Going to Globe

[markclark57]

I looked up Irene's Restaurant and put the address into the GPS.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Stu

I would have enjoyed riding with you guys, but I have a job interview. Keep me in mind for the next ride you decide to go on.
Hope you have a good ride.

What's a job interview? I've been trying to get one of those for awhile.

[danimal2]

Originally Posted by Stu

I would have enjoyed riding with you guys. Keep me in mind for the next ride you decide to go on.
Hope you have a good ride.

Just saw this. Unfortunately I need a day's notice to get off work. You've got my numbers Mark. Give me a shout if you's are doing a ride (or pm works too, I check in daily). I don't always post as my .91 post per day would indicate, but I always check in.

[cactusjack]

There's another Mexican place in Globe I have never tried. You turn left onto AZ-188 as if you were going to Lake Roosevelt. At the bottom of the hill is Guayo's Restaurant. I've been past it many times, but never stopped.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

There's another Mexican place in Globe I have never tried. You turn left onto AZ-188 as if you were going to Lake Roosevelt. At the bottom of the hill is Guayo's Restaurant. I've been past it many times, but never stopped.

No use being a guinea pig.

[cactusjack]

So what are you guys going to do, just ride to Globe and back?

You could keep going E on 60. It becomes US-70 just past Irene's and a couple miles further E, turn right onto AZ-77. This will take you over Diablo Pass and down to Winkelman. Turn right at Winkelman onto AZ-177, and it will take you past a huge open pit copper mine and back to the US-60 at Superior.

Or, turn on AZ-188 and ride past Roosevelt Lake, through the towns of the Tonto Basin, past Jake's Corner (a biker bar, restaurant, campground and small store) and you hit AZ-87 (Beeline Hwy) about 18 miles S of Payson. Turn left and it will take you back to Ftn Hills.

Both are real nice rides and quite scenic.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

So what are you guys going to do, just ride to Globe and back?

You could keep going E on 60. It becomes US-70 just past Irene's and a couple miles further E, turn right onto AZ-77. This will take you over Diablo Pass and down to Winkelman. Turn right at Winkelman onto AZ-177, and it will take you past a huge open pit copper mine and back to the US-60 at Superior.

Or, turn on AZ-188 and ride past Roosevelt Lake, through the towns of the Tonto Basin, past Jake's Corner (a biker bar, restaurant, campground and small store) and you hit AZ-87 (Beeline Hwy) about 18 miles S or Payson. Turn left and it will take you back to Ftn Hills.

Both are real nice rides and quite scenic.

It's whatever we decide I suppose.

[markclark57]

Great ride today Ponch! Sorry about the dirt road, but dang that was awesome scenery. I can now scratch that road off of my "Bucket List" and never return.

CJ & others, We went through Tortilla Flats and down the back side of Roosevelt Dam. Including the way more difficult than I thought, 22 miles of unmaintained dirt road.

We were the slowest thing on the road with our big cruisers. We got passed several times. No damage that won't wash off.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by markclark57

Great ride today Ponch! Sorry about the dirt road, but dang that was awesome scenery. I can now scratch that road off of my "Bucket List" and never return.

CJ & others, We went through Tortilla Flats and down the back side of Roosevelt Dam. Including the way more difficult than I thought, 22 miles of unmaintained dirt road.

We were the slowest thing on the road with our big cruisers. We got passed several times. No damage that won't wash off.

I thought we were in the Dakar race. It was great seeing Mark, Irene's was good. Their salsa was different. I'll have to ask Scott what's good to get. I got a green chile chicken chimichanga.

[markclark57]

Originally Posted by ponch

I thought we were in the Dakar race. It was great seeing Mark, Irene's was good. Their salsa was different. I'll have to ask Scott what's good to get. I got a green chile chicken chimichanga.

No "race" at all . . . And it would be "The Dark Side Race" or "The Dirt Side Race" if we did.

I think that I am more accustomed to "The Dirt Side", but those folks on the dirt bikes really kicked our butts.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by markclark57

No "race" at all . . . And it would be "The Dark Side Race" or "The Dirt Side Race" if we did.

I think that I am more accustomed to "The Dirt Side", but those folks on the dirt bikes really kicked our butts.

Actually, Dakar is a rally, so that is different than a race. I would have preferred a R1200GSA or a KLR650.

[Sin City Stan]

I'm going to file this away for the time either one of you invite me on a ride. Dirt roads, I won't say never, but not pretty close.

[ponch]

I have a 1200, but this quote from the writer Peter Egan may be relavant:

"Few people appreciate the off-road capabilities of the R1150RT. Those who do are mostly dead or in hospitals."

[cactusjack]

I wouldn't ride my Harley or a Nomad on that road. I've driven it in a truck, once. As I recall there are some mighty sheer dropoffs on the left hand side.

The ride from Apache Junction to Tortilla Flats is great, though. Probably better on a day like this than during summer when you have heavy RV traffic going to and from Canyon Lake. You never know when someone towing a boat is going to cross the yellow line.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I wouldn't ride my Harley or a Nomad on that road. I've driven it in a truck, once. As I recall there are some mighty sheer dropoffs on the left hand side.

The ride from Apache Junction to Tortilla Flats is great, though. Probably better on a day like this than during summer when you have heavy RV traffic going to and from Canyon Lake. You never know when someone towing a boat is going to cross the yellow line.

I would tell you not to do it. It'll pound your bike and yes there are some post life experience facilitating drop-offs.