sky4
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pretty much just buckhorn canyon to stove prairie then up 14 to walden. I'll get some screenshots together tonight. it's a route i can about do with my eyes closed.
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SkunkWorks
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Any thoughts about looping up to Woods-Landing, and taking the 10/103 back to Hwy-14 at Chambers Lake?.
It's all easy dirt-road through Ranch-Lands.........
Also, where would the meetup spot be? and what time?
sky4
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yeah i'm open to that assuming snow and ice is minimal. I've put that on the map. if it is looking sketch we can go back the way we came.
I'm thinking 10am start at JJ's, just to give the roads time to thaw.
I'm gonna pre-run up to cameron pass anyway friday morning just to get an idea what we're looking at. They usually plow pretty well up high and it's been warm this week.
JJ's is corner of taft hill and harmony road. big gas station right by the foothills.
here's a very ugly link. no idea if it will work.
JJ's Country Corner to Fort Collins
www.google.com
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SkunkWorks
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Link worked fine.
JJ's it is!
Should be a nice enough day..........Probably a little chilly in the morning. I'll wear my long-undies!
If there's a lunch stop in there somewhere, I know Woods Landing Resort has a Cafe that's open 11am-8pm.
Walden would be an option too, but I don't know what's there..............
JJ's it is!
Should be a nice enough day..........Probably a little chilly in the morning. I'll wear my long-undies!
If there's a lunch stop in there somewhere, I know Woods Landing Resort has a Cafe that's open 11am-8pm.
Walden would be an option too, but I don't know what's there..............
sky4
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Antlers inn in Walden isn't bad. I wish they still had the cheese curds, but they've still got chicken fried steak.
SkunkWorks
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Sounds good to me!
I'll be there.
I'll be there.
sky4
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so who all we got?
Skunkworks
Robbie W
tried to get my squid buddy with the aprilia in, but he's gotta buy a new furnace or some boring thing. he was gonna bail on the gravel portion anyway.
I am gonna pre-run part of this tomorrow, but more to help us navigate it safely than anything else. I don't think there will be any reason to cancel the ride; should be mid 50's in Walden by the time we're up there.
Skunkworks
Robbie W
tried to get my squid buddy with the aprilia in, but he's gotta buy a new furnace or some boring thing. he was gonna bail on the gravel portion anyway.
I am gonna pre-run part of this tomorrow, but more to help us navigate it safely than anything else. I don't think there will be any reason to cancel the ride; should be mid 50's in Walden by the time we're up there.
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Robbie W
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So JJ's @10 Saturday? I'll be there.
sky4
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Conditions are good gentleman! I'll see y'all at 10
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sky4
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good ride guys! i didnt take a single pic... hopefully alan and robbie have some for us!
Robbie W
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Cool ride. Been wanting to come here for a while. The winding roads up to Walden are just so fun. Wish I had a GoPro to film us. Would love to hit these on my Concours. Traffic was light, only saw a few other bikes. Gotta love Colorado
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SkunkWorks
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Good ride for sure!
I had a great time, and it's likely to be my last ride of the season............(you'll see why at the end)
Poudre Canyon never disappoints! and Stove Prairie is always good fun (aside from the sand)
Total ride for me was just short of 400-miles (and Robbie too)
Temps weren't too chilly, but I layered-up. I wasn't cold at all.........
Lunch at the Antlers Inn was good.
They have a pretty decent Rueben!
I had a great time, and it's likely to be my last ride of the season............(you'll see why at the end)
Poudre Canyon never disappoints! and Stove Prairie is always good fun (aside from the sand)
Total ride for me was just short of 400-miles (and Robbie too)
Temps weren't too chilly, but I layered-up. I wasn't cold at all.........
Lunch at the Antlers Inn was good.
They have a pretty decent Rueben!
SkunkWorks
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We rode out to Lake John for a little more exploring.
Made it home safely after dark, right around 7:00pm
I will have some maintenance to perform though............................
The bike needs an oil-change, and the Final-Drive output seal attended to (I already have the new seal tucked away in the garage)
This one lasted a bit over 46,000 miles.
I took a bunch of GoPro footage of the ride, so eventually there will be a video of us released...................
PS: To the person riding the Red Super-Tenere that we passed on Hwy-14, feel free to join up with us sometime. We'd love to have you along!
Made it home safely after dark, right around 7:00pm
I will have some maintenance to perform though............................
The bike needs an oil-change, and the Final-Drive output seal attended to (I already have the new seal tucked away in the garage)
This one lasted a bit over 46,000 miles.
I took a bunch of GoPro footage of the ride, so eventually there will be a video of us released...................
PS: To the person riding the Red Super-Tenere that we passed on Hwy-14, feel free to join up with us sometime. We'd love to have you along!
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Robbie W
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You want some help with that seal?
SkunkWorks
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No help needed, but thank you for the offer.
I have the bike currently tucked in the Garage, with the prospects of doing some "Winter Maintenance" on it.
I swapped it around with my FJ1200, and rode that to work today...................It's supposed to be in the mid-70's this afternoon!
Gotta ride what you can, when you can!
I have the bike currently tucked in the Garage, with the prospects of doing some "Winter Maintenance" on it.
I swapped it around with my FJ1200, and rode that to work today...................It's supposed to be in the mid-70's this afternoon!
Gotta ride what you can, when you can!
