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Contact us at 435-901-1233 or dirtbiketouring@gmail.comQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-34282974057103683232013-12-30T14:21:00.000-07:002011-07-31T22:59:09.533-06:00SPOT satellite messengerSPOT tracking page is located <a href="http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0PmB7J30kDAok7S4qOqp6S3139VrxZUWv">here</a>.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-90265092666622479242011-07-31T23:32:00.001-06:002011-07-31T23:44:33.665-06:00Moto Guzzi enduro gathering<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyVq1fo0K7JCzci3JVRku_rTX98yDbPx9RKrkd-oEfZAUxWxvk4VAM9bpyNbgjTv_rk0MRfeG6ptSdzHlO_TGSJam2jWqvq9z6O3aT36qLBbrPr8BQ3OwkdER91jFm0LTcsP8ZzwMxA8/s1600/044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyVq1fo0K7JCzci3JVRku_rTX98yDbPx9RKrkd-oEfZAUxWxvk4VAM9bpyNbgjTv_rk0MRfeG6ptSdzHlO_TGSJam2jWqvq9z6O3aT36qLBbrPr8BQ3OwkdER91jFm0LTcsP8ZzwMxA8/s400/044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635755386652582418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMSeD_psujqghsrBF16mkm0jAJf95mCUYyjzIyVlg7XUXf1MtaiIYKwuWUckJINylTR7IKwGOZ2rpYpg-fcWfwLD_8NWEK9fFGfk4ReHv_U6Uv6gaMcb8QsQu41zmgiaw4zkTW5Q7aGI/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMSeD_psujqghsrBF16mkm0jAJf95mCUYyjzIyVlg7XUXf1MtaiIYKwuWUckJINylTR7IKwGOZ2rpYpg-fcWfwLD_8NWEK9fFGfk4ReHv_U6Uv6gaMcb8QsQu41zmgiaw4zkTW5Q7aGI/s400/027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635753176811781858" border="0" /></a><br />10-12 June 2011, a few Moto Guzzi riders met up in Ely, Nevada. 4 Moto Guzzi Quotas were represented from Utah (Mike), Arizona(Ron), Oregon(Joe), and Virginia(John). Another Quota owner from Utah(John) and one from Nevada (Alfred) were riding other bikes on this weekend.<br /><br />Tom from Utah and Dan from Nevada, both own Guzzis, but this weekend, Tom was on his BMW GS and Dan on his Ducati/Cagiva Elefant.<br /><br />Bert has owned a few Guzzis, with 3 of them being Quotas. He rode in from Elko, NV. on a Kawasaki KLR.<br /><br />Most of the group stayed at the Jailhouse Motel. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time. Hopefully Alfred is healed by now...<br /><br />I didn't get any photos of the Quota torn apart in the parking lot getting diagnosed. I should have. We learned that the engine kill switch needs to be in the "on" position for the bike to start.<br /><br />More photos from the weekend can be found <a href="http://quota.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Guzzi-Enduro-Ely-Nevada-June/18318277_x5Bf6q/1410219072_zdFwFdn/1410219633_HprzdTw/1410219671_86NXKK5#1410219226_tLF4ssG">here.</a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-32577914862692784542010-07-23T23:34:00.003-06:002010-07-23T23:36:36.423-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDbE6TwqdUrHEdSW-YTR5z_EMd1cZVUjvdMRKBM3shDRy2hFGndLm81xGSZW0NzlHEJB5yP-qHuJmISw7IHvMK4RWth88I-VX6xjzLFy_GGyNhbgKSOqkxD6wcGP563QPS6J6BR0XGJE/s1600/DSC_8436.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDbE6TwqdUrHEdSW-YTR5z_EMd1cZVUjvdMRKBM3shDRy2hFGndLm81xGSZW0NzlHEJB5yP-qHuJmISw7IHvMK4RWth88I-VX6xjzLFy_GGyNhbgKSOqkxD6wcGP563QPS6J6BR0XGJE/s400/DSC_8436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497342363830321378" border="0" /></a><br />Not quite a full moon, but still some nice visibility for a dirt ride in the dark tonight.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-18179476880764062202010-06-05T20:30:00.001-06:002010-06-07T22:35:39.854-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiscRi1ERupUzotVF_9gn_odeUsyskCmWFzUhYtUXO7NL7AmqJ9KDcUtf5lUkjfBhDPkCThgcsrdcKBYiTGjQ3fbBKgyrMySKv6FQSNiVOB26anrAnsithGoj5cw_34BW3VcXFAsxDeg/s1600/CMC+Moab+2010+068.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480256555996371522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiscRi1ERupUzotVF_9gn_odeUsyskCmWFzUhYtUXO7NL7AmqJ9KDcUtf5lUkjfBhDPkCThgcsrdcKBYiTGjQ3fbBKgyrMySKv6FQSNiVOB26anrAnsithGoj5cw_34BW3VcXFAsxDeg/s400/CMC+Moab+2010+068.