LBump Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 It's Green around here for a short few months. 5 1 Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 77 degree yesterday in Savannah so seemed obligatory to ride a while. This is the Talmadge Bridge over the Savannah River leading into South Carolina. Savannah has some great history and worth a visit, especially during the winter months. Bridges are always a good thing, even the slick ones in the Yukon and Alaska. 2 Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I was at the west end of the santa monica mts today. It was in the 60s and breezy. No sweat :) 5 Link to comment
dba Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 With no precipitation since December, I thought it was time to take a little scoot on an about 50 mile loop near my house. With temperatures in the high 40’s to low 50’s, I wasn’t concerned about any ice. The loop takes me out into Diamond Valley where the devastation of last summer’s Tamarack and Caldor Fires were plainly seen. A stop in Woodfords to check some older lottery tickets, (no winners) and a stop in Genoa for a sandwich finish the ride. 7 Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Spring continues to Sprung here in SoCal, but still a bit nippy overnight. The air over the Santa Monica has been clear thanks to the persistent Santa Ana winds. Circled in red is (I Believe) Santa Barbara Island (part of the Chanel Islands). 6 1 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I haven't been riding much lately. It's been too cold to ride outside of the valley St. George sits in. Today was the first warmish day in a couple of months. On the east side of Zion at 6200'. South of Zion near Kanab. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park; pretty much in the middle of nowhere. 9 Link to comment
dba Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 7:39 PM, ESokoloff said: Spring continues to Sprung here in SoCal, but still a bit nippy overnight. Same here in No. Nevada. It's still around 17-22 degrees overnight, but it does warm up into the low 50's. I try not to get going before 11, as that usually takes care of any unseen ice. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Enjoy the day! 8 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 The Alabama “Rockies”. 10 Link to comment
Red Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Interesting bit of road. Single lane with turn outs or a one way? Link to comment
Redman Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 8:36 AM, Dennis Andress said: Enjoy the day! .... Ew .... Where is that....? Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 23 minutes ago, Redman said: Ew .... Where is that....? Right about here 1 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Bike is parked in the ‘median’ between lanes in Little River Canyon in N AL. 2 Link to comment
Traveler1 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Rode to the Nicasio Reservoir and caught some pics of the reflections in the water when there's no wind to roughen the water. 7 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Avoiding yard work. 6 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Chris K, Lowndes, and I took a short ride up to Ellijay for late breakfast at the Corner Stone Cafe. Great food, great riding, and great companionship! It was the "shorter" route, which afforded us some time for a photo-op. GASP! I know. 6 Link to comment
RandyShields Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, wbw6cos said: Another pic. At least we know where Lowndes' vest is. 1 1 2 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, wbw6cos said: Chris K, Lowndes, and I took a short ride up to Ellijay for late breakfast at the Corner Stone Cafe. Great food, William, mind explaining that breakfast? I see eggs, fruit but what’s the brown thing? Asking for a friend… 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Waiting for the coffee shop to open. Tested the Cyclops LED conversion, which is a success. After coffee a friend and I rode the longer way to Mayo, FL and had brunch/lunch at The Hornets Cafe. Then we rode back to Jax, FL. Sorry no food pictures or scenery pictures, since most of the Florida mountains have been relocated. 6 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, TEWKS said: William, mind explaining that breakfast? I see eggs, fruit but what’s the brown thing? Asking for a friend… Apple fritter. Yeah, interesting breakfast special: fritter, scrambled eggs w/cheese, and fruit cup. Went great with my coffee. Oh, my. 1 1 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Was going to guess a fritter but yeah, that seems like a strange combo. My friend does appreciate that info though! Ellijay, hmm. 1 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Chainsaw to the rescue. 6 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Dave, hopefully they get the saws out before this April’s Head-START ride. 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I did but not sure it counts. 2 2 Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 From today’s commute. I just love this background. 8 Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, ESokoloff said: From today’s commute. I just love this background. Outstanding. Link to comment
Lowndes Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Chris K and wbwcos6 heading home from the Ellijay pilgrimage. After 6 hours I finally remembered to turn on the helmet cam. "If you not the lead dog the scenery never changes." - except for the occasional gas stop. 4 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 18 hours ago, TEWKS said: Dave, hopefully they get the saws out before this April’s Head-START ride. I think you can get by if you duck!🦆 1 1 Link to comment
Lowndes Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 8:00 PM, TEWKS said: Was going to guess a fritter but yeah, that seems like a strange combo. My friend does appreciate that info though! Ellijay, hmm. Yeah, Ellijay is a big apple area. We drove past orchards, all picked clean, and apple "packing houses" all closed down for the season, but everywhere was the distinct sweet smell of fermenting apples. By the time we got to The Cornerstone that fritter was lookin good!! 2 Link to comment
