Planning out a western states motorcycle tour for early October. Starting in Washington, will go through Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming on the way to Pueblo Colorado to see my sister. From there, looking at making my way back through New Mexico and Arizona to stop by a friend's house outside Las Vegas Nevada, then come back through Oregon to Washington. I don't think I hit Montana or California on this route, but I've already been to Montana this summer, and I can do without setting foot (or tires) in the People's Republic.

The trip will take 9 days, with two full days in Pueblo. Roughly 500 miles per day of riding, maybe a little less some days, but with lots of opportunities to push further if I want to, or take an easy day. I have at least an extra day as contingency in case something goes sideways, and can easily abort the Vegas way back and just go back the way I came to Pueblo, saving a full day at least. I've done 750+ miles in a day, but probably won't on this trip.

There's still plenty of time for making changes. I'll stay in motels, but I'm not making any reservations, just in case things change. If there is truly no vacancy somewhere, I'll just ride on until I find it. I'm taking a laptop because I need to at least check in with work and handle some quoting that I can't ignore for a week, and I'll be checking in here.