Contemplating Vegas Run
 

Seriously considering a quick run to Vegas (from Anaheim) on Wednesday - returning Friday. Highs for Anaheim are currently predicted at 78, Vegas 65. Lows: Anaheim: 48, Vegas 41. I'd try to do most of it while the sun was shining.

Haven't done a ride of this length in mid-winter yet. Never been to Vegas on the bike yet either, but got pretty close in October when I went to Death Valley. Probably do the rain gear over mesh jacket approach for the widest range of temperature, with lined touring pants. It's a little more than 250 miles, pretty much all superslab. Won't need to pack much more than my riding clothes, and a set of street clothes.

Thoughts?

Re: Contemplating Vegas Run
 

Go for it.I wish I could get out for a ride, :cry: to get rid of the mid winter biues. :cool:

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Thoughts ???????????????? What's to think about ?? :2tup:

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Sounds like a fun trip, I say go, go, go! :2tup: Have a great time, wish the weather was that mild around here now. If I was out your way I'd want to join you on that trip.

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My hedging was based on 250 miles at a crack - about 150-180 is my comfort zone, but I've pushed it to as much as 560 when I've had to - and concern about riding when it's 42, if it comes to that. Probably won't.

Okay, if the forecast holds up, I'm going. I'll post a picture of Paris, or New York or whatever ridiculous edify they've constructed out there since the last time I had to go...

Thanks for the encouragement.

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Go to Vegas, buy a T-shirt to prove you were there. Take a pic wearing it, have a newpaper in your hand with the date showing. Or none of the above except ride to Vegas. :lol:

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Wife wants a Chumlee T-shirt from Pawn Stars show. Hoping it's not a giant pain in the ass to get one.

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Hey, go for a ride. I don't think 250 miles is too much, especially slabbing it on those western highways. You should be able to get that in easily during daylight hours with plenty of resting time in between.

You might want to consider heated gear, especially a jacket liner. And heated gloves if you don't have heated grips. I've had good luck with Gerbings, but I'm sure other brands are fine also. Heated gear makes riding the slab in 40 to 55 degree weather a whole different experience than without it.

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go for it!!!!

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Be ready for wind, according to the forecast. Santa Anas are supposed to return midweek.