It's my "about time" trip.

usranger74 · 08-04-2013, 07:15 PM

It has not been the year I had hoped for regarding riding my Nomad (less than 400 miles for the year thus far). That is about to change. At the end of this week, a fellow VAB member and I are taking off on a trip into Colorado. It will be his first trip on his new (to him) 2002 Nomad. We will be staying in motels with the exception of day 3 and 4 where we will be using my Son's house at Mesa Verde Nat. Park.

Suggestions or comments welcomed.

Day 1 (Aug 9)
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7 (Will take an afternoon trip into Rocky Mt. NP and Back to Motel)
Day 8
Day 9 - Home (Aug. 17)

**BudMan** · 08-04-2013, 07:37 PM

You and Jim have a helluva trip planned.
I'm sure you two will have a great time.

waterman · 08-05-2013, 12:16 PM

Have fun on the trip Bill.

rickyboy · 08-05-2013, 12:32 PM

Ride safe and have a great time. I'm hoping nxt yr will be my "about time" . Hopefully I'll be retired and have all the time in the world.

**Jared** · 08-05-2013, 01:41 PM

Bill, perhaps on Aug 16 I can meet up and ride a bit with you? You'll love the Peak to Peak ride into Estes.

usranger74 · 08-05-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

Bill, perhaps on Aug 16 I can meet up and ride a bit with you? You'll love the Peak to Peak ride into Estes.

Jared

You are more than welcome to ride with us. As we get a day out, I will drop you a PM.

Is the ride from Mt Evens to Estes the "Peak to Peak" ride?

waterman · 08-05-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Jared

You are more than welcome to ride with us. As we get a day out, I will drop you a PM.

Is the ride from Mt Evens to Estes the "Peak to Peak" ride?

It actually only runs from Estes to Central City.

http://byways.org/explore/byways/2114/travel.html

**schoeney** · 08-05-2013, 06:44 PM

Enjoy Bill!

usranger74 · 08-17-2013, 10:40 PM

Jim and I are back in Omaha. We put approx. 3,500 miles on the Nomads.

Will post a trip report and pics in a few days. We had no real problems.

**schoeney** · 08-17-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Jim and I are back in Omaha. We put approx. 3,500 miles on the Nomads.

Will post a trip report and pics when in a few days. We had no real problems.

Great. Welcome back. I will grab some popcorn, pull up a chair to get ready for the picture show.

petenomad · 08-18-2013, 09:21 PM

So happy you were able to find some time for your trip.

mobandy78 · 08-21-2013, 07:02 PM

That looks like a great trip! How was the Million Dollar Highway and Mt. Evans?

usranger74 · 08-21-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

That looks like a great trip! How was the Million Dollar Highway and Mt. Evans?

The Million Dollar high way (been on it 4 times) is very scenic but its not a "fun" motorcycle ride. Mt Evans was the most demanding and challenging ride I have made (I have been riding for 50+ yrs).

08-04-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	It's my "about time" trip. It has not been the year I had hoped for regarding riding my Nomad (less than 400 miles for the year thus far). That is about to change. At the end of this week, a fellow VAB member and I are taking off on a trip into Colorado. It will be his first trip on his new (to him) 2002 Nomad. We will be staying in motels with the exception of day 3 and 4 where we will be using my Son's house at Mesa Verde Nat. Park. Suggestions or comments welcomed. Day 1 (Aug 9) Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 (Will take an afternoon trip into Rocky Mt. NP and Back to Motel) Day 8 Day 9 - Home (Aug. 17) __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	You and Jim have a helluva trip planned. I'm sure you two will have a great time. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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08-05-2013, 12:16 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Have fun on the trip Bill. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Ride safe and have a great time. I'm hoping nxt yr will be my "about time" . Hopefully I'll be retired and have all the time in the world. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Bill, perhaps on Aug 16 I can meet up and ride a bit with you? You'll love the Peak to Peak ride into Estes. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Enjoy Bill! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-17-2013, 10:40 PM	#9
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Jim and I are back in Omaha. We put approx. 3,500 miles on the Nomads. Will post a trip report and pics in a few days. We had no real problems. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Last edited by usranger74; 08-18-2013 at 12:00 AM.
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08-18-2013, 09:21 PM	#11
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	So happy you were able to find some time for your trip. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	That looks like a great trip! How was the Million Dollar Highway and Mt. Evans? __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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