Bucket List Rides?

**smokier** · 01-27-2019, 07:56 AM

Greetings,

So if TIME and MONEY and LOGISTICS weren't an issue... What RIDES are on your BUCKET list?

Here are my top three:

Want to ride around each of the GREAT LAKES. Lake Michigan is done, four to go.

Want to ride the Adirondacks in upstate New York. This coming August, good Lord willing.

Alaska to Mexico the long way through Canadian Rockies, Banff, US Rockies. Not scheduled, no other details. A month of riding...

So, whats on your Riding Bucket List?
Ride safe,

**tomm** · 01-27-2019, 09:03 AM

In 2011, we took 5 weeks and rode from NH through the Rockies and back home again. This summer, we’re planning on the UP and maybe around Lake Superior. Then at some point, the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies.
So much riding . . . So little time.

VulcanE · 01-27-2019, 09:11 AM

My top 3 are............
Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, (been there before, but not on a bike)
The entire Pacific Coast Highway
and to ride across the Mackinac Bridge

Imsum12 · 01-27-2019, 09:12 AM

All the Great Lakes circles are definitely on the list. As well Route 66, and then full circle of the US (that is a retirement ride).

**Top Cat** · 01-27-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

My top 3 are............
Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, (been there before, but not on a bike)
The entire Pacific Coast Highway
and to ride across the Mackinac Bridge

Dream on Cliff, I hear Diana has you so busy around the house you don't even have time to ride

redjay · 01-27-2019, 07:21 PM

I would like to ride from Ontario to BC and ride the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Never going to happen though.

ponch · 01-27-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

Greetings,

So if TIME and MONEY and LOGISTICS weren't an issue... What RIDES are on your BUCKET list?

Here are my top three:

Want to ride around each of the GREAT LAKES. Lake Michigan is done, four to go.

Want to ride the Adirondacks in upstate New York. This coming August, good Lord willing.

Alaska to Mexico the long way through Canadian Rockies, Banff, US Rockies. Not scheduled, no other details. A month of riding...

So, whats on your Riding Bucket List?
Ride safe,

Add health to it.

Always wanted to do Alaska and also up to the property I co-own in Maine with my brother. A four corners would be fun too.

vntomppa · 01-29-2019, 01:40 PM

I would like to have one year that i could spend driving in USA. Your land has aways fascinated me and maybe someday... At least I would drive the Route 66, or what´s left of it.

Dennis11Vaquero · 01-29-2019, 05:54 PM

Hey Everyone...would like to ride coast to coast and every ghost town in between, maybe a 50 day trip...definitely need to get Rt. 66 in there...Just did Adirondacks, Lake George and Vermont Halloween weekend (hit some snow in Killington)...great covered bridges in the Northeast...if you have the chance it definitely won't disappoint...Ride On!!!

**BudMan** · 01-30-2019, 12:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Dennis.

**smokier** · 01-30-2019, 07:29 AM

Nice rides listed in there! Keep em coming!

RedJay, I need to know more about this ride...

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Originally Posted by RedJay

I would like to ride from Ontario to BC and ride the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Never going to happen though.

VulcanE · 02-03-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Dream on Cliff, I hear Diana has you so busy around the house you don't even have time to ride

Tim, You are correct................. But I'm also starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are seriously thinking about the Wisconsin rally in June, not defiant yet, but may be possible.

duffy · 02-03-2019, 01:20 PM

I would like to ride the Dragon just to see if it's any better than Iron Mountain Rd or The Needles Hwy here in the Black Hills.......Pacific NW (US and Canada) has some spectacular rides. US 12 from Idaho to Montana, Going to the Sun Hwy thru Glacier NP, anywhere in southern BC, The Rattlesnake grade in Oregon, there are so many good roads. I've ridden all the ones above except the Dragon. I rode the Three Sisters in Texas hill country a few years ago and was a bit disappointed. Nice country ride but not spectacular.

I'm hoping to go back to southern BC this year.......we'll see.

**vulcanscott** · 02-03-2019, 01:49 PM

We are doing a week in Gillette,WY this June so I will Knock off a few Then . .2nd Smokies and Maggie Valley . 3rd West to Grand Canyon and putt around Arizona and New Mexico . 4th Texas Hill Country south to the Gulf follow it to Key West then up the Natchez Trace Home . Done Plant Me !

alwhite00 · 02-03-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by duffy

I would like to ride the Dragon just to see if it's any better than Iron Mountain Rd or The Needles Hwy here in the Black Hills.......Pacific NW (US and Canada) has some spectacular rides. US 12 from Idaho to Montana, Going to the Sun Hwy thru Glacier NP, anywhere in southern BC, The Rattlesnake grade in Oregon, there are so many good roads. I've ridden all the ones above except the Dragon. I rode the Three Sisters in Texas hill country a few years ago and was a bit disappointed. Nice country ride but not spectacular.

