On our way home

I had posted a couple of things from the salt flats that didn't make it. That and the lack of power outlets made it difficult ( am I asking too much?). Too bad because I had taken a pic of Mark Fleming (I hope that's right) who helped out Paul by driving out a chain from Salt Lake. I'll post a bunch of photos from my regular camera once I get a chance.

We took off Thursday morning after staying in a flea bag motel in wendover. The speedway was the fastest it's been in anyone's memory ( I'm including the old timers, even though their memory may not be top notch ) - I think we heard of three records that were absolutely smashed (50 mph or more).

This morning we are in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming and are shooting for davenport Illinois. Paul repaired his bike with some epoxy putty on the case which seems to be holding up.






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Speedway day 2.

Paul was able to free up his jammed gears which means all he needs is a new chain. We found a guy In Salt lake that will drive one out to us this afternoon.

Yesterday we made it out to the speedway by 1pm - the heat was raging and we soon realised that we're canadian and need toeaseourselves into it.

Last night we were chatting with some old coots and the said the best time to go is first thing in the morning 7am. The fastest time leaders run every morning until10am. Perfect.

We were able to get right to the start line and got a bunch of footage and pics. They don't restrict you from walking anywhere. I was filming guys going off the start while crouched behind them and getting a face full of salt. Nice and close to the action.


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Shade

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Welcome to bonneville

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Paul's bottom end is gone

We made it to Bonny late last night. Went to get some supplys in wendover and the hondas chain broke. All is well tho.

If he had just bought that new chain.





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Falter and hick

Point of Rock Wyoming. Took this yesterday but didn't have any battery power.

Third morning - two time zones away.

Day two was 674 miles. Huge straight runs of highway after Lincoln Nebraska at


150kmh. Props to Paul and his 32 year old bike - it's holding up great.


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A little roadside maintenance

West of lincoln Nebraska.


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Walnut Nebraska / Iowa

Just keep moving. Try not to think about the pain in your shoulders and arse.


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Des moines truck stop delight!

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2nd day

If you kill a road worker in Michigan the fine is $7500 and 15 years in jail. Indiana is 10,000 and 14 years in jail. Who figures this stuff out?

Our first day was 12 hours and 600 miles. Today should be a lot further. Somewhere close to Wyoming.

There's a ton of bikes running in the opposite direction coming from Sturgis. They say there's golf ball size hail ahead - ooch.



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Thru Chicago on our way to Iowa

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American meal #1

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Crossing

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Last stop in Canada

Paul's friend Paul has met up with us. Another Timmy's.

A little arse pain has settled in but all is good. Caught a Cicada in the face bug parts everywhere.


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Bikes loaded

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Brantford fill up - coffee and gas number 1

Some Timmy's and 94 octane!


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Packing up

Tomorrow's the day and here's what I have to work with.

I made an attempt last night to load up my bike and it looked like the Beverly Hillbilly's truck - so I now know you can't build your bags vertically on a motorcycle. Just try and get your leg over. The way I was headed, a crane to lower me on the bike would have been needed.