KawaNOW Western Region Rally

<marquee>June 19, 2008 Mesquite, Nevada Ride Zion National Park, Utah June 20, 2008 !!</marquee>

[blowndodge]

I bet you set that up to scrole across the screen at the speed your comfortable reading at??

[trip]

I really wish I could make it to the Western Rally. But, after much consideration, I feel I must pass. I know you guys will have a blast. If you haven't been through Zion, you're gonna love it.

Trip

thats ok trip. we'll be thinkin about you and BD will take lots of pics.

[trip]

Speaking of pics, I thought about creating a rally page for each region and post a writeup with all the pictures after the rally's are over.

So, take a bunch of pics!

[dantama]

Speaking of pics, I thought about creating a rally page for each region and post a writeup with all the pictures after the rally's are over.

So, take a bunch of pics!

Great idea, I'll be looking forward to it.

[Todd]

Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hook up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!

[ed]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii308/georged_album/scan0001.jpg
Yes, I delivered a load to St.George a couple of years ago and had some time before my next pickup. So I rented a (cough) Harley and rode thru Zion.Had a great time,the weather and park was beautiful even on the back of a Harley it only had 500 mi when I got it. But I was glad I made it back with no problems. LOL

I bet you set that up to scrole across the screen at the speed your comfortable reading at??


Just remember..... I may be riding biitch behind you to Zion..... I'll get you back! ;)

[blowndodge]

No stinkin' chance of that!!! MOFO

[redeye]

The wife & I are starting to make plans of attending this shin-ding in June. Some friends of ours who ride a, aah, umm, hardley, asked if they would be welcome to ride along with us too. So, Nico, God to all Gods, Supreme & Mericifull one, may I extend an invitation to my friends? -Rich

Hi Rich...I have spoken to Nico...who has answered...of course...BUT they are buying the first round!!!

Sue...wife of Nico...God to all Gods

[Idaho]

I am planning a trip to Ohio at the end of May, first of June to visit my family. Should be back by the middle of the month. Don't know if I will also make the rally or not but will give it a try.

You can lay over at my place if you need to idaho. Mesquite is a long haul from pokee.

[Idaho]

Thanks Spence, I may take you up on that on the way home if I make it down there. Mesquite is only 500 miles from here. Easy days ride.

[tomk]

I hope you do make it Idaho. We need to discuss fishing in great detail -- I have a friend in Twin Falls who I fly fished with there -- Tomk

[kawgirl]

Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hood up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!



Now Todd, you don't have to give away all the excitement before the rally date even gets here. You are bringing the funnel, right? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Todd]

[quote:lvzoho31]Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hood up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!



Now Todd, you don't have to give away all the excitement before the rally date even gets here. You are bringing the funnel, right? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:lvzoho31]

I thought you were bringing the funnel.....I am bringing the shot glasses and quarters ;) ;) ;) ;)

[trip]

Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hook up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!




Now yur talkin' Todd......while she's passed out, get her a tatoo....something on the left cheek....LOL.

[Todd]

LOL....I'm thinkin' "Kaw" on the left cheek and "Girl" on the right...........


or "Kawa" on the left and "NOW" on the right........I'm seein' a new poll coming on the main board!!!!!!!

[ed]

I like the way you think todd I will be glad to chip in.
Maybe we could all sign below to commemorate it?

[blowndodge]

LOL....I'm thinkin' "Kaw" on the left cheek and "Girl" on the right...........


or "Kawa" on the left and "NOW" on the right........I'm see a new poll coming on the main board!!!!!!!

<marquee>I don't want to see your poll "coming" anywhere near me you disgusting pig!!</marquee>

[Todd]

http://www.wtv-zone.com/Mary/Animals/pig1.gif


ok....next is english class....sit up and pay attention Brad and quit picking your nose...........................................two words that sound the same but have different meanings are called????.....................Brad, get your hands out of your pants and pay attention......................................... ...for example, "poll" and "pole"

The answer if homophones...........................no Brad, every word with "homo" in it does not mean THAT..............now stop eating the paste!!!!

[socwkbiker]

You tell him teach!

[Todd]

I am thinking BD needs to go to the special class.

[blowndodge]

Toddster, you used my name 3 seperate times! Brad, Brad and Brad!! Your getting mighty "friendly". Well todd honey, I'm not available but SWB and the ever "never camera shy" Nico is!! Todd todd todd............

[Todd]

You should be used to hearing your name called out three times in a row like that....isn't that what Nico yells when you two get together on the weekends for a little "riding"............

...and put those crayons down, they ARE NOT FRENCH FRIES!!!!!!!

[blowndodge]

No, no and no....

[tomk]

Gentlemen,

What happened to the KawaNOW Western Region Rally thread? Are we vectoring into different subjects here?

[unwind2]

Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hook up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!




What happens in Elkins....Stays in Elkins. ;)

[tomk]

[quote:s2tj67o7]Tripster,

I plan on packing my laptop too..hopefully will be able to hook up from the rally too......Real time pics of kawgirl passed out in the parking lot LOL!!!!




What happens in Elkins....Stays in Elkins. ;)[/quote:s2tj67o7]

We're counting on it! Where's Elkins?

[Todd]

Gentlemen,

What happened to the KawaNOW Western Region Rally thread? Are we vectoring into different subjects here?


YES.



Where's Elkins?


It's in West Virginia, where the Eastern Rally will be held.

[socwkbiker]

And apparently what happens between Todd,todd,todd and Brad,brad,brad stays there too.

No, no and no....

he says no no no...but methinks he means yes yes yes

[tomk]

"Extreme Suspicion Happening!" The Eastern Guys (note the caps for the respect part) are infiltrating the Western Guys planning!

Trip: Obviously they're vying for your attention. Personaly, I think you should join us in the Western Regional Rally!

Be careful what you wish for tomk... Toddster and BD sharing a room could be scandalous... "could be"??? HAHAHA


Todd..... you guys get a discount!!!


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[Todd]

Be careful what you wish for tomk... Toddster and BD sharing a room could be scandalous... "could be"??? HAHAHA


Todd..... you guys get a discount!!!


http://worldwidegaytravel.com/WorldWideGayTravelLogo.GIF


I can't help but ask myself....."why does nico know about a gay travel site???" Anyone else wonder that ???

Simple... just put Toddster, Carolina, gay in Google...

