Going to Globe

[ponch]

Going to Globe tomorrow, Thursday January 17, for lunch. Anyone want to ride out with Mark and I?

[markclark57]

See you @ 9:00 am. :tup:

[ponch]

May be Scott will chime in with the name of that mexican place he likes. Was it Irene's or Chalo's?

[cactusjack]

Sorry guys, I'd go but I have to work. The name of the restaurant is Irene's. It's toward the far end of town on the left hand side of the road, near where you turn to go to Show Low.

Heads up, there are several speed cameras in the Miami-Globe area.

[ponch]

Sorry guys, I'd go but I have to work. The name of the restaurant is Irene's. It's toward the far end of town on the left hand side of the road, near where you turn to go to Show Low.

Heads up, there are several speed cameras in the Miami-Globe area.

Do you know the overage they allow? The one on Shea out by me allows 9-10 over. I keep at no more than 5 over.

You mean you'd rather work than ride?

[Jared]

:bird::bird::bird::bird:

[ponch]

:bird::bird::bird::bird:

You're the one that wants to live in the land of Goshen. :D Move further south and you too could enjoy riding in the winter. :yep:

[cactusjack]

Do you know the overage they allow? The one on Shea out by me allows 9-10 over. I keep at no more than 5 over.

You mean you'd rather work than ride?

No, but I do like to get paid regularly.:D

I don't know how much leeway they give you in these small towns. I think they give you 10 MPH over, but I wouldn't try it.

[ponch]

No, but I do like to get paid regularly.:D

I don't know how much leeway they give you in these small towns. I think they give you 10 MPH over, but I wouldn't try it.

Well, we still have to go to that place in Tucson that was on Man vs Food. Or was it Diners, Drive ins and Dives?

[cactusjack]

Well, we still have to go to that place in Tucson that was on Man vs Food. Or was it Diners, Drive ins and Dives?

Man v Food. I've eaten there twice, it's pretty good.

I assume you mean the Mexican Restaurant where President Clinton dined, right? It's called "Mi Nidito".

[ponch]

Man v Food. I've eaten there twice, it's pretty good.

I assume you mean the Mexican Restaurant where President Clinton dined, right? It's called "Mi Nidito".

Yeah, that and there was a hotdog place too, that looked interesting. Either way, it would be a good lunch run.

[markclark57]

Maybe next time we should start planning sooner . . . Naaa! Just jump on and ride. :yep:

[markclark57]

OK, most of my riding is comprised of running around doing chores. :P I still like the option of going for a ride just to go for a ride. At least "year round riding" here is lots more comfortable than it was in Washington State. :yep:

[ponch]

Yeah, Iowa winters made it rough to ride too. LI wasn't so bad weather wise, but the traffic sucked.

[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.

[markclark57]

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

[ponch]

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? :D I've been trying to get one of those for awhile.

[danimal2]

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]

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]

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! :yep: 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. :D

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. :tup:

[ponch]

Great ride today Ponch! :yep: 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. :D

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. :tup:

I thought we were in the Dakar race. :ohno: 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]

I thought we were in the Dakar race. :ohno: 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. :wave:

[ponch]

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. :wave:

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. :D 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]

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.

[markclark57]

I'm thankful that I was "waiting" or "slowing" for Ponch at times or I may have been one of those fatalities. He's definitely the more sensible rider.

Grace's 205 Car Tire might have given me some unfair advantage, but some of those turns and narrow spots are suicidal. I won't be back on that road even in my 4X4.

Edit: Especially in my 4X4. Some spots would be tight for 2 motorcycles to pass . . .

[ponch]

I'm thankful that I was "waiting" or "slowing" for Ponch at times or I may have been one of those fatalities. He's definitely the more sensible rider.

Grace's 205 Car Tire might have given me some unfair advantage, but some of those turns and narrow spots are suicidal. I won't be back on that road even in my 4X4.

Acrophobia makes one cautious. That and the fact I am still making payments.

[markclark57]

Acrophobia makes one cautious. That and the fact I am still making payments.

Mine's been paid for a long time . . . Still not going back on that road again. :crazy:

[cactusjack]

Did you not know it was a dirt road until you got there? You should have asked.

[crazygene49]

So, when all is said and done, you had a good time?

