{"id":4796,"date":"2013-07-17T07:22:19","date_gmt":"2013-07-17T13:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2013-07-17T09:22:01","modified_gmt":"2013-07-17T15:22:01","slug":"wanderlusting-motorlust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=4796","title":{"rendered":"Idaho Motorcycle Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

This weekend was the 2013 Big Awesome Ride (BAR). \u00a0We already told you about the 2011 BAR Part 1<\/a>– Where we visited Missoula, Lake Pend Orielle, and drove into British Columbia. \u00a0The 2011 BAR part 2<\/a> entailed the trip home which passed us through Banff, the Caniniskus Highway, Waterton, Glacier, Flathead Lake, and home.<\/p>\n

This time this was our agenda:<\/p>\n

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Route for the BAR 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

It would only be a three day ride, which meant that we averaged about 320 miles per day, which is the perfect amount in my book. \u00a0Too many miles and you’re exhausted and grumpy, too few miles and you’re not taking full advantage of your time off.<\/p>\n

Get Off the Interstate<\/h2>\n

Toward the end of his time in Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen realizes that it is nice to slow down from time to time. \u00a0He sees the value in a place like Radiator Springs as a relaxing place where you can still see life at a slower pace. \u00a0More than likely your lives are like mine: busy, busy, busy. \u00a0Sometimes I need a “Lightning McQueen moment” and taking a bike trip does just that.<\/p>\n

You’ll notice on the map above that we took very little Interstate Highways. \u00a0Of the 949 miles we drove, only 24 miles on the Interstate.<\/p>\n

We passed through towns like Terreton, Stites, Lowell, and more. \u00a0These were small towns that still had good homestyle cooking. \u00a0I had some of the best onion rings I’ve ever had at a restaurant in Stites, Idaho. \u00a0When we stopped in Leadore we took a quick stroll around town, which didn’t take long as they’ve only got about 5 streets, but we found a beautiful chapel that looked like the one on Guns n’ Roses.<\/p>\n

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Guns n Roses Church<\/p><\/div>\n

I also had to get some fuel, and used a pump that looked like this:<\/p>\n

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Ancient Gas Pump<\/p><\/div>\n

Why you need Motorlust<\/h2>\n

I’m convinced. \u00a0Nobody can tell me differently. \u00a0Go ahead and try.<\/p>\n

There is no better way to experience an area than to do it on a motorcycle. \u00a0I promise you that the smells will be more pleasant than those in your car (Especially after eating that fiber bar). You’ll notice the differences in temperature from a burning hot lava field to an irrigated field of waiving grain. \u00a0You’ll spend more time admiring the beautiful scenery because conversation isn’t an option.<\/p>\n

There is something therapeutic about riding a bike. \u00a0It’s good for the soul. \u00a0Jamming to some of your favorite tunes as you pass the Sawtooth mountains just makes you feel good about life. \u00a0You’ll wish that you could stop around every bend and take a picture, unfortunately you won’t have time for that many stops. \u00a0Take a mental note of it all, and smile.<\/p>\n

\"Mountain<\/a>

Heavenly View<\/p><\/div>\n

Motorlust Will Bring You Closer to Those That Ride With You<\/h2>\n

This sounds contradictory because of my statement above regarding less conversation. \u00a0Just hear me out. \u00a0Sometimes less is more. \u00a0At every stop when you fuel up the tank with 2 or 3 gallons take a moment to buy a Red Bull and have a heart to heart with your friend, girlfriend, \u00a0or wife. \u00a0Talk about the things you love and the goals in life you’re yet to accomplish.<\/p>\n

Unless you just got a speeding ticket from the Idaho 5-O, doing 90 on the curves of Lolo Pass, your conversation will be upbeat and your heart will be full. \u00a0Take advantage of this time to pour out your heart, because soon enough you’ll be back on the saddle.<\/p>\n

Idaho Motorcycle Ride<\/h2>\n

Look for the next opportunity you can find to enjoy a 3 day weekend trip around your house. \u00a0More than likely you haven’t even enjoyed your own state. \u00a0Embarassingly this was my first trip to Sun Valley, McCall, and Lolo. \u00a0These are places in my own state. \u00a0I’ve been blown away at the beauty of the state of Idaho. \u00a0Freak. \u00a0The worst part of the trip was the first hour out of town and last hour coming home.<\/p>\n

Borrow a bike from your father-in-law, or rent one at the local dealership and give it a shot with your friends or your lover. \u00a0I promise you won’t regret it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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