This was sort of an unplanned adventure, but sometimes those are the ones that make the best memories. I had just returned from my Arkansas trip, but my trip was cut short thanks to the nasty spring storm that battered half of the country. As amazing as it was the Arkansas trip didn’t quite satisfy the riding bug. Plus I’m going back to school in a few weeks so my riding time is going to take a hit.
This was supposed to be a quick three day ride through the Appalachian mountains…but it ended up being an epic week long adventure!
I didn’t have much of a plan, I just wanted to ride and camp. I chose the BMW R1250RT for this one…she’s been my go-to lately. It’s such a great bike!
DAY 1
I pulled the RT out of the garage and quickly looked over all of my gear. I always like to double check all of my straps, my tires, and riding equipment and anything else that could cause a safety issue.
I was getting a late start. It was almost 9am and the sun was already high in the sky. It was unusually warm for late April, and I dressed accordingly. I decided to leave the Aerostitch Roadcrafter in the closet…it was supposed to be warm for the next several days so I decided to take the Klim Marrakesh jacket instead. It’s lightweight, breaths well, and very comfortable. But I would be in trouble if it gets cold or it rains.
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