OpenRoadJourney http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; OpenRoadJourney : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:25:30 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.openroadjourney.com/forum//RSS_topic_feed.asp General Topics : GPS files http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=614&PID=3581#3581 Author: andrewanner
Subject: GPS files
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 1:00pm

Hi everyone,
 
I saw a great route from Maastricht through to Geneve on the site but could not download the GPS file as it was in an unrecognised format. My tomtom requires files in ITN format. Can anyone help me out???
 
Looking forward t hearing from you
 
Andre
 
 
]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:59 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=614&PID=3581#3581 General Topics : Please Help C.C. tour begins 5/1 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=613&PID=3580#3580 Author: Birdman
Subject: Please Help C.C. tour begins 5/1
Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 5:36pm

Tim,

  Your questions are too broad.  How long will you be on the road?  What states are you going to?  Go to "Discover a route, main page" and look up posted routes from other members in the states you think you are going to be in.  This could help you a lot.  You can use the map here on "Create a route" and follow your route before you go.   Sorta like fore play.  How much camping are you really going to do?  Sleeping on the ground get old quick.  3 sets of clothes including what you are wearing, more socks and under ware, 5 days, pack in large zip lock bags by the day.  Enough clothes for one change.  This will help you know whats clean and what you have to wash.  Many hotels have laundry facilities, a sink works wonders for the daily essentials.  You don't need many clothes.  Velcrove strips work better than bungi cords and won't scratch your bike.  If you are solo you can use the extra seat for packs.  A T sissy bar pack on the luggage rack will leave the rear seat for a saddle seat pack.  It fits right over the seat and is a great pack.  A role bag on top of the T bag.   You can put a small back pack on top of the saddle pack to the T bag.  This would be the bag to hold all your vitals, pasports, etc.  You can take it off quickly when you leave your bike.  It will be great back support if you pack it right. Zip lock bags in different sizes are a must.  I use a white water dry bag in my T bag.  Don't forget your wind shield or your long johns.  A lower frame pack for your tools, be sure its big enough to carry two tie straps and your tools.  If you break down and need to rent a truck to get home you will be happy you brought them.  If you have room on the front forks you might put a second rool pack there.  If it was a winshield or a extra roll pack on the front forks I'd take the windshield.   If you are going to a remote areas you may want to take a seperat fuel cell.  Like back packers use for a small stove for extra gas.  Many do not care for this idea, but if you are going to Canada fuel stations are not labeled well on the roads.  We did ten day in N.S. and I got concerned several times.  Thought I was going to be part of the food chain.   We tried to use the half tank rule, if you are in a remote area at 1/2 tank, and see fuel get it, this did not always work.  Many parts of Canada will close fuel stations at 6:00 on Sundays.  Customs, fill out your entry cards before you get to the booth.  Most ferrys you will not need reservations for a motorcycle but I would call in advance.  If you do not use GPS you can use a grease pencil and mark directions on your windsheild, they wipe off with your gloves.  Bring several different layered glove as well as several glasses for day and night. Rain gear, leathers and electric's if you got them bring them.  Its better to have them and not need them than to wish you had them.  Camping I can't help you with.  My camping days are long gone.  Wify need a shower and my back will not take sleeping on the ground.
  Every bike is different and packing will be trial and effort.  Most take smaller trips and that will tell what you do not need and what you will bring on the next trip.
  The "Fly & Ride article" by Felon has some really gret advise for travel.  There is so much written in the forums about packing, fuel cells, riding habits, etc.  Spend some time surfing.  Under find a destination look for rides with miles, more that 1000 and read the authors descriptions.  Many of the descriptions are brief but there are some that are quite detailed.  You can go state by state and it might help you plan your own route.
  No matter where you ride to take your camera and post your route when you get back.  The routes I have posted I included Hotels, $ cost, things I would not do again and lessons I learned on the trip.  Way to many to mention on this post
  Talk with the locals about routes where to stay, where to eat.  They can save you much grief.  What roads are under construction, etc.  Know when to get off the road.  I have turned around on many trips because it was getting late and I knew there was shelter behind but not how far ahead I would have to go.  In several trips it would have been hours before we got to a place.   Hope this gives you a little direction.

