Petenomad trip to NW rally.

[petenomad]

Wow, we need to win the lottery so we can just ride the Rockies from now on.
This trip was all about the scenery and the fantastic roads.

Here's a link to the still pics we took on our trip. Have hours of video, that I need to edit to a reasonable length to share.
Glenn and Ann's 2012 Canmore Rally Trip

[glwilson]

Nice pics! Looked like a great ride...

Thanks for sharing... and letting me drop-in on this region's board.

I assume the Spyder held-up just fine on the trip.

[usranger74]

Txs for posting - looks like a nice trip.

I know what you mean about riding in the Rockies. I hope to take two weeks next year in addition to the Nat. Rally and cruz them hills.

[billmac]

These are rubbin it in pictures. Nice scenery. Sure ain't Kansas is it Glenn.

[Loafer]

Great, thanks for sharing!

[petenomad]

Greg, the Spyder did great. Absolutely no issues. We did wait about 4 hours for a somewhat clueless dealer to change the oil. Ann got lots of compliments on her fantastic "paint" job. We took it from Canmore to Banff on the off day and so I got to ride it through some twisties for the first time. It handles the switchbacks (25 and under turns) much better than the Nomad. I think with just a bit more practice, I could take any curve on the Spyder as fast (or faster) as the Nomad.

[waterman]

Very nice pictures Pete.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by petenomad

Greg, the Spyder did great. Absolutely no issues. We did wait about 4 hours for a somewhat clueless dealer to change the oil. Ann got lots of compliments on her fantastic "paint" job. We took it from Canmore to Banff on the off day and so I got to ride it through some twisties for the first time. It handles the switchbacks (25 and under turns) much better than the Nomad. I think with just a bit more practice, I could take any curve on the Spyder as fast (or faster) as the Nomad.

Not to get "off-subject"... but the biggest challenge you have to get-over to take the Spyder fast around curves (without setting-off the Nanny-System)... is simply to get used to the lateral pull you get on it -- which does not exist on a bike. Secondly, leaning forward and toward the inside of the curve puts you in the right position to lower your center of gravity, and to help keep the front-inside wheel on the ground -- which keeps the Nanny from activating. I am able to take tight corners every bit as fast as any bike now; and sometimes faster. It just doesn't feel as good as it does on a bike though.

Glad to hear you didn't have any problems with it. I am still working on my wife to get licensed to ride ours. That would nice on longer trips to ride one-up; while knowing she'll be fairly safe on 3-wheels. I can definitely see why Spyders are becoming extremely popular and their sales growing unbelievably.

Again... nice pics, and thanks for sharing.

[jesse]

Great pictures! Looking forward to going back that way someday. You can never see it all in one trip. The motorcycle has opened so many roads to all of us.

[chainsaw]

Nice pictures and a great ride.

[Griz]

Great pictures Glenn, looks like you and Ann had a great trip! Thanks for sharing.

[BudMan]

Great Pictures.... I'm sure you had a great time.
Glad you made it back home safely.

[Rasta]

Good job!Thanks!!