There are a couple of other threads here that I'll reference by posting links on the topic of 48-in-10 planning:
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/48-10-plus-3-countries.1789/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/routing-advice-for-the-northeast-48-10.1580/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.ph...tries-in-10-days-mexico-border-crossing.1605/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/48-10-route-review.381/
I'm certain there are more that I still need to peruse over on the old forum.
Local Ohio Reconnaissance Info Needed
I need a little help...and only someone familar with northern Ohio would be able to answer this.
I'm planning an Iron Butt Association 48-in-10 ride. As I'm planning it now, I'm considering ending my 4th day on the road there in the Buckeye State.
The route is modified from a west-start 48-in-10 ride the Motorcycle Touring Foundation did a few years ago. As I'm running this route clockwise, it's taking me right across I-90, and I'm considering ending that day in the vicinity of Amherst, OH.
My rationale here is, I've done three consecutive 1000+ mile days to get to this point. This puts me on day 4 at a 12-ish hour day after 775 miles; this would be a day that spending a little non-riding time dealing with mundane things (y'know, laundry, etc.) and getting some really good rest. This might be a time to do so and plan for it.
Simply put, the Amherst area simply is another fuel stop on this ride. I'm not certain if there would be better accommodations closer to Cleveland (in any of the outlying areas, such as Middleburg Heights, Parma, Beachwood, etc.), or should I consider heading even further east (Madison? Ashtabula? Conneaut?)
I have kin that live outside the Columbus area, and I have NO plans to deal with any of that.
The answer isn't needed right away...trip isn't going to happen until 3Q 2018.
Thanks!
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/48-10-plus-3-countries.1789/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/routing-advice-for-the-northeast-48-10.1580/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.ph...tries-in-10-days-mexico-border-crossing.1605/
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/48-10-route-review.381/
I'm certain there are more that I still need to peruse over on the old forum.
Local Ohio Reconnaissance Info Needed
I need a little help...and only someone familar with northern Ohio would be able to answer this.
I'm planning an Iron Butt Association 48-in-10 ride. As I'm planning it now, I'm considering ending my 4th day on the road there in the Buckeye State.
The route is modified from a west-start 48-in-10 ride the Motorcycle Touring Foundation did a few years ago. As I'm running this route clockwise, it's taking me right across I-90, and I'm considering ending that day in the vicinity of Amherst, OH.
My rationale here is, I've done three consecutive 1000+ mile days to get to this point. This puts me on day 4 at a 12-ish hour day after 775 miles; this would be a day that spending a little non-riding time dealing with mundane things (y'know, laundry, etc.) and getting some really good rest. This might be a time to do so and plan for it.
Simply put, the Amherst area simply is another fuel stop on this ride. I'm not certain if there would be better accommodations closer to Cleveland (in any of the outlying areas, such as Middleburg Heights, Parma, Beachwood, etc.), or should I consider heading even further east (Madison? Ashtabula? Conneaut?)
I have kin that live outside the Columbus area, and I have NO plans to deal with any of that.
The answer isn't needed right away...trip isn't going to happen until 3Q 2018.
Thanks!