[blowndodge]

I don't wonder anymore toddster. I'm sure lots of gay men have googled all over Nico!!!

[trip]

"Extreme Suspicion Happening!" The Eastern Guys (note the caps for the respect part) are infiltrating the Western Guys planning!

Trip: Obviously they're vying for your attention. Personaly, I think you should join us in the Western Regional Rally!

I wish I could Tomk.....I looked at the calendar and the Western rally is just too darn close to the Central. I just hate to be on the road for 2 weeks or more.

Oh and don't worry about those guys, they're not vying for my attention, they're just acting like typical KawaNOW staffers.

[tomk]

Seen it before, they're trying to get a raise!

I could use one.....


http://www.jeanfbarnett.com/images/roadmap_to_a_raise_top_seller.jpg



I'd buy my boy BD a gift....


http://funideas.com/images/products/adults/boinkingsheep.jpg

http://media.funlol.com/content/img/strange-blow-up-doll.jpg

[socwkbiker]

You've already given him the gift of yourself, what more could he want?

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[blowndodge]

You've already given him the gift of yourself, what more could he want?

<marquee>A Cure????</marquee>

[quote:69u66sas]You've already given him the gift of yourself, what more could he want?

<marquee>A Cure????</marquee>[/quote:69u66sas]


Amoxicillin


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonorrhea

[Idaho]

I will be there. Where ever "there" is. Can't find the name of the motel/nut house you all are staying in. If someone will send me info I will get my reservation in. And, I want a T-shirt. Long sleeve, large tall.

[rlfaubion]

I'll be riding with a friend who'll be on a BMW with anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-sway (won't fall down), heated everthing. Electronics up the ...... Lots of tupperware.... We'll be packing a cuppala good lQQk'n ladies to make up for it

[blowndodge]

I think I'm gonna check into the Oasis. Directly across the street from wolfman.

I think I'm gonna check into the Oasis. Directly across the street from wolfman.


Get twin beds.

BD the oasis has rooms now on both sides of the street so when you get there maybe you can get a room on the casa blanca side. If I remember right the parking lots are kind of conected.

[blowndodge]

Will do Wolf.

shut up repo man!!!


I'm booked!!! Arriving 6/18/08 leaving 6/22/08

[socwkbiker]

BD's ready to let the butt pluggin' begin!

[blowndodge]

tsk tsk you wish you were going "Nico's cuddler" man!!!

[wanderer]

Wolfman - I just tried to book a room for the rally and one agent at the Casablanca said all of the Kowanow rooms were already booked and a second agent said the whole thing had been canceled. So, I just booked a room without the group number and got one for $39 for June 19 and $49 for June 20. You might want to ask them "what's happening".

[blowndodge]

I paid 25, 25,35,35 for wednesday through sunday morning. Oasis.

[tomk]

I'll make reservations at Oasis this weekend.

Wolfman - I just tried to book a room for the rally and one agent at the Casablanca said all of the Kowanow rooms were already booked and a second agent said the whole thing had been canceled. So, I just booked a room without the group number and got one for $39 for June 19 and $49 for June 20. You might want to ask them "what's happening".

Wow you got a deal I paid about 150 bucks for 2 nights. ???
I cancelled the group thing.

Wanderer:

I'm guessing They either made a mistake in your favor or they booked you at Oasis. (owned by the same company) Their website says 70 bucks per night at casa blanca.

[redeye]

What's happening with the Tee shirt thing? Has any decision been made? -Rich

[blowndodge]

I think that's Nico's job????

[wanderer]

Wanderer:

I'm guessing They either made a mistake in your favor or they booked you at Oasis. (owned by the same company) Their website says 70 bucks per night at casa blanca.

Wolfman, I'm hoping they made a mistake in my favor. They told me they booked for all three casinos (Virgin River also) and asked if I wanted the Casablanca.

Will do Wolf.

shut up repo man!!!


I'm booked!!! Arriving 6/18/08 leaving 6/22/08





Ask for an extra cot in your room. :-* :-* :-*

What's happening with the Tee shirt thing? Has any decision been made? -Rich

The T shirts are in the works, the design is made up but we can't order just yet untill nightmare gets back with me. You can see what details we have so far on shirts in the western rally thread on the general board. There is also a link to where we will order the rally shirts once nightmare says we can. You can look but don't buy anything yet.

[blowndodge]

[quote:n1mhzh82]Will do Wolf.

shut up repo man!!!


I'm booked!!! Arriving 6/18/08 leaving 6/22/08





Ask for an extra cot in your room. :-* :-* :-*

[/quote:n1mhzh82]

The Salad man wants your women!!!

[tomk]

I paid 25, 25,35,35 for wednesday through sunday morning. Oasis.

I reserved the same at Oasis. There are no discounts with AAA, Entertainment, Coast to Coast, etc.

The price is $4 a night more if you call them and they do the typing.

[MarkG]

I asked about the road around north end of Lake Mead a couple of weeks ago. Wolfman said he was considering it in April when he goes to Laughlin. Cactusjack, besides myself, and maybe others were considering it going to Mesquite in June. Unexpectedly I just finished a nice trip to Vegas on the Nomad no less. Drove part of the road to the northeast of Callville Bay, then back down toward Hoover Dam. Nice smooth blacktop, since it was really nice weather there were a lot of bikes on the road. Speed limit is 50 mph, gentle corners, and dessert scenery. Nice lake views, and plenty of pull outs, at least in the areas that I went. I'll post the details in the trip forum along with a few pictures.

Advice from the visitor center people. Once the warmer weather hits for swimming and boating, traffic shouldn't be too bad during the week. Weekends will see quite a bit more traffic especially after the schools get out. Avoid the road like a plague on holiday weekends. It becomes bumper to bumper traffic because everybody wants to go somewhere. As a reminder a National Park pass, cash, etc., for the entrance fee. Interesting, this time of year it didn't cost me anything, nobody was on the gates. If it looks like heavy rain, I would avoid the route. There are several washes that run across the road. If they are running there will be no way to cross them.

It is a challenge to make the turn from Boulder onto the road going toward Laughlin. Northbound traffic is often bumper to bumper with no traffic lights. Between Boulder and the Laughlin junction there is construction in some areas. So the traffic is compressed into the two lanes rather than four. When going south, don't even think about getting off at Searchlight. With the northbound traffic you may never get back on the road. There is a quick mart at the Laughlin Junction that is a nice place to stop.

