The weather forecast accurately predicted showers today along my route. I was rained on a handful of times, most were quick showers and I stayed dry under my gear. The temperature this morning started at 39 degrees and stayed mostly in the 40’s until late afternoon when it warmed up to 53. Day’s distance: 271 miles Total trip distance: 527 miles I left Tillamook at … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 2

The weather started out with clouds, then became rainy later in the morning as I approached the coast. The rain continued for the rest of the day’s ride. The temperatures ranged from 43 to 50 degrees. Day’s distance: 256 miles I departed the house just before 8:30am. My route out of Washington took me south on I-5 to Olympia, then west towards Aberdeen on Hwy 101. … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 1

Follow along as I travel 13,000 miles through 22 states during the next nine weeks on my motorcycle. Traveling alone, I look forward to visiting friends in Oregon, California, Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Colorado. I will do some tent camping when the weather is nice, and take some days off along the way to see the sights. Tomorrow’s weather forecast predicts morning clouds in Seattle … Continue reading Southern States Tour Begins Tomorrow