+Billk72 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I am curious how many of us cache a route while on the motorcycle. Cause I know My wife and will gas up and just go for a slow cruise for a entire day. I know several great routes for a beautiful ride and scenery. I am planning on placing several Micros along these route. I was curious what kind of interest this would spark. Quote Link to comment
Guyute1210 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I don't have a bike(I wish), but I know that PA - Drifter rides his bike to most of his caching adventures. Quote Link to comment
+spongebob218 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've thought of that also. Finding a good route that includes a few good scenic/historical locations and placing micros or just having virtuals. Quote Link to comment
+terri and billy Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 We're not in PA but do use our bike to cache. We usually park the RV for the night and then cache until dark while on vacation. At home, we just take the bike out and cache. Only varience is CAM (cache across MD). Hubby has been know to get up early with the bike and travel all over MD for up to 14 hours grabbing those last couple of caches! Terri Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) The only problem with caching by motorcycle (for me) has been the pants. I like to hike in shorts. I always ride in long pants. Hence the quandry. (and no, zip off's don't cut it - they're too thin for riding). Plus, once I'm on the bike and enjoying the scenery, suddenly - stopping and looking for a piece of tupperware (or a hide-a-key) becomes less attractive! I spend a great deal of time riding through Eastern PA....I'm in NJ - but most Sunday rides start at 7am....and we end up getting home after 3-400 miles..... (but no caches!). Warning - motorcycling can be hazardous to your caching (once you get on the bike - you just DON'T want to stop riding!). It's been hazardous for my climbing too (warm sunny days are spent on the bike instead of on the rock!). Edited January 20, 2007 by HartClimbs Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've thought of that also. Finding a good route that includes a few good scenic/historical locations and placing micros or just having virtuals. We love caching by motorcycle. FYI, you can't place new virtual caches on geocaching.com. I'm personally not overly fond of doing a string of roadside micros either. Hart- Get yourself a pair of chaps. They go on right over your shorts, and have zippered legs so you don't even have to remove your boots. They'll also protect you better in a fall then normal jeans. You can also get yourself a pair of riding overpants. Many of the new high-tech ones offer more protection then chaps. The trick is finding a pair that doesn't make you look like a riceboi! (logos, racing stripes, etc. Blech!) I'm lucky enough to be able to wear shorts to work every day, but I'd go helmetless (I don't) before wearing shorts on the bike. Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've thought of that also. Finding a good route that includes a few good scenic/historical locations and placing micros or just having virtuals. We love caching by motorcycle. FYI, you can't place new virtual caches on geocaching.com. I'm personally not overly fond of doing a string of roadside micros either. Hart- Get yourself a pair of chaps. They go on right over your shorts, and have zippered legs so you don't even have to remove your boots. They'll also protect you better in a fall then normal jeans. You can also get yourself a pair of riding overpants. Many of the new high-tech ones offer more protection then chaps. The trick is finding a pair that doesn't make you look like a riceboi! (logos, racing stripes, etc. Blech!) I'm lucky enough to be able to wear shorts to work every day, but I'd go helmetless (I don't) before wearing shorts on the bike. Good idea - I've resisted the chaps so far though. I can't help thinking "Village People" every time one of my friends wears 'em on a cold ride. So, if you're hiking through the forest, and hear refrains of "Y M C A"... it's probably me! >grin< I'm with you on the bike/shorts issue. The air-cooled Harleys are hot on the legs (and crotch) even in long pants. It'd be suicide to wear shorts (even forgetting the road rash issues!). Hope to see you on the road when it gets warmer! Like I said, all the nice rides through 7 lakes Drive in Harriman - I can never manage to stop the bike and get off to hike. It's just such a great place to ride......... Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 CJ and I like to travel in warmer months (finally had to give up) on our H.D.s (Hers is a T.B.) Sometimes we have problems hiding our helmets (part way in -mark). Some areas you worry enough about your CAR, much less having parts removed, or worse, bike missing. But, I believe it has made it a very pleasant experience. You notice a lot more on bike. Quote Link to comment
+Billk72 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Yeah I agree with all the comments hence why I posted I was thinking about a nice scenic loop of about 150 miles with a stop maybe every 30 to 40 miles. Also don't like leaving bike so I was planning on placing the micros only 40 to 50 yd from road. So no big need for shorts or the worry about your bike it should be with in eyesight. I also don't like the idea of frequent stops that why I am thinking 30-40 miles normally by then I can use a drink so pulling over isn't to bad of a Idea grab a soda from the saddle bag fill out a log and go. Quote Link to comment
+Barefoot Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I find I go much farther to get one or two nice caches when I'm on the bike. It's not uncommen to find myself caching one or two states from home on a nice summer day. I ride as long as the roads aren't sanded. Side zip riding pants can hide a pair of shorts when its warm enough, and keep me comfortable enough to ride till the snow flies. A few years ago I upsized my bike so I'd have room to lock stuff in it when out on the trail. Caching in New Hampshire. Caching in Mass. Caching in N.Y. Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Barefoot, you forgot: Caching in CT Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Barefoot, you forgot: >snip really nice bike picture< Caching in CT Sharing nice bike pictures, are we? It was a nice year for riding..... Caching through New England (ok...so only riding really)..... And caching (ahem....I mean riding) down the blueridge parkway, the smokies, then a nice ride home. The only thing I missed this fall were the caches! Quote Link to comment
