THE ECLIPSE!!!! Jedz making the pilgrimage... ANY GSR folks want to put me up?

[Jedz123]

So I want to see this total eclipse for I've never actually seen a total eclipse.

My sister and Brother in law live in Charlotte TN and it's about 15 minutes or so from the path of the total eclipse. So 2 weeks from today I'm going! I may ask for sanctuary to any GSR folks willing to let me lay my head down on an over night. I plan to take interstate down and back, might decide to take some back highways for sections of it just because interstate can get dreadfully boring...

Plan to break the legs down and back up into 2 days (4 days of travel total). Will take the Harley down since the Connie is out on loan.

Anyway love to meet up with GSR folks and would greatly appreciate a layover. If someone just wants to meet up and show me a great back road ride I would greatly appreciate that too!!!

See you guys out there! (Hopefully).

-Jedz

 

[Guest]

meh... eclipses aint like boobs, seeing one eclipse is enough for me. Enjoy your trip!

 

[gordinho80]

If you make your way through Central NJ and need a place to crash a night, we've got a spare bedroom. Thats the week of my Daughter's birthday, so we'll be around setting things up for her party on Saturday.

 

[Guest]

I'm just a little past your halfway point 60 miles north of Columbus, Ohio. I have an extra bedroom.

 

[Steve]

It's a couple miles extra to swing through the Dayton area, instead of bombing down I-71 from Columbus to Cincinnati, but there is space here, if you desire. It's one heck of a day, though, over 770 miles and 12+ hours. Charlotte is another 350+ miles and 6 hours, not counting the extensive construction traffic on the freeway.

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[Jedz123]

Thanks guys. I'm sitting down and reviewing my route. My Max on the Street-Rod is about 600 miles... Friday is going to be a tough day for I have to work in the AM to close out summer school numbers... I may just do a Hotel somewhere near Cleveland... Trying to figure how I want to attack the 1000 miles...

 

[storm 64]

I'm in Youngstown, Ohio. Off of Rt90 hit rt11 south. It might give you a good shot to Nashville. Your more than welcome to crash out at my batchelor pad. Or if you do get a hotel along the way, let me know where you're at, maybe we can meet up for dinner.

 

[sam000lee]

Me and my friend are on a trip and had planned on being in Wyoming for the exlipse but that might now work with our schedule anymore so maybe this will work with us! I'll let ya know

 

[Guest]

In Cincinnati...we've got a spare room (and your own bathroom as well), any GSRer's are always welcome.


Even have a spot in the garage to 'hide' yer Harley

 

[GSXR7ED]

I drove through the I40 on my way to Alamogordo, NM back in 2013. You're taking the high road in that map posted...come down south to Delaware and take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to DC loop (I495) through Virginia and then Tennessee. It was a beautiful drive in my Honda Pilot trailing my "T".

In any case, hope it all works out!


Ed

 

[Jedz123]

Alright guys, Route is set and Hotels are BOOKED!

So this is the "loop" I'll be doing to catch the total eclipse. I will be completing this journey over the course of 5 days, spending Sunday as a rest day with my family in TN.

Day 1, Friday: Blast out to Youngstown OH where I have a reservation at the Country Inn and Suites. ETA is going to be around 8:30PM. So Storm if you want to grab a late dinner, let me know. I'll likely be to bed early for I will want to get to TN at a decent click Saturday.

Day 2, Saturday: More monotonous Interstate but I will meet up with my Brother in law half way down and will likely get off the 4 lane and do some back highways back to the homestead, ETA is 6:30PM:

Day 3, Sunday: REST may go for a quick ride around the area but won't be doing any crazy miles, 200 miles tops...

Day 4, Monday ECLIPSE DAY! : So I set out first thing Monday morning to head over to the ole' Smokey mountains. Eclipse will be showing up around 11:30 AM through Nashville and 1:30ish at Deals Gap, Yeah I will be rolling through the tail of the dragon sometime around the eclipse. My goal is to be past it though and somewhere on my way to the BRP. We will see. Anyway I'm taking the BRP all the way through NC and plan to lay over in Little Switzerland NC. ETA being 6:30PM

Day 5 Tuesday: Finish up the BRP in NC then cut over to 77 and BLAST all the way up to Hershey PA. I will be going the speed limit the WHOLE time I'm in VA... I cannot afford to get pulled over there! ETA is 4:30PM. Plan to grab a brew or two (or more if there is company) at a local sports bar .25 mile from my Hotel.

