Thermopolis, Wyoming

Day 5. -> 416 Miles

We took off and I slid into my trail position behind Kip. I especially like it there, the two bikes harmonize nicely, like listening to a Merlin engine.

We're noticing that his bike is losing power climbing hills, and the higher the altitude the worse it gets... and the "lowlands" here are over 4000 feet up to begin with...

We road down the Indian River Canyon. Kind of reminds me of the Feather River Canyon only bigger! The state campground we were counting on doesn't allow camping, so we went on to Themopolis and stayed at an RV park... and partook of the hotspring pools. Very refreshing.

Total Miles: 1610

Evanston, Wyoming

Day 4. - 72 Miles

And a short run to Wyoming to see Kip's ex... Cozette... and pick up the time share papers. Sturgis in a time share resort. It's gonna rock.

Cozette introduced us to a neighbor who has a bike shop... and he disassembled Kip's Aero and found the short. A pinched wire Kip must have clipped when he rejetted his carborators. It didn't wear through until the long trip in the high desert.

Total Miles: 1194

Heber, Utah

Day 3. - 453 Miles

A long run into Utah so Kip can see his daughter and grandkids.

Kip's having some cooling problems... a short that is killing his radiator fan. We've stopped several times, replacing the fuse, and it's still recurring.

That put us into Heber late, and at dusk, a hornet or wasp went up my sleeve, stinging me 3 times as it went up my arm. Next time the gauntlets go on as it nears dusk.

Got in late to Melissa's... and somehow Kip is on the floor and I'm in a bed. Heh heh.

Total Miles: 1122

Vale Oregon

Day 2. - 417 Miles

Oil changes, some gaming, and packing gear, and now we're off. Up past Crater Lake, through Bend, and almost to Vale, we camped in the National Forest.







Total Miles: 669

Medford, Oregon

Day 1. - 252 Miles

Enjoyed the route to Medford, I've been there several times now, visiting Kip. Somehow this run was particularly enjoyable.

Total Miles: 252

My First Sturgis Trip

My first Sturgis trip.
My first major bike trip. I'm stoked and excited. Is that redundant.

Picked up my motorcycle yesterday, all new rubber, and I'm ready to roll.
First order of business, head to Kip's tomorrow, spend a couple of days there, and we'll be on our way!