Whip Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 The Buckhorn Run Chris (Lawnchairboy) and I did most of this, but we may have missed the best part. The ride across the Buckhorns was a lot of fun but we took the 14ALT northern route in and turned at 14 to take the southern route back to base. It looks like we turned before the best part. Dayton is about three hours from Red Lodge and would be a good lunch stop. Chris also found a well maintained dirt route for part of the trip but I will have to let him tell you about it. Link to comment
Whip Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 The Beartooth/Chief Joseph Run The morning temps could be on the cool side if you start up Beartooth too early so may you wanna go clockwise. You can stop for lunch in Cook a few miles west of the Chief Joseph (296) Beartooth 212 intersection. Stunning views, technical riding, and a lot of FUN! Link to comment
Whip Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 The Yellowstone Cody Run Over the Beartooth through the eastern road in Yellowstone out to Cody and back to Red Lodge. This is where the buffalo roam. The ride from Yellowstone to Cody is also spectacular with plenty to see and do when ya get to Cody. Link to comment
StuGotz Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Outstanding Whip. Nice job. Keep them coming. MB> Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I was told last year when in Red Lodge that 78 heading west out of town was sort of scenic. Anyone been that route? Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 What does 'technical riding' mean. Do I need to worry ? Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Rolling hills, it's all pretty. We stayed out 78 a few miles west of red lodge I believe. The wild card on 78 around the red lodge area is that their is/was a road construction project immediately where 78 hits red lodge and for a few miles to the west. Had some alternating single lane closures with pilot vehicles, a ton of dust. There are some gravel road work around s. Link to comment
realshelby Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 What does 'technical riding' mean. Do I need to worry ? That means that while you are enjoying the scenery others on BMW's will be passing you with sparks coming off the pegs and other parts......... There are some really good sections of road with tighter turns and sweepers that can allow use of "technical" riding skills. But not to worry, they are not required to enjoy the rides. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Great. I have to say, the Chief Joseph is one of my favourite roads anywhere. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Oh good..... we're coming for the scenery and American Feel ! Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 You will not be disappointed Link to comment
MikeRC Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I was told last year when in Red Lodge that 78 heading west out of town was sort of scenic. Anyone been that route? Although I haven't been on it in over 5 years, MT78 was a very nice ride through rolling farmland and the Beartooth foothills to Columbus. No highly technical stuff, but also not many straight sections either. It was rebuilt around 2007-2010 from Absarokee to Columbus (wider, safer). Very low traffic volumes on weekdays. I haven't taken the spur (419) to Nye, but have always been curious. As Chris mentioned, Montana road construction site shows continuing reconstruction of 78 from 0.5 to 5 miles out of Red Lodge: Current Montana Road Conditions A nice little loop (only 100 miles) would be Red Lodge -> 78 -> Columbus -> 421 -> Joliet -> Red Lodge Will probably come in that way, so I can update you then. Mike Cassidy Link to comment
Whip Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 What does 'technical riding' mean. Do I need to worry ? I have seen your pictures of the passes in Europe you have ridden, believe me you won't have any trouble at all. L Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 What does 'technical riding' mean. Do I need to worry ? I have seen your pictures of the passes in Europe you have ridden, believe me you won't have any trouble at all. L Goody ! After the Italian pothole roads, the US flat surfaces may take a bit if getting used to :-) Link to comment
Hog_Man Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I was told last year when in Red Lodge that 78 heading west out of town was sort of scenic. Anyone been that route? Although I haven't been on it in over 5 years, MT78 was a very nice ride through rolling farmland and the Beartooth foothills to Columbus. No highly technical stuff, but also not many straight sections either. It was rebuilt around 2007-2010 from Absarokee to Columbus (wider, safer). Very low traffic volumes on weekdays. I haven't taken the spur (419) to Nye, but have always been curious. As Chris mentioned, Montana road construction site shows continuing reconstruction of 78 from 0.5 to 5 miles out of Red Lodge: Current Montana Road Conditions A nice little loop (only 100 miles) would be Red Lodge -> 78 -> Columbus -> 421 -> Joliet -> Red Lodge Will probably come in that way, so I can update you then. Mike Cassidy Geri and I were over 78 two years ago coming up out of Cody, and there was a little construction going on just west of Red Lodge but wasn't tore up too bad or too far, maybe a mile or so. Not like it was when we were through there the year before! What a mess it was then! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Don! You were here all the time !! I didn't know !! Link to comment