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4C_hfu6ddHhNTWUtDcILgJkJt5XAZKVyClCuPbxLWEcXv7Xtzt565eL0xyBFjtF3B333unXKhxpXf9EZzj_VGRLdO9wxmzxdBpqNf0jUyrXdUDpowiWrcael8dLmT793XJ5PzzOoZq8/s1600/CMC+Moab+2010+046-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480256553662001202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4C_hfu6ddHhNTWUtDcILgJkJt5XAZKVyClCuPbxLWEcXv7Xtzt565eL0xyBFjtF3B333unXKhxpXf9EZzj_VGRLdO9wxmzxdBpqNf0jUyrXdUDpowiWrcael8dLmT793XJ5PzzOoZq8/s400/CMC+Moab+2010+046-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Since I'd visited with old friends at the Canyonlands Motor Classic, and the temperature was climbing quickly towards 100F, I thought I'd head north toward cooler air.</div><br /><div>Not unusual conditions for early June in Utah. </div><br /><div>Snow on the side of the roads and ice still on the higher elevation lakes.</div></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-67413480963193518922010-06-05T09:26:00.001-06:002010-06-08T21:13:06.576-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_50O5JpNgP6y-4PCDisZhdHD5qr7ifh7CTQWw6RdwiLzdU27IE-pz8Tee0P3q87a5pIYi2rwSlajRwdr6nG35Xak_dx7qupf_Lp0hUmqLHETD77UQZE9cXCNheMtjQ9YRoE9Z0RS4lk/s1600/CMC+Moab+2010+018.JPG"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 266px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480255399524810082" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_50O5JpNgP6y-4PCDisZhdHD5qr7ifh7CTQWw6RdwiLzdU27IE-pz8Tee0P3q87a5pIYi2rwSlajRwdr6nG35Xak_dx7qupf_Lp0hUmqLHETD77UQZE9cXCNheMtjQ9YRoE9Z0RS4lk/s400/CMC+Moab+2010+018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>One of the activities at the Canyonlands Motor Classic is tech day. Riders are encouraged to bring in their bike and perform needed service or modifications. Here is a Kawasaki KLR rider from Salt Lake City getting assistance from Fred, owner of Arrowhead Motorsports, in installing a new "doohickey" in his engine.</div><br /><div></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-66189360951621113342010-06-04T21:55:00.000-06:002010-06-07T22:25:40.410-06:00Canyonlands Motor Classic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3wtA2I7wgBhq_Rd0FFFYqrkR_ClPP4Awl_HmeMItIQ8bj0hfhyphenhyphenJMS4yixMhbDKB6qtBSGM9FkPo2QxFJt_zpGi9ljr0Mdh4WuLiHSsKkLDq07UfGYPjaoYmx2cEPWhL9xtHQaaeilr0/s1600/CMC+Moab+2010+014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480254065227143186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3wtA2I7wgBhq_Rd0FFFYqrkR_ClPP4Awl_HmeMItIQ8bj0hfhyphenhyphenJMS4yixMhbDKB6qtBSGM9FkPo2QxFJt_zpGi9ljr0Mdh4WuLiHSsKkLDq07UfGYPjaoYmx2cEPWhL9xtHQaaeilr0/s400/CMC+Moab+2010+014.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEu2zEa60m_9vT8x-TyCIKymgHz4WSAwz-3l5tGLnRQC1MNGN6f_g7qK2TJiGyoClYtoB8NK6n1HjR54y9A1KjMqrTebXSs1dJIMfwPVFabUDpczLCoZWygofSMPairYFq9m65J8uOPMU/s1600/CMC+Moab+2010+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480254061045238674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEu2zEa60m_9vT8x-TyCIKymgHz4WSAwz-3l5tGLnRQC1MNGN6f_g7qK2TJiGyoClYtoB8NK6n1HjR54y9A1KjMqrTebXSs1dJIMfwPVFabUDpczLCoZWygofSMPairYFq9m65J8uOPMU/s400/CMC+Moab+2010+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>A quick ride to Moab was in order to take part in the Canyonlands Motor Classic. The CMC is one of the oldest gathering of dual sport motorcycle riders in the U.S. The Classic was originally called the "Utah Get Together" and attracted primarily Kawasaki KLR riders. I don't recall when I first attended, but it was 199_. </div><br /><br /><div>The CMC has evolved from a small event where everyone got to meet everyone, to a more well attended affair (about 150 riders) and now back down to about 50-60 people. </div><br /><br /><div>Arrowhead Motorsports sponsors the CMC now and served dinner to us tonight.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-49275177233412549882010-06-01T23:32:00.006-06:002010-06-01T23:50:38.108-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpem88KOlB2t1WZOGdPoyG3DFdBnB500aTw25hOtNrISXjAFsgnv9uHO4oZGXfKVI9FVs6K526RyXlBlvZzRvVPsHkHU2mT5Dq_-6VC83fZC83oe1isPgz1bmMiRcEOFjb7Z-YGx3OSE/s1600/Trans-Am+Trail+2009+176.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpem88KOlB2t1WZOGdPoyG3DFdBnB500aTw25hOtNrISXjAFsgnv9uHO4oZGXfKVI9FVs6K526RyXlBlvZzRvVPsHkHU2mT5Dq_-6VC83fZC83oe1isPgz1bmMiRcEOFjb7Z-YGx3OSE/s400/Trans-Am+Trail+2009+176.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478048811278071602" border="0" /></a><br />Packing list from 2009 trip on the Trans-America trail.<br /><br /><br />Backpack<br />Frogg Toggs jacket<br />Monkey Butt powder<br />Roll charts<br />Maps<br />Spare gloves<br />Powder Gatorade<br />Voile (Wally) straps<br />Air pressure gauge<br />Baby wipes<br />Rok Strap<br />TP<br />Clif Bars, tuna fish, Powerbars<br />Benchmark atlas<br />Empty 55 gal. trash bag<br />spark plug<br />clutch cable<br />throttle cable<br />sunglass case<br />cell phone<br />camera battery charger<br />sunscreen<br />1 oz. bottle Dri Wash 'n Guard w. microfiber towel<br />Aerostich triple digit raingloves<br />100 oz. hydration bladder (fits in backpack)<br />toiletry kit<br />water filter<br />20 oz. motor oil in MSR fuel bottle<br />Cruz tool kit (Econokit M1)<br />First aid kit<br />AA batteries<br />latex gloves<br />chain lube<br />head lamp<br />1 gallon gas jug<br />Lowe camera bag (chest pack)<br />fleece jacket<br />long underwear<br />thread locker<br />Cruz tools <span>Outback'r </span><span>M14</span><br />safety wire<br />Roadgear coconut socks<br />Dave Wach's oil bottle tool carrier<br />chain masterlink<br />duct tape<br />Leatherman<br />zip ties<br />CO2 cartrides<br />CO2 inflator<br />hand pump<br />tow rope<br />Nikon D40 with 18-55 lens<br />dry bag<br />wide brim hat<br />microfiber bath towel<br />Hennessy Hammock (Explorer model)<br />tent ground cloth<br />sleeping bag<br />SPOT satellite messenger<br />sheepskin ( to make tarmac sections more comfortable)<br />Garmin Emap GPS<br />Rear tube<br />Front tube (packed with tire irons in front fender pack)<br />Giant Loop luggage system<br />Flip flops<br />MatchesQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-7351714813798054532010-05-23T12:28:00.001-06:002010-05-24T00:38:58.469-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQ1vg_gLcdU9b2qr7GpzNdL9y_2i1-gqSFl614sY9bF2GBdqfCLB1zcbjDXG6LVBW7njHJyp_0ckKZpRc59lhjZe2mj-mA-FOvbLCE6ONzRCRpTVXfwAf-Dybx9cWfUColNCHbO1-Sts/s1600/DSC_7684.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQ1vg_gLcdU9b2qr7GpzNdL9y_2i1-gqSFl614sY9bF2GBdqfCLB1zcbjDXG6LVBW7njHJyp_0ckKZpRc59lhjZe2mj-mA-FOvbLCE6ONzRCRpTVXfwAf-Dybx9cWfUColNCHbO1-Sts/s400/DSC_7684.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474722248265337922" border="0" /></a><br />We did a nice ride yesterday to the Toroweep overlook of Grand Canyon national park. Check it out<a href="http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13014755#post13014755"> here!</a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-50249221862738401612010-05-14T22:57:00.000-06:002010-05-17T11:02:44.128-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5rpNrUUWBm8zenUHVojHcqguByAPPx7rOwnPRwhcNj2Bel7Z7SvovqQZ6gQqWORj4EXDrYuBZyY5XdSIpiCUPYmnXPKmPonB5KYMKG3qDaPAZQscL13w5U8-VGPFHuH6Me7FmNpoMJ0/s1600/Grappa+Group+2010+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5rpNrUUWBm8zenUHVojHcqguByAPPx7rOwnPRwhcNj2Bel7Z7SvovqQZ6gQqWORj4EXDrYuBZyY5XdSIpiCUPYmnXPKmPonB5KYMKG3qDaPAZQscL13w5U8-VGPFHuH6Me7FmNpoMJ0/s400/Grappa+Group+2010+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472285042372734962" border="0" /></a><br />On the way to Baker, Nevada for the annual Grappa Groupo Gathering, we were passing through Delta, Utah and saw a friend at the gas station. He had just endured some muddy conditions in the area and was content to ride tarmac with us to Baker.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-30471221057730326012010-04-29T16:25:00.005-06:002010-04-29T16:44:18.661-06:00BeemerFest/Eurofest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicpxctvVN7HicwaNcY3B7OTVxOrGRNcsh2QjOw73tW9QS-hKWMIu0mMn2-AansR7nq59aZtCDBXJzANCiYgnFd5IJw9PsNBv2-ZKHWQWzdNpbaKhRPuRaehrRbMRoaxlf5a5DNNuoliU/s1600/beemerfest+003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicpxctvVN7HicwaNcY3B7OTVxOrGRNcsh2QjOw73tW9QS-hKWMIu0mMn2-AansR7nq59aZtCDBXJzANCiYgnFd5IJw9PsNBv2-ZKHWQWzdNpbaKhRPuRaehrRbMRoaxlf5a5DNNuoliU/s400/beemerfest+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465693183243334610" border="0" /></a><br />Come out and support this worthwhile event! There is a rumor that special points are being awarded to motorcycles of Italian origin. Check out the museum after you eat a great brat for lunch! If you don't have a European motorcycle, show up anyway!<br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Mike/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-84546680853436379142009-04-22T21:20:00.002-06:002009-04-28T22:35:33.768-06:00Natural Bridges, UT to Sedona, AZ.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhjoiMyOnif7ZQ6JmQXENw7rAA8yp3cIhwiMXmgo6TQxO7uvGzxWyr177RcL8N8bVAAYYzBD_s1FG77594hMg_LDZfEXLx3iaef5Kd-0jVjUDoj3nDimbPpQoFmEjIWnabHm2WNsNGS4/s1600-h/SPOT+22Apr09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329965220471775554" style="WIDTH: 379px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhjoiMyOnif7ZQ6JmQXENw7rAA8yp3cIhwiMXmgo6TQxO7uvGzxWyr177RcL8N8bVAAYYzBD_s1FG77594hMg_LDZfEXLx3iaef5Kd-0jVjUDoj3nDimbPpQoFmEjIWnabHm2WNsNGS4/s400/SPOT+22Apr09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSi8nH3dUPyjjRaIHtSjx_8ZmaxY5lQYyPbpmGuDTEb2hbGYpmZz6EK0J3CmukH3OBfksS7yMZfyUyW_ndUh3JCFuXvQxwS3aSXT35QMbqoCTm4Pv4RjwuiXowBSl9Zt5b52qynQMIi0/s1600-h/Sedona.Spring.2009+058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329965010453242178" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSi8nH3dUPyjjRaIHtSjx_8ZmaxY5lQYyPbpmGuDTEb2hbGYpmZz6EK0J3CmukH3OBfksS7yMZfyUyW_ndUh3JCFuXvQxwS3aSXT35QMbqoCTm4Pv4RjwuiXowBSl9Zt5b52qynQMIi0/s400/Sedona.Spring.2009+058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Moki Dugway, UT.<br /><br />Visits today included Goosenecks state park, Monument Valley, Navajo National Monument, Wupatki NM, Sunset Crater NM and Sedona, AZ. Our group had an invitation to participate in Sedona Scooter week.<br />What an exciting couple of days it would be. The first order of business was to install new handlebars on a Suzuki Burgman for Scooter Doug.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-4794651559516293702009-04-21T21:51:00.005-06:002009-04-28T22:20:10.076-06:00Camping near Natural Bridges National Monument<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmP3TiT5zWIjvYlFpa-zUcP1WCi1a5bxtkGM3hbI_2TUOeYtbjcR-2E3JMVmo1QaDbXn3w3uGBPfwsqFr2mSgANFd-f-C7aDIE_QffbM2YIDH8xC8JXoOjOC6r3i9G-4xhvmUCOIGgXk/s1600-h/campfire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329962876149743378" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmP3TiT5zWIjvYlFpa-zUcP1WCi1a5bxtkGM3hbI_2TUOeYtbjcR-2E3JMVmo1QaDbXn3w3uGBPfwsqFr2mSgANFd-f-C7aDIE_QffbM2YIDH8xC8JXoOjOC6r3i9G-4xhvmUCOIGgXk/s400/campfire.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60j3z3C3Me0lI8H0-71er_z7crXfkmN8tdvIV5wg-7EO_Wvq_teSezfCjych_sBkIogyjM2-VDTXdfllcm1U_GBSBsBQLcpcOeG5_ywpoBfsjJ4qmKfMv0_rZWpPw00kVf3S560xCF_Q/s1600-h/SPOT+21Apr09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329958595054998770" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60j3z3C3Me0lI8H0-71er_z7crXfkmN8tdvIV5wg-7EO_Wvq_teSezfCjych_sBkIogyjM2-VDTXdfllcm1U_GBSBsBQLcpcOeG5_ywpoBfsjJ4qmKfMv0_rZWpPw00kVf3S560xCF_Q/s400/SPOT+21Apr09.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>Burgers at Ray's Tavern in Green River, UT. Navajo tacos in Bluff, UT. Camping in what is considered to be the darkest place in the 48 U.S. states. Not a bad day...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-51229150205046828772009-04-03T12:40:00.002-06:002009-04-10T12:55:15.786-06:00Road Less TraveledSome guy did some filming while riding the Trans-America Trail. He will be doing a presentation near Salt Lake City, UT. I'll go check it out. Call and speak with Chad about tickets.