desmo2
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Post by desmo2 on Jun 25, 2007 14:29:36 GMT -5
Whew. Seven riding buddies and I trailered our bikes up and headed to Jasper, AR for 5 days to ride the Ozark Mountains. I don't think I've ever ridden that hard! The roads are incredible...curvey, hilly, light traffic...and more fun than can be imagined. There view was very nice. The locals were pretty amazing, too. That area is a very popular motorcycle destination and I think the locals know where their bread is buttered. People waved to us (even Harley riders!), slowed and pulled to the right to allow our group of bikes to pass, and for the most part greeted us warmly. I had a fairly fresh set of tires on the bike when I went, but after 3 days of hard riding on extremely crooked roads my tires are completely trashed! It looks like I've been on a racetrack for a day. Here are a few pics: Loaded trailer and southbound:  At the campsite:   Lunch stop:  Group shot:  Misc. pics:     I definitely intend to go back for another motorcycle trip, and I may even take the wife and the Jeep once or twice, too. I heard there are extensive Jeep trails. |
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Post by Sgt_Blueberry on Jun 25, 2007 16:46:47 GMT -5
Desmo, Those are some great pics!! If you ever get a chance, come to Asheville and ride with me on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Talk about trashing your tires........LOL
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Lamron
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Post by Lamron on Jun 25, 2007 19:06:19 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures Desmo2. Looks like you had a great time. How many miles did you ride?
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desmo2
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Post by desmo2 on Jun 25, 2007 19:51:55 GMT -5
Over 1,000 best guess. That means I negotiated probably 5,000 curves! It was a great time. I'll tell ya, though, running fast and braking hard for tight curves over and over again will certainly test your stamina and fitness level. My palms still feel bruised from all my weight on hard braking. What a rush!
Sgt. B, how far are you from the Deals Gap?
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Post by I...Died...Again!!! on Jun 25, 2007 19:54:57 GMT -5
Beautiful! Looks land sounds like you had a ball. See them cruiser geeks (I am one) ain't so bad. ;D The Blue ridge is a great ride. Haven't been sense i was a Lil tyke on the back of dads goldwing. Want to do that as a rider myself. I hear it is traitorous in the fall.
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Post by daffy_duck on Jun 25, 2007 21:44:53 GMT -5
nice pics des sounds like you really enjoyed your self. but how did all you guys fit into that outhouse?
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desmo2
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Post by desmo2 on Jun 25, 2007 22:20:53 GMT -5
LOL, 3 in the 'outhouse', one in the camper, and 3 in tents. That little cabin was actually really nice inside. It had a bathroom, kitchenette & fridge, couch...the works! Oh, and the a/c kept things frosty inside!
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Post by Death's Shadow on Jun 26, 2007 6:42:50 GMT -5
Nice pics Desmo... I love the Jasper area.. wife and I vacationed there over new years 2000. Beautiful place to visit. Those cabins look very similar to were we stayed.
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Post by beer on Jun 26, 2007 6:57:49 GMT -5
Great pics ,looks like it was a blast.  |
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Post by Sgt_Blueberry on Jun 26, 2007 9:40:58 GMT -5
Desmo you must want to ride the tail of the dragon? Deals gap is a little over a hour from Asheville. www.tailofthedragon.com |
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