In a round-about way that is.... Here is our tentative plans..... Subject to slight changes. See you all in Durango!
The Bastards Ride the Rockies2 - 2012
Day 1
Wednesday, June 13th
BC to Madison
Leave around 1:00 pm for Lake Express in Muskegon arrive for 4:00 ferry.
Arrive in Milwaukie at 6:30 which should put us in a Madison brewery around 8:00.
Day 2
Thursday, June 14th
Madison to Fargo, ND
503 miles – about 8.5 hours
Day 3
Friday, June 15th
Fargo to Miles City, MT
462 miles – about 7 hours
Day 4
Saturday, June 16th
Miles City to West Yellowstone, MT
377 miles – about 6 hours
Day 5
Sunday, June 17th
West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
383 miles – about 8 hours down US 89
Day 6
Monday, June 18th
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas
425 miles – about 6.5 hours
Day 7
Tuesday, June 19th
What happens on day 7 stays in Vegas
Day 8
Wednesday, June 20th
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park
276 miles – about 5 hours
Day 9
Thursday, June 21st
Grand Canyon National Park to Durango
314 miles – about 6 hours
Day 10
Friday, June 22nd
Drink ourselves drunk in Durango
Day 11
Saturday, June 23rd
Durango to Hays, KS
600 miles – about 11 hours
Day 12
Sunday, June 24th
Hays, KS to Springfield, IL
575 miles – about 9.5 hours
Day 13
Monday, June 25th
Springfield, IL to Home via Three Floyd's
We're actually skipping Vegas and spending more
Time in salt lake city.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP 0-60mph: 5.8 seconds 5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch. Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster 10.57 gallons
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
Some times the Ramada Inn sets up a WUI between the parking lot and the front entrance.
I'll put a rock in the side door-- door jam for you.
(walking under the influence)
The best times in Chicago and Maggie Valley were in the nightly parking lot meetings.
See you there.
Well then Gene--- you can pick up some Smithwicks for us in Irish's honor! ;-)
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
We made it to Sioux City Iowa today. Going to check out some breweries now...
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Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
Found a nice bar in Sioux City... The SoHo kitchen & Bar.....
Only 400 miles in today... Hit rain and cut the day short... So tomorrow will be longer.......
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Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
Found a nice bar in Sioux City... The SoHo kitchen & Bar.....
Only 400 miles in today... Hit rain and cut the day short... So tomorrow will be longer
Looks like you're having a good time already. Nice choice in hot sauce, by the way. I love that stuff!Hotsauce.jpg OH NO! I'm turning into Doc "King of photos with random observations circled" Doru!
Extreme hot weather forecasted across the Mojave Desert during Durango. Take frequent water breaks and body breaks. Do not sip water! Your body is a radiator. Cover up! When you are sweating you're ok. When you stop sweating, you are not. Advise lady passengers no sandals and no shorts. Travel with another bike when possible. Please drive safely and good luck on resting.
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And if we live life without a passion, then we're not living.
Extreme hot weather forecasted across the Mojave Desert during Durango. Take frequent water breaks and body breaks. Do not sip water! Your body is a radiator. Cover up! When you are sweating you're ok. When you stop sweating, you are not. Advise lady passengers no sandals and no shorts. Travel with another bike when possible. Please drive safely and good luck on resting.
Quite a travel log for this trip. We are travelling US 50 from Sacramento, CA to Salina, Utah then southeast to Durango. Hope to see you there. Ride safe.
Tom
Very Happy Spyder Guy
The 2015 F3 has over 46,000 miles
Have Spyder...Will Travel
Looks like you're having a good time already. Nice choice in hot sauce, by the way. I love that stuff!Hotsauce.jpg OH NO! I'm turning into Doc "King of photos with random observations circled" Doru!
too funny, great photo you sent with tapatalk.
Originally Posted by Desert Spyder
Extreme hot weather forecasted across the Mojave Desert during Durango. Take frequent water breaks and body breaks. Do not sip water! Your body is a radiator. Cover up! When you are sweating you're ok. When you stop sweating, you are not. Advise lady passengers no sandals and no shorts. Travel with another bike when possible. Please drive safely and good luck on resting.
Desert spyder, When r u heading to Durango? I am leaving Monday morning 6:15amish and staying overnite in Flagstaff and then to Durango. Was gonna stop in Vegas but those temps are gonna be extreme.
We made it to Casper Wyoming... A bit of rain--- and some 70 mph winds ! Had to pull over as the HD guys were leaning way over just to keep bikes from blowing over. The spyder handled it just fine though! 600 mile day. Felt great! On to Yellowstone and Jackson Hole tomorrow. Will be great to see everyone next week!
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
Desert spyder, When r u heading to Durango? I am leaving Monday morning 6:15amish and staying overnite in Flagstaff and then to Durango. Was gonna stop in Vegas but those temps are gonna be extreme.
I'm leaving Tuesday AM, TB. I will be going to Vegas, see the sights, then head off to St. George for the night. Wednesday going on the 89 to Zion> Lake Powell, etc. If it gets too hot I may head further north to the 70 and catch the Canucks or Norcal crew. Might catch some smoke from a CO fire, LOL.
Ride safely and carry plenty of water. I assume Scott is going with you, right?
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And if we live life without a passion, then we're not living.
I'm leaving Tuesday AM, TB. I will be going to Vegas, see the sights, then head off to St. George for the night. Wednesday going on the 89 to Zion> Lake Powell, etc. If it gets too hot I may head further north to the 70 and catch the Canucks or Norcal crew. Might catch some smoke from a CO fire, LOL.
Ride safely and carry plenty of water. I assume Scott is going with you, right?
I was gonna head to Vegas tomorrow, but when I saw the temps at over 105
Yes i will be drinking lots of , gatorade is suppose to be better than water right?
And no ScottyB was not able to make it out. I will be riding alone See ya there!
Heading to Durango....
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Originally Posted by RTGENE
OH NO! I'm turning into Doc "King of photos with random observations circled" Doru!
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See ya there!
