First Big Trip....

[BigGuy66]

...probably isn't so big to most of you. But, we are ryding and pulling our Bunkhouse to Hatfield, AK from Winona Lake, IN ~850 miles one way. I appreciate some general tips about riding on a trip like this. Gonna take 2 days to get there. Traveling with another couple as well. 2010 RT... thanks for any advice.
Jim

 

[PrairieSpyder]

...probably isn't so big to most of you. But, we are ryding and pulling our Bunkhouse to Hatfield, AK from Winona Lake, IN ~850 miles one way. I appreciate some general tips about riding on a trip like this. Gonna take 2 days to get there. Traveling with another couple as well. 2010 RT... thanks for any advice.
Jim

Hatfield, Alaska????? Maybe you mean Arkansas?

My advice would be to stop as often as you think you need to.

• Don't feel like you have to rush. Just enjoy it.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Keep you breakfast and lunch light. Heavy meals make you drowsy.
• ENJOY the trip

 

[Bob Denman]

Patti has given you some GREAT advice...
Have fun, and take lots of pictures! :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

Patti...
:agree: take frequent breaks with good streching, splitting it into two days makes for a relaxing ryde..enjoy the trip and send some along-the-way photos...:thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Patti has you covered. Be safe and enjoy the ride. :yes::yes:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I take my conti kit(compressor & fix a flat) & a plug kit with me

 

[BigGuy66]

That would be ARKANSAS - AR

Hatfield, Alaska????? Maybe you mean Arkansas?

My advice would be to stop as often as you think you need to.

• Don't feel like you have to rush. Just enjoy it.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Keep you breakfast and lunch light. Heavy meals make you drowsy.
• ENJOY the trip

Good catch - going to AR.... and good advice. Never thought about light meals...

 

[Bob Denman]

Alaska isn't a Big Trip: it's an EPIC Trip!! :thumbup:

 

[BigGuy66]

Maybe AK is next! I love to see the calving of an iceberg.


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[Bob Denman]

Karyl (MurphyBrown) was the instigator on the Spyder migration to Alaska a little while ago.
Contact her for the best possible advice. :thumbup:

 

[BigGuy66]

Thanks for the lead on Karyl. Likely next spring when I can scrape the ice of everything here in Northern Indiana.


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[Razorback]

Know exactly where Hatfield, AR is. Been through there a few times. Be a fun trip. Just a little color change now. When coming through NW AR, if you need anything. We are in the area.