As our intrepid little group rode east on I-80 today, I couldn't help but compare this ride with the ride that Donna and I endured along the same stretch of highway last August. Today's skies were punctuated by white, fluffy clouds that threatened no more than a shady patch to cool the skin.
The day was almost as perfect a riding day as a motorcycle rider could wish for. For most of the day we had a tail wind that pushed us along nicely. As the heating of the day brought thunderstorms to the front north of us, the wind shifted from an easterly wind to a northeasterly wind. The winds were strong enough to prompt the WYDOT signage to warn of wind gusts in excess of 35 mph, so we adjusted our speeds accordingly.
The weather gods were very kind to us, and there was enough construction going on that traffic was forced to slow through some of the nastiest areas. We did run into a few sprinkles, but nothing bad enough to pull over and add a layer of rain gear. Mostly, the few rain squalls we encountered were enough to cool me off, but not enough to cause me a chill (I can't speak for Donna or Lin on that one).
Overall, we had a great ride today. The major gas stops along our route were within 120 miles of each other and we were able to make good time, despite the half-dozen or so construction zones we rode through. We arrived back in Fort Collins around 6:30-ish feeling the sense of accomplishment we feel every time we take the bikes out for our 2250+ mile trips.
Thanks for joining us on our latest motorcycle adventure. Stay tuned for our next trip -- the 75th anniversary of the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis, SD -- coming up in August. Until then, keep the rubber side down.
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