how aging bodies operate. Good luck on getting your last two states.

 

[Scotts8826]

I also suggest getting a good tire plug and compressor set. There is not much on the Spyder that you are going to be able to fix on the road except tires.

Staying on the US Highway system is a great way to travel. I'll also second Highway 36 through Missouri instead of I-70 if your are traveling a bit more northerly. I'm amazed at how little traffic is on most US Highways compared to Interstates yet they are often 4 lane roads. Gas, convenience stores and restaurants are often directly off the road. You will travel about 5-10 miles an hour slower than an Interstate but you will see more, be more relaxed and enjoy the ride more. I ride the Interstates when I need to make time but for me the time goes by slower because there is less to see from the road.

Your individual comfort on traveling each day may be different from mine but I plan my riding day not by the miles but by the hour. I always budget a six hour driving day. Once I add a couple hours for various gas stops, lunch, etc., it will add two more hours so I end up with an 8 hour travel day. I leave my hotel at 8:00 am and arrive at my next destination at 4:00 pm. I get off my bike, stretch out in the hotel room for a bit and shower up and then head out for dinner. I'll be turning 63 next month and when I am doing one of my 7-10 day trips I want to enjoy the trip, not feel like I have to book it down the road 700 miles a day. So, some days I'll travel 360 miles, others I may hit 450 miles.

Long distance riding is my favorite experience with my Spyder. You will have a great time.

 

[will]

I agree with you on the time, not miles as there can be a significant difference. At 68 I need to pay attention to not trying to be what I remember I could do. So beyond the normal daily exercise and stretch I will be paying attention how I feel as we go as the beauty of retirement is that you have some flexibility.

 

[Revalden]

I haven't seen these items mentioned anywhere for a long trip or even just a few hundred miles. Since we do a lot of eating at new places I keep: Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Imodium, Ex-Lax, PeptoBismol, and Adult Diapers(just a couple, enough to get to the next place to buy more), Diaper Wipes, a small spray water bottle.

 

[will]

Nice list, thanks.