Depending on how pressed anyone is for time, this appears to be a reasonable alternative to avoid the interstate.

Thanks for the update. I was told by a friend at work that he didn't have to pay to use the road either but the turnoff from that road that goes through Valley of Fire is a toll road.

When I go to Laughlin Next month I'll take it. I'm staying a little outside boulder so when I ride into Laughlin I'll go over the dam and go through kingman and then on the way back I'll go north on 95

[rlfaubion]

Wolfman - Did I send you an email? if not, I meant to.
Can't see what we sent via the forum eh?

Anyway, I was say'n if'n ya need any help with the run at the rally, give me a shout.....

What's the count on riders thus far?

No I didn't get your email valdez. In the past I have clicked on messages and then on outbox but I don't know if that option is still functioning. So far I have myself, Blowndodge, Nico, Cactusjack, Bruce Franklin, Tomk, wanderer, Judy, Sue, markg, redeye, valdez, audiogooroo, haven't heard if if Idaho is for sure yet.

[cactusjack]

I asked about the road around north end of Lake Mead a couple of weeks ago. Wolfman said he was considering it in April when he goes to Laughlin. Cactusjack, besides myself, and maybe others were considering it going to Mesquite in June. Unexpectedly I just finished a nice trip to Vegas on the Nomad no less. Drove part of the road to the northeast of Callville Bay, then back down toward Hoover Dam. Nice smooth blacktop, since it was really nice weather there were a lot of bikes on the road. Speed limit is 50 mph, gentle corners, and dessert scenery. Nice lake views, and plenty of pull outs, at least in the areas that I went. I'll post the details in the trip forum along with a few pictures.

Advice from the visitor center people. Once the warmer weather hits for swimming and boating, traffic shouldn't be too bad during the week. Weekends will see quite a bit more traffic especially after the schools get out. Avoid the road like a plague on holiday weekends. It becomes bumper to bumper traffic because everybody wants to go somewhere. As a reminder a National Park pass, cash, etc., for the entrance fee. Interesting, this time of year it didn't cost me anything, nobody was on the gates. If it looks like heavy rain, I would avoid the route. There are several washes that run across the road. If they are running there will be no way to cross them.

It is a challenge to make the turn from Boulder onto the road going toward Laughlin. Northbound traffic is often bumper to bumper with no traffic lights. Between Boulder and the Laughlin junction there is construction in some areas. So the traffic is compressed into the two lanes rather than four. When going south, don't even think about getting off at Searchlight. With the northbound traffic you may never get back on the road. There is a quick mart at the Laughlin Junction that is a nice place to stop.

Depending on how pressed anyone is for time, this appears to be a reasonable alternative to avoid the interstate.

Sadly, the worst part of this trip for me is going to be the 70 miles from my house in Chandler to Surprise on a Thursday morning. I think I'll have to leave real early to beat rush hour traffic.

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Mesquite, Nevada
Kawanow Western Region Rally
The ride ride will begin at 9:00 am at Casa Blanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. The ride will go through Zion National Park in southern Utah and back to Mesquite. This is a closed event for members of Kawanow. For more information click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.kawanow.org/rally2008.htm.







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[Idaho]

Okay you clowns. I just made reservations at the Casablanca then read these posts and found that you guys are across the street. Reason why the Oasis is so cheap is because it is being remodeled. "Excuse our mess" kind of thing. So, is anyone staying at the Casablanca or do I need to move across the street and wade through the drywall pieces with the rest of ya?

[audiogooroo]

I'm at the Casa Blanca

http://www.hotelcasablanca.com.ni/_borders/Logo%20Casa%20Blanca.jpg

[Idaho]

AG, Wolfman, Nico and I are at the CasaBlanca. Good company.

[wanderer]

I'm at the CasaBlanca also.

[tomk]

Oasis here -- what days are you guys going to be there?

Oasis here -- what days are you guys going to be there?


I'm riding with you bro'!

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[cactusjack]

I am also booked at the Casablanca, Thursday and Friday nights.

<marquee>I can't wait!!!!</marquee>




June 19, 2008 Mesquite, Nevada Ride Zion National Park, Utah June 20, 2008 !!

[tomk]

[quote:8pfv28rr]Oasis here -- what days are you guys going to be there?


I'm riding with you bro'![/quote:8pfv28rr]

I reserved Wed through Sat just as Brad. Leaving Sunday and trying to ride my ass back home in that day.

[tomk]

Why is this thing changing my words? I didn't write disagree, I wrote "my rear end"

There's a nice little edit function that can really suck at times (it changes dirty words.) So if you write "my a$$" It will automatically change it to "i disagree" Try typing in a few other dirty words and see what it comes up with

For those of you leaving sunday May I suggest leaving REALLY early. I've been through Vegas many times on a Sunday afternoon when all the californians are checking out of their hotel rooms. Vegas to LA is gridlocked and the big thermometer in Baker is reading 100+ and the freeway is not moving and there is desert as far as the eye can see and all you can ask yourself is "why are we not moving?" there isn't even an accident

[audiogooroo]

Glad I'll be heading northeast.

[blowndodge]

Nico is staying at the Cot-a-Blanco......

Leaving very early Sunday morning I know that traffic well.

[rlfaubion]

We're heading north to Bryce and Cedar Breaks, then across Nevada to check out the lounge lizards in Tonapah! Now we're hav'n some fun!!!!

[cactusjack]

Nico is staying at the Cot-a-Blanco......

Leaving very early Sunday morning I know that traffic well.

Yep, I made that mistake once. Bumper to bumper all the way from Vegas past Cajon Pass.

[redeye]

[quote:7gu559n5]What's happening with the Tee shirt thing? Has any decision been made? -Rich

The T shirts are in the works, the design is made up but we can't order just yet untill nightmare gets back with me. You can see what details we have so far on shirts in the western rally thread on the general board. There is also a link to where we will order the rally shirts once nightmare says we can. You can look but don't buy anything yet.[/quote:7gu559n5]


Ok,

[quote:qkjghv9i]Nico is staying at the Cot-a-Blanco......

Leaving very early Sunday morning I know that traffic well.

