where did you TAKE your Tenere today?

[Sierra1]

Same mission statement . . . . different path.

 

[Bill_C]

I got out for the first "real" ride of the year. I've done a few couple hour long rides but today took me about 4.5 hours with a brief 20 min stop for water and to stretch my legs.

I'll spare you the boring parts. The fun stuff started on Priest Grade, a windy road up the mountain. I thought about taking the Old Priest Grade road but it's pretty vertical in some places and I've never been a fan of it. Instead, I chose the twistier option. Sadly, I got stuck behind a moron in a BMW. Ultimate driving machine? Not when this guy drives. Refused to use any of the pull-outs to let me pass. Frustrating, but whatever. Still better than being at work.

I then took Wards Ferry Road which, like Priest Grade, is listed in Butler motorcycle maps. Turns out Butler and I disagree. Without a doubt, the section between 120 and the bridge is the scariest road I have ever riden in my life... and that's saying something. Narrow, goaty, verticle drop offs with no guard rails, blind corners and blind switchbacks.

It got better once I got to the bridge. Actually, it got A LOT better. Still sketchy for the first few miles but the road was at least wide enough to pull over and let oncoming traffic pass safely.

The bridge is a sight... that's all I'll say about that. All around, glad I can check that off my "must ride" list and add it to my "never again" list.

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[Sierra1]

. . . . Narrow, goaty, verticle drop offs with no guard rails, blind corners and blind switchbacks. . . .

That's some of what I miss about California.

 

[sheikyerbooty]

the engineers who designed and built that bridge are artists, the vandals who 'expressed their individuality' all over it should be made to clean it. with a toothbrush. maybe i'm just gettin' grumpy with age

 

[Bill_C]

I'm right there with ya. It's a mix between acid trip vandalism and RIP memorials. Strangest sight I've seen in a while. Can't say I understand what drives people to paint all over it.

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[14kmtnman]

We took a ride up over Ellensburg pass into Ellensburg, then took Hwy 10 up to Cle Elum and tried going up Salmon La Sac rd. There wasn't much wind until we got into the canyon east of Cle Elum. We didn't realize how the temps were dropping until we stopped for lunch at the Red Arrow and turn on the propane mini fireplace. The heat from the fire sure felt good while eating lunch. As we are sitting there I was watching the snow clouds playing on the peak tops.

On Ellensburg Pass


Things people collect and display




Lake Cle Elum




This is where we ran into snow and ice across the road, right at the end of the pavement. This looks like a nice swimming hole for the hot summer days.


Cool looking moss on the trees.


Big tree lizards up here. It must be what Sasquach eats.


To be continued....

 

[14kmtnman]

This is from the dam end of lake Cle Elum. When they draw down the water lever, you can drive/ride out quite a ways.



Chainsaw carving



Wondering where all of the wheel barrows went?


Some very curious critters. They came to attention as soon as I stopped,

 

[cyclemike4]

I have said it before but this is one of my favorite threads on this forum. You all go to some great places and take some great pictures. Keep on riding and reporting!

 

[Highwayman]

Looks like the beginning of a slasher movie.

Haha, the groovy disco Friday the 13th part 3 jam comes to mind.

 

[AZMike]

Went for a nice early morning ride today. About three miles in with my visor up got hit in the glasses by a flying olive. Bug guts all over me and glasses. The bugs in Arizona must like to stay hydrated went they go all suicide.

 

[holligl]

Went for a nice early morning ride today. About three miles in with my visor up got hit in the glasses by a flying olive. Bug guts all over me and glasses. The bugs in Arizona must like to stay hydrated went they go all suicide.

They seem to be getting worse. Almost like Iowa on a hot Summer night!

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[Sierra1]

June bugs are coming. Visors down.

 

[okiegtrider]

First ride since I broke my leg in Feb. Not far from home, but a good step forward in recovering.

 

[sheikyerbooty]

Ramrock Rd spin on saturday

 

[rodeoclone]

I went for a Mississippi River ride today and it unintentionally became a Lock n Dam theme.

 

[moto.monk]

Baja California

 

[Quique]

Buenafuente del Sistal. Nuns monastery since the XIII century. Cister rule.

Cobeta

Hermitage of "Virgen de Montesinos"

 

[Electrolyse]

This one was taken in state of Vaud, Switzerland, city of Le Brassus

 

[Electrolyse]

and this one in state of Vaud still, but near Lausanne near the lake as you can see, my T1200 is on the right

click it !

 

[yoyo]

Have been in Scotland for the past 5 days, 1680 cracking miles. One of the guys snapped this.

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