Gunner’s Coast to Coast 50

[Brenchley]

Looks good. Have you tried route planning in Google My Maps vs Google Maps? That way you can easily import to a GPS and also have available on your phone/tab for point-to-point routing as a back-up?

Scott, I've used Google Maps and it limits you to 10 waypoints, does Google My Maps allow more? Thanks.

 

[Scott Parish]

My maps allow 10 waypoint destinations per navigation layer and if I recall correctly - you can have 9 layers. I had no problems creating my 48+/10 in My Maps. I generally include many more waypoints on the map for contingencies and can easily point-to-point navigate from my phone if necessary. Pretty straight forward as well to save as a KML/KMZ file and import to BaseCamp for final review or direct to GPS.

 

[AndyBlila]

Looks good. Have you tried route planning in Google My Maps vs Google Maps? That way you can easily import to a GPS and also have available on your phone/tab for point-to-point routing as a back-up?

I use the built in GPS on my bike as the primary. I work the route up on Google Maps, and then enter it into the Harley Ride Planner. I upload it to the bike and use my phone as the backup.

 

[AndyBlila]

Scott, I've used Google Maps and it limits you to 10 waypoints, does Google My Maps allow more? Thanks.

You can also break the ride up into legs of 10 waypoints. I can usually complete 1500 miles in 10 waypoints, and that’s the most I do in one day anyway. Break each day up into a 10 waypoint leg.

 

[AndyBlila]

I am embedding my Spotwalla track for the outbound leg here. It’s going to take me three days as I have to stop in Stennis MS for a work stop. I’ll embed my CC50 track in another post.

https://spotwalla.com/embed.php?id=18d9e5af6fabf387f1&scale=on&zoom=default&refresh=no

 

[rneal55555]

Just did this a month ago there is decent Quality Inn in Ozana Tx if you feel like going a little farther than junction.

 

[AndyBlila]

I made a list of all the possible gas stops, with the exit numbers to attach to my gas tank.

 

[kwthom]

Updated 2nd Leg with gas stops:

https://goo.gl/maps/AH1ddqh99Lm

San Simon gas prices will be high - the gas stop in Bowie, AZ is even higher.

Granted, doesn't fit your leg distance well, but, you might consider Lordsburg, NM & Willcox AZ instead - especially if you're doing this stretch during daylight hours.

It'll be hot - trust me!

 

[AndyBlila]

San Simon gas prices will be high - the gas stop in Bowie, AZ is even higher.

Granted, doesn't fit your leg distance well, but, you might consider Lordsburg, NM & Willcox AZ instead - especially if you're doing this stretch during daylight hours.

It'll be hot - trust me!

Thanks! I appreciate the help.

 

[AndyBlila]

Well it pains me to admit this as a Harley Rider.....but I broke down and bought the BMW suit.



and a sheepskin pad for my butt.

 

[Scott Parish]

I see plenty of HD riders wearing Aerostich. I'm okay with my Dariern Jacket and AD1 Pants. However, even after more than 12,000 miles wearing them last year, multiple washings etc. I still find them to be stiff and do not feel they have broke-in completely.

 

[AndyBlila]

I’m expecting that too

 

[AndyBlila]

I’m here in Slidell MS. I’ll make the final part of the outbound trip in the morning. The weather is not looking good for the CC50 run on Tuesday with the tropical storm brewing. I maybe delayed ugh. Fingers crossed for a window to blast across. I can deal with a bit of rain but I won’t ride in thunderstorms.

 

[Scott Parish]

Good luck. Thunder is no problem; it's the lightening that scares me.

 

[AndyBlila]

I go all by the rule that if you hear it....the lightning is too close.

 

[AndyBlila]

Here at my final stop before heading back to Coronado CA. It looks like the weather will be good enough, knock on wood, for me to start back tomorrow morning. Robin will fly out tomorrow at the crack of dawn and I’ll jump on my bike and start my IBA CC50 heading back. The only questionable weather looks to be around Tallahassee. I’m still going to try and hope for the best. If I don’t make it through, it may be a week before I can try again. Pray for good weather!

 

[kwthom]

Here at my final stop before heading back to Coronado CA. It looks like the weather will be good enough, knock on wood, for me to start back tomorrow morning.<...>

Every momentous ride has weather of some sort...

I had an old-timer tell me this 40-odd years ago - and it's true.

Luck to both of you!

 

[AndyBlila]

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=18d9f5af6fb41d1cca&hoursPast=0&showAll=yesHere’s the Spotwalla link for the CC50 run:

 

[Scott Parish]

Good luck Andy - I'll be watching. Weather back home is great!

 

[AndyBlila]

Good luck Andy - I'll be watching. Weather back home is great!

Thank you! As long as the lightning stays more than 5 miles away, I’ll keep going. Full ride report to follow.