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« on: August 15, 2011, 05:13:49 PM » |
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I headed out on my annual bike trip on the 8th,I can stay gone 30 days or so. I headed NW,if you wanna ride along,I am posting a ride report with pics here: http://n5tbu.blogspot.com/ |
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2011, 11:14:05 PM » |
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Looks like a blast so far. I remember the days when I could take a month off to ride (usually between jobs). I'm leaving for a 10-day ride up the Rockies in about 10 days. Can't wait to get to the mountains.
For 100+ degree desert crossings, I highly recommend completely soaking your shirt (long sleeve works best). Take some water along to resoak every 30-40 min. I do it all summer here in AZ and it works great. The wind will evaporate the water and drop your temp about 20 degrees.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 08:06:43 PM » |
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Nice ride.
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2011, 06:33:42 AM » |
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For 100+ degree desert crossings, I highly recommend completely soaking your shirt (long sleeve works best). Take some water along to resoak every 30-40 min. I do it all summer here in AZ and it works great. The wind will evaporate the water and drop your temp about 20 degrees.
At first,I barely had enough to drink,now I carry much more! |
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 06:34:42 AM » |
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Nice ride.
Thanks,I'm really enjoying this years ride! |
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2011, 10:40:32 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 05:01:00 PM » |
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We are enjoying it with you, didn't ya see us following you.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 07:07:21 PM » |
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I was wondering who that was behind me!lol
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2011, 06:08:08 AM » |
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The ride so far:
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2011, 10:08:40 PM » |
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Hey, you're up in Western MT. My favorite motorcycle destination. If you get a chance, ride U.S. Hwy 12 from Lolo, MT west across Idaho. For my money, it's one of the best rides around. It runs in the bottom of a canyon for about 125 miles, twisting and turning all the way. Since it's bordered mostly by national forest and wilderness areas, there's very little local traffic. You won't regret it.  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2011, 06:27:11 AM » |
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Before I die (and hopefully a lot sooner), I am going to take 4-6 weeks off and ride the entire Great Northwest.
My friends, you can take that to the bank.
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2011, 07:18:36 AM » |
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Hey, you're up in Western MT. My favorite motorcycle destination. If you get a chance, ride U.S. Hwy 12 from Lolo, MT west across Idaho. For my money, it's one of the best rides around. It runs in the bottom of a canyon for about 125 miles, twisting and turning all the way. Since it's bordered mostly by national forest and wilderness areas, there's very little local traffic. You won't regret it. I passed on the Lolo Pass road,but have seen quite a few that looked just like your photo! Beautiful country here. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2011, 07:20:24 AM » |
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Before I die (and hopefully a lot sooner), I am going to take 4-6 weeks off and ride the entire Great Northwest.
My friends, you can take that to the bank.
I'll meet up with you and buy us a steak! |
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2011, 04:54:46 AM » |
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I woke up and decided I had had enough and wanted to go home.
9 hours and 430 miles later in 102 degree heat,I got home at 530PM
GPS showed a total of 5318 miles,odometer showed 88 more than that,but I had forgot to reset the GPS a few times and when I remembered I lost a few miles.
When it cools off,I'll be headed back to Arkansas for another ride.
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2011, 07:38:46 AM » |
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What a journey. Nice report, thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2011, 08:54:56 AM » |
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Thanks for posting to feed my Walter Mitty dreams.
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2011, 11:28:33 AM » |
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I woke up and decided I had had enough and wanted to go home.
9 hours and 430 miles later in 102 degree heat,I got home at 530PM
GPS showed a total of 5318 miles,odometer showed 88 more than that,but I had forgot to reset the GPS a few times and when I remembered I lost a few miles.
When it cools off,I'll be headed back to Arkansas for another ride.
What happened on this last part? Were you heading home anyway? Sounds like you ran out of enthusiasm or something? Looks like you had a great ride. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2011, 11:53:45 AM » |
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Well,I had planned to tour Arkansas before heading home,but the heat kinda ruined that idea,I'll go back in oct or nov when I can enjoy it better.
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« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2011, 03:31:00 PM » |
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Looks like a great trip Mark. I hear you on the riding in 100*+ temps.
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« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2011, 04:08:55 PM » |
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I was Lindy,but I shut it down,I can do Arkansas in Oct or Nov and enjoy it a whole lot more.
You still going there next weekend?
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« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2011, 04:13:37 PM » |
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No. Waiting anxiously for cooler weather.
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« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2011, 04:24:19 PM » |
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That may be a plan,Pants should be repaired and ready by then,Maybe Deadly will get his wanna ride mode back?
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« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2011, 08:23:27 PM » |
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That sounds good to me. AR Hog Ride in the cool of Fall.
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