My trip aka Spring 2010 ride (now ironbutt) - Page 4

dReWpY · 11-28-2009, 02:05 AM

Mr Lefty · 11-28-2009, 11:24 AM

That rode in CO is in my my future trip... so many good looking rds in CO

if you're going to Portland the way your map is... take the Historic Columbia River Hwy. much more scenic than the interstate. MUCH more twisty too... though depending when you go through there... there might be lots of traffic.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...6&ie=UTF8&z=13

or... Take this route around Mt Hood... GORGEOUS

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...04&ie=UTF8&z=9

also I'd jump over to the coast (you can go through my home town Sherwood) and ride down to cali that way... oregon coast is GORGEOUS... and you'd catch the Redwoods in north cali. (also the roads that jump back from 101 to I5 are fucking AWESOME for riding

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...1,21.51123&z=6

No Worries · 11-28-2009, 01:45 PM

Getting better. But why would you want to take I-5 from Portland to Bakersfield? Time? If you have some, go south along the coast (Route 1).

Re: the map of Durango to Ouray (Route 550). Million Dollar Highway, everyone takes it. You see the town of Rico, west of Silverton, that's a ghost town. I worked all around that area. Hardly anyone takes the road from Dolores to Telluride (Route 145). It's mostly closed in the winter, but I think it's a great idea to do both roads.

Mr Lefty · 11-28-2009, 05:35 PM

I've driven from Sacramento to Portland about 30 times on I5... not a fun drive. I mean you have a couple passes that would be fun on the bike... but it'd be more fun to hit the coast by far.

if you go down I-5 stop at crater lake in Oregon... you won't regret it.

dReWpY · 11-28-2009, 06:36 PM

Trock u interested in making this trip?

Gas Man · 11-29-2009, 03:12 AM

Whats your time table?

Leave?
Back?

And why wouldn't you take the PCH down thru Cali instead of whatever you are taking?

dReWpY · 11-29-2009, 03:34 AM

I am planning on the. Pch just didn't map itout yet am think July 7th till the 26

dReWpY · 11-29-2009, 03:42 AM

I am planning on the. Pch just didn't map itout yet am think July 7th till the 26

t-homo · 11-29-2009, 05:04 AM

It will depend on money, but most likely.

Cutty72 · 11-29-2009, 06:08 AM

Is that I-29 south from Sioux Falls to KC?

There are better backroads than that. Not saying you'll get super twisties, but better than super slab.

11-29-2009, 03:12 AM	#36
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11-28-2009, 11:24 AM	#32
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	That rode in CO is in my my future trip... so many good looking rds in CO if you're going to Portland the way your map is... take the Historic Columbia River Hwy. much more scenic than the interstate. MUCH more twisty too... though depending when you go through there... there might be lots of traffic. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...6&ie=UTF8&z=13 or... Take this route around Mt Hood... GORGEOUS http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...04&ie=UTF8&z=9 also I'd jump over to the coast (you can go through my home town Sherwood) and ride down to cali that way... oregon coast is GORGEOUS... and you'd catch the Redwoods in north cali. (also the roads that jump back from 101 to I5 are fucking AWESOME for riding http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...1,21.51123&z=6

11-28-2009, 01:45 PM	#33
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Getting better. But why would you want to take I-5 from Portland to Bakersfield? Time? If you have some, go south along the coast (Route 1). Re: the map of Durango to Ouray (Route 550). Million Dollar Highway, everyone takes it. You see the town of Rico, west of Silverton, that's a ghost town. I worked all around that area. Hardly anyone takes the road from Dolores to Telluride (Route 145). It's mostly closed in the winter, but I think it's a great idea to do both roads.

11-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#34
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I've driven from Sacramento to Portland about 30 times on I5... not a fun drive. I mean you have a couple passes that would be fun on the bike... but it'd be more fun to hit the coast by far. if you go down I-5 stop at crater lake in Oregon... you won't regret it.

11-29-2009, 03:34 AM	#37
dReWpY RIP REX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Moto: 2008 1125R Posts: 7,467	I am planning on the. Pch just didn't map itout yet am think July 7th till the 26

11-29-2009, 03:42 AM	#38
dReWpY RIP REX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Moto: 2008 1125R Posts: 7,467	I am planning on the. Pch just didn't map itout yet am think July 7th till the 26

11-29-2009, 05:04 AM	#39
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	It will depend on money, but most likely.