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Post by howardr on Sept 16, 2011 23:01:15 GMT -5
Just published the latest SIR's blog entry about riding 500 miles to Silver City, NM in order to ride Route 78. I went with Lori Powers, another "Rider." We had a blast. Pics and video included. Enjoy. skyislandriders.com/?p=1127Howard |
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Post by bactrac on Sept 17, 2011 7:35:54 GMT -5
Howard - I love the description and photos. There is so much more greenery there than I would have suspected. In the areas over 6,000 feet, are you in a pass (defined high point) or more like high plains? I live in the Northeast and wish to someday ride the Southwest.
Keep it up! - Fabini
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Post by howardr on Sept 17, 2011 11:11:59 GMT -5
On this ride, there was a combination of passes and high plains. Tucson is about 2000'. As you go east on I-10 you are steadily climbing until about 4000' and it stays there. Going north toward Silver City there are small ranges of mountains.
If you read my previous ride report about AZ's high desert country, there are high plains around 7000'. Without fuel injection, my bikes don't care for anything more than about 6500'.
Send me a note if you ever get out this way. I can direct you to some good riding areas.
Howard
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Post by chaz12 on Sept 27, 2011 20:18:32 GMT -5
I agree, that was a very cool video.. There was not much traffic in Arizona.. I live in Missouri, where there is alot of country back highways 55 mph.. I own a Roketa Bali 250( has a 172 mm engine in it 244cc engine Honda clone). It was neat watching you turn and zig zag.. Almost gave me a rush too.. LOL
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on Sept 27, 2011 21:58:52 GMT -5
wait a minute, the title says " 500 miles to 35",,does this mean you are riding a total of 500 miles with a speed of 35mph??? my goodness, it will take you a month to arrive to your destination! and another month to come back, jizz!
but anyway..good luck and ride safe!
i still can't believe it!...that's what you call ..patience!!lol
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Sept 27, 2011 23:05:43 GMT -5
luke go back to bed it was a bad dream, next time don't eat the whole chocolate rue-barb cheese cake
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Post by howardr on Sept 28, 2011 18:19:52 GMT -5
wait a minute, the title says " 500 miles to 35",,does this mean you are riding a total of 500 miles with a speed of 35mph??? my goodness, it will take you a month to arrive to your destination! and another month to come back, jizz! but anyway..good luck and ride safe! i still can't believe it!...that's what you call ..patience!!lol No, it means that there was a 35 mile stretch or road that I wanted to ride, but I had to ride 500 miles in order to get there and ride it. It was just a long wways from me, but i didn't let that stop me. Howard |
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