Ok guys in April me and my Steamer are going for a little ride .
Here's a pic of the route which is not set in stone but it is the general plan .
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/ROUTE.jpg)
What I am looking for is if anyone along my route would like to put me up in their backyard for some tenting .
In other words I'm lookin for free tenting in your backyard for a night . just need a place to sleep .
Any help will be graciously accepted .
Ride report will follow after the trip
Plan on leaving the second week of april and returning back to NH maybe around the 1st of May or so .
If you wanted to dip a little farther south while in Texas I could probably put you up for a night. Pending clearance with the Mrs. I'm just north of Austin. I can give you a good route through the norhtern Hill Country. And send you east toward LA.
thanks I will keep that in mind as plans finalize .
Also I would be interested in info on good camping spots along the way even if they are pay campgrounds
you guys gotta know good spots to camp along my route
again any info is graciously accepted
Looks like you're headed through Las Cruces, NM. I live in Mesilla just outside LC. You are more than welcome to camp here. Also, if you give me a blow up of the NM portion of your route, I'll be happy to critique it, and give some suggestions. If me and my bike are sorted by them, I'll even ride with you a ways.
Geof
Quote from: "abruzzi"Looks like you're headed through Las Cruces, NM. I live in Mesilla just outside LC. You are more than welcome to camp here. Also, if you give me a blow up of the NM portion of your route, I'll be happy to critique it, and give some suggestions. If me and my bike are sorted by them, I'll even ride with you a ways.
Geof
that will be great as soon s I get more finalized I will send you some info
Thanks Geof
Here is a list of tent spaces available from the inmates over on adv
Lets you travel on the cheap and with a safe camping spot
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310941 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310941)
Well, shit, Oh dear!
Looks like you are riding through my 'hood.
PM if need be but here's my cell in the PM....
Awesome Guys
This is the kind of info I need
also welcome to road suggestions ..the twistier the better !
I am getting excited about the trip It's kind of like a 4 corners US tour but I am leaning more toward places I used to live growing up being an air force brat !
keep the ideas and offers coming
SockPuppet lives in the Four Corners area. He's a member here, but doesn't post much, mostly on ADV.
heya mustang, looks like quite a tour!
I see you're coming through my state(Wisconsin).. You should let me know more specific info when it comes time. If you'll have me, I can meet up with you for a coffee or whatever, and ride for a while!!
love to how's the weather supposed to be in your neck of the woods 2nd week of april ?
well, i'm still trying to bulk up my clairvoyance muscle. but i was definitely out riding late last april.
hopefully it will be nice! :lol:
:ImaPoser that's funny right there
the reason I ask is because NH has broken records with snowfall this year we have had over 100 inches already and another foot is forecast for tonite . It will be June before the snow is gone LOL !
hehe!
yup, WI smashed the existing record as well.. Supposed to be in the 40's this weekend, so hopefully a bunch of this crap melts. If the ice on the road in front of my house melts, i'll be takin the tigger for a little run this weekend!
seriously though, i hope its nice by April.. I got a serious case of can't-ride-itis. :evil:
Geof
This looks like the route thru New Mexico . But I am open to anything you have to offer as far as routes go . From what I can remember from years ago I think th ecloudcroft area was good ? yes/no
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/ROUTE2.jpg)
ohhh, you missed Emory Pass by a few miles. Lemme fix your nm ride. Zero interstate, a few mid sized highways, but not too many.
Geof
please do , slabless is better . I am open to anything as I would rather follow the front wheel than a road map any way .
Let me know when you are in the area, It looks like I am a little south of your route (you are welcome to stay here if you get this far south) but I might swing up to your route and ride with you for a day or so.
Cedar Falls, IA
Quote from: "NortonCharlie"Let me know when you are in the area, It looks like I am a little south of your route (you are welcome to stay here if you get this far south) but I might swing up to your route and ride with you for a day or so.
Cedar Falls, IA
You're on ! :D
I'm gonna move this one into 'Up and Coming'.
yeah I thought after I posted it it should have been here any way !
Getting excited the steamer is all set ready to roll just have to put a new set of sneakers on her . I think I am going with the Maxxis Presa Detours and see how they do . when I get home I will probably go backwith the tourances unless the maxxis can prove otherwise .
Ok, here is a better route -- but still pretty direct. I'll give a few other detours for some great senic rides. It won't be too direct, but beautiful riding.
Click-> Direct Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14939594721539307938,33.810710,-109.046770%3B5311234628348234674,32.769870,-108.297830%3B4957440621190407960,32.920030,-107.570260%3B1966243378249710998,32.575556,-107.451349%3B1529332009751467956,32.660240,-107.142490%3B8635023714928881608,32.483200,-106.923490%3B15531286360048920221,32.314950,-106.797530%3B13260294883123693702,32.277940,-106.795990%3B11014517744560471000,32.957600,-105.744380%3B1229142669579488477,32.888630,-105.479890%3B14569767734854011065,32.842360,-104.397630%3B17536876761137740963,33.256790,-103.093510&saddr=US-180+%4033.810710,+-109.046770&daddr=US-180+%4032.769870,+-108.297830+to:43+Years+Blvd%2FNM-152+%4032.920030,+-107.570260+to:CR-A027%2FNM-27+%4032.575556,+-107.451349+to:E+Hall+St%2FNM-185+%4032.660240,+-107.142490+to:NM-185%2FN+Valley+Dr+%4032.483200,+-106.923490+to:NM-185+%4032.314950,+-106.797530+to:NM-28+%4032.277940,+-106.795990+to:US-82+%4032.957600,+-105.744380+to:US-82+%4032.888630,+-105.479890+to:W+Main+St%2FUS-82+E+%4032.842360,+-104.397630+to:32.726065,-103.066864&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=11&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10&sll=32.936081,-103.445206&sspn=1.076493,1.605377&ie=UTF8&ll=32.843827,-105.238037&spn=8.616356,12.843018&z=7)
Geof
Here is a detour around Silver City I highly reccommend--It'll add an hour to ride (longer if you stop for pictures):
Click-> Silver City Detour (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9788736588434178824,33.041000,-108.215720%3B7022178275783630390,32.798908,-107.932282&saddr=32.786697,-108.256874&daddr=NM-15+%4033.041000,+-108.215720+to:NM-35+%4032.798908,+-107.932282&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=12&via=1&sll=32.823923,-108.186493&sspn=0.275813,0.401344&ie=UTF8&ll=32.925996,-108.116798&spn=0.275496,0.401344&z=12)
There is also a ~15 mile dead end road that goes up to the clif dwellings at the top of the detour. It's great if you have the time.
