May 2011 Ride

**biscuitsngravy** · 05-20-2011, 12:24 PM

I went on a solo trip to visit friends from May 2nd to May 7th. My Nomad carried me 1902 miles from Gowrie, IA to Columbus, IN to Dry Ridge, KY to Rockford, MI to Chicago, IL and back to Iowa. Although the rivers were usually high, I never got rained on!

I was treated with a tenderloin lunch by 1600BlueKaw in Columbus, IN, stayed a couple nights with an old AF buddy in Dry Ridge, KY, had breakfast at Rosie's Diner, Rockford, MI, and toured downtown Chicago, IL as a guest of Rayski271. On the last day, Rayski traveled west with me for a couple hours and we had breakfast before he had to turn around and go back to the Chicago area. I was blessed the whole trip and I want to thank these good friends for their genuine hospitality.

In 1902 miles, my Nomad averaged 38.5 mpg. Total fuel cost was $204.95. The bike never missed a beat and pulled strong the entire trip. I just laid back and enjoyed the sights!

Now, I'm looking forward to the National Rally in Maggie Valley, NC. See you there!

stretch · 05-20-2011, 12:39 PM

Sounds like you had a great trip Dave. It was nice of Ray and Don to meet up with you along the way.

I can't wait until next month. By the way John Gerber will not be coming with me, a group I ride with is planning a trip to Sturgis this year and I think he considering going on that.

See ya there,

Tim

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-20-2011, 03:38 PM

Dave sounds like you had a great trip. Glad you were able to make it without any problems. It is friends that make everything good.

Loafer · 05-20-2011, 05:39 PM

BNG, I wonder how much further you could have ridden, if you had let Macmac operate on you?
We missed out on a great party at your expense! :)

**biscuitsngravy** · 05-20-2011, 08:15 PM

Stretch - tell John he's gonna really miss a much better ride! See you in Normal, IL, we'll be looking for you.

Gene - yes, friends make it all worthwhile.

Loafer - I almost forgot about that! Now I'll have recurring nightmares..... again.

paul · 05-21-2011, 09:50 PM

Just love to hear stories of travel by bike. Especially from members. Makes it all the better when get to visit with other members. Glad you got to ride and made it back safe.

05-20-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	May 2011 Ride I went on a solo trip to visit friends from May 2nd to May 7th. My Nomad carried me 1902 miles from Gowrie, IA to Columbus, IN to Dry Ridge, KY to Rockford, MI to Chicago, IL and back to Iowa. Although the rivers were usually high, I never got rained on! I was treated with a tenderloin lunch by 1600BlueKaw in Columbus, IN, stayed a couple nights with an old AF buddy in Dry Ridge, KY, had breakfast at Rosie's Diner, Rockford, MI, and toured downtown Chicago, IL as a guest of Rayski271. On the last day, Rayski traveled west with me for a couple hours and we had breakfast before he had to turn around and go back to the Chicago area. I was blessed the whole trip and I want to thank these good friends for their genuine hospitality. In 1902 miles, my Nomad averaged 38.5 mpg. Total fuel cost was $204.95. The bike never missed a beat and pulled strong the entire trip. I just laid back and enjoyed the sights! Now, I'm looking forward to the National Rally in Maggie Valley, NC. See you there! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-20-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	May 2011 Ride Sounds like you had a great trip Dave. It was nice of Ray and Don to meet up with you along the way. I can't wait until next month. By the way John Gerber will not be coming with me, a group I ride with is planning a trip to Sturgis this year and I think he considering going on that. See ya there, Tim __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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05-20-2011, 03:38 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	May 2011 Ride Dave sounds like you had a great trip. Glad you were able to make it without any problems. It is friends that make everything good. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	May 2011 Ride BNG, I wonder how much further you could have ridden, if you had let Macmac operate on you? We missed out on a great party at your expense! :) __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 10-03-2015 at 04:30 PM.
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05-20-2011, 08:15 PM	#5
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	May 2011 Ride Stretch - tell John he's gonna really miss a much better ride! See you in Normal, IL, we'll be looking for you. Gene - yes, friends make it all worthwhile. Loafer - I almost forgot about that! Now I'll have recurring nightmares..... again. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	May 2011 Ride Just love to hear stories of travel by bike. Especially from members. Makes it all the better when get to visit with other members. Glad you got to ride and made it back safe. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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