Going Down Seven

[Vellos]

http://vimeo.com/23106391

Did a casual run down 7 last week. It was so beautiful out, especially the shadow contrast, I decided to post my footage. Best watched before sleeping. :)

[cptschlongenheimer]

Nice vid!
I'm stuck at work on a Sunday so thanks for the vicarious canyon run!
Hwy 7... We shall meet again soon. :yes:

[CaneZach]

Nice vid. What's the song in the video? I know I've heard it before, but I don't think I've ever put a name to it.

[Vellos]

The Mighty Rio Grande by This Will Destroy You. :sleeping:

[MattTLS]

That was a nice video, and it would seem that you're, in the least, a decently skilled rider. One thing though, and I don't like being preachy, perhaps you might take it a bit easier when you come up on traffic. If granny is driving along at near the speed limit and someone goes by in a no passing zone at a significantly higher speed, she might just be startled to the extent that her reaction is a bad driving decision -- let's say she swerves to the right and goes off the road. As unlikely as that might be, I'd certainly find it likely that that drive could be more than unappreciative toward that rider, and this can help to develop an attitude towards motorcyclists in general.

Anyway, I'm not one to tell anyone else how to ride -- those are your choices.

Ride safe.

[CaptGoodvibes]

Love the vid! If I had one critique, I would have liked to hear the engine right at the end... as a bookend to the sound at the start. But excellent nonetheless!

[CaptGoodvibes]

That was a nice video, and it would seem that you're, in the least, a decently skilled rider. One thing though, and I don't like being preachy, perhaps you might take it a bit easier when you come up on traffic. If granny is driving along at near the speed limit and someone goes by in a no passing zone at a significantly higher speed, she might just be startled to the extent that her reaction is a bad driving decision -- let's say she swerves to the right and goes off the road. As unlikely as that might be, I'd certainly find it likely that that drive could be more than unappreciative toward that rider, and this can help to develop an attitude towards motorcyclists in general.

Anyway, I'm not one to tell anyone else how to ride -- those are your choices.

Ride safe.

But you do realize your entire post was telling him how to ride right? Saying it at the end doesn't change that you did it. :think:

[MattTLS]

But you do realize your entire post was telling him how to ride right? Saying it at the end doesn't change that you did it. :think:
Just my opinion -- do with it whatever you want.

[thankgod]

Ok so I'm not gonna lie but...Going Down 7 sounds like the theme to a porno movie.

[OUTLAWD]

nice...I need to mount up my new tires and we should hit a weekday run without so much traffic...2 or 4 wheeled:turtle:

[thankgod]

Awesome vid tho...

[Vellos]

I want to do Stove Prairie soon.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

How did you mount that GoPro on your bicycle? :D

[gtn]

How did you mount that GoPro on your bicycle? :D

With all your engineering experience you ask a question like that? Duct tape of course. The universal mounting solution. :eyebrows:

[CaptGoodvibes]

How did you mount that GoPro on your bicycle? :D

Ah ha! Now I know you're internet nickname.

[Vellos]

I re-uploaded the video with better resolution, and put in engine noise at the end (something I originally had, but iMovie crashed).

[ndnbennyb]

Great video. Looks like a nice ride. Can't wait to get out there and see what Colorado has to offer.

[OUTLAWD]

I re-uploaded the video with better resolution, and put in engine noise at the end (something I originally had, but iMovie crashed).

did you edit out your questionable pass? :twisted:

[Vellos]

Which one was questionable? :roll: But no, video is raw with the exception of title and music.

[CaptGoodvibes]

I re-uploaded the video with better resolution, and put in engine noise at the end (something I originally had, but iMovie crashed).

Perfect! My gal just finished the BRC today and we just watched your vid. She's all excited now :D Thanks!!!

[Spooph]

Awesome vid dude! Yea, leisurely for sure... ~ 52mph avg. We need to make more of these....

Just a few things. You're name, location and date are present, and although I figured out speed, I guess the cops could to... It's not that big a deal, but those passes.... Shouldn't omit some of this information?

Also, any footage come out from our run the other day?

[Cap'n Crunch]

Great video. Riding during the weekday ftw!

[Vellos]

Awesome vid dude! Yea, leisurely for sure... ~ 52mph avg.

:think: 13 miles in 12 minutes works out to 65 miles per hour. And then the speedo is 10% off so if anyone were to compare to their rides down 7 this would be 'like going 70 mph'. And I'm not worried about the minor illegalities, I was clearly in control the whole time so if someone really wants to hunt me down go for it.

A bit beside the point, the video is to show the beauty of Colorado from the POV of a motorcycle: not my abilities, speed, etc.

[Bueller]

I only like to post dirt riding or track, that way no one can whine about my riding and there is no record of my lawlessness.
Nice vid Vellos but I gotta say canyon rides that aren't well above speed limits do tend to be a bit mundane on video. As far as questionable passes, :lol: if someone thinks those are bad they need to stick with the "Conservative Sportbike Club".

