Bill, thanks for the feedback. Yep, I am looking forward to taking road breaks at the scenic spots & points of interest along the way for sure. I have to admit I thought -5C (23F) was a bit cold for Gallup, NM in mid May...but such is the nature of weather. I figured the trip (one way) would take me 4 days @ a minimum of 450 miles per day average. But if I do run into some wooly weather I have an extra day built into the itinerary if I have to do an unscheduled lay over. Kinda wish I didn't have to push it so, but I have to be in the San Simeon/Cambria, CA area by the evening of 5/22 for sure as my Pop's BD is the next day.
I don't mind the wind so much now that I have the taller shield & was counting on running into it some pretty hard from Liberal, KS until I got to Flagstaff, AZ.
My return ride will be much more relaxed as I'll be bike camping mostly and have more time (8 days) to see the sights as it were.
I search through the older posts & see if I can find your pics too.
Ride On!
