Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ

MarkG · 03-01-2009, 08:30 PM

Super nice out, new tires on the Nomad, and yesterday was just begging for a ride. Temperature was in the high 70s with a very light breeze.

Theodore Roosevelt Lake

Headed toward the Globe area to go some place different. A few special events and the usual weekend traffic slowed things down a little. Still, it did not take too long to clear the valley and the traffic thinned out. The temperature was just right for riding. Turned toward the lake shortly after going through Miami. Not much traffic so I could cruise at a leisurely pace. Several other riders were on the road and none of them seemed in too much of a hurry either. Near Tonto National Monument there was a scenic overlook and a nice place to stop.

Nomad enjoying the scenery.

The visitor center has some interesting information on the surrounding area. Nice place for a break and to look around.

Lake view from Visitor Center

Continued north and then turned back towards Chandler. Coming back I saw another Nomad. We flagged each other down and had a good talk along side the road. (Darn bugs wouldn't leave us alone.) Bob and Sandy have a 2000 Nomad with several modifications. Told them about KawaNOW, so hopefully they will check in and join the group.

Very nice day for riding. Total trip was around 225 miles and averaged 42 mpg. Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing time. Met some nice riders and saw some beautiful scenery.

**Top Cat** · 03-01-2009, 10:27 PM

It dosen't get much better than that Mark

bosko · 03-01-2009, 11:44 PM

WOW, nice pictures and sounds like a great time. Thanks for sharing.

No bugs bugging me around here this time of year. LOL I wish there was though.

cactusjack · 03-02-2009, 12:38 AM

That's a nice ride, Mark. I've done it many times myself. There's a nice biker-friendly watering hole called Jake's Corner on the North end of 188, just a couple of miles from the rest area off of 87. They have pretty decent food at a reasonable price, too.

waterman · 03-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Beautiful ride and pics Mark.

chainsaw · 03-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Now that's what I'm talkin about. Awesome.

skeeter · 03-02-2009, 09:37 PM

Be a u ti ful!

03-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ Super nice out, new tires on the Nomad, and yesterday was just begging for a ride. Temperature was in the high 70s with a very light breeze. Theodore Roosevelt Lake Headed toward the Globe area to go some place different. A few special events and the usual weekend traffic slowed things down a little. Still, it did not take too long to clear the valley and the traffic thinned out. The temperature was just right for riding. Turned toward the lake shortly after going through Miami. Not much traffic so I could cruise at a leisurely pace. Several other riders were on the road and none of them seemed in too much of a hurry either. Near Tonto National Monument there was a scenic overlook and a nice place to stop. Nomad enjoying the scenery. The visitor center has some interesting information on the surrounding area. Nice place for a break and to look around. Lake view from Visitor Center Continued north and then turned back towards Chandler. Coming back I saw another Nomad. We flagged each other down and had a good talk along side the road. (Darn bugs wouldn't leave us alone.) Bob and Sandy have a 2000 Nomad with several modifications. Told them about KawaNOW, so hopefully they will check in and join the group. Very nice day for riding. Total trip was around 225 miles and averaged 42 mpg. Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing time. Met some nice riders and saw some beautiful scenery. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ It dosen't get much better than that Mark __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ WOW, nice pictures and sounds like a great time. Thanks for sharing. No bugs bugging me around here this time of year. LOL I wish there was though.
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03-02-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ That's a nice ride, Mark. I've done it many times myself. There's a nice biker-friendly watering hole called Jake's Corner on the North end of 188, just a couple of miles from the rest area off of 87. They have pretty decent food at a reasonable price, too. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#5
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ Beautiful ride and pics Mark. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ Now that's what I'm talkin about. Awesome.
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03-02-2009, 09:37 PM	#7
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Theodore Roosevelt Lake, AZ Be a u ti ful! __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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