Scooter Cannonball Run 2008 - should I?
September 11 - 20, 2008 - San Francisco, CA to Ocean City, MD
The Scooter Cannonball Run is a coast to coast endurance event for scooters up to 252cc. It is a test of both rider and machine that covers over 3000 miles and takes in some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. It will be run as a time/distance/regularity rally where points are awarded based on miles completed and the ability to maintain the standard pace.
So should I do it? I originally was planning on it, but because the dates got switched around, I figured I couldn’t. But there *is* a way that I can.
Basically, I’d have to do this:
-Ride from the West Coast to Pennsylvania in July. Then at the end of August, I’d ride back to Berkeley, California (in a pretty quick fashion and as cheaply as possible). I’d arrive there around Sept 5ish, get the scooter checked out and then set off for home via the Scooter Cannonball Run on the 11th. I’d probably make it home on Sept 22.
I know it seems pretty crazy to cross the country FOUR times in one summer, but I’d love to do the Run.
Registration closes on July 31, so I have time.
Any thoughts?
19 responses so far
Only if you feel the powers of Burt and Dom with you.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:24 am:
What about a black trans-am? No, that’s been done…
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you should do it, never know when you will get the chance again..
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:25 am:
Well.. in 2010.
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Yes you should.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:26 am:
Wanna…. wanna…..
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do it now.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:25 am:
I can’t do it now! I have to wait!
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Do it! Do it! Do it!
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:25 am:
THIS close!
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Hi Eric,
Life can have so many “complicating” factors that holds many of us BACK from DOING…..BEING……you have worked hard to put yourself in a position to ……..as Yogi…. Berra said….”When you come to that fork in the road take it.” Thanks so much for your great writing & photos! Chris
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:22 am:
Thanks, Chris!
I have a feeling I’m going to take that fork.
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Eric- If I could take the time off, I would so be doing that Cannonball with you…We only get to go around once in this life.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:21 am:
Well, unless you’re Hindu or Buddhist..
But I get what you’re saying. I’m THIS close to doing it.
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Yes you must. All of the above reasons are good and valid. It’s your year to be one with the scooter. And I strongly feel the scooter wants this.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:20 am:
Did you get the Harley?!
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No you shouldn’t.
I have no readily available reasons why you shouldn’t but since everyone else is singing like a chorus “Yes!Yes!Yes!” I wanted to give some balance.
Maybe you should stay in one place and join a roller hockey league instead. That would be really different and still a challenge. You could drive the scooter to the games.
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Eric reply on June 25th, 2008 11:20 am:
I’ll join a roller hockey league if you do.
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Madhava Gosh reply on June 25th, 2008 4:58 pm:
Be careful what you offer because I would accept that one. The only condition is it would have to be in Moundsville or Wheeling, WV.
I still have my team T shirt from the Palace Guards when New Vrindaban entered a team in a local league back in the 90s. We went 5-2 in the regular season and finished second in the year end tournament.
Bhakta Chris used to play and wants to organize a team. Bhakta Tom will play as well as Soma. Gopal, Tejo’s son, has skates and will play. I have my skates, stick and helmet packed into the attic — if you come on board, we can have 3 v 3 games down at the basketball court by the temple apartment buildings.
So be very careful what you offer.
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