1 Going to the Sun, or the Path of Totality Sun Aug 20, 2017 3:48 pm
Two Wheels Better
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In about five minutes I'm heading out with two mates to ride down to Oregon to view the total solar eclipse from a peak deep in the forest of the eastern part of the state. It's a 330 mile (530km) ride to our intended spot. We'll camp tonight. The crowds are expected to surge in places like Bend, Salem, John Day & etc., but we reckon we'll be far enough up in the woods that most of the crowds and traffic will be missed. I'll be buggered if I'm gunna sit and crawl with the masses on the main highways. We have knowledge of many fine backroads in the area and with just three bikes to keep in sight it should be a good ride. My mate Dean forgot his special eclipse glasses, on sale everywhere round here lately. I've got a mini, hand-held welder's mask stowed in my Ortlieb duffel. That should do the trick. The event happens around about 10:30 am tomorrow (Monday). Piccies and a full report at the other end.
The '07 K1200R is my weapon of choice.
The '07 K1200R is my weapon of choice.
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"A long ride is the answer to a question you will soon forget!" ~ Anonymous
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT