The road to Estes Park

cactusjack · 06-22-2013, 09:16 AM

I'm about to log off and pack my laptop on the bike. I'll be on the road by 06:30.

Will recap the day after I get to my destination for the day.

To everyone else going to the rally - let's be careful out there!

blowndodge · 06-22-2013, 09:37 AM

Leaving St. George in afew minuted!! Ride safe!

**Rasta** · 06-22-2013, 10:22 AM

Ride safe guys!

waterman · 06-22-2013, 12:19 PM

Glad to hear everyone's getting a good start except for Burke. Kickstand up for me tomorrow afternoon.

Safe travels to everyone.

cactusjack · 06-22-2013, 08:36 PM

Made it to Cortez, about 472 miles today. It was already "warm" when I left Phoenix and other than for maybe 40 miles around Flagstaff where it was very pleasant, it was fairly hot for the rest of the day. Not Phoenix hot, but I was hoping for a little more break from the heat. Really windy around Monument Valley, which is usually the case. Tomorrow I am going through Durango and Pagosa Springs on my way to Canon City.

dshelly · 06-22-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Made it to Cortez, about 472 miles today. It was already "warm" when I left Phoenix and other than for maybe 40 miles around Flagstaff where it was very pleasant, it was fairly hot for the rest of the day. Not Phoenix hot, but I was hoping for a little more break from the heat. Really windy around Monument Valley, which is usually the case. Tomorrow I am going through Durango and Pagosa Springs on my way to Canon City.

FYI Scott, US 160 is closed north of Pagosa Springs. Check out this site http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm for road closures from the fire.

cactusjack · 06-22-2013, 10:37 PM

Thanks Dave, I did know that. Joel called and told me the other day. I have an alternate route planned.

blowndodge · 06-22-2013, 11:36 PM

We are in Geand Junction drinking with Cliff!!

trosco · 06-22-2013, 11:55 PM

Hey all, am in Lafayette CO about 30 miles from Estes Park. 3800 miles into the trip. Nomad running well and so am I. Plan to head up to EP about 3:30 PM tomorrow hoping to hock up with all you early arrivals. What do ya all think? How about some Bar-B-Q?

waterman · 06-23-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by trosco

Hey all, am in Lafayette CO about 30 miles from Estes Park. 3800 miles into the trip. Nomad running well and so am I. Plan to head up to EP about 3:30 PM tomorrow hoping to hock up with all you early arrivals. What do ya all think? How about some Bar-B-Q?

Ross, I sure don't have any hair balls to hock up. Brad might.

Dave · 06-23-2013, 10:44 AM

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We are in Geand Junction drinking with Cliff!!

Is Geand Junction near Grand Junction?

**nomadtom69** · 06-23-2013, 06:27 PM

Nomad Tom and Kawhead made it to Willow Springs Missouri (600 miles) Sat. Today we met Coach A in Witchita Ks and have landed in Dodge City For the night another 500 plus day tommorow will get to Estes Park got about 425 left.

cactusjack · 06-23-2013, 08:11 PM

Made it to Canon City, CO. I had to detour at Pagosa Springs and go into NM and then back up into CO. It was a very nice ride, the weather was beautiful, although windy in places. I could see the smoke billowing up from the Wolf Creek fire from Alamosa, and then I got to ride through it for 30 miles or so. It blocked the sun in some areas. I conquered La Manga Pass at 10,230' above sea level. I tallied 379.5 miles today. My only gripe about CO is the extremely conservative speed limits.

dshelly · 06-23-2013, 08:29 PM

I left home this morning around 9:30 , went stratght south to West Yellowstone and then through Yellwstone Park and south past the Tetons. Man! people can't drive for s**t. Too busy rubber necking, they need to make the "slower traffic use pullout" signs a lot BIGGER. I'm staying tonight in Lander, Wy . Only have another 300 mi. tomorrow. Plan to get an early start.

**Top Cat** · 06-23-2013, 09:17 PM

Cindy and have arrived at the Rodeway Inn

06-22-2013, 09:16 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The road to Estes Park I'm about to log off and pack my laptop on the bike. I'll be on the road by 06:30. Will recap the day after I get to my destination for the day. To everyone else going to the rally - let's be careful out there! __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2013, 09:37 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Leaving St. George in afew minuted!! Ride safe! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-22-2013, 10:22 AM	#3
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06-22-2013, 12:19 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Glad to hear everyone's getting a good start except for Burke. Kickstand up for me tomorrow afternoon. Safe travels to everyone. __________________ 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
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06-22-2013, 08:36 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Made it to Cortez, about 472 miles today. It was already "warm" when I left Phoenix and other than for maybe 40 miles around Flagstaff where it was very pleasant, it was fairly hot for the rest of the day. Not Phoenix hot, but I was hoping for a little more break from the heat. Really windy around Monument Valley, which is usually the case. Tomorrow I am going through Durango and Pagosa Springs on my way to Canon City. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2013, 10:37 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Thanks Dave, I did know that. Joel called and told me the other day. I have an alternate route planned. __________________ 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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06-22-2013, 11:36 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	We are in Geand Junction drinking with Cliff!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-22-2013, 11:55 PM	#9
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hey all, am in Lafayette CO about 30 miles from Estes Park. 3800 miles into the trip. Nomad running well and so am I. Plan to head up to EP about 3:30 PM tomorrow hoping to hock up with all you early arrivals. What do ya all think? How about some Bar-B-Q? __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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06-23-2013, 06:27 PM	#12
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Nomad Tom and Kawhead made it to Willow Springs Missouri (600 miles) Sat. Today we met Coach A in Witchita Ks and have landed in Dodge City For the night another 500 plus day tommorow will get to Estes Park got about 425 left. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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06-23-2013, 08:11 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Made it to Canon City, CO. I had to detour at Pagosa Springs and go into NM and then back up into CO. It was a very nice ride, the weather was beautiful, although windy in places. I could see the smoke billowing up from the Wolf Creek fire from Alamosa, and then I got to ride through it for 30 miles or so. It blocked the sun in some areas. I conquered La Manga Pass at 10,230' above sea level. I tallied 379.5 miles today. My only gripe about CO is the extremely conservative speed limits. __________________ 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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06-23-2013, 08:29 PM	#14
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	I left home this morning around 9:30 , went stratght south to West Yellowstone and then through Yellwstone Park and south past the Tetons. Man! people can't drive for s**t. Too busy rubber necking, they need to make the "slower traffic use pullout" signs a lot BIGGER. I'm staying tonight in Lander, Wy . Only have another 300 mi. tomorrow. Plan to get an early start. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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