I'm hitting the road for the 4th and looking for any advice or info anyone might have to offer. Things to know or lookout for etc.
Overnighting in Farmington and Grand Junction. Spending some time on day 2 in the 4 corners and Mesa Verde areas. Both of which I haven't been to since I was like 5.
Leaving July 4th and returning the 6th
1300ish miles
Map link Below
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Last edited by Jmetz; Sun Jun 29th, 2014 at 09:29 AM.
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Leg 1 Complete, 558.4 miles on the clock, 10hrs, tons of beautifully amazing scenery, and some good roads.
The good riding didn't really start until 285 & 64. 64 from that point on is great! But there are spectacular views do make up for the boring roads until that point. Chillin in Farmington for the night. Currently at 3 Rivers Brewery and I recommend it if you find yourself passing through. Even got to catch a parade and fireworks display! It's been a good 4th.
Last edited by Jmetz; Fri Jul 4th, 2014 at 10:21 PM.
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Nice dude, looks like some great fun. Keep us updated
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Nice bike, nice scenery...A little hot out there in the dessert?
Not too bad when you're moving. Hitting town sucksOriginally Posted by Tiutis
Leg 2 complete. Another 372 miles in the bag. Four Corners and Mesa Verde were cool to check out. Mesa Verde is actually a fun little road. So much beauty seen today I'm still taking it all in. Yes it really was that beautiful! I could've stopped every 5 min the whole way for pictures, and my pictures suck balls compared to actually bring there. The roads were awesome, and even hit one of my faves. Tough to ask for a better day.
Guys and gals do yourselves a favor and step out of your local riding shells, get on your bikes and get out there!
And now some more pics which do 0 justice to these views.
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Leg 3 complete and back home. Today logged 424 miles bringing the trip total to 1354 over 3 days.
Today's ride saw a bit of everything. Some amazing roads. Grand Mesa was fun and picturesque as always. There was some gravel and road damage both of which were well marked. I saw Frogger and he didn't make it.Speaking of the frog, I saw lots of road kill today. A few beavers, a deer, a calf, birds, and a couple things I couldn't identify on the go. Bambi made several attempts on my life as well.
The ride to Carbondale was amazing as well. It was raining when I reached Aspen but stopped as I made my way up the pass. When I reached the summit of Independence Pass it was cold and threatening rain so I pushed on instead of stopping to snap a pic. The rain kicked back in at Twin lakes.
Made my way on down to Buena Vista where the rain stopped and the heat started. Getting on to 285 and it's a parking lot. Make use of the passing lanes when I can and finally breaks somewhat free just before 24. I get on 24 and it's wide open... Until Divide, where I would sit and bake in traffic FOREVER. All because of a stop light. Stupidest fucking place for a stop light btw. Pass the stop light and get my go on.
Onto I-25 for the home stretch. Traffic is moving nicely but not so fast, comes to a halt just north of the Springs.
Traffic is crawling for as far as I can see and it's starting to rain again. I've had enough so I ride the shoulder getting back in traffic here and there. Finally breaks free at Tomah Rd. Clear sailing the rest of the way and the rain let up just north of Castle Rock.
This trip was absolutely amazing (words can't describe) and I would highly recommend running this route if you get the chance. And now the only pics from the day.
Last edited by Jmetz; Mon Jul 7th, 2014 at 11:49 AM.
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Great shots Jmetz!!! Looks like the 4 corners upgrade quiet a bit . Last time I was thur the vendor stations behind you was not constructed as such
Nicely done man! Sounds like a great trip! I recognize the road below but can't put my finger on it.
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Thanks! Yeah they squared it in on all 4 sides. It's $5 to get in and its cash only. Almost had to turn around until I remembered my emergency cash stash.
Thanks! It really was an amazing trip. Ahh that roadthe beautifully twisty 133. Definitely riding that again when I get back that way for Peachfest!
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Awesome! Glad you had a good time and made it back safely!
Peachfest!
Nice ride report. That's my kind of trip.
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The pass up to those caverns is amazing isn't it? Christi and I did it a few years back. Was everything still dead up top?
Thanks! Can't wait for Peach season.Awesome! Glad you had a good time and made it back safely!
Thanks sir! Saw a couple RWB viffers and thought of you.
It is indeed. Yeah I dubbed it the dead forest. Kinda creepy rolling through there.
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One of these years [when I'm in my Harley bagger phase] I'll make a trip like this with you, Kyle.
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Last edited by Jmetz; Mon Jul 7th, 2014 at 02:48 PM.
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The F3 is comfortable enough lol, the Ape not so much
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And lastly some vid of That One Road..I was going to embed but YouTube likes to automatically put it lower quality. So choose HD and enjoy!
http://youtu.be/xJMGbZS-QNw
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Yes, that ONE road.And lastly some vid of That One Road..
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Never met anyone that didn't like that one road.
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No doubt. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had been on that trip.Never met anyone that didn't like that one road.
Looks like highway 50 between Black Canyon and Gunnison but I don't think that's it... I can't remember the mountains in the background.
I want to know what road is "that one road"! Looks like a lot of fun and I need to come up with a 3 or 4 day trip.
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