An epic theme song has been chosen and the bike is as ready as it will ever be. All maintenance has been done; oil and brakes checked, chain cleaned, lubed, adjusted to spec, and every piece of luggage stuffed with the necessities. To be honest, the camera stuff is taking up a lot of room that could be used for more clothes or something, but that's not really needed since it still is an extremely short trip.
Here is Jarvis, in all his sport-touring glory.
After quite a bit of deliberation, I decided to forgo the backpack. 8-9 hours is a long time, and it would be even longer carrying that thing around. All of the cameras and attachments are more easily accessed, as well. If they were in the pack I would have to stop, take it off, search for what I need, set it up, then put everything back on. It will be much easier with everything right in front of me, for the most part. Plus, it would be just something else to keep track of.
In preparation for tomorrow, I didn't get in my full workout today as usual. It was kept at a fast 2 mile run with my dog. The reasons for this are as follows... First, I would rather not be sore before departing. I'm going to be sore enough as it is when I get back, so I would like to be as comfortable and limber as possible initially. Second, if I don't work out I simply can't sleep very well. A little exertion tonight will hopefully calm me down from my already jazzed state, allowing me to get some much needed rest. I have also been stretching more often than usual in hopes it will aid me in the comfort department.
Nearly every trip or ride report I've read up on recommends leaving early in the morning, so that's what will happen. I'm shooting for 5:45-6 am. That will give me a head start on any traffic that might build up and at least put me past Savannah shortly after the Sun rises. Getting by there early would be great since it's St. Patrick's Day weekend. The trip back on Monday should be even more interesting, since it will actually be said holiday.
Updates will be posted here and there, with a post-trip report afterwards. I would imagine the majority of motorcyclists would be heading south to Daytona for the final weekend of Bike Week. I choose to head the opposite direction into the maw of an all new adventure. That makes this trip sound way cooler that it probably is....
Wish me luck.
Time to get my money's worth out of this crampbuster.
After quite a bit of deliberation, I decided to forgo the backpack. 8-9 hours is a long time, and it would be even longer carrying that thing around. All of the cameras and attachments are more easily accessed, as well. If they were in the pack I would have to stop, take it off, search for what I need, set it up, then put everything back on. It will be much easier with everything right in front of me, for the most part. Plus, it would be just something else to keep track of.
In preparation for tomorrow, I didn't get in my full workout today as usual. It was kept at a fast 2 mile run with my dog. The reasons for this are as follows... First, I would rather not be sore before departing. I'm going to be sore enough as it is when I get back, so I would like to be as comfortable and limber as possible initially. Second, if I don't work out I simply can't sleep very well. A little exertion tonight will hopefully calm me down from my already jazzed state, allowing me to get some much needed rest. I have also been stretching more often than usual in hopes it will aid me in the comfort department.
Nearly every trip or ride report I've read up on recommends leaving early in the morning, so that's what will happen. I'm shooting for 5:45-6 am. That will give me a head start on any traffic that might build up and at least put me past Savannah shortly after the Sun rises. Getting by there early would be great since it's St. Patrick's Day weekend. The trip back on Monday should be even more interesting, since it will actually be said holiday.
Updates will be posted here and there, with a post-trip report afterwards. I would imagine the majority of motorcyclists would be heading south to Daytona for the final weekend of Bike Week. I choose to head the opposite direction into the maw of an all new adventure. That makes this trip sound way cooler that it probably is....
Wish me luck.
Time to get my money's worth out of this crampbuster.
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