+LisaS Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I can't wait for it to be riding season again! We try to balance backroads with superslab, as I prefer the twisties and Barefoot prefers to get there as directly as possible. This year, we have to get the whole bike to bike communications thing set...we've had very poor luck with them so far. Of course, if we'd stop using them in the pouring rain like in the picture of me above in New Hampshire, they might last longer. LisaS Quote Link to comment
+Billk72 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Help my thread has been Hijacked. LOL I would post pics of my bike but they aren't worth the bandwidth. Now when I am done working on it by spring I will post pics. Quote Link to comment
+T&DJay Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I actually got into caching through a motorcycle forum I belong to. Great way to combine two addictive hobbies. A friend and I did several motorcycle/caching trips last summer and we're looking forward to doing more this summer. My husband and I enjoy riding in the evenings after work. Caching gives us a destination. Quote Link to comment
+spongebob218 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I actually got into caching through a motorcycle forum I belong to... Same here. Someone brought up the topic on the forum and it sounded interesting so I tried it. And since we're posting pics... Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I know several great routes for a beautiful ride and scenery. I think that some of Alan2's Covered Bridges caches would make for a good bike ride. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I know several great routes for a beautiful ride and scenery. I think that some of Alan2's Covered Bridges caches would make for a good bike ride. Yes ! CJ and I were considering the covered bridge tours (the series) this spring. Found that some friends of ours follow the routes often and we're hoping to introduce them to caching. Quote Link to comment
+Billk72 Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I am thinking now maybe just get some of us cachers to meet up and go for a nice long ride. Quote Link to comment
rokclmb Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 In the spring I will be caching by bike. Not in PA though. Man reading about going for a ride makes me anxious for spring. Quote Link to comment
+terri and billy Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Anyone bringing their bike to geowoodstock? We'll be towing hubby's bike with the RV to go caching. From Raleigh, we're heading to TN for a HOG rally and more caching. But if others are bringing their bikes to NC, maybe we can get together for a ride Sat morning prior to the event. Terri Quote Link to comment
+viking66 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Thanks for hipping us to Alan2's Covered Bridge caches. Thats a great idea for riding & caching. I can drag along some of the guys, who wouldn't otherwise be interested in geocaching, but would love a nice destination... and then when I've got 'em... WHAM, they'll be geocachers! Its a dastardly plan, but it just might work. Quote Link to comment
+Firefly3030&O-Boy Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I am already of thinking of routes for the upcoming riding season. I am thinking of planning a few of my own caches for my general area that will be good for those of us on motorcycle. I am going to give the chaps with shorts a try too, what a fashion statement that will be It will be good for O-Boy to get a chance to stretch his legs and mine too. Has the snow melted yet??????????? Quote Link to comment
+rmclapp Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I am thinking now maybe just get some of us cachers to meet up and go for a nice long ride. Sign me up, me and the wife cache all the time on the bike Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Anyone else going to Laconia this year? We don't really partake in all the Weirs beach madness, but we'll be in staying in North Conway for all of bike week. It's nice when 80% of the other vehicles on the road and in the parking lots have less then 4 wheels. Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Anyone else going to Laconia this year? We don't really partake in all the Weirs beach madness, but we'll be in staying in North Conway for all of bike week. It's nice when 80% of the other vehicles on the road and in the parking lots have less then 4 wheels. I'm hoping to be going and (if so) will be staying with family in nearby Wolfeboro. Will drop you a line before then if things come together. The ride around the lake is beautiful, and there's fantastic riding around N. Conway. Quote Link to comment
+thumbs1 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 My wife and I are retired and do a lot of traveling by fifthwheel. We head to Fl for a couple of months each year to get some heat back into our bones. I built a rack for the back of the camper and carry my dual sport with me. One of the reasons I got into caching is two fold. First my wife loves the beach and spends as much time on it as possible. I hate it so I needed something to do while she is gettin a tan. Exploring new places on bike and foot is a heck of a lot of fun, and it's a heck of a lot better on gas with the bike. Florida has a lot of state parks that are full of caches. I spent almost a week at one and never got out of the park. Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Anyone else going to Laconia this year? We don't really partake in all the Weirs beach madness, but we'll be in staying in North Conway for all of bike week. It's nice when 80% of the other vehicles on the road and in the parking lots have less then 4 wheels. I'm hoping to be going and (if so) will be staying with family in nearby Wolfeboro. Will drop you a line before then if things come together. The ride around the lake is beautiful, and there's fantastic riding around N. Conway. Bump! Quote Link to comment
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