drrod
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Ride through the wine country in Portugal. Ended up back in Spain at Ciudad Rodrigo.
Where did you ride today?
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ChucksKLRST
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As most of every one knows today was the day I completed 75 revolutions around the Sun. So I decided I needed a Birthday Ride down on some of my favorite Foothills ride areas. I left the house around 07:15 and spent the next 40 minutes dodging sleepy eyed morning commuters and doing some testing of the new law that allows for lane filtering, to get across town to the foothills.. Found out I need more practice before I feel comfortable with lane filtering on my Big Versys 1000.. Turned off of Highway 285 onto South Turkey Creek Canyon Rd. and headed up the canyons on my way to the South Platte River. As I have said many times before I immensely enjoy riding along the South Platte, especially early on a crisp September morning. Enjoying the chill in the shadows of the road and then feeling the warmth as I entered into the rising sunlight again. The smell of the wood burning in the fire places as I passed by the houses in the canyon, and the occasional whiff of bacon and egg aroma filtering across the road. Gotta Love riding Colorado in the early morn. Anyway I want to thank everyone for the gracious Birthday wishes and hope I am around next years for more.
Here are a few pictures of today ride.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCi8KaLYkyPn6EE9
Stopped at a local Bicycle Rest Area to adjust my heated liner and gloves. Was a bit chilly this morning. No bicycles out today this early.
Some of the early morning residents along the canyon roads.
The foliage is starting to change colors along the river.
Beautiful morning along the river.
Stopped at the country store at Decker's Corner for a cup of coffee and conversation with the locals.
More views along the river.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCi8KaLYkyPn6EE9
Stopped at a local Bicycle Rest Area to adjust my heated liner and gloves. Was a bit chilly this morning. No bicycles out today this early.
Some of the early morning residents along the canyon roads.
The foliage is starting to change colors along the river.
Beautiful morning along the river.
Stopped at the country store at Decker's Corner for a cup of coffee and conversation with the locals.
More views along the river.
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I hadn't ridden the 
since stopping in Springville, Utah, coming home from WeSTOC (trailering it the rest of the way, so my wife didn't have to drive home in a storm.
So I finally got it out of the garage and washed it, then took a 51 mile ride (through Kanarraville) to get to the gas station. Some freeway, some town but mostly country!
since stopping in Springville, Utah, coming home from WeSTOC (trailering it the rest of the way, so my wife didn't have to drive home in a storm.So I finally got it out of the garage and washed it, then took a 51 mile ride (through Kanarraville) to get to the gas station. Some freeway, some town but mostly country!
Left W Falmouth MA yesterday after coffee with my sister and stopped in Sault Ste Marie MI this afternoon on my way back to WI. It’s about an 800 mile detour around Chicago and worth every mile!
Rode to Waimea to get a tag. This is at Hilo bay, Liliuokalani Park
To work ,70 mile round trip.beautifull sunny morning. Around 70f daytime temp here.Life is good on the silky smooth ST
Best colour option red IMHO.beautyRode to Waimea to get a tag. This is at Hilo bay, Liliuokalani Park
drrod
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The riding portion of our trip ended yesterday. We had stayed the last night in a paradore. If you are ever in Spain, I highly recommend them. A chain of very nice hotels that mostly are old converted castles, monasteries, etc. Owned by the government. Interesting story.
Yesterday morning we slabbed in back to Madrid as we had to get the bikes back.
The paradore was in Jarandilla de la vera
c
Rode about 2,000 miles over 10 days. Mostly roads where the corners flowed from one to the other. Lots of fun!!!. Couple of days of bigger roads but less than 10% I would say. I rode a Honda NC750X with a conventional gearbox. It worked very good for here. Could use a bit more braking though. Double front disc would help but easy enough to work around. Only one oopsie. I was descending through a tiny village, down a very steep "street" (about 40 degrees) that was barely wider than the bike when I hit a patch of mud, back wheel kicked out and it pitched me into the stone wall of a house. Went down. Bruised shoulder (and ego) but getting better. Found out how flimsy the side cases are. The shell is thinner than the fairing plastic, and more brittle. Cracked like an egg. Oh well! Still able to close and lock it but I did tie a Rok strap around it for the rest of the trip.
