Apalachicola National Forest Loop

[Badbob]

Went for my first long ride since last fall Yesterday. Weather and work keeping me home on weekends. About 350 miles and deer hunting on the way back I forgot the camera so there no photos. It didn't go quite the way I planned so this is a corrected map. It was a beautiful day. The highest temperature I saw was 74F. Not much traffic. On one stretch of road I counted 12 cars in 23 miles. There were almost no motorcycles out. I expected this. Around here most people will not get out and ride unless it 80 degrees. On the way home we had a few deer run across the road in front of us for a little excitement. Thats better than bears. I noticed some new bear crossing signs and I'm not sure what I would do if a bear got in the road in front of me. We got an unexpected cheap lunch when we stopped for gas in Bristol. It was grand opening day at the BP and they had free hot, wings, pizza, and drinks were 2 for a dollar. A dollar to feed two people lunch. Next time I'll try to remember the camera.

[trykemike]

Bob 12 cars in 23 miles ( insn't that heavy ? ) Sounds great. I just found a new road . Can't ride up here now as you know . SNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

How's was the gas mileage ? What avg speed ?

[Badbob]

Originally Posted by trykemike

Bob 12 cars in 23 miles ( insn't that heavy ? ) Sounds great. I just found a new road . Can't ride up here now as you know . SNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

How's was the gas mileage ? What avg speed ?

I got about 58 mpg my wife got. 83. It was a bit windy so milages are lower than normal My wifes bike gets incredable gas milage.

Average speed. No clue. Except when riding through towns I didn't look at the speedometer.

[CMS]

I think the next long trip I would take the wifes bike. CMS

[Badbob]

My wife will not ride mine. Not sure why.