Day 6 Wednesday: Last Leg of the journey. But it won't be boring!!! Plan to head up to Deposit NY where I'll kick off the interstate and ride THE CATSKILLS! I plan to take route 30 all the way up into the Adirondack park and then cut over into Glens falls or continue North and cross into Vermont via Crown point Bridge... We will see how I feel. ETA to return home will be 6:30PM.

So I will reach out to some folks that have posted... If anyone is in the general vicinity and want to either join me on the ride or have lunch, dinner or whatever, let me know! I usually like to be on the road at 6:30AM on trips like this and I usually only take 45 minute lunch break...

I'm sure I'll see some of ya around!

Best,

-Jedz

 

[jlyon40]

You'll be going right past me on your way back.

 

[Guest]

Here's an Eclipse......

http://www.carbuzz.com/resizeimg/im...arbuzz.com/images2/610000/8000/200/618207.jpg

 

[Jethro]

Man, I so wish I could take the time off. You do know the Connie will have brand new rubber if you want to adjust the route slightly to pick it up?

 

[Jedz123]

Man, I so wish I could take the time off. You do know the Connie will have brand new rubber if you want to adjust the route slightly to pick it up?

Hmmm... Nah I'd rather see you actually put some miles on it before the GMR!

 

[trent]

I'll be a in central missouri right in line for totality, the small town I'll be in is really getting geared up for it. they are saying they expect anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 people show up in this little county and are saying traffic will be unreal ! its getting e-clipse crazy there!

 

[Jedz123]

New tires are in, going on my 4th rear on the Street-Rod for the season, It may not be 100% kicked by next Friday but it definitely won't get me down and back!

Dunlop Road Smart 3's. Apparently they last longer the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT's. We will see...

The original front is just about kicked and I SHOULD replace it now but I want to do both at the same time. My tires should be going bald in about 1000 miles, so next week just before my trip .

As of now Friday is up in the air. Unsure if I'm going to be able to take the day off yet or not. If not I head around 11AM after getting my paperwork/work done and plan to keep my nose to the grind and get to Youngstown as the sun sets. IF I can manage to get the whole day off then I'm planning to stop and meet up with a couple of NE GSR members(eli69, ALB80-850).

Storm we could grab a beer or later diner! I'll throw you a PM for I'm definitely overnighting down the road from you.

 

[storm 64]

Sounds good, there's a Wing joint (and regular menu) just around the corner from your hotel. It will be convenient for you.

 

[Jethro]

New tires are in, going on my 4th rear on the Street-Rod for the season, It may not be 100% kicked by next Friday but it definitely won't get me down and back!

Dunlop Road Smart 3's. Apparently they last longer the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT's. We will see...

The original front is just about kicked and I SHOULD replace it now but I want to do both at the same time. My tires should be going bald in about 1000 miles, so next week just before my trip .

As of now Friday is up in the air. Unsure if I'm going to be able to take the day off yet or not. If not I head around 11AM after getting my paperwork/work done and plan to keep my nose to the grind and get to Youngstown as the sun sets. IF I can manage to get the whole day off then I'm planning to stop and meet up with a couple of NE GSR members(eli69, ALB80-850).

Storm we could grab a beer or later diner! I'll throw you a PM for I'm definitely overnighting down the road from you.

Hey, those look like exactly what is in my truck right now!?

 

[Eli69]

i'll probably stay in illinois for a night after the eclipse so i don't think i'll be able to catch up for the return trip. but i do hope ya can spare a couple minutes to stop by here on your way through western NY. get off at rt. 19 s (leroy) to warsaw and w. on 20a to my place. then you can skip a bunch of the thruway (90) and save a little on tolls. or skip the tolls by going out thru the employees entrance at one of the rest areas. i've heard of people doing that.....