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRhGtMr9g-gLv4-vh0eW0mnX1lc1M2Czg-TRfMO-XlomRA-U6_dsGg-x7ApFaJGY9S7QuuuDnPM2MizEFtAmhoPlhHVvS1U4c8RK72ZWKyuUgXsgFXGeUJf7cLezghfx8Ipb2j5LI_ZY/s1600-h/travel.bmp"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRhGtMr9g-gLv4-vh0eW0mnX1lc1M2Czg-TRfMO-XlomRA-U6_dsGg-x7ApFaJGY9S7QuuuDnPM2MizEFtAmhoPlhHVvS1U4c8RK72ZWKyuUgXsgFXGeUJf7cLezghfx8Ipb2j5LI_ZY/s400/travel.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323136740894613362" /></a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-81848623065566449742008-12-12T19:41:00.004-07:002009-04-10T12:39:39.431-06:00Coconut SocksI'm always looking for ways to pack a little lighter when out travelling. I'm also on the lookout for new and innovative products that are better than anything else I've previously used. <br />Are you looking for the perfect gift for the motorcycle rider that has everything?<br /><a href="http://roadgear.com/index.php?page=Product&id=113">This is what you need, socks made from coconut!</a><br />I've now been using the socks for 6 months now. I was a skeptic when I first heard of them, but am a believer in them now. The coconut makes it so the socks have properties that keep odor to a minimum. You really can wear these things for 5 days without being offensive (maybe longer, but I haven't tried yet). Just by setting them in the hot sun will "freshen" them up. If you wash them in a sink, they will dry quickly. The wicking properties are excellent.<br />As for packing lighter, I now just ride with the one pair of coconut socks that I'm wearing.<br />And yes, coconut socks are very comfortable. Buy them, try them, and if you are not sold on them, send them back for a refund!Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-6914881959639350772008-12-08T19:20:00.008-07:002008-12-12T19:39:37.790-07:00Greater Utah Touring SocietyThe first meeting of the Greater Utah Touring Society didn't turn out quite as planned. Read about the adventure <a href="http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414104">here.</a><br />In short, even thought the day was warm and dry, winter had arrived in the high country a few weeks previous.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-28235692556369660982008-11-04T22:32:00.006-07:002008-11-04T23:09:00.992-07:00Rabbit Valley riding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9N1Pm-9P1R-Yxdr1vtTl5EStvDEja9WE96Ytfm-x4cqjG0s0SUxRtYTS3PIsyR-UPXfnoK8cAce-fruUD2ZgzAhzPKlCzLfpRKjD2bUDCg6fG45whxGZLxK-VxnSVgKj7pLhZf_Po8PQ/s1600-h/DSC_2743.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9N1Pm-9P1R-Yxdr1vtTl5EStvDEja9WE96Ytfm-x4cqjG0s0SUxRtYTS3PIsyR-UPXfnoK8cAce-fruUD2ZgzAhzPKlCzLfpRKjD2bUDCg6fG45whxGZLxK-VxnSVgKj7pLhZf_Po8PQ/s400/DSC_2743.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265051069678566178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqRvgCVzZYv7yR9Yj2o2Fqq0iuACLliRA5nY-0ShSd9t6kcbqhSC7efsXWZiDvgLL39MydFEBay6rP7_WWq79i-AN5u64n0hyphenhyphenFz7Cz6vQIEOSxFTS20mntBL9SWkbZk9_ZGzBEHZkwzg/s1600-h/jen2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqRvgCVzZYv7yR9Yj2o2Fqq0iuACLliRA5nY-0ShSd9t6kcbqhSC7efsXWZiDvgLL39MydFEBay6rP7_WWq79i-AN5u64n0hyphenhyphenFz7Cz6vQIEOSxFTS20mntBL9SWkbZk9_ZGzBEHZkwzg/s400/jen2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265049938689652482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqQTSM6u3ZMTxZhVeJ9DQVGT4KiqBC5aq5zElEbJr870Eij3UnZbUeLDL4uGdqayvgo9ps6WIjg2r9Hdgf_23c-HvsXTQLGwSHWB1rVBFyU7JX9PHoTT8n0kXnw1cdCIz5dcWQrA1DpA/s1600-h/neil.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 361px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqQTSM6u3ZMTxZhVeJ9DQVGT4KiqBC5aq5zElEbJr870Eij3UnZbUeLDL4uGdqayvgo9ps6WIjg2r9Hdgf_23c-HvsXTQLGwSHWB1rVBFyU7JX9PHoTT8n0kXnw1cdCIz5dcWQrA1DpA/s400/neil.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265049931724047026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDeVWVCkXvFYKQG7auOimdk8UgwIQKTgCXrBkpMgOw4jww4FECwbaK_FzH9bDdOXjqvK4Kf5G4cXIaGqPzEL7LMKq01cjwRJpUDWdHu1XpdjFGVUkOahUo8Kt_ckxYQBg5cMifX4T-vo/s1600-h/kathy.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDeVWVCkXvFYKQG7auOimdk8UgwIQKTgCXrBkpMgOw4jww4FECwbaK_FzH9bDdOXjqvK4Kf5G4cXIaGqPzEL7LMKq01cjwRJpUDWdHu1XpdjFGVUkOahUo8Kt_ckxYQBg5cMifX4T-vo/s400/kathy.