Ride safe
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:36:06 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=613&PID=3580#3580 Route Questions : Looking for a map for riding around lake http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=599&PID=3579#3579 Author: rwchet
Subject: Looking for a map for riding around lake
Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 10:36pm

I just posted a trip We took last summer.  Search "3 day trips in Illinois"]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:36:34 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=599&PID=3579#3579 General Topics : Please Help C.C. tour begins 5/1 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=613&PID=3578#3578 Author: wererwolf
Subject: Please Help C.C. tour begins 5/1
Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 10:17am

 Any tips or sugestions Welcome...
This is my First Time going Cross Country...Please Help
 
           wererwolf at yahoo dot com         Tim...]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:17:14 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=613&PID=3578#3578 General Topics : Please; I'm gonna need Advice http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=612&PID=3577#3577 Author: Birdman
Subject: Please; I'm gonna need Advice
Posted: 02 Mar 2010 at 12:32pm

Start planning now.  Go state by state and see what routes are listed under routes for that state, see if any will fit your tenative route.  There are 15 pages of topics in this forum surf through them and you will find some of what you are looking for, Pg 10 & 11 / Check out how to load a bike on Pg 15  Get a game plan but don't be afraid to wonder off it.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:59 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=612&PID=3577#3577 Ride Reports and Pics, Pics, Pics! : Please Post Photos of Your Favorite Riding Route http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=3576#3576 Author: Pennington
Subject: Please Post Photos of Your Favorite Riding Route
Posted: 28 Feb 2010 at 9:08pm

In 2006 we rode with friends through Canada to Alaska.

 
 
 
While there we stopped at the North Pole and Santa wanted my bike and trailer... Check out the photo! Tongue
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:08:34 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=3576#3576 General Topics : Please; I'm gonna need Advice http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=612&PID=3575#3575 Author: wererwolf
Subject: Please; I'm gonna need Advice
Posted: 28 Feb 2010 at 7:59pm

Fellow bike enthusiasts;   My name is Tim.
 I have plans to be leaving Chicago this spring, and it's MY  FIRST Cross Country ride.  I'm Not a chapter member yet, but have a friend who wants me to join hers, and I will shortly.  Thumbs%20Up 
   My dilemma is my own thinking of how to pack and what to pack, tent, bed roll and how the hell do I packmy leathers,jeans, ect...
   I've been riding since I was 18 yrs young.  when  I got my first bike it was a 450 then a 750 and on and up...as the years passed.However, I weigh in today just a few pounds heavier, but mostly the same as I did way back then. <modest grin> I'm still  5 '10" 167lbs. but I'm also, 3 decades wiser thanks to my "Higher Power".  "22"    Cool
   Any way... Yes I do need Help, and I'm aware of some issues yet clueless about others. Like: what, to and how do you mount things? and what is tooooo much gear,? Whats a necessity and what is not essential.  Shocked
(blue-tip matches,zippo,or click the bic...etc.) 
  Fellow riders please share with me me any of your experiences, and what expenses you encountered that you despised, where's the safest place for a passport (both book & the new card)  What permits are needed and where  ? How,What, & Where do you carry your own choice of personal safety, when you travel alone.  As I plan to do...?(I'm staying off the interstate as much as possible. Smile
   I'm leaving Chicago in the first week of May.  My bike (sorry no picture yet) is a New 2009 Yamaha XVS950cc CTYR   roadster w/furl injection, full bags & windshield, And I think got a good deal. under 9000.? (tax included) ....  So will you please share with me your knowledge of your many miles and experiences? Please??? I really appreciate any suggestions that you can offer me. 
                                            Thanks in advance...
                                               Many blessings,  Tim  C.
]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:59:55 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=612&PID=3575#3575 General Topics : Introduce Yourself and Show Off Your Ride! http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=4&PID=3573#3573 Author: hardside
Subject: Introduce Yourself and Show Off Your Ride!
Posted: 24 Feb 2010 at 7:11pm

hello all,new to this forum
my name sugih, i live in bandung, indonesia.
nice to meet all rider from all the world.. heres my ride
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:11:21 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=4&PID=3573#3573 Website : Turn by Turn Directions Now Available http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=3572#3572 Author: OpenRoadRider
Subject: Turn by Turn Directions Now Available
Posted: 21 Feb 2010 at 12:24pm

Due to popular request:  Printable turn by turn directions are now available for routes.   This one took us a while to figure out and develop, thanks for your patience.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:24:08 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=3572#3572 Route Questions : Too Early for Rocky MTN Nat Park? http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=609&PID=3571#3571 Author: scharfg
Subject: Too Early for Rocky MTN Nat Park?
Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 11:42pm

Hi there I'm new to the site.
 
I live in Prince George BC Canada.  Prince George is ~8 hours north of Vancouver (you know where that little sporting event is going on right now).  I usually do a ~2 week cruiser ride every year starting at the end of May. 
 
This year on my list is to pick up and head east to Rocky Mtn Nat Park in northern Colorado heading east from PG along the CND/US border on the best paved roads (ie: I like MTN passes and twisties, no Interstate for this rider).  Anyhoos I want to chech out the high elevation passes around that area in Colorado (ie: Aspen and south of I70).
 
My question is, will it be too cold and snowy at those elevations at the beginning of June?  Should I pick another route to the south (I did a ride in southern CO last year in late July and it was HOT!).
 
Thanks in advance!


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