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Post by supermel74 on Nov 22, 2009 18:33:09 GMT -5
A few pics of some of the places I stopped on 3 recent rides. I didn't actually take these pics, I got them from the web for visual reference. I need to get a good digital camera. These pics do not do the spots justice. Old covered bridge in the town of Andover. 2 strokes sound great rolling through the enclosure ;D Total round trip about 40-50 miles, but I got lost making it more like 75 miles   A rest area in the town of Madrid called Smalls Falls. It was closed for the season when I went there last Tuesday, but I drove my scoot around the little gate and drove down in anyways and had the place to myself Total round trip about 70 miles.  Today I set out on a trip out to Coos Canyon, a rest area in the town of Byron  and it was such a nice day I decided to continue on the same route another 12 miles up the mountains to Height Of The Land, a scenic turnout that overlooks Mooslookmeguntic Lake, the 4th largest lake in Maine. Total roundtrip about 60 miles.  Here's a rough highlighted map of most of my longer rides so far. Starting point is usually the town of Dixfield. I got the scooter in October mostly for next year but have got more riding in than expected, about 585 miles so far on the odometer(actually 943 kilometers).  |
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Post by worldtraveler100 on Nov 22, 2009 19:57:46 GMT -5
Welcome to the pound. Way to go on your rides so far. Great to see another 50cc 2T rider up for long rides! Have a bone and keep them coming  |
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Post by flyangler on Nov 27, 2009 15:53:30 GMT -5
I have fished the Rangely region many times, I love the area, can't wait to get back there in late spring for big brookies.
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Post by gmoney on Nov 28, 2009 19:59:12 GMT -5
Great pictures, great trip, here's a bone for ya! +1.
Gary
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Post by supermel74 on Nov 29, 2009 16:27:50 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Unfortunately it looks like my riding season may be over, snow is on the way. I'm already planning some great extended rides for Spring though, maybe even mixing in some renegade camping along the way.
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Post by CCProf on Nov 29, 2009 17:12:59 GMT -5
Great pix. +1. Hey - I got out for a ride today. I thought my riding was done too!
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Post by supermel74 on Dec 5, 2009 0:20:35 GMT -5
Great pix. +1. Hey - I got out for a ride today. I thought my riding was done too! I actually got out today, December 4th and ran over 100 miles  I didn't want to stop riding knowing this could be it for the year. It was 45 degrees and sunny, a rare day around here this time of year. No pics, but here's a Microsoft Paint rendition of me being chased by 2 vicious dogs when I pulled over to adjust my sleeve. They came charging off a hill and the german shepard almost got hit by a truck trying to get at me. I escaped by no more than a foot.  |
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Post by galvdcp on Dec 5, 2009 1:43:51 GMT -5
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scootergrrrl
Big Dawg
right now I got a husband, son, bird, dog and an ugly 1991 Volvo Wagon :)
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Post by scootergrrrl on Dec 5, 2009 23:18:57 GMT -5
absolutely beautiful pics we don't get a lot of covered bridges out my way, so nice to see |
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Post by CCProf on Dec 6, 2009 12:19:16 GMT -5
mel - great depiction. They warned us about dogs in the MSF class. I tried it when a boxer came out after me. Slowed down till he was close then rolled back on the throttle. The dog went "Yipe, Yipe" and ran back to the house.
Stephanie - welcome!
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Post by jerryg08 on Jan 3, 2010 17:07:48 GMT -5
New to scooter riding. Have done about 700 miles. Still very nervous on 2 lane roads were speed limit is 55 and have a 150cc that just does that . What do you guys do when holding up 3 or 4 cars Jerry
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Post by "Big Guy" on Jan 3, 2010 17:24:36 GMT -5
You hold the center of your lane Jerry. What ever you do, don't move to the right! You have the right to the entire lane by law and if you let them pass, who knows what might come in the other direction. If the speed limit is 55, you can probably do 40 legally, but 45-55 is just fine.
We have a lot of tractors that get out on the 2-lanes here and it works the same way, we all share the road.
-Rich
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New Puppy Dawg
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Post by davids on Jan 5, 2010 13:33:04 GMT -5
Hello Jerry,
When cars and trucks want to pass you, I suggest you hold your position or move to the left of the center of your lane so passing cars and trucks will have to move completely into the on coming lane to give you a wide berth. My observations are that cars and trucks, when passing riders who ride to the right of center of their lane, will not move completely into the oncoming lane but will share the lane with the rider and crowd then.
If you ride on the left of center of your lane, you have room to maneuver if the passing vehicle tries to crowd you.
One thing about riding scooters, you always have to vigilant when on the roads.
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Post by driller on Feb 15, 2010 19:33:20 GMT -5
New member here. This made me homesick. I lived in Sweden for five years. Sure enjoyed the area you have been riding. My joke while living there was.."I live in Sweden, work in Norway and shop in Paris". ;D Life and riding was good in the Oxford Hills. Now it is even better in Western North Carolina.  Cheers! |
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Post by supermel74 on Feb 17, 2010 12:43:38 GMT -5
That's awesome. Welcome to the Pound. You must remember this sign?  |
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Post by supermel74 on Apr 2, 2010 12:39:51 GMT -5
First ride of the season yesterday. A couple places I stopped. A turnout overlooking Webb Lake in Weld  A small turnout near Andover with a rushing waterfall.  |
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Post by supermel74 on Apr 3, 2010 20:21:57 GMT -5
Today at Height Of The Land.  Scooter officially "debadged" ;D |
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I didn't want to stop riding knowing this could be it for the year. It was 45 degrees and sunny, a rare day around here this time of year. No pics, but here's a Microsoft Paint rendition of me being chased by 2 vicious dogs when I pulled over to adjust my sleeve. They came charging off a hill and the german shepard almost got hit by a truck trying to get at me. I escaped by no more than a foot.
