BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 So Jacqueline and I have been saying we need to go for a good ride for a few months, but weather and particularly my schedule, haven't cooperated until this weekend. In celebration of the first day of spring we did our usual sort of heavy planning: "Anywhere you wanna go?" "I dunno, nothing pops in my head. Anywhere you wanna go?" "nahhh, not really." So finally we took off Saturday morning and decided we would go "That way." (We both love rides like that and have found that they are almost always the best ride!) We thought that if we could get up to Mt. Lassen Volcanic NP, that would be fine. But again, the destination was The Ride... So over all the two day ride was only about 600 miles or so, but one of the top rides I've ever done. Saturday took us 8 hours to get to a place that is only 2 hours away on the slab... If I get time I'll give a much better "tail" but here are a few teasers from an amazing weekend. (I am already working on a video to be posted soon...) There was a whole lotta love on this trip: Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 BTW, here is the route... If your feeling no need for speed, I highly recommend the part north of Lake Berryessa. The GT did okay, but a long suspension travel bike would be best with many of the road surfaces you'll find... Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Great teaser, that's for sure ! We are planning coming over this year... might well try that route for ourselves maybe *grin*. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nice. You certainly have some excellent choices for riding routes. Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 That looks like a great ride. That pic of Jacqueline crossing the water is beautiful. Link to comment
Highway41 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Lot different than south jawja. Wonderful country. Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Berryessa-Knoxville Rd rocks! Borrow the KTM next time! I can't believe you rode Elk Creek Road on the GT! Animals! The both of ya! Don't let google maps fool you either. Alder Springs Road (Forest Highway 7 aka 162 isn't paved all the way to Covelo either.) Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 I had a good time making it, let me know what Y'all think?!?!?!? Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 'Not yet processed'..... you didn't put it on in China did you !? Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 'Not yet processed'..... you didn't put it on in China did you !? Nope, Hong Kong... All done now... Link to comment
Bullett Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Nice! Looks like your route avoided most of the traffic. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hey Richard why is it that you dont have any pictures of the left side of your bike?? Doh! Did you ever get the fairing fixed? Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hey Richard why is it that you dont have any pictures of the left side of your bike?? Doh! Because I'm not a good rider like you? There are several shots of the left side of the bike, however I do tend to take pictures of the right side, more because of the sidestand lean being away form you (I like the angle better) than the scraped bag. If I was that externally driven I'd wash the bike once in a while and probably would have fixed it sooner... Did you ever get the fairing fixed? Everything but the saddlebag is good, and I've had a new lid for about a year and a half, but just haven't bothered to get it painted. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics/video, I guess? Link to comment
eddd Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed that picture of Jacqueline hugging you. Link to comment
bmwdave152 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I love the Leesville/Lodega road!! Link to comment
notacop Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yah, sur and that's only a few of the roads in the area. Scarry good sight seeing country. Great in the spring when everything is green and flowery. Kinda sucky in July when the central valley will melt your brain. Very nice pictures. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Richard, I just love the way you love J. The video and photos were really nice. Great to "be" there. Thanks for sharing!! But, you forgot to give the cows credit for their part in the film Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Richard, I just love the way you love J. Indeed! Thanks for the kind words... But, you forgot to give the cows credit for their part in the film Sorry, Thanks Cows!!!! (they really like Jacqueline, and she really likes them!) Link to comment
Bill246 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Just awsome ...great pic's. making me and wife to take that ride Link to comment
tallman Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You trying to start a global warming debate? Looks like a great time, wish we were there. Link to comment
trailbuster530 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I love those rides. Do that pretty often and where I live you never know where you might end up. I have been on several dirt fire roads and not once did the RT hesitate. My kids love getting on when Daddy has an idea to just go for a ride. Link to comment
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