These Are The Voyages... To Boldly Go!

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These Are The Voyages... To Boldly Go!

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So I have decided to trek into other counties in Missouri, and when I do to make a bit of a deal about it. So here I go. I forgot to bring my phone, so i got no pictures! So I did what I could and here it is!

So today I went for a ride, a ride with a mission, to boldly leave St. Louis County and to go to Jefferson County, and return safely! A 26.6 mile trip, not including the miles from my house to Wally World.
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As you can sort of see I took I255 to I55-S. I past right past Arnold, like a bat out of hell, and got off at the Imperial exit. Not wanting to take the interstate back I took the state highway 61/67.
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At the Imperial exit I realized that I had not eaten, and if I did not I would surely die! So I got two tacos from jack in the box! I live to tell!
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Because I did not go home via the interstate, what fun would that have been, I took main street to the state hw. There were a few officers handing out railroad crossing safety stuff, and I got a free key chain. I took the left on 61/67 and my voyage home began!
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Wal-Mart is where I started recording my voyage and it is where I finished it. When I was done riding I bought five pounds of the most AMAZING ground beef to cook up for snacks and dinners.
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If you can't see the pics let me know and I will try again!

It was fun and am thinking about a trip down to the Cape in a week or so!
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Post by Mousenut »

I think pictures of any food should spoken of should be a requirement.
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Glad you had a blast touring outside of St. Louis County!
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Post by Syd »

I got buddies (as opposed to Buddys) in Joplin and the Lower Hamburg Conservation area. I told them you'd be coming soon!
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Capt_Don wrote:So today I went for a ride, a ride with a mission, to boldly leave St. Louis County and to go to Jefferson County, and return safely!
(ding, ding, ding, ding....)
Missouri, the Show-Me Frontier....
(trumpet fanfare)
These are the voyages of Captain Don.
His ongoing mission: To explore strange new counties; to see out new land, new civilizations; to boldly go where he's never scooted before.
(fake theremin and operatic aria)
A 26.6 mile trip, not including the miles from my house to Wally World.
Congratulations: You just scooted a marathon. :)

Enjoy your exploration.
Ahead, full impulse.
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Heh. You, me, and Mutt should take a little ride sometime. :D
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Post by Rusty J »

Entertaining tale -- and a reminder that it really is all relative!

I can remember when a 75-mile round trip to Pasadena (California) on my 150cc '74 Vespa constituted an epic journey through alien territory -- and for a teen whose previous transportation was literally a moped, and a bicycle before that, it WAS!

For me, that was more than 25 years ago. Since then, I've gotten to where I'll do twice that on a (much newer!) 150cc for fun every weekend, and have covered 1500 miles and three states over a holiday weekend on my Burgman 650.

Thank you for reminding me that no matter how far you ride, it really IS an adventure, and of the kid I used to be. :)
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I'm afraid if these ride reports get any more BA, Dunkin Donuts is going to start blocking my access to ModernBuddy. :wink:
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Post by Capt_Don »

PeteH, I would love to try to get together with anyone local for a ride.

I really should post the food too.

Joplin is FAR FAR away, but I wont say never!

The voyage to Cape Girardeau MO is going to be an over 200 mile trip... 1500 miles in a holiday weekend sounds scary!

Well, I am never going to run in a marathon!

You know the ride to work and back is a bit longer, but it feels so short because I do it every day...
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Damn, that is the biggest taco wrapper i've ever seen!
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Post by Rusty J »

200 miles on a smallframe scooter is actually a pretty decent distance.

The 1500 miles in my case were all superslab, making miles rather than enjoying the scenery. With a reliable bike that cruises at 75 MPH and tops out at 110, it's just a couple of very long and tiring days not quite back-to-back.

And I know what you mean about familiarity seeming to shorten commutes!
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I always ride on full impulse. :D
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Lostmycage wrote:I always ride on full impulse. :D
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Post by BootScootin'FireFighter »

just wait till you cross a large bridge, or a state line.... there's some excitement!! nice write up too :D
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Post by Rob »

You're in the beginning stages of the "touring/cruising" virus. Once you get started, you're doomed to expanded ranges, challenging twisties, continual search for the next scenic ride, and an assortment of other undefined symptoms.

Caution: This disease often leads to an intense desire to expand your stable of 2 wheel rides.

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Post by still shifting »

A beautiful state to explore, scoot on... ! R
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