2021 West Trip

[rick_w]

We have been out in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming for the past 8 days. We have another 13 more days of riding to go before heading back to NE Ohio. Teresa did fly back so our shop and Office is back open.
We have one of our Spyders out here, the 2020+ RT, it is running perfect.

We are posting pictures to the FaceBook album, https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=a.5726962447376818&type=3 if anyone would like to see. We are trying to add more pictures each day.

From the Flaming Gorge yesterday we are going over into Utah today, then up into Idaho, then back into Nevada and then back over into Utah again to Zion, Grand Canyon, and more of the National Parks in Utah before heading back to Denver where the truck and trailer is. Hope to see some of you on the road in the next week and a half.

 

[twocams]

That looks like a fun ride. I always liked ridding the Western half. Do you all campout or get a Motel like I always do? Just seems like I get a better rest.

 

[ARtraveler]

The West is a great place to ride. :yes:

 

[canamjhb]

Rick, Thanks for posting. Your pictures are great. A few familiar places. Look forward to pics. of the rest of your trip. Enjoy..... Jim

 

[rick_w]

That looks like a fun ride. I always liked ridding the Western half. Do you all campout or get a Motel like I always do? Just seems like I get a better rest.

Motels and AirBNB

 

[safecracker]

Great pictures...

 

[Mikey]

Nice pictures!!:2thumbs: Got to ask, how are you taking those pictures from your bike going down the road, go-pro, dash cam???

 

[rick_w]

Nice pictures!!:2thumbs: Got to ask, how are you taking those pictures from your bike going down the road, go-pro, dash cam???

The 2019 RT we have out here also has a 3 RAM Ball dash mount installed with a GoPro 9 mounted on it. The remote for the 9 is much better then the remote I have for the 8.
Takes very high quality pictures that are fantastic even when cropped.

 

[blacklightning]

Wow Rick! I will go ahead and admit that I am a bit jealous. Riding out west was a trip that I was hoping to do in 2020, but we know how that turned out. 2021 is on hold, as some of my travel funds were used to stay afloat through the turmoil of 2020-2021. Hopefully I can make this trip soon. I had planned on doing it on my spyder, but my BMW has really been so comfortable and can actually store as much (or more) stuff as my F3T. So I might be rethinking things before time comes to make this trip. Either way, I will be talking to you during Spyder Adventures to get some knowledge. BTW, we will be there again this year, so if you need assistance, let me know.

 

[fatboy]

we are heading that way on thursday be in blackhawk co sat night base there for a few nights then hope to get thru rocky mount natl forest then to thermopolis teton yellowstone beartooth chief joseph devils tower then deadwood for a few days then head home 18 days should be good fun did you have a pass to get thru rocky mount

 

[Bangorbob]

Great pictures. A few familiar scenes. Always in a car or RV, but never on 2 or 3 wheels. I'm trying to enlist my son(s) into a trip from Pahrump up thru Yellowstone or the Grand Circle. Where in Nevada are you going?

 

[rick_w]

Wow Rick! I will go ahead and admit that I am a bit jealous. Riding out west was a trip that I was hoping to do in 2020, but we know how that turned out. 2021 is on hold, as some of my travel funds were used to stay afloat through the turmoil of 2020-2021. Hopefully I can make this trip soon. I had planned on doing it on my spyder, but my BMW has really been so comfortable and can actually store as much (or more) stuff as my F3T. So I might be rethinking things before time comes to make this trip. Either way, I will be talking to you during Spyder Adventures to get some knowledge. BTW, we will be there again this year, so if you need assistance, let me know.

Yes we need help in Maggie Valley for Spyder Adventures. We need help at the registration table and also if anyone wants to lead a ride. We have people for Thursday and Friday leading the Rattler rides and also for Elk Viewing. It looks like we can even do more Rattler rides because of the amount of registrations we have had already.

 

[rick_w]

we are heading that way on thursday be in blackhawk co sat night base there for a few nights then hope to get thru rocky mount natl forest then to thermopolis teton yellowstone beartooth chief joseph devils tower then deadwood for a few days then head home 18 days should be good fun did you have a pass to get thru rocky mount

Sounds like a great trip. Yes we had to get pre pass permit online for Rocky Mtn National Park. It appears that you won't get in without it right now. We would not have known if it weren't for our oldest son who was riding with us last week and lives in Denver.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

then up into Idaho,

How far into Idaho are planning to ride?

 

[rick_w]

How far into Idaho are planning to ride?

We are in Challis ID tonight, Boise tomorrow night and Elko NV on Wed.

 

[Mikey]

:thumbup: See what color the little guy's face is? Envy Blue!!!:2thumbs:

 

[milryder]

Any trouble finding accommodations?

 

[Deanna777]

The West is a great place to ride. :yes:

Off topic The Northeast is also a great place to ride.


Deanna

 

[rick_w]

Any trouble finding accommodations?

No, because they were all made in April. Certain places you would have a problem finding places to stay right now or pay about double the price. We have seen very few Spyders out here.

 

[Mikey]

We are seeing more and more up in the north east!!!