Lowndes Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 After I split off from Chris K and wbwcos6 to head home I realized it was only 2 PM and I still had a full tank, so a little detour was in order. Headed to Suches by some new backroads to see a man about a Guzzi. I mean, it was a beautiful day for a ride here, why waste it?? Got there and he and one other guy were the only ones left. We finished discussing his Guzzi and the V50 that was offered to me in Cedar Key and shadows were long. Had to hurry. HAD to. His V11 Sport: 8 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Seat training for that long ride to West Virginia? Keep at it then! 2 1 Link to comment
Redman Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 9:47 PM, Dennis Andress said: Right about here Thanks (S.W. Utah ) (I suppose I should assume that.) Link to comment
Lowndes Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Redman said: (S.W. Utah ) (I suppose I should assume that.) Redman - zoom it: Looks like Enterprise, Alabama. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Enterprise, UTAH. But thanks for playing. Johnny, tell our parting contestant about their consolation prize. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, wbw6cos said: Enterprise, UTAH. But thanks for playing. Johnny, tell our parting contestant about their consolation prize. As there's a 6100' pass between where I took the picture and Enterprise it would be a stretch to say I was in Enterprise. Enterprise itself has two gas pumps so it has that going for it. So tell me about your broken mouse button... The site of the Mountain Meadows Massacre is a few miles to the right in my picture. I've never heard anyone in St. George talk about it. I once told a neighbor that I'd stopped and visited the monument. He made sure his kids didn't hear what I said... Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Just puttin around town today. 5 Link to comment
lather Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 100 miles on the Natchez TRace today despite Tornado and T-Storm warnings feom AccuWeather. Stayed mostly dry. 2 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, lather said: 100 miles on the Natchez TRace today despite Tornado and T-Storm warnings feom AccuWeather. Stayed mostly dry. Trade you. Link to comment
Hosstage Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, lather said: 100 miles on the Natchez TRace today despite Tornado and T-Storm warnings feom AccuWeather. Stayed mostly dry. Weather looks a little menacing. I'm jealous that you're riding. Menacing weather here means blizzard conditions for the next couple months. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Looking east at Kanarraville, Utah which is 30 miles north and 3,000 feet higher than home. I-15 runs across the middle of the picture, though it can't be seen. 6 Link to comment
VaR1200RT Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Virginia had a cold and snowy January and February has been very warm with lots of days in the 60's and even the 70's. It is like April or May weather. I got out yesterday for a nice 250 mile ride up to the mountains. 6 Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Well unfortunately Spring is about to transition to Simmer here in SoCal so today I captured as much of the glorious Santa Monica beauty as I could. In this image I had to tilt my phone in order to capture this wide image. (A) is Castro Peak which has radio transmitting towers & was the location of a daring LAFD Air Operations rescue during the 2018 Woosley Fire..... https://www.lafd.org/news/lafd-pilots-make-daring-mountain-rescue (watch video) (B) is the approx location of the remote MASH filming location in Malibu State Park (C) is Lady Face Mountain (D) is the approximate location of the tragic crash of the helicopter that took the life of Kobe Bryant & 8 other souls. In this image note on the left is Santa Barbra Island & down in that Canyon is Malibu Creek & the Rindge dam that’s slated for dismantling in a few years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rindge_Dam MASH set location & the hills that you see in the opening scene with the helicopters coming down to the landing pad. 10 1 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, ESokoloff said: Well unfortunately Spring is about to transition to Simmer here in SoCal so today I captured as much of the glorious Santa Monica beauty as I could. In this image I had to tilt my phone in order to capture this wide image. (A) is Castro Peak which has radio transmitting towers & was the location of a daring LAFD Air Operations rescue during the 2018 Woosley Fire..... https://www.lafd.org/news/lafd-pilots-make-daring-mountain-rescue (watch video) (B) is the approx location of the remote MASH filming location in Malibu State Park (C) is Lady Face Mountain (D) is the approximate location of the tragic crash of the helicopter that took the life of Kobe Bryant & 8 other souls. I lived 30 or 40 miles from that stuff and never knew it was there. 1 Link to comment
Groanup Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Rode up to Crystal Lake near the end of CA39 today. Glorious day with some friends in the high country. Crystal lake campground store Carl and John It was crisp and clear as a bell! 12 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 The “Ice wall” on Richard Russell Scenic Hwy, GA 348. 9 Link to comment
taylor1 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Very cool . Pittsburgh has quite a few rock walls like that on the highways. When they would freeze up, people would put different colors of food die in 5 gallon buckets and pour them on the ice from the top. Always gave a splash of color for the driving experience. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 20 hours ago, Dennis Andress said: I lived 30 or 40 miles from that stuff and never knew it was there. I spent a lot of time exploring the Santa Monica’s as an adolescent nearly 50 yrs ago so I know a bit about them. A few yrs ago, a AT-6 crashed on the 101 freeway causing a major traffic nightmare. I always check Sigalert.com before heading home so I took the backroads. This took me past a nice off-road area & I couldn’t resist it’s invite to climb up a hill. I stoped to admire my surroundings & to my dismay saw that there was quite a flow of cars on the asphalt road below that I thought I had to myself. It took me half a lifetime to know these roads yet today it’s over-run what’s up????? Yep, there’s an app for that Link to comment
longjohn Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/18/2022 at 7:15 PM, Groanup said: Rode up to Crystal Lake near the end of CA39 today. Glorious day with some friends in the high country. Crystal lake campground store Carl and John It was crisp and clear as a bell! Adam the proprietor makes some good chile. 3 Link to comment
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