New York Trip

[oompa164]

I'm taking a ride to new york this weekend. A few of my buddies who belong to the fire and iron mc have invited me to go along. (fellow firefighters of mine of course). We got guys from F&I of brooklyn comming down to meet us and escort us in to the city. Also will get a tour of ground zero from one of the batallion chiefs from the fdny. I can't wait. This will be the longest ride I have ever done. I am leaving from beaver falls pa and my destination is the ground zero site. According to google its about a 6.5 hr haul. I'm adding an estimated 1 hr to my time for fuel stops and such. Only one downfall is my entire ride up to there will be in the dark. I amunable to call off work on friday because two techs are already off. The others I'm riding with are leaving friday morning. I am leaving friday night because I want to be up there in the am to have a full saturday of site seeing. According to google the majority of my ride will be accross us rt 80. Has anyone every taken a trip similar? What are some things I should look out for or keep in mind besides the normal stuff? Outside of all the common sense stuff.

 

[nismos14]

RT. 80 should be pretty smooth, just make sure to take breaks, drink water and don't ride tired. Be aware of all constructions zones and large trucks on the road way.

 

[leem00]

I'm taking a ride to new york this weekend. A few of my buddies who belong to the fire and iron mc have invited me to go along. (fellow firefighters of mine of course). We got guys from F&I of brooklyn comming down to meet us and escort us in to the city. Also will get a tour of ground zero from one of the batallion chiefs from the fdny. I can't wait. This will be the longest ride I have ever done. I am leaving from beaver falls pa and my destination is the ground zero site. According to google its about a 6.5 hr haul. I'm adding an estimated 1 hr to my time for fuel stops and such. Only one downfall is my entire ride up to there will be in the dark. I amunable to call off work on friday because two techs are already off. The others I'm riding with are leaving friday morning. I am leaving friday night because I want to be up there in the am to have a full saturday of site seeing. According to google the majority of my ride will be accross us rt 80. Has anyone every taken a trip similar? What are some things I should look out for or keep in mind besides the normal stuff? Outside of all the common sense stuff.

Bing maps show i-76 is quicker by 30 minutes.

I have done that route once on a bike...and about 2 times a year in a car... Personally I like 76 a little better than 80, 80 with the concrete seems can be rough. But 76 you have to pay the tolls... I also like 76 because it kkeps me off of most of I-71 in Ohio.

Big keys to long rides at night
-don't ride tired!
-watch for animals
- if you can pace with a trucker it helps... by this I mean ride a couple car lengths infront of him in the other lane...extra light is always good.

Be respectful of the truckers at night give them room to move in and out to pass cars... there will be a few that want to move on down the road let them go...

Less car traffic will make the ride more boring, but safer to an extent.

 

[Tmak73]

I would suggest not riding at night if you can avoid it. 6.5 hour haul is a big ride so make it as comfortable as you can. I don't enjoy riding at night when it is harder to see. Just take frequent breaks. The trip in a car is easier because you can zone out somewhat. We don't have that luxury on a bike. have a safe trip!