Never Standing Still

We pulled the trigger on an “epic road trip” in July: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas. Three new states to ride Blackie in (New Mexico, Utah, Idaho) and one new state for me to visit (Idaho). Wondering if we’re stupid to do Moab (Arches) at the end of July in the dead of summer in the desert. Decided to spend two nights in Missoula, Montana, so we can do Lolo Pass (and laundry). Decided we will spend the night back from Dallas, Texas, to Raton, New Mexico (and back), so we can cross New Mexico off our ride list AND not have such long drives in the truck. I have a rough budget spreadsheet (that includes hotel, gas, food, souvenirs – and miles each day AND elevation each stay). Most of the trip is going towards lodging (which gets pricey during high season in these locations). But many of our hotels are Hiltons and we get free breakfasts at most of their properties! On March 23 (120 days out), made a timed reservation for West Gla...