Hollaway21
New Member
Hello all,
I would like to ask you all your opinion on a trip that I have planned. I take a trip with family friends to Ontario Canada each summer and will be doing the same in June. We pull a boat via truck and that is where I would usually be riding the 16 hr long trip. As I just purchased my first bike (2015 NC700x) in November, I got the amazing idea to ride this to our destination. The truck is still going on the trip and I would be able to put the majority of my luggage for the trip (except what I will need for the excursion to Ontario).
My plan is to leave a day earlier than usual and use Google Maps to map out a route that avoids Interstates. I would ride (6-8 hrs/day) and find somewhere to camp after the first night. On the second day I would ride the remaining portion and meet the other guys at a hotel that we always stay at, just a few miles south of the border.
On the way home I would split the trip into 2-3 days and ride the same (6-8 hrs/day) with stopping to camp 1 night if not 2 nights (depending how I am feeling).
I also plan on taking some mild (4-5hr) rides with camping prior to the trip to determine the gear and belongings I will need.
I am also concerned with crossing the US-Canada border. Would riding a motorcycle require any additional documentation or pre-requisites? I am familiar with the procedure of crossing the border in a truck and was wondering if it would be any different.
I am a 22 year old male and find this to be a wonderful trip.
I would love to hear everyone's input if this sounds like something I could/should accomplish.
All feedback is appreciated, Thank you in advance!
I would like to ask you all your opinion on a trip that I have planned. I take a trip with family friends to Ontario Canada each summer and will be doing the same in June. We pull a boat via truck and that is where I would usually be riding the 16 hr long trip. As I just purchased my first bike (2015 NC700x) in November, I got the amazing idea to ride this to our destination. The truck is still going on the trip and I would be able to put the majority of my luggage for the trip (except what I will need for the excursion to Ontario).
My plan is to leave a day earlier than usual and use Google Maps to map out a route that avoids Interstates. I would ride (6-8 hrs/day) and find somewhere to camp after the first night. On the second day I would ride the remaining portion and meet the other guys at a hotel that we always stay at, just a few miles south of the border.
On the way home I would split the trip into 2-3 days and ride the same (6-8 hrs/day) with stopping to camp 1 night if not 2 nights (depending how I am feeling).
I also plan on taking some mild (4-5hr) rides with camping prior to the trip to determine the gear and belongings I will need.
I am also concerned with crossing the US-Canada border. Would riding a motorcycle require any additional documentation or pre-requisites? I am familiar with the procedure of crossing the border in a truck and was wondering if it would be any different.
I am a 22 year old male and find this to be a wonderful trip.
I would love to hear everyone's input if this sounds like something I could/should accomplish.
All feedback is appreciated, Thank you in advance!