Coast to Coast Ride in 48 hours

**wanderer** · 04-07-2014, 09:26 PM

Here's what I am planning to do in two weeks.

Ride from Santa Monica, California to Savannah, Georgia in 48 hours. A total of 2522 miles.
All times are in Central Time Zone times.
Start in Santa Monica at 12:00 (noon) on April 22 (Tuesday).
Arrive in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma around 9:30 am on April 23 (Wednesday).
Stop at my house for 7 hours sleep.
Continue ride at 4:30 pm on April 23 (Wednesday).
Finish in Savannah, Georgia around 11:00 am on April 24 (Thursday).
Total time should be about 47 hours. Allowed time is 50 hours, so I should have a 3 hour buffer zone.
Going home, I will loop a little north and pick up states: South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana that I have not ridden in yet.
Total mileage for week is 5500 miles.

**HwyRider** · 04-07-2014, 09:38 PM

That's a lot of riding. You'll be doing an average of 17.5 hours in the seat each day without stops or breaks.

**wanderer** · 04-07-2014, 09:43 PM

22 hours the first part and 18 1/2 the last part with gas stops and a meal or two.

cactusjack · 04-07-2014, 09:57 PM

If anyone can do it Gene, you can. Ride safe!

Silent Sam · 04-07-2014, 10:25 PM

Be safe..and claim the IRON BUTT RECORD !

Bud2rat · 04-08-2014, 07:18 AM

Good luck and be safe. I wouldn't attempt that in a car, let alone a motorcycle.

**vulcanscott** · 04-08-2014, 07:36 AM

What Bike ? Good Luck!!!! Post how it goes.

Loafer · 04-08-2014, 07:54 AM

Best wishes for a safe trip!

Netnorske · 04-08-2014, 09:08 AM

Gene, ride safe....not my idea of fun, but I know how much you enjoy those challenges....

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**schoeney** · 04-08-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vulcanscott

What Bike ? Good Luck!!!! Post how it goes.

I think Gene still has a Wing.

Safe travels Gene.

**wanderer** · 04-08-2014, 05:47 PM

Yep, still riding the Goldwing. It's just getting broke in. I've had it 4 1/2 years and 83000 miles.

**wanderer** · 04-08-2014, 05:52 PM

I will be using my Spot Tracking device. If you want to see where I am, here is a link to the map that the Spot creates.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...Pev79HFdREFkg2

blowndodge · 04-08-2014, 06:14 PM

Thanks Gene. don't forget to call for times so I can get to Santa Monica for your send off! Maybe I can drag Dave along!!

**Idaho** · 04-08-2014, 06:53 PM

The only thing I would do differently is ride in the middle of June because of the longer daylight hours and then leave just before daylight and ride to just after dark. That would minimize night time riding hours. Too many deer across the fruited plain for my taste.

Good luck to you though. Be safe.

**Jared** · 04-08-2014, 07:12 PM

That's awesome! I have no doubt you'll do it! Don't forget to drink your milk!

04-07-2014, 09:26 PM	#1
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	Coast to Coast Ride in 48 hours Here's what I am planning to do in two weeks. Ride from Santa Monica, California to Savannah, Georgia in 48 hours. A total of 2522 miles. All times are in Central Time Zone times. Start in Santa Monica at 12:00 (noon) on April 22 (Tuesday). Arrive in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma around 9:30 am on April 23 (Wednesday). Stop at my house for 7 hours sleep. Continue ride at 4:30 pm on April 23 (Wednesday). Finish in Savannah, Georgia around 11:00 am on April 24 (Thursday). Total time should be about 47 hours. Allowed time is 50 hours, so I should have a 3 hour buffer zone. Going home, I will loop a little north and pick up states: South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana that I have not ridden in yet. Total mileage for week is 5500 miles. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-07-2014, 09:38 PM	#2
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	That's a lot of riding. You'll be doing an average of 17.5 hours in the seat each day without stops or breaks. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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04-07-2014, 09:57 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	If anyone can do it Gene, you can. Ride safe! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-07-2014, 10:25 PM	#5
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04-08-2014, 07:18 AM	#6
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Good luck and be safe. I wouldn't attempt that in a car, let alone a motorcycle. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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04-07-2014, 09:43 PM	#3
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	22 hours the first part and 18 1/2 the last part with gas stops and a meal or two.
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04-08-2014, 07:36 AM	#7
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	What Bike ? Good Luck!!!! Post how it goes.
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04-08-2014, 07:54 AM	#8
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Best wishes for a safe trip! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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04-08-2014, 09:08 AM	#9
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Gene, ride safe....not my idea of fun, but I know how much you enjoy those challenges..... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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04-08-2014, 05:47 PM	#11
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	Yep, still riding the Goldwing. It's just getting broke in. I've had it 4 1/2 years and 83000 miles.
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04-08-2014, 05:52 PM	#12
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	I will be using my Spot Tracking device. If you want to see where I am, here is a link to the map that the Spot creates. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...Pev79HFdREFkg2
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04-08-2014, 06:14 PM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Thanks Gene. don't forget to call for times so I can get to Santa Monica for your send off! Maybe I can drag Dave along!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-08-2014, 06:53 PM	#14
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	The only thing I would do differently is ride in the middle of June because of the longer daylight hours and then leave just before daylight and ride to just after dark. That would minimize night time riding hours. Too many deer across the fruited plain for my taste. Good luck to you though. Be safe. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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04-08-2014, 07:12 PM	#15
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	That's awesome! I have no doubt you'll do it! Don't forget to drink your milk! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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