BRP Harley Trip - Day 3

Our longest day so far, we’re planning on driving 420 miles from Champaign, IL to Ashland, KY. The morning forecast calls for rain, but we’re hoping to drive out of it. But, not so much… We were in rain A LOT on this leg.

So, when it rains…

…what does a motorcyclist do? Pick your comfort level and do what works for you, but Charlie and I rode through the rain. We both had great rain gear with us, so we suited up and kept on keeping on. I was amazed by how comfortable the ride was, even in a significant rain. Part of that comfort level comes from knowing your bike and making sure it’s ready for the trip. We were both driving on new tires, and the bikes had been given a complete once over before the trip.

Great change in scenery

One of the benefits of covering a lot of ground is seeing a lot of scenery changes. The topography change from Illinois to Indiana to Kentucky was incredible.

How’s the ride going?

One reason we wanted to get the trip on video was to show that this can be done. I’m 60, Charlie is 54, and we’re both surviving the trip just fine. On this leg we broke 1000 total miles. Neither of us are sore or feel like they don’t want to get back on the bike. That’s a testimony to the Harleys and how comfortable they are, and also part of being smart about planning your trip, long days and short days. Stopping to stretch your legs, get off the bike and get rejuvenated is part of making the ride enjoyable and safe.

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