Yep, I made that mistake once. Bumper to bumper all the way from Vegas past Cajon Pass. [/quote:qkjghv9i]


I'm ready to go now.. can't wait!!!!!




http://www.motorcycleevents.com/calendar.php?cmd=detail&id=16949

Nico & Crew to Zion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Pa5BDv_hM)

<marquee>June 19, 2008 Mesquite, Nevada Ride Zion National Park, Utah June 20, 2008 !!</marquee>

[cactusjack]

Nico, I sent you a PM, have you read it?

I can't wait!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9et-yXjW9dA&feature=related

[blowndodge]

yes you can pu**y boy..

[rickyboy]

Hi,
I'm a new guy on this block...and maybe this has been asked before, I don't know. But how did the dates for this rally get set for a Thursday and Friday instead of a Friday Sat, or a Saturday Sunday? Just curious. There might be more people able to attend if it was on different days. Maybe it's to allow for time to get there and back home to go to work.......?? Or do I have my dates all screwed up. Like I said, I'm just curious.
Wish I could make it.

[cactusjack]

Good question. The dates were set before I got involved, so I can't answer that one. I assume it was so people had the weekend to get back home. Although I'd have liked to see the rally include all day Saturday, but that's just me. Maybe Wolfman can provide a better answer than my speculation.

[cactusjack]

Thursday AM "Early Bird" ride

Guys, I know some of us are arriving in Mesquite on Wednesday, with the majority of the attendees arriving late Thursday. If there is enough interest, I'd like to put together an early bird ride for Thursday morning. Nothing too grueling, just something to pass the time. I'm not a big-time gambler, so hanging out all day in a casino doesn't thrill me, personally.

There's a lot of things to see within an hour or two of Mesquite. Las Vegas, Cedar Breaks Nat'l Monument, the Polygamist compounds in southern Utah, Hoover Dam/Lake Mead, Kanab Ut, the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Area 51. Whatever floats your boat, so to speak.

If you are arriving Wednesday, and are interested in a short, sweet Thursday AM ride, let me know and I'll work on putting something together, with the intent on returning to Mesquite mid-day.

[blowndodge]

Count me in Scott! NEXT MONTH OMG!! cmon June cmon June!!

thursday morning easy cruise would be nice. I do plan on getting kinda lit Wednesday evening however!

[cactusjack]

Don't worry, big guy. Maybe I can rustle up a wheel barrow to get you back to your room.

[MarkG]

CJ, the Valley of Fire State Park might be interesting. Nice easy 60 mile run, take our time for scenery, pictures, etc., and a 60 mile run back. Could be back before the heat of the day starts up. You're right, there are several other things close in, this is just the one that came to mind when I saw it on the map. Never been there, thought it might be interesting.

Wouldn't have to leave too early, which would give some the chance to recover from the night before. :) I did notice during Cyclefest, in Scottsdale, that the HD riders were real careful with their pipes, the morning after. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Something about listening to the grass grow. ;)

Hoover Dam is always somewhat of a pain with traffic. Did LV once on the bike, not too inclined to repeat it.

[cactusjack]

CJ, the Valley of Fire State Park might be interesting. Nice easy 60 mile run, take our time for scenery, pictures, etc., and a 60 mile run back. Could be back before the heat of the day starts up. You're right, there are several other things close in, this is just the one that came to mind when I saw it on the map. Never been there, thought it might be interesting.

Wouldn't have to leave too early, which would give some the chance to recover from the night before. :) I did notice during Cyclefest, in Scottsdale, that the HD riders were real careful with their pipes, the morning after. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Something about listening to the grass grow. ;)

Hoover Dam is always somewhat of a pain with traffic. Did LV once on the bike, not too inclined to repeat it.

Does the highway from Boulder City to Littlefield (I-15) go through the Valley of Fire? I was just tossing out suggestions. Kanab, Utah isn't a bad ride either, lots of John Ford westerns filmed around there. Southern Utah has some spectacular scenery.

[MarkG]

Valley of Fire is south of Overton a little ways. Get to it from either side, I-15 or from the lake side.

[blowndodge]

Reservation: one wheel barrow

Wednesday? Who's showing up Wednesday?
(I thought I already posted this, but maybe there was a hiccup on the board?)

Wednesday I plan to ride from Clovis to Barstow, and then on from Barstow to Mesquite the next day, arriving Thursday afternoon just in time for cocktail hour. (Will BD still be coherent by then?)

I'm letting my wife bring the movie camera, so we'll be able to enjoy these moments over and over. HehHehHeh...... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[rlfaubion]

Man wish I'd known you would be doing this. I've made reservations in Bryce Nat'l Park for Wednesday night already. Don't see how we can squeeze'r in now as we'll be coming in from Capitol Reef Nat'l Park. to Bryce.

However, I've ridden the Valley of Fire and it's a good one in case you want to know?

[cactusjack]

Man wish I'd known you would be doing this. I've made reservations in Bryce Nat'l Park for Wednesday night already. Don't see how we can squeeze'r in now as we'll be coming in from Capitol Reef Nat'l Park. to Bryce.

However, I've ridden the Valley of Fire and it's a good one in case you want to know?

Bryce Canyon is 8,000-9,000 feet and gets very chilly at night, even in the summer. Dress accordingly. Be sure to take pictures at Bryce just after sunrise. Bryce faces toward the East, and as the sun rises, the panorama changes quickly. One of the most beautiful places on Earth.

[tomk]

Don't worry, big guy. Maybe I can rustle up a wheel barrow to get you back to your room.

Bring two CJ!

[redeye]

<<<<<Arriving Wed Afternoon

Urg....

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=trips&action=display&thread=3591

I did the dates for a couple reasons.

Zions National park is the most visited of all the Utah parks and I'm hoping a friday won't be as busy as a saturday.

I figured people would have to get time off work anyway if they wanted to come and they wouldn't feel rushed to get back to work on monday.

I like to go to church on sunday. I'm old-fashioned like that.

[audiogooroo]

I did the dates for a couple reasons.

Zions National park is the most visited of all the Utah parks and I'm hoping a friday won't be as busy as a saturday.

I figured people would have to get time off work anyway if they wanted to come and they wouldn't feel rushed to get back to work on monday.

