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RE: Where did you ride today?
I just took a great 3 day from Kirkland, Washington around the northwest part of the state in into Oregon and then back. I posted my write up with photos here: Clicky
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VFR_Mike
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07/07/08 10:42pm |
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RE: Where did you ride today?
Dave, glad to hear your Uncle Mike is OK and you were able to continue on and have a great time.
Well, thanks for allowing me the space to re-live that great trip. We here in the "rust belt" do not have the luxury to ride to Glacier, Ranier, or many of the garden spots this great nation has to offer. Our loss.
Dave
Anywhere on two wheels is a "Garden spot" in my opinion.
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VFR_Mike
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09/28/07 10:46pm |
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RE: feasting on asphalt
Great show, looks like the "boys" got some new bikes for this season.
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VFR_Mike
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09/11/07 09:38pm |
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RE: Where did you ride today?
4 Day cruise... Left Edmonds Washington 9/5/07
Day 1, Headed east on I-90 to Ellensburg and then proceeded south on Canyon Road which parallels the Yakima River for miles. Hit the slab again (US 97) and stopped at the Columbia River to get a cool beverage. After the break I continue south into Oregon and made my way to Chemult Oregon for the evening. 483 Miles
Day 2, Leave the rustic "Whispering Pine Motel" and head west to the Crater Lake National park. I pay the ranger my mezly $5 and enter the park waiting to be blown away by what I will see shortly. I have only seen the lake in magazines. I hit the first vista and the word "Majestic" was my first thought. Truly breathtaking. If you have not visited this feat of nature, it is a must. After spending a few hours riding slowly around the rim of the crater, I take the advice of the motel manager and head north to Diamond Lake for a quick jaunt. Not disappointed I continue on with his recommendation and work my way back to Hwy 97 and head south for another 10 miles to Silver Lake Road which will lead me through the Klamath Marsh wildlife preserve. After passing through the marsh, I find myself on an incredible section of road, it had it all. Twisties, sweepers and some nice straight aways. I pick up the pace on my trusty 86 VFR750F and start making good time. Lost in the moment and glance back in the mirrors and see another bike coming up quickly. I pull in the clutch to clear the vibration and I see blue light bouncing off the headlight. Damn, I'm going to get popped for excessive speed. I slow down, getting ready to pull over and get "the lecture". The bike just blows by me with a one handed wave. It's another VFR brother on a 05 or 06. I laugh and turn up the volume on my MP3 player. I work my way to Hwy 395 and head north to Burns Oregon for the evening. Perfect location, pizza and beer across the street from the Hotel. 365 Miles
Day 3, Continue north on 395. Just north of Burns they have just re-tarred and graveled the road for 20 miles. Not fun, real greasy and slow going. Once the road clears I'm in for one of the best rides of my life. I went over and around what seemed like 6 mountain passes full of fragrances, rivers and twisties (my favorite). I was a happy man. Once I left Pilot Rock Oregon, things started to get a little wild. Crazy 18 wheelers and 25 mph wind gusts. Time to tuck and try to keep her straight. Hit Pendleton and head west on I-84 and I-82 to cross back to the home state. I work my way to Hwy 221 and start going north through the wheat fields and call it a day in Yakima Washington. 304 Miles
Day 4, After a nice evening in Yakia-vegas (as we call it). I head west on Hwy 12 heading for Mt. Rainier. I was hoping to hit Hwy 123 on the south side of the mountain, but it is still closed from the storm of 86. I cut off 12 and hit Hwy 410 to Chinook Pass. It's about 11 am when I get to Rainier National Park. Just incredible, since I used the word Majestic already, I will settle for "Awesome". Spent an hour lying around taking in the beauty and decide its time to continue on for the next 90 miles and go back to my regular life. 183 Miles.
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VFR_Mike
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09/11/07 07:57pm |
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