It doesn't have two wheels but...

Back to my other life for two weeks. It's not a bad way to pay for my motorcycle addiction. I am in the works of making a Workboat blog for all my boat pictures and adventures. If these two weeks go by fast, I'll be back on the pavement ASAP!

All's Well That Ends Well

For a trip that I planned last minute, I think it turned out well. At
just under 2,000 miles and three days is not a typical trip for me. It
was a blast not having a schedule and having the privilege of waiting
for a gap in the weather. I look forward to the next long trip. A big
decision, I am going to test ride a few other bikes that will replace
the Tiger. The seating position is just not what fits me. When ten
plus hours on my Ural or Royal Enfield is more comfortable then eight
on the Tiger there is a problem. Top contenders for a replacement are
the Triumph Thunderbird, Rocket III, and the Polaris Victory. I love
the power the Tiger has so 90-100 hp is a min, with a more relaxed
seating stance.

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BRGDS: Noah Blanchard

It's a Christmas Miracle

No traffic through NYC! While approaching the George Washington Bridge
(NJ-NY) there is a critical decision take the Merritt through
Connecticut or I-95? both can have traffic and the Merritt is only two
lanes so an accident will shut it down. seeing the cars backing up on
the North side of the bridge i quickly took the first exit and headed
up the Hudson river towards CT-15 (Merritt).
I chose wisely... No traffic and an average speed of 90-100 mph made
it the best ride of the trip! Twisty roads built during the depression
to keep the skilled stone masons employed. The low stone bridge arches
keep tall trucks off the road leaving room for fast cars and bikes.
Merritt is a blast at even 80, not quite peg-dragging turns though
still images of the Isle of Man races in the UK flash through your
head.

BRGDS: Noah Blanchard

Escape Route

The evil plot of Apple, Iphone gives directions through a
demilitarized zone, gets robbed, has to buy new Iphone. Well I was
able to avoid the trap set by my phone when I discovered I was
paralleling the highway a few hundred yards east of my urban location.
After a quick ride North I was through Baltimore heading to NJ to
familiar territory. Temperatures were a little colder then the rest of
the trip, but no rain! A quick gas up and food stop in Maryland had an
unexpected benefit, a Brother from Norway Maine was also a Traveling
Man, always nice to meet Brothers on the road.

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BRGDS: Noah Blanchard

Slept in..

After getting to the hostel around 0330 and finally passing out at 0400, I felt it was ok to sleep till 0815. The overall stay was great, safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend this hostel and really any hostel for solo motorcycle traveling.

Change of Plans

After the burger to end all burgers, in search of a bar we went. After walking an unknown number of blocks. We started seeing lots of Marines in dress uniforms, after the sharing a few war stories Chris and Dave got us an invite to see the parade at the Marine Corp Barracks.
The performance was incredible, the use of three 40mm guns for the finale was a surprising ending.
The rest of the night was spent at a bar that not only embodied the 90s but was was open till 0300!

A Burger So Good......

That Katie the vegetarian was so taken with the smell that I would bottle, when I started to offer her a bite she grabbed it from my hand took a nibble followed by a bite even Dahmer would cringe at!

I am considering a road trip ASAP just to get another burger. The Britt's had been here just three days and found this gem. I was and are forever grateful that I was able to eat something so amazing, as far as I'm concerned if its not one of these burgers might as well be a Gilly's burger.

http://www.goodstuffeatery.com/

BRGDS-

Noah Blanchard