Earache Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I had planned on leaving for Vegas on Thursday, but then read the weather report for Thursday.... >>>>For the north-central mountains (and front-range mountains), including areas near Eagle, Summit, Grand, ClearCreek, western Boulder/Larimer counties the main rain/snow event will be from 9pm Wed to 9am Fri (heaviest Thu afternoon / evening): 6-12" of new snow mostly above 9k ft, with up to 15" in areas near/along the Cont. Divide: Cameron Pass, RMNP, IPW, Berthoud Pass, Jones Pass, areas near Grays/Torreys, etc will be favored)<<<< Well fuck me runnin' - gonna have to leave on Wednesday morning to beat it outta the hills before the shit storm starts. As we live at 10,000', it's definitely not gonna be riding weather Thursday. Tomorrow's route. Will probably stay overnight at the Colorado / Utah state line just to kill some time. Wife is flying into Vegas on Friday and I don't want to get there too early... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Vegas looks to be warm with highs around 35C .... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 So I got off my ass and polished up the Wang today. Hope it stays clean for a bit of the ride... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Just now, XTreme said: You on the Super Ten Eric? No- the Gold Thing. Will be riding two up with the wife on a couple of days in Vegas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Earache said: No- the Gold Thing. Will be riding two up with the wife on a couple of days in Vegas. No need to make excuses dude, live your truth! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Pedro said: No need to make excuses dude, live your truth! True! I'm just happy to be riding regardless of what bike it's on. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Got outta town at 10:00 AM today, just before the clouds rolled in and the snows started... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Temps were about 40F / 4C at this point and I was hoping for warmer air... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Not a lot happened as I dropped out of the mountains and into the flats of the Western Slope. Temps steadily increased and topped out at about 76F / 25C near Grand Junction. It felt like heaven to me as I finally escaped cold weather on a bike for the first time in a long time. Got to GJ too early to check in to my hotel so I cruised around a bit. Cool to see the ground change to sandstone from the granite and schists like we have at home... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 This is the Colorado that no one ever hears about - it's not just all mountains. We have lots of desert, too ... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 I love that the State of Colorado doesn't waste money on superfluous items like guardrails on their roads. If you plunge to your death then it's your own fault.... 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Went back down the hill on the twisty roads... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Got my hotel in Grand Junction around 4:00 PM. Nice little ride today. Up early tomorrow to ride across the desert to Las Vegas. I'll be in the pool, scaring little kids and old ladies if you need me. More tomorrow.... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 The Goldwing looks like a fine bike for a trip like that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 You've got the roads to yourself Eric? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Great photos Eric , some cool roads to ride there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 ''What did you do today then Eric'' Oh I just rode a fully loaded Goldwing on gravel roads with snow lying all around and temperatures at 4c 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: You've got the roads to yourself Eric? Yup - pretty much no one out here except a few trucks. Perfect! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, boboneleg said: ''What did you do today then Eric'' Oh I just rode a fully loaded Goldwing on gravel roads with snow lying all around and temperatures at 4c Today will be different; riding in the desert all day with temps around 95F / 35C. Gonna be a hot one! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Big bag on the passenger seat on top of all that closed luggage space, have you considered a trailer? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Pedro said: Big bag on the passenger seat on top of all that closed luggage space, have you considered a trailer? Bag is my stuff - the bike has the wife's helmet, her jacket and boots in it. One side bag has my camera gear in it with a cooler. Carrying stuff for two people does kinda suck. but the wife wanted to fly with a carry on only and didn't have room for riding stuff. Besides, I'm not old enough for a trailer yet. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Long day yesterday - 660 miles across Utah, Arizona and Nevada. Gonna call this the Truck Stop Tour as that's where I spent a lot of time yesterday..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Had the Full American breakfast at one truck stop followed by the Full American lunch at another hours later. Just nothing else to eat out here .... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Between truck stops the scenery is just fantastic - everywhere ya look . Shot these as I pulled off the side of the road... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 This area is an old ocean basin, thus all of the sandstone. After being eroded for millions of years, it leaves a stunning landscape. Barren and awesome at the same time. Even the old west train robbers thought it was cool... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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