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265049929408093602" /></a><br />A few of us spent Halloween afternoon riding at Grand Junction, CO. We rode the 27 1/4 road riding area at the west end of the airport. Dinner was at the Ale House in Grand Junction. I was ready for a nap when we arrived at the Super 8 motel in Fruita that night.<br /><br />The following day, after picking up sandwiches and drinks, we trailered to the Rabbit Valley exit on Interstate 70. We rode between Utah and Colorado throughout the afternoon. Dinner that night was across the street from the motel at El Talpatio mexican restaurant. Good food, but a little pricey.<br /><br />Drove home on Sunday with a stop at Groggs near Price, UT. As you can see from the photo above, Carpenter Mike always looks forward to a meal at Groggs.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-15319235948263732832008-10-23T21:32:00.001-06:002008-10-23T22:04:32.551-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mW2_RWDwDkU_1qBgdd0VVufU7lr4qsle6PTvhyHp4m6igoHmrc8EjBkngiLf4Cx4oWWiAMOPjpIhXgUBgFoHnljGOA_4jOx1n60Zhv2TtugRcJ8S349SAwVXVhj056pQF6jFofG4Oug/s1600-h/albion.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mW2_RWDwDkU_1qBgdd0VVufU7lr4qsle6PTvhyHp4m6igoHmrc8EjBkngiLf4Cx4oWWiAMOPjpIhXgUBgFoHnljGOA_4jOx1n60Zhv2TtugRcJ8S349SAwVXVhj056pQF6jFofG4Oug/s400/albion.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260566230590148882" /></a><br /><br /><br />Little Cottonwood Canyon, Albion Basin summer road.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-80399442303211877282008-10-20T20:45:00.004-06:002008-10-23T21:00:46.989-06:00Stansbury Front trail<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0Ch81HCnQR5qTTajv5vY3KBG68HcjjDD8c1nFJaAJGSLRQkz_vYO8iIFDkCIOKa8aI6JjLrSjUiKisH-UnTd8oi4uzbbVhm0AIPqwvNRhJTthzGhFp8TWrykhf_X8wcCwJBtafZblTI/s1600-h/stansbury1_1_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0Ch81HCnQR5qTTajv5vY3KBG68HcjjDD8c1nFJaAJGSLRQkz_vYO8iIFDkCIOKa8aI6JjLrSjUiKisH-UnTd8oi4uzbbVhm0AIPqwvNRhJTthzGhFp8TWrykhf_X8wcCwJBtafZblTI/s400/stansbury1_1_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260549529178000690" /></a><br />Mike showing how to do a "pop-a-wheelie".<br /><br /><br />Rode the Stansbury Front trail today. Started at South Willow canyon and went south from there. No mud or snow yet. <br />A few more photos <a href="http://quota.smugmug.com/gallery/6325994_m54cA#398913081_s7N3n">here</a>.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-62509743413851597892008-10-19T22:12:00.004-06:002008-10-23T22:08:38.616-06:00Big Cottonwood Canyon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRwPZAQOcc3B6gu3cTU3LsSvJUZQ-Cn-l9xIPi8IUCnndUS-TFOkKoHs8pwlk9JC4iHOgxH_wCMO0yahSQBtbOxq30EoFBsd1sPpkpsDI1rdkODODVc9nbGn1ypcVqCokWog72Fi4zp0/s1600-h/katie3_1_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRwPZAQOcc3B6gu3cTU3LsSvJUZQ-Cn-l9xIPi8IUCnndUS-TFOkKoHs8pwlk9JC4iHOgxH_wCMO0yahSQBtbOxq30EoFBsd1sPpkpsDI1rdkODODVc9nbGn1ypcVqCokWog72Fi4zp0/s400/katie3_1_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259459220677818802" /></a><br />It was late in the afternoon and no riding had been done today, so it was decided that a quick trip to the top of Big Cottonwood canyon was in order. A few colored leaves still on the trees, but the temerature was cool. Packed slush in a few shaded areas of the road.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-58118941486213837912008-10-15T22:44:00.005-06:002008-10-15T22:56:04.857-06:00Crab leg runIt has been a busy last couple of weeks of riding and the blog needs updating.<br />Enjoy <a href="http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396275">this link</a> to the latest ride, a run to Sedona, AZ for all-you-can-eat crab legs!Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-64926943330505711132008-09-21T22:46:00.004-06:002008-09-21T23:24:32.324-06:00Antelope and electric motorcycles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvihSLaDZmXerj9Z0hY6TrwJa_846PU1c1_YCtqaBaCLQKuR_95hgy-LujiQOmMZtGFSasAyk8ontBF15EcXn-cpXSvuHi8b4SGMHlyvsCEoLNG2BQxgnS65YNl1UmqmCG8yrp17eOX_I/s1600-h/IMG_0543_1_1_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvihSLaDZmXerj9Z0hY6TrwJa_846PU1c1_YCtqaBaCLQKuR_95hgy-LujiQOmMZtGFSasAyk8ontBF15EcXn-cpXSvuHi8b4SGMHlyvsCEoLNG2BQxgnS65YNl1UmqmCG8yrp17eOX_I/s400/IMG_0543_1_1_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248708268789082706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLZlIcQYSrVZYBVb8gDZ44StuHkBYles80_WlCJFRvibSmTT5GFIrOi_ZBjfIRdWPtJmNarT6wa4057aNSCAZLdOhGtN3Ia3sUaV-myA-AeggWc-tpB6RnFbUQaGu5bHJ-x6DwUdf23A/s1600-h/IMG_0546_2_1_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLZlIcQYSrVZYBVb8gDZ44StuHkBYles80_WlCJFRvibSmTT5GFIrOi_ZBjfIRdWPtJmNarT6wa4057aNSCAZLdOhGtN3Ia3sUaV-myA-AeggWc-tpB6RnFbUQaGu5bHJ-x6DwUdf23A/s400/IMG_0546_2_1_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248708266518386562" /></a><br />Wanting to listen to a some auto racing on the radio, I mounted the SIRIUS to the bike and went riding for a couple of hours. Not wanting me or my bike to end up like Alfred or his bike after hitting an antelope, I pulled off the road to watch some of them cross the road. I've seen many antelope while out riding and have some photos of them, but no photos of one with the Wasatch Mountains in the background.<br />Reminded me of last summer when Dave Glenn gave me 3 pounds of antelope jerky as I was passing through Lander, WY.<br />I was in Lehi, UT. and a riding on a red Kawasaki Ninja went by. On the rear of his bike was lettering that spelled out "Electric". I didn't think much of it. After all, my bike has electricity going on it as well. Without it, I wouldn't be listening to the radio. A minute later and the bike is opposite of me at an intersection. I noticed that something was different. We pass, and I realize that it was an electric motor in place of the gasoline engine on this bike. I turn around to try and catch the rider and check out this contraption, but I never found him. A google search found his website though. <a href="http://www.evalbum.com/1407">Check this out!</a><br />More about converting a Ninja to electric <a href="http://www.21wheels.com/elninja.html">here</a>.<br />If I can get some more garage space, maybe I'll have to build one of these electric motorcycles.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-57874112296944411312008-09-19T22:14:00.008-06:002008-09-19T22:50:54.064-06:00Duchesne Ridge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd228xPHvB_JXpHFFIbAA1Tf9cLAFY16iII0bhBC_SagHT3ubQbeTXGVeeYHtuqeEAEyGfIHfNnflPENOD8xv98-nObBhSYnzPZYlj1exkif6atsvP0WyB4K6d97wNg7ge3swVAUPWTRs/s1600-h/DSC_1885.1_2_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd228xPHvB_JXpHFFIbAA1Tf9cLAFY16iII0bhBC_SagHT3ubQbeTXGVeeYHtuqeEAEyGfIHfNnflPENOD8xv98-nObBhSYnzPZYlj1exkif6atsvP0WyB4K6d97wNg7ge3swVAUPWTRs/s400/DSC_1885.1_2_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247958360171599378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9QV6AW6T2Y83IqmPQ_yi15bGxDc_vk5muODhMPOKigM0CCIdpwX6c0CHym8-Ce0NhRBQOepn7DKnS4f76_v_ZoXFI48wDVXADpme1SoMAxTRlW6F3hnzyqazhT9tItnJ_CkF_QeBTnQ/s1600-h/DSC_1901.1_1_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9QV6AW6T2Y83IqmPQ_yi15bGxDc_vk5muODhMPOKigM0CCIdpwX6c0CHym8-Ce0NhRBQOepn7DKnS4f76_v_ZoXFI48wDVXADpme1SoMAxTRlW6F3hnzyqazhT9tItnJ_CkF_QeBTnQ/s400/DSC_1901.1_1_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247958033172127170" /></a><br /><br />Bob and Sam invited me along for the afternoon adventure in the Uinta range. While dining in front of the Maverick convenience store in Heber City, UT., we ran into Glenn who related a little about his travels in Africa by motorcycle, earlier in the year. Glenn owns <a href="http://www.rocky-road.com">Rocky Road Outfitters </a>and I probably hadn't seen him since we were in the same program during college.<br /><br />After breakfast we headed east, over the Duchesne ridge, over Soapstone Pass, and ended up at the Road Island Diner in Oakley, UT. for lunch. Riding conditions were great with a little rain and hail to help keep the dust down. Wrangler Bob treated us with a visit to Camp Roger.