Lexington, KY to Baltimore, MD (by bicycle)

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

W2F, what is your averge speed? Does your schedule represent a leisurely pace with the goal to start not too early, keep up a moderate pace, then stop not too late? I know that when I ride stationary bike for workouts, using a hilly profile, I usually can finish 8-9 miles in a 25 minute workout. Just curious if you are really pushing to get through the miles so you can enjoy the destinations, or going a little slower and enjoying the countryside as well?

Also, do you follow the country roads? Which could add significant miles to the "highway" distance.

Anyway, have fun! I envy you.

[way2fractious]

W2F, what is your averge speed?

Unladen, about 13 in motion, 10 mph overall with stops. Loaded touring, about 10 mph in motion, 8 mph overall (those wool kilts for off-bike are really heavy!) So you see from the schedule, I have a lot of 10-hour days in the saddle. I stop often to take pics, talk to people who strike up conversation (especially other cyclists), or take short celebrations (breathe) at the top of hills, or buy essentials (groceries, pizza, hamburgers, milkshakes), etc. Pit stops are infrequent when respirating so much water. I take much pleasure in the changing scenery, topography, and weather; my "destination" is the whole journey. I will be camping, mostly, and half the fun is finding a place to crash (oops, bad word...) I mean, sleep.

Jefferson's Monticello is on my short list of definite off-bike tours. The link in my signature line will be where any pics get posted.

...do you follow the country roads? Which could add significant miles to the "highway" distance.

The route mileages are "back road" mileages already. Who wants to breath toxic emissions and dodge the debris of Detroit's dinosaurs? Besides, most freeways are exclusive of bicycles anyway.

...when I ride stationary bike for workouts, using a hilly profile, I usually can finish 8-9 miles in a 25 minute workout.

Remind me not to ride with you (puff, puff, puff)

[Rex_Tremende]

Is there going to be a send-off kilt-night on the 10th, maybe?

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[way2fractious]

Is there going to be a send-off kilt-night on the 10th, maybe?

I won't get to the motel until approx. 10 p.m., and will still have a couple hours of work to reassemble and load up the bike.

Sunday morning brunch sounds good, though.