SF->Wyoming->Colorado->New Mexico->SF, Aug 15th - Sept. 5 - BARF

rumpofsteelskin · 07-29-2005, 12:23 PM

This is the trip I originally intended to do last month but was unable because of this ridiculous "work" habit I've developed. However, I just got confirmation from the boss man that this time slot will work.

I have family near Laramie WY, Ft. Collins CO, and Santa Fe NM, so those are the spots I'm going to hit. The trip will prolly be pretty direct between each of these places & I'll do recreational riding whie using my famiy's places as home bases. My brother in CO rides, too, so he'll be able to accompany me whie I'm there. I'm pretty excited, although I'm a little concerned about how the jetted/open pipe bike is going to perform at 8500 - 12000 feet.

More specifics as I plan the ride. Folks are welcome to join in.

deaconblues · 07-29-2005, 01:36 PM

PM Nitewaif, if she's still in Albuquerque she'd probably enjoy a ride up into the Sandias, the Jemez, or up north to CO...

rumpofsteelskin · 07-31-2005, 09:56 AM

Turns out Lightwaif is in Oregon or some shit now. Anyway, I've developed a plan for the outbound journey. In designing this route, I'm hoping to avoid both slabs and heavy tourist traffic, but still not get stranded between gas stations. Suggestions for refining this route from experienced travelers are welcome.

day 1: SF -> Ely, NV area.

I-80 -> CA 4 -> CA 89 nr. Markleeville -> S on US 395 -> E on CA 120 -> E on US 6 to Ely, NV.

Camp at either Cave Lake State Park or Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.

day 2: Ely, NV area -> Vernal, UT area.

E on US 6 -> E on UT 125 nr. Delta -> E on UT 132 nr. Leamington -> N on US 89 -> E on US 6 -> N on US 191 nr. Helper -> E on US 40 near Duchesne -> Vernal, UT.

Camp at either Steinaker State Park or Red Fleet State Park.

day 3: Vernal, UT -> Centennial, Wyoming.

E on US 40 -> N on CO 13 nr. Craig -> E on WY 70 over the Continental Divide -> N on WY 230 nr. Encampment -> E on WY 130 to Centennial, WY.

End of outbound trip. Time for BBQ!

rumpofsteelskin · 08-15-2005, 05:44 PM

All set!

Estimated time of departure: 6:18 AM tomorrow. See you all in about a month!

uhmeebuh · 09-08-2005, 09:12 AM

So?!?! How'd it go Rumpy??

rumpofsteelskin · 09-08-2005, 09:39 AM

Hey Uhmeeb! Wot's up? It was super fun and pix are coming soon, but I'm so busy now that I don't have time. Well, here's one of Medicine Bow Peak on WY rt. 130:

Deeter · 09-09-2005, 07:45 AM

Quit holding out, Morgan!

Where are the rest of the pics?

rumpofsteelskin · 09-12-2005, 09:43 PM

OK, all the pix are here.

07-29-2005, 12:23 PM	#1
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	SF->Wyoming->Colorado->New Mexico->SF, Aug 15th - Sept. 5 This is the trip I originally intended to do last month but was unable because of this ridiculous "work" habit I've developed. However, I just got confirmation from the boss man that this time slot will work. I have family near Laramie WY, Ft. Collins CO, and Santa Fe NM, so those are the spots I'm going to hit. The trip will prolly be pretty direct between each of these places & I'll do recreational riding whie using my famiy's places as home bases. My brother in CO rides, too, so he'll be able to accompany me whie I'm there. I'm pretty excited, although I'm a little concerned about how the jetted/open pipe bike is going to perform at 8500 - 12000 feet. More specifics as I plan the ride. Folks are welcome to join in.

07-29-2005, 01:36 PM	#2
deaconblues Roads Scholar Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving TX Motorcycles: 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Name: George	PM Nitewaif, if she's still in Albuquerque she'd probably enjoy a ride up into the Sandias, the Jemez, or up north to CO... __________________ "You're getting flamed for a good reason.....Just learn from it." - guidoninja "Remember, you cant talk your way out of a ticket....you can certainly talk your way into one." - Brash47 What you're entitled to on BARF - Thx to troy900ss \| WARNING: Post may contain traces of TMI "IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME." - Hunter S Thompson 1937 - 2005

07-31-2005, 09:56 AM	#3
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	Turns out Lightwaif is in Oregon or some shit now. Anyway, I've developed a plan for the outbound journey. In designing this route, I'm hoping to avoid both slabs and heavy tourist traffic, but still not get stranded between gas stations. Suggestions for refining this route from experienced travelers are welcome. day 1: SF -> Ely, NV area. I-80 -> CA 4 -> CA 89 nr. Markleeville -> S on US 395 -> E on CA 120 -> E on US 6 to Ely, NV. Camp at either Cave Lake State Park or Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. day 2: Ely, NV area -> Vernal, UT area. E on US 6 -> E on UT 125 nr. Delta -> E on UT 132 nr. Leamington -> N on US 89 -> E on US 6 -> N on US 191 nr. Helper -> E on US 40 near Duchesne -> Vernal, UT. Camp at either Steinaker State Park or Red Fleet State Park. day 3: Vernal, UT -> Centennial, Wyoming. E on US 40 -> N on CO 13 nr. Craig -> E on WY 70 over the Continental Divide -> N on WY 230 nr. Encampment -> E on WY 130 to Centennial, WY. End of outbound trip. Time for BBQ! Last edited by rumpofsteelskin; 08-02-2005 at 07:17 AM..

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08-15-2005, 05:44 PM	#4
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	All set! Estimated time of departure: 6:18 AM tomorrow. See you all in about a month!

09-08-2005, 09:12 AM	#5
uhmeebuh Ginger Ape Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: where it's winter half the year Motorcycles: are dangerous Name: Brandon	So?!?! How'd it go Rumpy??

09-08-2005, 09:39 AM	#6
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	Hey Uhmeeb! Wot's up? It was super fun and pix are coming soon, but I'm so busy now that I don't have time. Well, here's one of Medicine Bow Peak on WY rt. 130:

09-09-2005, 07:45 AM	#7
Deeter Use only as directed Mod Alumni Founding Member Contributor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Charlotte Area, NC Motorcycles: 1992 Honda ST1100 Name: Deeter	Quit holding out, Morgan! Where are the rest of the pics?

09-12-2005, 09:43 PM	#8
rumpofsteelskin friend to spiders Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Motorcycles: bicycle Name: ******!	OK, all the pix are here.