{"id":64308,"date":"2017-09-21T16:30:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T21:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=64308"},"modified":"2018-02-22T14:38:34","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T20:38:34","slug":"got-a-cross-country-motorcycle-jaunt-on-your-bucket-list-heres-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/got-a-cross-country-motorcycle-jaunt-on-your-bucket-list-heres-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreaming of a cross country motorcycle jaunt? Here\u2019s how to do it."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your inspiration comes from your dog-eared, college-era copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0026772N8\/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1\"><em>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance<\/em><\/a> or from classic films like <em>Easy Rider<\/em> or <em>Motorcycle Diaries<\/em>, it\u2019s undeniable that the idea of a cross-country motorcycle ride can romance you with its lure of the back roads.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if you\u2019re a weekend rider or a novice wanting a little more freedom in your life, we have some tips that can help you achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/great-all-season-motorcycle-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 6 great all-season motorcycle trips<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saddling Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first step toward living the dream is learning to ride. If your idea of a mid-life crisis is a new Harley or even a Vespa, that\u2019s a good start, but you still need to learn to ride it without wiping out. Call AAA and ask them to refer you to a local motorcycle education course, where you can learn the ropes and get street legal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/motorcycle-cover-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a license but no wheels, you can rent a bike from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelostadventure.com\/50-tips-for-riding-a-motorcycle-across-america\">The Lost Adventure<\/a>. If you want to go all hard-core, you can probably even take bike mechanics classes from your local community college.<\/p>\n<p>Next, have your bike checked out by a professional mechanic. While he (or she) is checking the bike, research your soon-to-be leather-clad butt off. Since the answer always starts with a question, here are a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are there states you want to avoid?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have friends you want to visit?<\/li>\n<li>Speaking of couch surfing, is any old hotel cool, or should you download a mobile app like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orbitz app<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your budget for this trip? (Count on $100\/day or less.)<\/li>\n<li>Is there a Starbucks in Greasy Corner, Arkansas? (Look it up.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get your research squared away and map out your plan. It\u2019s cool if your plan is to <em>not have a plan. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whatever steps you need to get here, do it. Now, you\u2019re here, you\u2019re legal, and you\u2019re ready to hit the road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/5-essential-travel-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> The 5 most essential travel apps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GPS or no GPS \u2014that\u2019s totally the question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Purists might say that it\u2019s cheating to get your directions from anything but a laminated map, but if you\u2019re into the latest gear, we recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/motorcycler.com\/blogs\/articles\/motorcycle-bluetooth-helmet\">Bluetooth motorcycle helmet<\/a> for safe, hands free communication, entertainment and GPS.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of gear, having the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/store\/touring-bag\">waterproof saddlebag<\/a>, is a must-have, along with rain gear and gloves. Add in zip ties and duct tape, a flashlight with extra batteries, and a Leatherman tool. Pack this gear in an organized way; don\u2019t put your rain gear at the bottom of your saddlebag. Baby wipes are important; put those at the top (you\u2019ll see).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Think you can handle a high-octane rewards program like Orbitz Rewards? Then join today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view.jpg 1256w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/mountain-view-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may want to carry a compass, but certainly take your phone and charger.<\/p>\n<p>Having a small first aid kit and a bike tool kit is never a bad idea. If you map out your route and are stopping at a friend\u2019s house, why not ship yourself supplies? Or, just forage wild dandelion greens by the side of the road. Seriously, good road food includes jerky, nuts, dried fruit, and granola bars. Riding makes you hungry; it\u2019s more physically demanding than you realize. Invest in a couple of really good liter water bottles. You\u2019ll drink at least one thermos a day.<\/p>\n<p>One big tip is to break in your gear before heading out. Part of the allure of biking is that you\u2019re out in the elements. Kind of like cowboys riding a horse, you\u2019re going to get stiff. Your hands will ache. Make sure your helmet is comfortable; otherwise you\u2019re going to have a hell of a neck ache.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/the-road-trip-less-traveled-california-highway-395\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> Take the road-trip less traveled: California&#8217;s Highway 395<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skip the Interstate, smell the cows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Statistically speaking, May through October is the best time to ride. You should allot a couple of weeks and prepare for about 4,000 miles, give or take. We recommend traveling East to West, if you can. Why? Psychologically, you\u2019ll start to naturally clear out your mind as you leave the more heavily populated east coast for the West&#8217;s wide-open spaces.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a purist, whatever that means, you may want to just wing your route. If that\u2019s the case, check out the awesome Google feature called \u201cavoid highways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No matter how you plan it, take time to document every second. Strike up conversations with people and be curious about their lives and where they live. If you want to meet other bikers, check out the biker community at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/topics\/motorcycle-riding\/\">meetup.com<\/a>. Use social media to make connections in the towns you\u2019re traveling through.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The final rumble<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If motorcycles were more common in the 1800s, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thoreausociety.org\/life-legacy\">Henry David Thoreau<\/a> would have probably hit the road. Thoreau was an environmentalist way before Al Gore made it mainstream. Good old H.D. said, \u201cThe mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.\u201d If you instinctively know what this means, maybe accomplishing this one-damn-fine-thing on your bucket list is exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re finally ready, the road is still waiting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author <\/strong><strong>Tina Bahadur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tina is a co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorcycler.com\/\">Motorcycler<\/a>. At Motorcycler, she manages the creatives and leads the community outreach program. 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