Here is the link to my Spottwalla track. Sorry about the straight line.....forgot to turn my inReach on. Geeze I hate old age
My wife is joining me now, and we are heading to the SW area. Seville, Granada, etc., but taking a car.
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Yesterday morning we slabbed in back to Madrid as we had to get the bikes back.
The paradore was in Jarandilla de la vera
c
Rode about 2,000 miles over 10 days. Mostly roads where the corners flowed from one to the other. Lots of fun!!!. Couple of days of bigger roads but less than 10% I would say. I rode a Honda NC750X with a conventional gearbox. It worked very good for here. Could use a bit more braking though. Double front disc would help but easy enough to work around. Only one oopsie. I was descending through a tiny village, down a very steep "street" (about 40 degrees) that was barely wider than the bike when I hit a patch of mud, back wheel kicked out and it pitched me into the stone wall of a house. Went down. Bruised shoulder (and ego) but getting better. Found out how flimsy the side cases are. The shell is thinner than the fairing plastic, and more brittle. Cracked like an egg. Oh well! Still able to close and lock it but I did tie a Rok strap around it for the rest of the trip.
Here is the link to my Spottwalla track. Sorry about the straight line.....forgot to turn my inReach on. Geeze I hate old age
My wife is joining me now, and we are heading to the SW area. Seville, Granada, etc., but taking a car.
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Big_Jim59
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I took the ST out this morning on my usual route down the Ida road to Whitewright. I then decided to ride down highway 160 to FM 121 and on the Van Alstyne, TX. It is a nice curvy road and I remembered that we used to take the dealership group rides this way. What I didn't know is the road was under construction and I hit about 5 miles of dirt, gravel and mud (it looks like they spray it with water or oil to keep the dust down.) It was a nice ride otherwise but the dirt road was a bit of a shock on a new-to-me bike and one that's so heavy.
I picked up I75 on my way back and noticed that my speedometer is wildly optimistic. There is no way I am running 85MPH and all those cars passing me like I am backing up!
I picked up I75 on my way back and noticed that my speedometer is wildly optimistic. There is no way I am running 85MPH and all those cars passing me like I am backing up!
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Use your phone as confirmation of your speed, assuming you have one with GPS.
CruisingDog
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Yesterday's ride ... (I know the camera’s on a tilt - will fix next time!! I was just eager to get going, hence not sorting it out properly!!)
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It was a great day, I was feeling good, rested up saturday, and... I didn't even get out. Studying for my re-re [I'll call them, TSBC requires every three years now] examinations, can't believe I still have to revisit this BS to maintain my proleteriat card, what a drag, well, I'm glad I got that off my chest, my hour must be up. Enjoy life while it presents the opportunity.
ugh, there goes my ride.. again...
ugh, there goes my ride.. again...
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I would love to do that ride.As most of every one knows today was the day I completed 75 revolutions around the Sun. So I decided I needed a Birthday Ride down on some of my favorite Foothills ride areas. I left the house around 07:15 and spent the next 40 minutes dodging sleepy eyed morning commuters and doing some testing of the new law that allows for lane filtering, to get across town to the foothills.. Found out I need more practice before I feel comfortable with lane filtering on my Big Versys 1000.. Turned off of Highway 285 onto South Turkey Creek Canyon Rd. and headed up the canyons on my way to the South Platte River. As I have said many times before I immensely enjoy riding along the South Platte, especially early on a crisp September morning. Enjoying the chill in the shadows of the road and then feeling the warmth as I entered into the rising sunlight again. The smell of the wood burning in the fire places as I passed by the houses in the canyon, and the occasional whiff of bacon and egg aroma filtering across the road. Gotta Love riding Colorado in the early morn. Anyway I want to thank everyone for the gracious Birthday wishes and hope I am around next years for more.Here are a few pictures of today ride.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCi8KaLYkyPn6EE9
Stopped at a local Bicycle Rest Area to adjust my heated liner and gloves. Was a bit chilly this morning. No bicycles out today this early.