Hog_Man Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Don! You were here all the time !! I didn't know !! No, Francois, I just dropped in to check the planned rides around the Red Lodge area to see how 'technical' they were, and whether us old Harley riders could hang... Can't find my appropriate Butler maps anywhere! Dang! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 If we can (old and far from home), I am sure you can too :-) We're leisurely riders, not MotoGP racers ! Link to comment
Whip Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 If we can (old and far from home), I am sure you can too :-) We're leisurely riders, not MotoGP racers ! Hmmmmmm......The Orange bike could change that. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I am too old to be lured into risky things.... Besides, I have a little alien beating me on my helmet all the time.... Link to comment
Selden Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Goody ! After the Italian pothole roads, the US flat surfaces may take a bit if getting used to :-) François, If you want challenging road surfaces, go to Alaska. Looking forward to meeting you after seeing your name all these years. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 It will be great meeting so many of you in the flesh ! As for potholes.... not looking for them, but having to avoid them nonetheless..... I think I will like smooth riding for a change :-) Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 If we can (old and far from home), I am sure you can too :-) We're leisurely riders, not MotoGP racers ! Hmmmmmm......The Orange bike could change that. uH-oH... Link to comment
SANTA Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 so i must be the blind, dumb, deaf kid... have the routes been posted as garmin files? i tried clicking all the obvious but nothing seems to open to a downloadable file.... Link to comment
Whip Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 so i must be the blind, dumb, deaf kid... have the routes been posted as garmin files? i tried clicking all the obvious but nothing seems to open to a downloadable file.... Nope, but you are welcome to check out the maps I posted and make the files then post them here for everyone. Link to comment
Hog_Man Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I took the liberty of shooting the Red Lodge Un Rally riding ares from my Butler maps. Gives an idea of the ratings Butler Maps makes of this great riding area... This is the boring area between the scary parts... Link to comment
SANTA Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 i split the route from Red Lodge to Dayton in two, the north route is route1, the south route is route2 but it seems i can't post them as they exceed the limit. so since i don't have a file server were i can post them. any suggestions? Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You may store them on my servers if you like? PM me. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 i split the route from Red Lodge to Dayton in two, the north route is route1, the south route is route2 but it seems i can't post them as they exceed the limit. so since i don't have a file server were i can post them. any suggestions? Anyone I know who has routes to share saves them to Dropbox (obviously to a folder that's available to all). They then post a link to that Dropbox folder. Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I took the liberty of shooting the Red Lodge Un Rally riding ares from my Butler maps. Gives an idea of the ratings Butler Maps makes of this great riding area... Blatant copyright violation! Link to comment
SANTA Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Route 1 Red Lodge to Dayton via Cowley/ Lovell https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1T1R7FLSvrNNzB1NS1kTEVtZDg route 2 Dayton to Red Lodge via greybull/powell https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1T1R7FLSvrNZl9GSnNBY0cyWTA when you click on the file it will look like computer goobly-goo, just download it (down arrrow at top of page)to your computer and then follow your specific gps procedure to install the map and then format/reload it. in some cases the device or program might make some changes, so best to check it Link to comment
WayneF Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I would add Bighorn canyon for road riders and Burnt Timber road in the Pryor mountains if anyone has time/desire. Burnt timber is for off road guys. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 plan on a bunch of quality mapping time over the next couple of weeks, gonna try and put together a mixed street/easy dirt route over to the bighorns, including the eastern fun part of 14 down into Dayton and back. will be a big, long, and hopefully good day if it works out. I'll have to see how the times work out because it was a big day on all asphalt last summer.... I'll throw it up here when it is done, I hope in .GPX Link to comment
Hog_Man Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I took the liberty of shooting the Red Lodge Un Rally riding ares from my Butler maps. Gives an idea of the ratings Butler Maps makes of this great riding area... Blatant copyright violation! Damn betcha!! Link to comment
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