Chicago to Denver!

Frostz28 · 03-29-2010, 07:12 PM

Hey guys, this probably isn't much to you experienced long distance riders, but circumstances have arisen that require me to ride from outside chicago to Denver! Ok I shouldn't really say require but I have to get there and what better way than on the bike!! my wife thinks flying would be better and safer but after a short discussion she understands why I want to do it. Im pretty excited because Ive never really gone that far. I have put in several 8-10 hour rides but they were always loops and stuff so I never got REAL far from home. I think I got everything I need and should be good to go. Leaving thursday morning. so wish me luck.

Homeslice · 03-29-2010, 07:56 PM

Speaking as someone who moved from MI to CO......

Ugh.

With the exception of Iowa's rolling hills, it's ALL boring.

The WORST part is Nebraska/Kansas and the eastern half of CO.

Just ugh.

Take some No-Doz.

G-Rex · 03-29-2010, 08:01 PM

Good luck. Wear earplugs, drink water often, stretch out your gas breaks to 15 minutes or so to give yourself time to stretch every 150 or so miles, and let us know when you get there.

It's right at 1000 miles. I'm assuming you'll do it in 2 days? I've done that in one day a few times, but it's not for the inexperienced for sure. Be sure to stop BEFORE you think you need to. If you wait until you need to, you waited too long.

tached1000rr · 03-29-2010, 10:50 PM

goodluck and safe travels

sfarson · 03-30-2010, 12:49 AM

I've crossed the plains numerous times. The way to do it (if you have the time), is take the secondary highways... like U.S. 24, 36, 136, 50, etc. Enjoy the small towns, the country diners, the historical markers, etc. If you super slab it and fight with the 18 wheelers and wind, the quality of the ride goes

real fast.

No Worries · 03-31-2010, 01:55 AM

Temperature was in the upper 70's today and will be the same tomorrow. Thursday will be 30's and snow which will probably be in Iowa by Friday or Sat. If you have time to ride in Denver, send me a PM. I ride almost every day.

Frostz28 · 04-01-2010, 03:57 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. Ill let ya know when I get back. Im guessing it will take me two days but who knows. Im not going to push it, if I get tired im going to stop. Id LOVE to stay in the denver area even if its jut for a few hours to ride im SURE they have AMAZING scenery but Im not sure if Ill have time. Just depends on travel time.

Frostz28 · 04-07-2010, 08:44 AM

well I made it back safely. It took me just over a day to get there. I would have made it in one day but I ran into some COLD and WINDY weather. The bike ran AWESOME!!! I felt great the whole time! what an AWESOME experience! Ill be doing another long trip soon!

Cruzergirl · 04-07-2010, 09:15 AM

Congratulations! Glad you made it back safely.

Care to elaborate on the ride a bit more?

Gas Man · 04-08-2010, 02:25 AM

Agreed.. .more info... pics?

03-29-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
Frostz28 Redneck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dixon, IL Moto: 2005 GSXR 750 Posts: 138	Chicago to Denver! Hey guys, this probably isn't much to you experienced long distance riders, but circumstances have arisen that require me to ride from outside chicago to Denver! Ok I shouldn't really say require but I have to get there and what better way than on the bike!! my wife thinks flying would be better and safer but after a short discussion she understands why I want to do it. Im pretty excited because Ive never really gone that far. I have put in several 8-10 hour rides but they were always loops and stuff so I never got REAL far from home. I think I got everything I need and should be good to go. Leaving thursday morning. so wish me luck. __________________ "I refuse to tip toe carefully through life, simply to arrive safely at death" "Guys like me drink to many beers on Friday after work, our best blue jeans have skoal rings, we wear our boots to church"

03-29-2010, 08:01 PM	#3
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Good luck. Wear earplugs, drink water often, stretch out your gas breaks to 15 minutes or so to give yourself time to stretch every 150 or so miles, and let us know when you get there. It's right at 1000 miles. I'm assuming you'll do it in 2 days? I've done that in one day a few times, but it's not for the inexperienced for sure. Be sure to stop BEFORE you think you need to. If you wait until you need to, you waited too long. __________________

04-01-2010, 03:57 AM	#7
Frostz28 Redneck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dixon, IL Moto: 2005 GSXR 750 Posts: 138	Thanks for the advice guys. Ill let ya know when I get back. Im guessing it will take me two days but who knows. Im not going to push it, if I get tired im going to stop. Id LOVE to stay in the denver area even if its jut for a few hours to ride im SURE they have AMAZING scenery but Im not sure if Ill have time. Just depends on travel time. __________________ "I refuse to tip toe carefully through life, simply to arrive safely at death" "Guys like me drink to many beers on Friday after work, our best blue jeans have skoal rings, we wear our boots to church"

04-07-2010, 08:44 AM	#8
Frostz28 Redneck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dixon, IL Moto: 2005 GSXR 750 Posts: 138	well I made it back safely. It took me just over a day to get there. I would have made it in one day but I ran into some COLD and WINDY weather. The bike ran AWESOME!!! I felt great the whole time! what an AWESOME experience! Ill be doing another long trip soon! __________________ "I refuse to tip toe carefully through life, simply to arrive safely at death" "Guys like me drink to many beers on Friday after work, our best blue jeans have skoal rings, we wear our boots to church"

04-08-2010, 02:25 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Agreed.. .more info... pics? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-29-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Speaking as someone who moved from MI to CO...... Ugh. With the exception of Iowa's rolling hills, it's ALL boring. The WORST part is Nebraska/Kansas and the eastern half of CO. Just ugh. Take some No-Doz.

03-29-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	goodluck and safe travels

03-30-2010, 12:49 AM	#5
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	I've crossed the plains numerous times. The way to do it (if you have the time), is take the secondary highways... like U.S. 24, 36, 136, 50, etc. Enjoy the small towns, the country diners, the historical markers, etc. If you super slab it and fight with the 18 wheelers and wind, the quality of the ride goes real fast.

03-31-2010, 01:55 AM	#6
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Temperature was in the upper 70's today and will be the same tomorrow. Thursday will be 30's and snow which will probably be in Iowa by Friday or Sat. If you have time to ride in Denver, send me a PM. I ride almost every day.

04-07-2010, 09:15 AM	#9
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Congratulations! Glad you made it back safely. Care to elaborate on the ride a bit more?