Some of the early morning residents along the canyon roads.
The foliage is starting to change colors along the river.
Beautiful morning along the river.
Stopped at the country store at Decker's Corner for a cup of coffee and conversation with the locals.
More views along the river.
Rode 2 of the 3 Sisters route in Texas Hill County yesterday. Only 185 miles on the ODO, but I was hot and tired when I got back. It took 70 of those miles just to get from my house to 335.
I left Kerrville on Junction Highway and took 1340 in Hunt, TX to 41. Crossed over 83 on 41 in Mountain Home, TX where Garven Store sits on the corner. Droned passed 336 and went on to 335 which is one of my favorite roads in THC. Hung a left on 335 and enjoyed the twisties and roller coaster hills on the way to Barkdale. There wasn't another soul on 335. I had it all to myself. In Barkdale, I took 55 south to Camp Wood, got some fuel, and headed over to Leakey on 337. Stopped at the Bent Rim to get an Ultra Classic burger, fries, and a Dr. Pepper. Burp. Got back on the bike and headed over to Vanderpool on 337 and then continued on 337 over to Medina. Took a right on 16 in Medina and came on home.
Ran into a million small butterflies on the ride. What a mess. Other than that it was a beautiful and safe ride.
I left Kerrville on Junction Highway and took 1340 in Hunt, TX to 41. Crossed over 83 on 41 in Mountain Home, TX where Garven Store sits on the corner. Droned passed 336 and went on to 335 which is one of my favorite roads in THC. Hung a left on 335 and enjoyed the twisties and roller coaster hills on the way to Barkdale. There wasn't another soul on 335. I had it all to myself. In Barkdale, I took 55 south to Camp Wood, got some fuel, and headed over to Leakey on 337. Stopped at the Bent Rim to get an Ultra Classic burger, fries, and a Dr. Pepper. Burp. Got back on the bike and headed over to Vanderpool on 337 and then continued on 337 over to Medina. Took a right on 16 in Medina and came on home.
Ran into a million small butterflies on the ride. What a mess. Other than that it was a beautiful and safe ride.
Thanks for sharing! I spent about 10 or so years in Kerrville years ago, and know the route you took.Rode 2 of the 3 Sisters route in Texas Hill County yesterday. Only 185 miles on the ODO, but I was hot and tired when I got back. It took 70 of those miles just to get from my house to 335.
I left Kerrville on Junction Highway and took 1340 in Hunt, TX to 41. Crossed over 83 on 41 in Mountain Home, TX where Garven Store sits on the corner. Droned passed 336 and went on to 335 which is one of my favorite roads in THC. Hung a left on 335 and enjoyed the twisties and roller coaster hills on the way to Barkdale. There wasn't another soul on 335. I had it all to myself. In Barkdale, I took 55 south to Camp Wood, got some fuel, and headed over to Leakey on 337. Stopped at the Bent Rim to get an Ultra Classic burger, fries, and a Dr. Pepper. Burp. Got back on the bike and headed over to Vanderpool on 337 and then continued on 337 over to Medina. Took a right on 16 in Medina and came on home.
Ran into a million small butterflies on the ride. What a mess. Other than that it was a beautiful and safe ride.
Nice roads, huh? Not much has changed out there. I encountered very few vehicles and the ones I wanted to pass got over and let me by. Typical Texas courtesy.
I did the route "backwards". I think most people, including me, get out to Leakey on 337 through Medina and Vanderpool. They do the 3 Sisters route from Leakey clockwise going from 337 to 55 to 335 to 41 to 336 to 83. I ride 337 to Leakey all the time so my focus was to ride 335 more than anything else since that's further than I usually go. That required a long drone on 41 which wasn't pleasant but that's the only boring road on the route. To me, 336 isn't all that exciting so I didn't mind skipping it.
As great as the roads are, it's a bit frustrating to ride parts of them on the bike since there's so much to see that you can't safely look at for more than a second.
Just a short 40 miles around town, practicing traffic awareness and checking the operation of the bike. Had a stuck fuel injector awhile back.
scootac
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