[Spooph]

Hey dude, sorry mang! Didn't mean anything by it. I worked off of 10.26mi on google maps and 11:46, the length of the video...

I was simply trying to compliment you on the video, and support your point for a leisurely cruise... cause I know how you can ride that canyon!

[Finklestein87]

Good video. Cant wait to experience it myself!

[Vellos]

Hey dude, sorry mang! Didn't mean anything by it. I worked off of 10.26mi on google maps and 11:46, the length of the video...

I was simply trying to compliment you on the video, and support your point for a leisurely cruise... cause I know how you can ride that canyon!

See Facebook... and it still was casual. :) When will you be available for riding again?

[Spooph]

Maybe next week?

[Slo]

Good video... relaxing ride, kind of what it's like for myself. No surprises and barely making turns, able to hold steady solid lines, etc.

Definitely one of the good reference videos for others not in Colorado... to see what our roads have to offer.

[CaneZach]

Good video... relaxing ride, kind of what it's like for myself. No surprises and barely making turns, able to hold steady solid lines, etc.

Definitely one of the good reference videos for others not in Colorado... to see what our roads have to offer.

7 is one of those places where I've found myself going quite a bit faster than I should. Every now and then, it's nice to just take a leisurely ride and enjoy the scenery and the fact you're in the wind.

[Slo]

Yeah I done the same as well, but the last couple times...just been a leisure ride and have noticed a lot more of the scenery.

[bornwildnfree]

Love the vid!

[Vellos]

First time I ever did 7 was when I had to bump start my bike and ride it all the way to Longmont on the shoulder in first gear. All I could think of was 'this road would be fun to go fast on'.

[OUTLAWD]

7 is one of those places where I've found myself going quite a bit faster than I should.


indeed

[cptschlongenheimer]

7 is one of those places where I've found myself going quite a bit faster than I should.
+another
It's almost like that road reaches out and give the throttle an extra little twist every few curves...
If you aren't careful, before you know it, you're flying happily along stupid quick.
:D

[Vellos]

I know a lot of people have GoPros or other video cameras here, so if anyone wants to share their stuff or possibly collaborate I started the a CSC Vimeo group. Even if you don't have your own films anyone here is welcome to join, and signing up is free and takes less than a minute.

http://vimeo.com/groups/coloradosportbikeclub

[OUTLAWD]

i use my gopro...then do nothing with the footage ;)

[Vellos]

i use my gopro...

:leghump:

[Mother Goose]

I'd PM Ralph or Bob before you used the CSC name.

[Vellos]

Sent.

[Zach929rr]

Sent.

WHAT IT DO GEORGIE?

[Vellos]

WHAT IT DO GEORGIE?

http://www.mypartyplanner.com/common/d_images/products/00/01/8B/image_101137.jpg

[DemonRider]

:twisted::DWent on my first Solo "Golden Gate Canyon /119" run today, I'll check the video and post it here if Vellos don't mind or I can start another thread?!


I'm not as good as Vellos and I know I made a few mistakes including when I passed two trucks but hey I tried and up to listen to all Critique but hey you know I'm still learning this Canyon thing:):D:silly::alien::rock:

Being how Vellos threads get Hi Jacked all the time anyway!!! Figured I gotta start hehehe

Oh and love the Georgie Thumbnail !!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LUiH4u2qv0

[Vellos]

Go for it. Also I haven't heard back from the mods.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

With all your engineering experience you ask a question like that? Duct tape of course. The universal mounting solution. :eyebrows:
Simple.....effective....and SILVER! WooHoo! What better way? :)

[stubbicatt]

that was really cool. the music really made me smile. thanks for posting. :)

[Vellos]

Ramon, that's Golden Gate. :)

[Sean]

i use my gopro...then do nothing with the footage ;):imwithstupid:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LUiH4u2qv0YOU PASSED ON A DOUBLE YELLOW!!!! For the love of god, no one here would ever do that. You should join MHM right now!

Just one tip, look further ahead, especially through the corners. On the corner exit you seem to come close to the edge of the road. No bueno, especially now, it's sandy. Keep looking down the road "where you want to go" and it could avoid this.

Just my .02. By all means, I'm not an expert and there are much better riders on the board. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

[cptschlongenheimer]

On the corner exit you seem to come close to the edge of the road. No bueno, especially now, it's sandy. Keep looking down the road "where you want to go" and it could avoid this.

Also, on a couple of the tighter corners, it seemed like you entered a little shallow and that may be what's setting you up to run wide at the exit...

Pushing your turn-in a little deeper will set-up your apex and exit better

Disclaimer: I'm no expert either...
and I'm slow.
:turtle:

[Mother Goose]

On Golden Gate, a lot of corners you don't want to take as a traditional corner ie: wide, then in tight at the apex, then drift out. Most of Golden Gate, I'm sticking to one or the other side of the lane because you never know what that canyon.