I like to go to church on sunday. I'm old-fashioned like that.
+1

Judging how I felt after getting back from my little trip to Yuma and back yesterday (350 miles) ..... and how I feel today.......... I will probably collapse when I get to Mesquite...... and wake up when it's time to head back. Take pictures of Zion for me!!

http://www.mapofutah.net/utah-map-html/map-zion.gif

[blowndodge]

oh oh?? I hear it coming it's getting louder yep I see it now, here comes Nico in the WAAAAAAMBULANCE!!!

[cactusjack]

oh oh?? I hear it coming it's getting louder yep I see it now, here comes Nico in the WAAAAAAMBULANCE!!!

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Does the highway from Boulder City to Littlefield (I-15) go through the Valley of Fire? I was just tossing out suggestions. Kanab, Utah isn't a bad ride either, lots of John Ford westerns filmed around there. Southern Utah has some spectacular scenery.


Here's a rough sketch:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/sjmarsing/roughsketch.jpg

Valley of fire road is probably a toll road like the one through Zion

Heres a couple pics todd posted in another thread

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3952.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3949.jpg

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Time draws near........ are we ready???



Mesquite Nevada! (http://www.mesquite-chamber.com/things.html)


By the time I get done, we'll be greeted by the mayor and given the key to the city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Nico http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


SWB


http://www.mushroomvillage.com/sitepics/20077alg.jpg

[audiogooroo]

I am beyond ready!
If work doesn't kill me first, I'll be there.
Can't wait!

I am beyond ready!
If work doesn't kill me first, I'll be there.
Can't wait!

Which way will you be comming in from AG? Idaho an I will be meeting up in Salt lake maybe we could hook up with you sometime if our paths cross before mesquite.

[audiogooroo]

I'll be comming I-70 to I-15.
If we time it right we could do the last 160 miles or so together. I'll probably be hitting I-15 around 12:00 - 12:30 pm on thursday.

Sounds like we could probably hook up in Beaver around 1:00. There's a truck stop on the west side of the free way On exit 112 called Eagles Landing.

[audiogooroo]

Sounds great man. I'll see you guys there.
Looking foward to seeing you bro.

I just checked the mileage. Its 597 miles from Colo Springs to beaver!! Are you doing this in 1 day? 5 states in 1 day has got to be a record!

[audiogooroo]

Yeah, I'm gonna iron-butt it on thursday. It's about 11 or 12 hours total, so not too bad.
Besides, it's only 4 states. :)

Besides, it's only 4 states. :)

O yeah I guess you're right http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[cactusjack]

Time draws near........ are we ready???



Mesquite Nevada! (http://www.mesquite-chamber.com/things.html)


By the time I get done, we'll be greeted by the mayor and given the key to the city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Nico http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


SWB


http://www.mushroomvillage.com/sitepics/20077alg.jpg

Or given an escort to the city limits and ordered never to return.

[cactusjack]

Yeah, I'm gonna iron-butt it on thursday. It's about 11 or 12 hours total, so not too bad.
Besides, it's only 4 states. :)

Yeah, can't forget that little sliver of AZ between Utah and Nevada. I-70 on a bike through the Eisenhower Tunnel and Glenwood Gorge would be a great ride. That's a heck of a climb, though.

[audiogooroo]

Yeah, I'm gonna iron-butt it on thursday. It's about 11 or 12 hours total, so not too bad.
Besides, it's only 4 states. :)

Yeah, can't forget that little sliver of AZ between Utah and Nevada. I-70 on a bike through the Eisenhower Tunnel and Glenwood Gorge would be a great ride. That's a heck of a climb, though.
It is a beautiful ride. Always amazes me the difference in temperature from Denver to the top of the pass though.

[blowndodge]

Chris Hansen of Dateline will be waiting for him!!

[dantama]

I'll be comming I-70 to I-15.
If we time it right we could do the last 160 miles or so together. I'll probably be hitting I-15 around 12:00 - 12:30 pm on thursday.


Audio, here's a route suggestion for you.

Hwy 12 is one of the most scenic roads in America. Car & Driver says its THE most scenic.

I know you are in for a long day of riding, but this road shouldn't be missed.

click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8388654991367022512,38.347820,-110.972900%3B190942484747376027,37.914810,-111.424310&saddr=Denver,+CO&daddr=UT-24+%4038.347820,+-110.972900+to:UT-12+%4037.914810,+-111.424310+to:37.481397,-112.675781+to:mesquite,+nevada&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=37.607704,-112.060547&sspn=1.066167,2.557068&ie=UTF8&ll=37.627284,-111.656799&spn=4.263419,10.228271&t=h&z=7)

[redeye]

I'll be comming I-70 to I-15.
If we time it right we could do the last 160 miles or so together. I'll probably be hitting I-15 around 12:00 - 12:30 pm on thursday.


Audio, here's a route suggestion for you.

Hwy 12 is one of the most scenic roads in America. Car & Driver says its THE most scenic.

I know you are in for a long day of riding, but this road shouldn't be missed.

click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8388654991367022512,38.347820,-110.972900%3B190942484747376027,37.914810,-111.424310&saddr=Denver,+CO&daddr=UT-24+%4038.347820,+-110.972900+to:UT-12+%4037.914810,+-111.424310+to:37.481397,-112.675781+to:mesquite,+nevada&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=37.607704,-112.060547&sspn=1.066167,2.557068&ie=UTF8&ll=37.627284,-111.656799&spn=4.263419,10.228271&t=h&z=7)

Dan, Is this the hiway that goes over Loveland Pass? -Rich

[dantama]

Audio, here's a route suggestion for you.

Hwy 12 is one of the most scenic roads in America. Car & Driver says its THE most scenic.

I know you are in for a long day of riding, but this road shouldn't be missed.

click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8388654991367022512,38.347820,-110.972900%3B190942484747376027,37.914810,-111.424310&saddr=Denver,+CO&daddr=UT-24+%4038.347820,+-110.972900+to:UT-12+%4037.914810,+-111.424310+to:37.481397,-112.675781+to:mesquite,+nevada&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=37.607704,-112.060547&sspn=1.066167,2.557068&ie=UTF8&ll=37.627284,-111.656799&spn=4.263419,10.228271&t=h&z=7)

Dan, Is this the hiway that goes over Loveland Pass? -Rich

No, it's hwy 12 between Boulder and Escalante Utah.