I'm hoping to go back to southern BC this year.......we'll see.

We rode it both directions last year. Great road. (All of the riding around the Smokey’s is great) just watch for the cagers, the like to hug the centerline on outside corners.

01-27-2019, 07:56 AM	#1
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Bucket List Rides? Greetings, So if TIME and MONEY and LOGISTICS weren't an issue... What RIDES are on your BUCKET list? Here are my top three: Want to ride around each of the GREAT LAKES. Lake Michigan is done, four to go. Want to ride the Adirondacks in upstate New York. This coming August, good Lord willing. Alaska to Mexico the long way through Canadian Rockies, Banff, US Rockies. Not scheduled, no other details. A month of riding... So, whats on your Riding Bucket List? Ride safe, __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-27-2019, 09:03 AM	#2
tomm Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lee, New Hampshire Posts: 568	In 2011, we took 5 weeks and rode from NH through the Rockies and back home again. This summer, we’re planning on the UP and maybe around Lake Superior. Then at some point, the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies. So much riding . . . So little time. __________________ Tom Maziarz (tomm) VBA #00766 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Black) 1978 Suzuki GS750EC (My son is riding it now.) 2017: National Rally - Lake George, NY 2016: NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2015: National Rally - Eureka Springs, AR 2014: NE US / E Canada Rally - Lincoln, NH 2012: NE US / E Canada Rally - Wellsboro, PA
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01-27-2019, 09:11 AM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	My top 3 are............ Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, (been there before, but not on a bike) The entire Pacific Coast Highway and to ride across the Mackinac Bridge __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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01-27-2019, 09:12 AM	#4
Imsum12 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 32	All the Great Lakes circles are definitely on the list. As well Route 66, and then full circle of the US (that is a retirement ride). __________________ Doug 08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Big Fat Fanni" Metallic Diablo Black/Candy Fire Red Stock, FI
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01-29-2019, 01:40 PM	#8
vntomppa Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 25	I would like to have one year that i could spend driving in USA. Your land has aways fascinated me and maybe someday... At least I would drive the Route 66, or what´s left of it. __________________ VN 1500 Classic Tourer 1999 Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing eBay trunk V&H Dual Baggers VBA #03586
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01-27-2019, 07:21 PM	#6
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I would like to ride from Ontario to BC and ride the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Never going to happen though.
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01-29-2019, 05:54 PM	#9
Dennis11Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1	Hey Everyone...would like to ride coast to coast and every ghost town in between, maybe a 50 day trip...definitely need to get Rt. 66 in there...Just did Adirondacks, Lake George and Vermont Halloween weekend (hit some snow in Killington)...great covered bridges in the Northeast...if you have the chance it definitely won't disappoint...Ride On!!! __________________ 2011 Vaquero...21" front, 12" Apes, Mostly Stock 2007 Harley Ultra Classic...Lots of Extras 2009 1200 Sportster...Bar Hopper and Short Trips 2017 Versys 300...Son's Bike 2009 Honda CRF230M...Camping Trips and Adventures Quads and More Quads
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01-30-2019, 12:03 AM	#10
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Welcome to the forum Dennis. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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02-03-2019, 01:20 PM	#13
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I would like to ride the Dragon just to see if it's any better than Iron Mountain Rd or The Needles Hwy here in the Black Hills.......Pacific NW (US and Canada) has some spectacular rides. US 12 from Idaho to Montana, Going to the Sun Hwy thru Glacier NP, anywhere in southern BC, The Rattlesnake grade in Oregon, there are so many good roads. I've ridden all the ones above except the Dragon. I rode the Three Sisters in Texas hill country a few years ago and was a bit disappointed. Nice country ride but not spectacular. I'm hoping to go back to southern BC this year.......we'll see.
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02-03-2019, 01:49 PM	#14
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	We are doing a week in Gillette,WY this June so I will Knock off a few Then . .2nd Smokies and Maggie Valley . 3rd West to Grand Canyon and putt around Arizona and New Mexico . 4th Texas Hill Country south to the Gulf follow it to Key West then up the Natchez Trace Home . Done Plant Me !
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