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You guys are getting pretty close to me now in John Day area, eastern Oregon - next point from here with a registered member is Bend area, about 3 hours west of me - pretty big "hole" to fill after that!

Motor Head wrote: So where after Montana? Will it go towards Idaho then over to the west, or down through Nevada? Or up into Canada? It will need to travel the west coast, so will that be from top to bottom or reverse?

Best guess now is a start in New Mexico with an end in Canada, if Tim will drop that far down south.

TomW wrote:

Motor Head wrote: Yea if you ride through the center of the country again, try to keep the wheels down. But if you get out to Oregon, I got some cold beer that needs a bit of looking after.

I'll be riding my Voyager XII out west (if I feel it's ready) and it has a kill switch on the side stand, so that can't happen again. You got cold beer? Looks like I'll be seeing the northwest this summer. I also have a nephew in Portland. He needs a visit from his uncle.

Sounds like your nephew needs a visit for sure. You could be hauling that relay flag with you maybe?
If you ride across from Idaho, go through the North route through John Day, and not the south route through Burns. The route up through N. California, and up through Oregon is also good. The coast can be beautiful, but can be very wet also.
If you come over this summer, we'll get together for some riding for sure. I'm looking at going to Corvallis, on the coast, for Memorial day weekend.

Gary - K7GLD wrote: You guys are getting pretty close to me now in John Day area, eastern Oregon - next point from here with a registered member is Bend area, about 3 hours west of me - pretty big "hole" to fill after that!

If this weather straightens out, I'm thinking of a ride back in your direction soon. My buddy has friends in John Day/ Dayville. I'll give you a heads up, and see if you want to ride around a bit then as well.

Motor Head wrote:

Gary - K7GLD wrote: You guys are getting pretty close to me now in John Day area, eastern Oregon - next point from here with a registered member is Bend area, about 3 hours west of me - pretty big "hole" to fill after that!

If this weather straightens out, I'm thinking of a ride back in your direction soon. My buddy has friends in John Day/ Dayville. I'll give you a heads up, and see if you want to ride around a bit then as well.

Sounds possible - drop me an email when/if that trip gets closer!

Motor Head wrote:

TomW wrote:

Motor Head wrote: Yea if you ride through the center of the country again, try to keep the wheels down. But if you get out to Oregon, I got some cold beer that needs a bit of looking after.

I'll be riding my Voyager XII out west (if I feel it's ready) and it has a kill switch on the side stand, so that can't happen again. You got cold beer? Looks like I'll be seeing the northwest this summer. I also have a nephew in Portland. He needs a visit from his uncle.

Sounds like your nephew needs a visit for sure. You could be hauling that relay flag with you maybe?
If you ride across from Idaho, go through the North route through John Day, and not the south route through Burns. The route up through N. California, and up through Oregon is also good. The coast can be beautiful, but can be very wet also.
If you come over this summer, we'll get together for some riding for sure. I'm looking at going to Corvallis, on the coast, for Memorial day weekend.

I could certainly bring the flag with me. It all depends on timing and where the flag is when I get out west. I'm thinking I'll do some ride along time with other relayers. We'll see.

I'll probably come up thru Idaho from NM. I have a niece in San Francisco and another nephew and former brother in law in San Diego, so would probably head back down the coast for more visiting. Gonna be a long hot summer.

Am I to understand the flag will go through Oregon in November?

Bill

Well, for those in eastern Washington, I am in Moses Lake and have 3 day weekends, so I can put some distance on if needed...depending on what time of year the miles need to be ridden...I am too old ot do snow on my bike anymore.

Nov? We'll see once it gets going a bit faster. Its been in Florida quite a while, and if the pace continues who knows how long it might take to get close to us around here. Might be awhile. But when it does get near by, there are plenty of riders in the NW to move it, from the sounds of it.

I'm in Beaverton, near Portland, OR. I need someone to put me on the map and would love to carry the flag (but not in November).

You can put me on the map too, I'm in Seattle, Wa 98133. I'd cary that flag

I just put this in the main relay thread as well but doesn't hurt to re-post it here:

Click on the link to the map on my signature to take you to the map. But you will need to have a Google account and signed into it in order to be able to edit the map and put your pin onto the map.
1. Zoom in to the city or town you are located first.
2. You will see a red "Edit" button on the top of the left window pane. Click on it.
3. On the upper left side of the right window you will see the blue pin. Left click on it once.
4. The blue pin will get highlighted. Then left click and hold this left button down while dragging the pin to your desired location, then let go.
5. You are offered the opportunity to input a title (your moniker and location if you like) and a brief description.
6. Left click the OK button and then the 'Save" button on the left window pane.

You can always go back and edit if you make a mistake.

Joe