Here is a google earth view of one of my favorite sections, Hogs back. It doesn't have guard rails, and you could toss a rock off either side and probably through it 500 feet down.

I love it

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/HWY12-1.gif

[dantama]

It has its alpine curvy bits too before it turns red rock desert.

The alpine bits are higher altitude with quakies and pine trees, then it drops into typical southern Utah desert.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/HWY122.gif

[audiogooroo]

I'll be comming I-70 to I-15.
If we time it right we could do the last 160 miles or so together. I'll probably be hitting I-15 around 12:00 - 12:30 pm on thursday.


Audio, here's a route suggestion for you.

Hwy 12 is one of the most scenic roads in America. Car & Driver says its THE most scenic.

I know you are in for a long day of riding, but this road shouldn't be missed.

click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8388654991367022512,38.347820,-110.972900%3B190942484747376027,37.914810,-111.424310&saddr=Denver,+CO&daddr=UT-24+%4038.347820,+-110.972900+to:UT-12+%4037.914810,+-111.424310+to:37.481397,-112.675781+to:mesquite,+nevada&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=37.607704,-112.060547&sspn=1.066167,2.557068&ie=UTF8&ll=37.627284,-111.656799&spn=4.263419,10.228271&t=h&z=7)
You sure that's a road and not a river bed Dan? ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Maybe on the way back. We'll see how I'm feeling and if I want to add some time and miles to the return trip.

Thanks Dan!

[blowndodge]

I would be in bliss Dan!!!

...You sure that's a road and not a river bed Dan?...

I zoomed in and I'm pretty sure there were goats on that trail........and one of them appeared to be stuck!

[dantama]

...You sure that's a road and not a river bed Dan?...

I zoomed in and I'm pretty sure there were goats on that trail........and one of them appeared to be stuck!

But this one is pavement the whole way, I promise!!

In this video I made there is a lot of shots of Hwy 12 in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7mF2HZmvA

00:15 to 00:30 are Hwy 12, so is 00:36 to 00:42, and 00:56 to 01:08

00:30 to 00:35 is the dirt road switchbacks in the google earth pictured below, so is 00:42 to 00:49.
01:20 to 01:25 is the approach to the dirt road.

That dirt road is about 50 miles long and bypasses Hwy 12, I only did it because I had done Hwy 12 a few times and felt like an adventure.

But I would never tire of riding Hwy 12.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/burrtrail.gif

After Western Region Rally!!!


http://i32.tinypic.com/m8pnav.jpg

[rlfaubion]

We'll be taking Hwy 12 a day before the Western Rally from Lyman Utah through Capital Reef NP, and on towards Bryce NP. http://tinyurl.com/667abs

Thanks Dan - great videos and pictures. Good job man!

I'm ready for this!

[blowndodge]

Two weeks to go!!! I'm predicting two weeks from tonight I'm going be be drunk in Mesquite!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Yer gonna be seriously hung over by the time I show up, so you should probably keep some earplugs handy. Just in case....::)

[Idaho]

The weather for this trip is going to be interesting. This next week it is supposed to be over 100 in Mesquite and only in the 70's in Zion NP. What to wear?

I'm taking an armored mesh/perf leather jacket, plus an un-armored solid leather jacket to go over it. Vented gloves and solid gloves too. A detatchable face shield too.

Even at 70^o I won't need the solid one, but what if there's a rain or freak cold snap? I'm gonna be prepaired for all eventualities short of those requiring flotation devices.

[Idaho]

I'm taking an armored mesh/perf leather jacket, plus an un-armored solid leather jacket to go over it. Vented gloves and solid gloves too. A detatchable face shield too.

Even at 70^o I won't need the solid one, but what if there's a rain or freak cold snap? I'm gonna be prepaired for all eventualities short of those requiring flotation devices.

I like to be prepared for all types of weather also. I just wanted to travel light for this trip. I plan to leave the outriggers and pontoons at home.

[MarkG]

I plan to leave the outriggers and pontoons at home.
The central and eastern crowds may need to look into float modifications for the Nomads. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Talk about weird weather. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif In our case, probably heat will be our major factor. I suppose we could only hope for some of that funny wet stuff to cool things off a bit, as long as it doesn't get too heavy. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Just a few more days and HD riders will be thinking there has been a Nomad invasion everywhere they look. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Next Week.......tick tick tick tick tick..

[MarkG]

Just reading the Zion NP news and they had a section about road conditions. Might cause some minor delays.

Beginning Monday, June 16, 2008 the National Park Service will be resurfacing a portion of the main park highway and the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in Zion National Park. The project will include a 1.4-mile section of the main park highway from the South Entrance to the junction with the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive as well as the 6-mile Scenic Drive to the Temple of Sinawava. The resurfacing is expected to take about five days to complete, dependent upon weather. One lane travel, with traffic control, will be maintained and motorists may experience delays of up to 15 to 30 minutes. The Zion Canyon shuttle buses will continue to operate during the project.

The road resurfacing involves chip sealing, which is coating the road with a combination of oil and rock chips. The layer of chips must remain on the roads for two to three weeks before the remaining loose chips are swept and removed. During this time, motorists and bicyclists should be aware of the hazards of a layer of loose rock chips. Speed should be reduced to help prevent injuries or windshield damage from flying chips.

In 2005, Zion Canyon’s roads were rebuilt and repaved with black asphalt. Since then, one of the common questions from returning visitors and local residents is, “What happened to the red roads?” This chip seal project will add the red cinders that will return Zion National Park’s signature red roads.

[cactusjack]

Gee Mark, got any more good news? This is stuff we couldn't predict.

You have to ask why do they wait until it's the peak tourist season to repave the roads? It's not like it's cold in Zion National Park. They could do it during the spring or fall. Oh wait, it's run by the federal government - never mind.

[blowndodge]

WTF is up with that? We will not be denied!!

Well I guess I'll forget about washing the bike before I go to Zions. I might put some mud flaps on it though.

My only hope is that with gasoline at $4.50 and rising, tourist traffic will be very light this year.

(Any guesses what we'll be paying at Mt. Carmel? I'm predicting close to $6 for premium if they even have it.)

BTW, if you've never ridden on fresh chipseal, I can only say that I'm plenty glad my bike already has chips in the paint. Those of you with nice virgin paint jobs might think about where you want to be in the pack while riding.

