Originally posted by TLN
Someone can correct me if Im wrong but touring in the US is best going West to East and North to South.
Another thing, going down the coast would be better going North to South for another reason: you ride in the lane nearest the ocean. In some spots there are some nast edges if you were to ride South to North. And yes, there is a bit much traffic on the coast in the summer time. Mostly tourists in cars, SUVs, and motorhomes. But its a great trip.... going from North to South!
One year I wrent from EAST to WEST In North Dakota and Eastern Montana I bucked head winds on the West coast I went south and had a nice tail wind most days
The following year I went from West to EAST thinking Id have a tail wind most days. You know what? there were as many days with head winds inboth directions. I think they semed worse going East because i was expecting a nice push.
The winds can and do blow from any direction After a while you just get used to them. Some days are harder than others. Out onthe road we take what ever we are delt with.
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