<br /><br />Food at the Road Island Diner today was fine. I had the Rueben sandwich with chips. I'd just as soon not have a television at each end of the restaurant, unless something good is on. Golf was on today. They should have just turned the TV off. I almost had decided not to go back to the diner since the last time I was there and all of the patrons were forced to sit through a lousy sitcom on some unheard of, no-name channel.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-1882805535391303732008-09-14T23:59:00.000-06:002008-09-15T23:17:01.021-06:00Chalk Creek ride<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtMpdUAwOaLFxqW220IUxgUjXa7yNYXS92IZZndAWfduuGFWNRJFpC-mDW2dEE26MGLC2VCbfW2UP4lJZvJ_T3-n746Zor7x1AIJtvKCEcPpn94xktPXZKx-UUVmiSifJStodAUOemyg/s1600-h/DSC_1807_1_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtMpdUAwOaLFxqW220IUxgUjXa7yNYXS92IZZndAWfduuGFWNRJFpC-mDW2dEE26MGLC2VCbfW2UP4lJZvJ_T3-n746Zor7x1AIJtvKCEcPpn94xktPXZKx-UUVmiSifJStodAUOemyg/s320/DSC_1807_1_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246483461801423170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrI1s_-asVt4YKeebYYElpcxzekMBt3oCfeu7-F0D03Rgj7yzMgZMLLpMOrTrYdI6LJquU0_QVMPdlUNsoWJUNbncWgOqPmKgCIeijW3nRJHHlqjRRHjHUePlbwmTEEIQTzfKXhKDRaY/s1600-h/DSC_1812.1_3_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrI1s_-asVt4YKeebYYElpcxzekMBt3oCfeu7-F0D03Rgj7yzMgZMLLpMOrTrYdI6LJquU0_QVMPdlUNsoWJUNbncWgOqPmKgCIeijW3nRJHHlqjRRHjHUePlbwmTEEIQTzfKXhKDRaY/s320/DSC_1812.1_3_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246483462318558738" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ48-I90cFMSOAm4UtEBpA1cEJgKO4IptK7SzqflsivDL_7ItmOtA7hDgLIYaqYIEORRffkqGvAqo5InjlEdGoc9HsjFljRUUCOsf4Q9WZw7Gb1V2Z81QLw4JcFDAWKwLsVUwcOkrxXg/s1600-h/DSC_1828.1_4_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ48-I90cFMSOAm4UtEBpA1cEJgKO4IptK7SzqflsivDL_7ItmOtA7hDgLIYaqYIEORRffkqGvAqo5InjlEdGoc9HsjFljRUUCOsf4Q9WZw7Gb1V2Z81QLw4JcFDAWKwLsVUwcOkrxXg/s320/DSC_1828.1_4_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246483468752396866" /></a><br />The Uinta mountains already have snow on the peaks, so we could not waste a great day of weather by not riding. The route took us to Coalville, UT., up Chalk Creek Canyon, to the Whitney Reservoir area in the Uinta range. From there it was on to UT-150 to Kamas.<br />As the Chalk Creek road climbed, it was more rutted out than I ever remember seeing it. From the puddles in the road, it was obvious that there had been recent precipitation. A few of the aspen where starting to change color at about 9,000 feet.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-43058703012786628572008-09-13T22:50:00.001-06:002008-09-15T22:59:10.117-06:00Dinner at the Shooting Star<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67iCyVe3z-XKUaVsX6mibZ2kcEJ8NsEEKQSh7DLpWJ79DC0kV1dm1mzpMBkSQcAgFjSoGXqLlvq1jnLm7UPeGrNUZvB-cNc_mwMa5zFyC5aEuSjDg3djaIfyQYvdcJPsGr3t-QSogKfE/s1600-h/DSC_1806_1_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67iCyVe3z-XKUaVsX6mibZ2kcEJ8NsEEKQSh7DLpWJ79DC0kV1dm1mzpMBkSQcAgFjSoGXqLlvq1jnLm7UPeGrNUZvB-cNc_mwMa5zFyC5aEuSjDg3djaIfyQYvdcJPsGr3t-QSogKfE/s320/DSC_1806_1_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246479121064957234" /></a><br />It was late in the day when we decided that a quick ride was in order. At sundown, we arrived at the Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville, UT. The Shooting Star is the longest continually operating bar in the state of Utah, opened in 1879. The saloon is known for the famous Star Burger, two beef patties with a knockwurst on top. We settled for the healthier, Mini Star Burger, with only one beef patty.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984598699279970178.post-26625476555963209852008-09-10T23:51:00.006-06:002008-09-11T00:06:13.331-06:00GNATSASS 2008GNATSASS 2008 report is started <a href="http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382788">here</a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733209407939164656noreply@blogger.com0