Today i rode from Houston to Albuquerque, got rained on pretty hard through west texas. Onward to Vegas tomorrow.
Where did you ride today?
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Well, I was left unsupervised again, and I went to hell and back! You know, it’s one of the iron but theme rides and it’s a saddle sore 1000. I did it just shy of 18 hours. Here’s the Spotwalla link:
https://spotwalla.com/trip/ddd6-33b52cc7-b0ec/view.
The town of Hell Michigan is basically three buildings, one of which is a nice saloon that was completely crawling with motorcycle riders! I didn’t dare go in and have a beer knowing I had another 560 miles to finish. Instead, I took pictures of the portage dam, which is somehow part of the original name of the place.
I loaded up and scoo-doodled back the way I came.
When I was on route 90 going through Cleveland, Ohio, either the blue Angels or the Air Force Thunderbirds flew overhead in formation! I felt sort of validated…
https://spotwalla.com/trip/ddd6-33b52cc7-b0ec/view.
The town of Hell Michigan is basically three buildings, one of which is a nice saloon that was completely crawling with motorcycle riders! I didn’t dare go in and have a beer knowing I had another 560 miles to finish. Instead, I took pictures of the portage dam, which is somehow part of the original name of the place.
I loaded up and scoo-doodled back the way I came.
When I was on route 90 going through Cleveland, Ohio, either the blue Angels or the Air Force Thunderbirds flew overhead in formation! I felt sort of validated…
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Nice little Labor Day excursion.
Marys Peak summit, Alsea Falls and back home. Perfect day to ride.
I remember the falls being more impressive the last time I was here.
Oh wait! There they are!!
Marys Peak summit, Alsea Falls and back home. Perfect day to ride.
I remember the falls being more impressive the last time I was here.
Oh wait! There they are!!
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Damn!
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Will travel for quality work!
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Rode to Log Cabin Family Restaurant in Baraboo, WI for lunch with the gang. 92.2 miles today.
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Stopped on the way to Friday’s lunch stop for WISTOC 
On my way home. Vegas to springerville Arizona today by way of Payson. Beautiful ride through some national forests in AZ. Tomorrow onward to wickett TX to visit friends there.
I went to the Ride the Ribbon rally in John Day, OR over Labor Day weekend. If you haven't been there before, you should put it on your bucket list. Mixed among the farmlands are a lot of geologic wonders that make this place unique. And the roads to get there are well-maintained, with little traffic, but lots of twists and turns.
I always try to ride the Yakima River Canyon between Ellensburg and Yakima. The alternative is a much faster but boring freeway.
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Obligatory motorcycle picture.
Four of us decided to take off from the main group and explore on our own. This is at the top of what some call the "Little Dragon". It's a tight technical unforgiving stretch of road.
On my way home on Monday. There's something special about early morning riding.
My route passed by Cathedral Rock
And Sheep Rock
And why this picture?
That's one of two flocks of wild turkeys I encountered on Monday morning. I also had an osprey with a fish in one claw fly right in front of me.
Chris
I always try to ride the Yakima River Canyon between Ellensburg and Yakima. The alternative is a much faster but boring freeway.
Painted Hills
Obligatory motorcycle picture.
Four of us decided to take off from the main group and explore on our own. This is at the top of what some call the "Little Dragon". It's a tight technical unforgiving stretch of road.
On my way home on Monday. There's something special about early morning riding.
My route passed by Cathedral Rock
And Sheep Rock
And why this picture?
That's one of two flocks of wild turkeys I encountered on Monday morning. I also had an osprey with a fish in one claw fly right in front of me.
Chris
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Not as exciting as Daboo, thanks for the bucket list addition!
Went to farmers market light rain then sun and wind back to rain but fun just the same. Caught this mural in an alley way
Went to farmers market light rain then sun and wind back to rain but fun just the same. Caught this mural in an alley way
I rode up to Blanco, TX and had a cold Bock at Real Ale Brewing. I was the first one in the taproom. Had it all to myself for a 1/2 hour. Nice.
Not sure how many miles I put on the bike, but I felt beat up by the time I got back. Ha. A far cry from you high-mileage guys.
Not sure how many miles I put on the bike, but I felt beat up by the time I got back. Ha. A far cry from you high-mileage guys.
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Day 1 of Spain ride.
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Northcentral PA........
Santa Barbara and back home trying to beat the heat, 63 leaving the house at 1000 hours at the top of Old San Marcos Road at 1100 hours it was 92 where this picture was taken.
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I rode home from Portage IN. Been 28 days on the road. Thought about getting some beautiful last mile pictures but kept on rolling right into the garage.
Sure got a nice welcome from my wife and dogs.
Sure got a nice welcome from my wife and dogs.
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Decision made. It’s a Harley. 
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How come you get a big Harley and she has a teeny tiny Harley?
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Well, that's good, because it sure LOOKS like one.