OK, I looked at the map and we're only going to hit the 1.4 mile part of that. Each way unfortunately, but that's a lot better than 7.4 miles of crap each way.

[dantama]

Not ideal, but better than it looks. The long part of the construction can't be ridden anyway during the summer, only shuttle bus rides.

So if you get through the 1.4 mile section, it's just like it would have been anyway. And you can go through the park all the way to the other end, come back, and do a U-turn and go back a few times, avoiding that section till it's time to leave the park.

Not ideal, but not too bad at all.

[MarkG]

(Any guesses what we'll be paying at Mt. Carmel? I'm predicting close to $6 for premium if they even have it.)
This is an interesting site for Gas Prices (http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx)
The gas prices site uses zip codes, City Zip Code lookup (http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp) will save time.
The Mesquite zip code is 89029 and Mt. Carmel is 84755
Mid $4's at the moment, boo, hiss. http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

Mid $4 is less than we pay here for premium.

[blowndodge]

I'll lead in that section. My paint is still pristine. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[cactusjack]

OK, I looked at the map and we're only going to hit the 1.4 mile part of that. Each way unfortunately, but that's a lot better than 7.4 miles of crap each way.

This isn't exactly a superhighway, we'll be moving fairly slow. I don't think it will be a problem.

[dantama]

I decided which rally to go to, and I'm going to the Western. If anyone is going to the rally from the east side of Utah, or through the central part, and wants to meet up and take the scenic route, hit me up.

I think I'll be going through on Wed. and will be doing hwy 12.

[blowndodge]

You DID make a wise choice Dan http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[rlfaubion]

I decided which rally to go to, and I'm going to the Western. If anyone is going to the rally from the east side of Utah, or through the central part, and wants to meet up and take the scenic route, hit me up.

I think I'll be going through on Wed. and will be doing hwy 12.

Dan we'll be riding Hwy 12 on Wednesday also. We're leaving Lyman Utah through Capital Reef NP, and out the bottom over to 12 on to Bryce NP for the night. Might be interesting if we could ride some together. Keep this number in your pocket (916) 616-8137. See ya in either Utah or Nevada..... Oh yeah

[dantama]

[quote="Dan Lund":xzdq125n]I decided which rally to go to, and I'm going to the Western. If anyone is going to the rally from the east side of Utah, or through the central part, and wants to meet up and take the scenic route, hit me up.

I think I'll be going through on Wed. and will be doing hwy 12.

Dan we'll be riding Hwy 12 on Wednesday also. We're leaving Lyman Utah through Capital Reef NP, and out the bottom over to 12 on to Bryce NP for the night. Might be interesting if we could ride some together. Keep this number in your pocket (916) 616-8137. See ya in either Utah or Nevada..... Oh yeah[/quote:xzdq125n]

I got it :)

Next Week.......tick tick tick tick tick..

Next week? I'm there already!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[rlfaubion]

The boss told me not to bother coming to work tomorrow cuz I wouldn't be here anyway :)

[blowndodge]

I've already packed and loaded up my T bag and strapped in on and off twice just to look at the bike all loaded up and ready!!! How sad is that??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[cactusjack]

Haha BD. You're not alone. I have been trying to figure out how I'm going to get everything packed.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to remove the trunk/wompus rack and reinstall the backrest/cobra rack so I can take the T-Bag on the trip. I was going to detail the bike this weekend, and I will already have the saddlebags off, so it's only 5 minutes to swap out the stuff on the back. I really wanted to show off my trunk at the rally, but I think I'm going to need the space and convenience of the T-Bag. Can't use the trunk and the T-Bag together - it's one or the other.

[blowndodge]

decisions decisions....Not a bad one to be made CJ !!!

I'm going to wipe down the front of my bike; ie, back of mirrors headlight, radiatior windshield turn signals saddle bag fronts with Pam cooking spray. I've done this with cars and trucks for years as well at motorcycles in the past and the splattered bugs wipe right off!!

[rlfaubion]

I've already packed and loaded up my T bag and strapped in on and off twice just to look at the bike all loaded up and ready!!! How sad is that??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

Sad, but a reasonable thing to do. I've been trying not to do that. Well, to much anyway :)

decisions decisions....Not a bad one to be made CJ !!!

I'm going to wipe down the front of my bike; ie, back of mirrors headlight, radiatior windshield turn signals saddle bag fronts with Pam cooking spray. I've done this with cars and trucks for years as well at motorcycles in the past and the splattered bugs wipe right off!!

Yeah, well be careful not to smack any endangered species of insect going past the Delhi Sands area. The fine is probably more than your bike cost! I think it's like $2000 per creature killed or harmed.

[cactusjack]

decisions decisions....Not a bad one to be made CJ !!!

I'm going to wipe down the front of my bike; ie, back of mirrors headlight, radiatior windshield turn signals saddle bag fronts with Pam cooking spray. I've done this with cars and trucks for years as well at motorcycles in the past and the splattered bugs wipe right off!!

Yeah, well be careful not to smack any endangered species of insect going past the Delhi Sands area. The fine is probably more than your bike cost! I think it's like $2000 per creature killed or harmed.

I think BD just likes the "buttery smell" on his bike.

[blowndodge]

Why ya gotta be like dat ???? I'm a victim,

I posted on my front door at the office that I would be out of town due to the Mesquite trip.

I just had a patient tell me they go to Mesquite every year.... last week of April or first week of May (WHEN THE TEMP IS STILL TOLERABLE!!!!) LOL

Anyway.... the Casa Blanca was opened by Merv Griffin and is gorgeous. The Oasis is way older but still nice and less than half as much.... well we knew that!


Anyways............. she said her husband loves the steak house at Oasis. "Charmaines's"... great big fat juicey BDlicious steaks...



She said the nice part about the Oasis is you can park your bikes right at your front door vs the Casa Blanca where you have to park them a ways away... good to know!!


El Nico, Your KawaNOW Demi-god.

My shirt finally came!!! Very nice! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Yeah, well be careful not to smack any endangered species of insect going past the Delhi Sands area. The fine is probably more than your bike cost! I think it's like $2000 per creature killed or harmed.

I think BD just likes the "buttery smell" on his bike.

What'll be real funny is if we come out of the restaurant and find like 20 stray cats all licking the butter flavor offa BD's bike. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Just keep talkin' smack fellas!! Keep it up!!!!!