SkunkWorks
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I'm posting this up here to gauge interest.
How many would be interested in a 3 or 4 day weekend of Camping in the mountains, with day-rides each day to various "Ghost Towns" near the Buena-Vista area?
Sort of like a historic Ghost-Town tour long-weekend, with Tent-Camping, Campfires, Grilling/Preparing our dinners/meals, Great Riding, Food-Drinks, and Camaraderie!
I'm setting the dates for this as July 25th-29th
The booking window for reserve-able campsites is 6-months in advance.
As you all may know, campgrounds will book up instantly as soon as they are available. (they already are for this coming summer)
Depending on how much interest there is, I will reserve a few sites that are close together in one of the campgrounds I've been looking at (currently have three in mind)
The going-rate is right around $25/night per site, and all I would ask is that whomever decides to go would split up the cost based on how many are tenting in each site and how many nights you are staying.
I will most likely show up on Thursday July 25th, and will be staying until Monday July 29th.
I will provide Propane cooking Grills/Stoves, Popup-Canopies for shelter in case it rains (I also have a couple Tarps), 12-Volt Fridge and Coolers for any food/beverage-storage,
I can even provide Tents if you would like to join, and do not have your own. (I have three available) But you would have to bring a sleeping-bag and a camp-pad to sleep on.
All you would have to do is Ride-In and set up your Tent, and bring whatever Food and Beverages you plan on consuming while you are there.
No-one would be obligated to stay all 4 nights.................................Ride-In and stay 1-night, 2-nights, 3 or 4...........Whatever your preference or time-off availability allows.
The town of Buena Vista is close by, so there are grocery stores for any Food/Beverage runs that need to be made.
They also have plenty of Restaurant choices if you are not a "Prepare your own meals" kinda person.
I will Map-Out, and plan day-rides to various Ghost-Town sites on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...................Some of these may involve short walks to see certain Structures off the bike.
Almost all of the Sites will involve Dirt Roads to get to them, and some amazing scenery!
Nothing technical at all. This is an "Any Skill-level" Event, however You would have to be OK with riding easy-graded dirt roads.
I will post Maps and dates when this event is locked in.
Obviously I'm posting this as a Colorado event, but even if you are out of state and want to attend, just let me know.
This is not any kind of "Official" Colorado Rally type event. Just a group of Riders who want to get together and see some cool stuff type of event.
I will have to book whatever Campsites that are needed next week (on Thursday morning January 25th) so if you are interested, please try to post up in here or let me know as soon as you can.
I realize we may have some last-minute folks who might want to join, and that's OK, but I want to make sure we have enough space.
Post up if you are interested!
How many would be interested in a 3 or 4 day weekend of Camping in the mountains, with day-rides each day to various "Ghost Towns" near the Buena-Vista area?
Sort of like a historic Ghost-Town tour long-weekend, with Tent-Camping, Campfires, Grilling/Preparing our dinners/meals, Great Riding, Food-Drinks, and Camaraderie!
I'm setting the dates for this as July 25th-29th
The booking window for reserve-able campsites is 6-months in advance.
As you all may know, campgrounds will book up instantly as soon as they are available. (they already are for this coming summer)
Depending on how much interest there is, I will reserve a few sites that are close together in one of the campgrounds I've been looking at (currently have three in mind)
The going-rate is right around $25/night per site, and all I would ask is that whomever decides to go would split up the cost based on how many are tenting in each site and how many nights you are staying.
I will most likely show up on Thursday July 25th, and will be staying until Monday July 29th.
I will provide Propane cooking Grills/Stoves, Popup-Canopies for shelter in case it rains (I also have a couple Tarps), 12-Volt Fridge and Coolers for any food/beverage-storage,
I can even provide Tents if you would like to join, and do not have your own. (I have three available) But you would have to bring a sleeping-bag and a camp-pad to sleep on.
All you would have to do is Ride-In and set up your Tent, and bring whatever Food and Beverages you plan on consuming while you are there.
No-one would be obligated to stay all 4 nights.................................Ride-In and stay 1-night, 2-nights, 3 or 4...........Whatever your preference or time-off availability allows.
The town of Buena Vista is close by, so there are grocery stores for any Food/Beverage runs that need to be made.
They also have plenty of Restaurant choices if you are not a "Prepare your own meals" kinda person.
I will Map-Out, and plan day-rides to various Ghost-Town sites on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...................Some of these may involve short walks to see certain Structures off the bike.
Almost all of the Sites will involve Dirt Roads to get to them, and some amazing scenery!
Nothing technical at all. This is an "Any Skill-level" Event, however You would have to be OK with riding easy-graded dirt roads.
I will post Maps and dates when this event is locked in.
Obviously I'm posting this as a Colorado event, but even if you are out of state and want to attend, just let me know.
This is not any kind of "Official" Colorado Rally type event. Just a group of Riders who want to get together and see some cool stuff type of event.
I will have to book whatever Campsites that are needed next week (on Thursday morning January 25th) so if you are interested, please try to post up in here or let me know as soon as you can.
I realize we may have some last-minute folks who might want to join, and that's OK, but I want to make sure we have enough space.
Post up if you are interested!
Paul466
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Great Idea! Count me in!
flatgrind
Member
I’m interested but won’t be able to confirm availability until I’m pretty close to the date, so I might might be a last-minute joiner if I can swing it and if there is still space available.