[OUTLAWD]

On Golden Gate, a lot of corners you don't want to take as a traditional corner ie: wide, then in tight at the apex, then drift out. Most of Golden Gate, I'm sticking to one or the other side of the lane because you never know what that canyon.

+1
I try to stay in the car tire tracks in most of the canyons, the extra corner speed you can gain is negligible, especially during any decent paced street ride, and there is too much crap in the road, esp GG, and if you are "running wide" because of your entry, or corner speed, you need to get to the track

[cptschlongenheimer]

...you never know what that canyon.

You mean traffic? or rocks/debris?

[Zach929rr]

There's 1 or 2 corners at the bottom that get people everytime.

[Mother Goose]

Rocks, sand, debris. If you're looking far enough ahead, you can always see traffic ahead of you.

[asp_125]

GG is notorious for crap on the road, 7 otoh can tolerate a decent "line". Another bad one is Squaw Pass on the east side.

[cptschlongenheimer]

I did not know that.
Been up & down it three times total and it was clean each time.
Good to know it's got a rep. Thx.

[cptschlongenheimer]

all last year

[Bueller]

Stay away from the centerline on left handers because some people and the larger trucks end up encroaching into your lane.

[DemonRider]

Ramon, that's Golden Gate. :)


Oooppppsss! :D. I knew that,, Damn, forgot I split the Video, Started @ GG and ended @ Nederland via (who the hell knows, not me I guess), my bad!!!

Thanks for all the insight guys:)

[OUTLAWD]

GG -> nederland is P2P (Hwys 119/72) ;)

[DemonRider]

GG -> nederland is P2P (Hwys 119/72) ;)

Well, :poo: I guess I got more learning to do then I thought. :D:think:



Damn, and there I thought I at-least knew where I was going, good thing I didn't get Lost!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W4lqUEiRR4

[Vellos]

Look up Highway 7 or South St. Vrain on google maps, then go do that road allllll day long. :)

[DemonRider]

Look up Highway 7 or South St. Vrain on google maps, then go do that road allllll day long. :)


Ok, thanks ,,, I'll look them up!

[Zach929rr]

What? No. 119 starts at 6th and Hwy 58 in Golden, where 6th turns into Hwy 93, and runs west up into Blackhawk. It continues until it turns into Peak 2 Peak somewhere outside of Blackhawk.

[DemonRider]

What? No. 119 starts at 6th and Hwy 58 in Golden, where 6th turns into Hwy 93, and runs west up into Blackhawk. It continues until it turns into Peak 2 Peak somewhere outside of Blackhawk.

I hate Mapquest, or maybe I'm just,,,, well we will just leave that alone:(:banghead:

[Spooph]

damn, you guys suck at clarifying a situation....

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213120046528089202198.0004a2770a43f3b0c10ed&ll=40.101185,-105.25177&spn=1.426467,2.735596&t=h&z=9

[Vellos]

Your map dun have Devil's Gluch! Or anything south for that matta.

Oh and your ???? road is awesome for a little then it goes dirt.

[Spooph]

updated with even mo.... Keep 'em coming!

edit: shall I add thoco and moco? for easy reference?

[WolFeYeZ]

updated with even mo.... Keep 'em coming!

edit: shall I add thoco and moco? for easy reference?

Dang, thats a really nice and handy map there. Would be cool if you added them :)

[usmcab35]

updated with even mo.... Keep 'em coming!

edit: shall I add thoco and moco? for easy reference?

nice map!

[Spooph]

k, moco/thoco is going on it... any other suggestions.... Vellos, I'm gonna try and make this. Obviously, if I'm not there 5 min before KSU, I won't be coming....

[Mother Goose]

http://youtu.be/bQAcBSO5jC8

[Vellos]

k, moco/thoco is going on it... any other suggestions.... Vellos, I'm gonna try and make this. Obviously, if I'm not there 5 min before KSU, I won't be coming....

On Saturday you mean? Aaaaand invite my email to collaborate on the map!

[Spooph]

lawlz Goose...

Vellos, I lost your email, please FB me..

[DemonRider]

Seriously the only comment i can really give from that kind of video footage is it looks like you're looking 30 feet infront of the bike. You're all over the road and usually on the wrong side of the lane for the next corner approaching.

Forget the inside outside race track stuff, stay towards the center of the lane in the corners and approaching the corners, and in the longer straight bits stay to the left side of the lane. Keep your head up and while also scanning infront of you, you need to be looking at the next corner ahead., and as far off into the distance as possible.

Working on it, hopefully I can find a way to get to the Track with some Peps and get some really good insight.

[thankgod]

I just love how we can rip up and down these canyons all day long...I love YOU COLORADO! Ohh... and Ramon... you need some NOS and a turbo so you can just wall ride some of those steep cliffs. Hover board style...just My buck o' nine. (worth more than 2 cents):siesta:

[thankgod]

:drink:Cheers, prosit, kompai, salude!!!!