BD's a coming......to a town near you!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[rlfaubion]

OK boze, we're outta here in 9 hours. Heading for our 1st nights stay in lovely Hawthorne Nevada, we're we'll take in some best lounge lizard acts between here and Caliente. Look forward to seeing ya all in Mesquite next week. Glad you all liked the shirts, and thanks for you kind remarks.... Be safe, and check your air pressure. I'm out

[blowndodge]

Ride safe brother!!! See ya Wednesday?

[Idaho]

Holly smoke, I've been checking the weather down there and it is going to be like riding in a blast furnace, 104 degrees. Next time we either need to go earlier if we head to the desert or go to the mountains somewhere. Can we say HOT????? ???

[rlfaubion]

Ride safe brother!!! See ya Wednesday?

Thanks BD, We'll be in Thursday evening. Coming out of Bryce that day. See ya then!

[dantama]

[quote="Blowndodge "Darksider"":ikbcxisu]Ride safe brother!!! See ya Wednesday?

Thanks BD, We'll be in Thursday evening. Coming out of Bryce that day. See ya then! [/quote:ikbcxisu]


I got your number now, I'll call and leave a message and perhaps will catch you when your off the road for the day and discuss Utah routes and see if we might be in the same place at the same time to catch hwy 12 together.

Holly smoke, I've been checking the weather down there and it is going to be like riding in a blast furnace, 104 degrees. Next time we either need to go earlier if we head to the desert or go to the mountains somewhere. Can we say HOT????? ???

104?

Hmmm....

Sounds just like home to me. ;)

Hey, it'll cool down once we hit the mountains, and if we can get the hell out of Dodge a bit earlier it will definately be nicer than leaving Mesquite at 9:00 AM.

The ride back down from MT. Carmel will be increasingly hot, and we'll hit Mesquite at the hottest part of the day, which is late afternoon. That's gonna be the hellish part.

We might just want to hang back in the park a while longer than planned (like anything ever goes according to schedule anyway, right?) until the sun starts to set, subsist on canned rations and snacks for a while, and arrive back at Mesquite for a late dinner when things have cooled down a bit.

In my mind it mostly depends on how long the rest of the riders can hold out without beer. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dantama]

It will most likely be pretty hot at Zions too. It has been 105 on some of the times that I've been in the park.

There is the long tunnel though that is nice and cool :)

Next year the rally will be in the mountains. The Black Hills of South Dakota.

[cactusjack]

Holly smoke, I've been checking the weather down there and it is going to be like riding in a blast furnace, 104 degrees. Next time we either need to go earlier if we head to the desert or go to the mountains somewhere. Can we say HOT????? ???

104?

Hmmm....

Sounds just like home to me. ;)

Hey, it'll cool down once we hit the mountains, and if we can get the hell out of Dodge a bit earlier it will definately be nicer than leaving Mesquite at 9:00 AM.

The ride back down from MT. Carmel will be increasingly hot, and we'll hit Mesquite at the hottest part of the day, which is late afternoon. That's gonna be the hellish part.

We might just want to hang back in the park a while longer than planned (like anything ever goes according to schedule anyway, right?) until the sun starts to set, subsist on canned rations and snacks for a while, and arrive back at Mesquite for a late dinner when things have cooled down a bit.

In my mind it mostly depends on how long the rest of the riders can hold out without beer. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

The idea for the ride was to be back earlier in the afternoon, before the hottest part of the day. Back in Mesquite, people can drink, swim, gamble, or sit in their room and watch Oprah between the time we return and dinner. The hottest time at Zion is midday, when the sun is directly overhead. At other times, the narrow canyon provides a lot of shade. I can ride all day in temps above 100, but I know many of the members aren't used to it. I took that into consideration.

If the consensus is to leave earlier in the morning for Zion, that's no big deal. It's difficult planning a schedule for a group of people you don't really know. If we want to get up early, eat breakfast at 7:00 (when the buffets open) and hit the road, fine with me. We could leave earlier and eat breakfast in St. George Utah, if that's what the group wants to do. Nothing is carved in stone.

It's 111 here right now, and 125 in my garage. I was getting my gear ready for the rally. I think I'll wait until the sun goes down.

[tomk]

Whatever you want to do CJ. I wouldn't mind breakfast at 7AM and go.

[blowndodge]

me neither..

decisions decisions....Not a bad one to be made CJ !!!

I'm going to wipe down the front of my bike; ie, back of mirrors headlight, radiatior windshield turn signals saddle bag fronts with Pam cooking spray. I've done this with cars and trucks for years as well at motorcycles in the past and the splattered bugs wipe right off!!

Don't come near me with that stuff!~ ;)

Yeah, I looked at the maps again and Zion doesn't get up that high. Around 6500 ft. So it probably will still be quite hot there. I would definately be up for a quick shot of coffee, out the door and breakfast in St. George after a brisk morning ride.

But the I won't drink much the night before a big ride either. I'm allergic to hangovers. I do not, however, want to put anyone else in a dangerous situation where they aren't quite human enough to ride early in the morning.

[tomk]

Bring a camera. We need lots O' shots!

[wanderer]

I am visiting a friend in Hurricane, Utah right now. (which is right outside of Zions) He says the hot part of the day here is around 5:00 pm. So, it might not be that bad at the time we will be here.

[cactusjack]

By the way, the locals call it Hur-kun, not Hurr-i-cane.

We'll be passing through there on the way to/from Zion Nat'l Park.

[dantama]

By the way, the locals call it Hur-kun, not Hurr-i-cane.

We'll be passing through there on the way to/from Zion Nat'l Park.


And for Nico and others, the next town after Hurricane is Virgin http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[blowndodge]

Didja see the weather report for Mesquite? 110-112 YIKES!!!!

[cactusjack]

BD, Just hike up your skirt, grab your kiwis and man up!

[cactusjack]

By the way, the locals call it Hur-kun, not Hurr-i-cane.

We'll be passing through there on the way to/from Zion Nat'l Park.


And for Nico and others, the next town after Hurricane is Virgin http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

Dan, please don't tell them the Virgin River flows through Zion, okay? We'll spend all day trying to keep them out of the water. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[blowndodge]

Aren't we getting "giddy" today??????? LOL!!!

Off to go buy my vest!!

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