Geof
Here is a detour around Cloudcroft, NM:
Click-> Cloudcroft Detour (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13016254447599205297,32.853658,-105.540317%3B8552043797433837103,32.617930,-105.393570&saddr=cloudcroft,+nm&daddr=NM-130+%4032.853658,+-105.540317+to:NM-24%2FNM-506+%4032.617930,+-105.393570+to:32.884056,-105.176239&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=32.850606,-105.182076&sspn=0.137865,0.200672&ie=UTF8&ll=32.829404,-105.444031&spn=0.551592,0.802689&z=11)
Geof
Thanks Geof , that route looks like just the ticket and my trip maker program actually picked some of this route but only because I made it go to cloudcroft
Time is a non issue on this trip so yeah I think I'll mosey on up to the cave dwellings , I hope 3 gb of memory cards is going to be enough for pics .
Awesome , I always liked New Mexico :qgreenjumpers
Quote from: "abruzzi"Here is a detour around Cloudcroft, NM:
Click-> Cloudcroft Detour (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13016254447599205297,32.853658,-105.540317%3B8552043797433837103,32.617930,-105.393570&saddr=cloudcroft,+nm&daddr=NM-130+%4032.853658,+-105.540317+to:NM-24%2FNM-506+%4032.617930,+-105.393570+to:32.884056,-105.176239&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=32.850606,-105.182076&sspn=0.137865,0.200672&ie=UTF8&ll=32.829404,-105.444031&spn=0.551592,0.802689&z=11)
Geof
I rode this loop last August. Good stuff for sure.
On the Silver City Gila side there are many semi-improved campsites if you intend to camp. There are lodges as well. I stayed at one recently for $40 for the night.
On the road to the CLiff Dwellings there are also the Gila Hot Springs which can be a relaxing way to rid your self of monkey butt.
If you want dirt roads, there is a GPX file on advrider.com in the GPS forum, under the rockies sub forum that has many off road trails in the Cloudcroft area.
And of course, you are welcome to camp in my back yard in Mesilla (near Las Cruces)
Geof
I just may take you up on the back yard camping it will depend on which way the front wheel wanders mainly but you never know good info to file away in the tank bag .
any body else got any good routes or sights to see in your backyard ?
Looks like JetdocX already piped up for Reno. If you happen to be going through on a Wednesday, there is a pretty good bike night at PJ's on Wells Ave.
The link below will get you the address and some additional information; it is a little weak however in details. Over the last 2 years, I have seen many kickstart British twins (including a Vincent), retired race bikes that have been plated, retired 2-stroke race bikes that have been plated, military bikes, sidehacks, scooters, nice restorations from the 60's - 70's - 80's, daily drivers from the 90's and 00's, panheads, shovelheads, dualsports, etc. If your'e not into looking at bikes, just drop by for a near beer.
http://www.pjandco.net/home.html (http://www.pjandco.net/home.html)
We can get you through the Sierra without slabbing I-80. The best road, Hwy 4, probably won't be open yet. It has 1st gear switchbacks, and is closed in the winter. The plus side of being closed is that there is no residual sand on the road, so when the snow melts the tar is relatively clean.
When does the ride start? Give me a ring when you come through NM--575-571-5238.
Geof
planning on Monday morning pulling out of the frozen wasteland ! :D
thanks geof I put your number in my cell 8)
I am stoked can't wait to get started I plan on doing 2 lane road 99% of time .
... great looking trip...
Quote from: "Mustang"I plan on doing 2 lane road 99% of time .
2 lane roads are the only way to travel. Have a great trip! I really envy you.
+1 for PJ's and bike night. Good food and beer in the parking lot! :wink:
Edit: I would be there tonight, but the bike is in PHX. I don't drive to bike night. :lol:
Awesome! Stay safe.
Ken...
WHy don't you just snatch the Olympic Torch and 'buzz around' the country with that! Then give it to a Tibetan Monk......
Can you say " Oh Shit in 'Bush-ese speak' ?
Have a great ride:
I'll flip you my tel number via e-mail.
Quote from: "TigerTrax"Ken...
WHy don't you just snatch the Olympic Torch and 'buzz around' the country with that! Then give it to a Tibetan Monk......
Can you say " Oh Shit in 'Bush-ese speak' ?
Have a great ride:
I'll flip you my tel number via e-mail.
cool beans
I think I am coming back home thru your neck of the woods !
cuz I gotta stop at Baxter's
Have a great time. Can't wait to read about the adventure.