[ponch]

Did you not know it was a dirt road until you got there? You should have asked.

I didn't. Mark asked if I minded riding on dirt roads, I said no...I had no idea it was 22 miles of it and at that point, it was longer back than ahead. I kind of feel like a boy scout that earned a merit badge. :wtf:

[ponch]

So, when all is said and done, you had a good time?

With Mark, it's always a good time. :cheers:

[danimal2]

I didn't. Mark asked if I minded riding on dirt roads, I said no...I had no idea it was 22 miles of it and at that point, it was longer back than ahead.:wtf:

It's not even a good dirt road. I don't even like taking my truck and boat down that sucker. I do it because there's no other way into Apache Lake, but I don't like it.

[ponch]

It's not even a good dirt road. I don't even like taking my truck and boat down that sucker. I do it because there's no other way into Apache Lake, but I don't like it.

No shite. Of course, one of my beemer acquaintances said he's done it twice with an RT. Ok. Pazzo. :wtf:

[danimal2]

No shite. Of course, one of my beemer acquaintances said he's done it twice with an RT. Ok. Pazzo. :wtf:

I'm sure it'd be a blast on a gs. Apparently not too bad on the rt if he did it twice........ I believe I'll stick to blacktop just the same..

You guys had a nice day for it. I did a little 100 mile loop after work that I take when unable to go for a proper ride. Perfect weather temp-wise.

[ponch]

I'm sure it'd be a blast on a gs. Apparently not too bad on the rt if he did it twice........ I believe I'll stick to blacktop just the same..

You guys had a nice day for it. I did a little 100 mile loop after work that I take when unable to go for a proper ride. Perfect weather temp-wise.

Some of those beemer folks are nuts. One said the apache trail isn't bad at all because he did it years ago with his 88 dyna. I won't do again with the RT.

[cactusjack]

I really wish they would improve that road and pave it. It would be nice to have another option going east from the valley, rather than just 87 and 60. It's probably been at least 12 years since we drove it and it scared the bejeezus out of Mrs. CJ. But the bridge on 188 by Roosevelt Dam scares her too. :D She doesn't care for heights.

[ponch]

I really wish they would improve that road and pave it. It would be nice to have another option going east from the valley, rather than just 87 and 60. It's probably been at least 12 years since we drove it and it scared the bejeezus out of Mrs. CJ. But the bridge on 188 by Roosevelt Dam scares her too. :D She doesn't care for heights.

Neither do I.

[danimal2]

I won't be back on that road even in my 4X4.

Edit: Especially in my 4X4. Some spots would be tight for 2 motorcycles to pass . . .

I've heard tell in the summer time people take big 5th wheel trailers and class A motorhomes with boats in tow down that road. It can be real miserable when there's one coming from each way and only one can make it through (barely). It can take hours to back one of them up enough so the other can make the squeeze past.

I'll have to say, I never actually witnessed this, but have heard the stories. I always came in from the north (Roosevelt 188) and it's quite a bit wider up that way.

[ponch]

I've heard tell in the summer time people take big 5th wheel trailers and class A motorhomes with boats in tow down that road. It can be real miserable when there's one coming from each way and only one can make it through (barely). It can take hours to back one of them up enough so the other can make the squeeze past.

I'll have to say, I never actually witnessed this, but have heard the stories. I always came in from the north (Roosevelt 188) and it's quite a bit wider up that way.

We came in from the south side and I can tell you I can't see a 5th wheel getting all the way through there without damaging something or going over a cliff.

[ponch]

I really wish they would improve that road and pave it. It would be nice to have another option going east from the valley, rather than just 87 and 60. It's probably been at least 12 years since we drove it and it scared the bejeezus out of Mrs. CJ. But the bridge on 188 by Roosevelt Dam scares her too. :D She doesn't care for heights.

Someone just told me La Casita in Globe is the bomb. It's been there since the 50's.

[cactusjack]

Someone just told me La Casita in Globe is the bomb. It's been there since the 50's.

I had to look it up as I have never heard of it. It looks like it is in Globe's old downtown area. I usually never venture off of US-60 going through Globe. I'll try and find it next time I go through there.

[ponch]

They said it was in Old Globe.

The interesting thing about the salsa at Irene's is it tasted like it had nutmeg in it. I couldn't get the idea of pumkin pie out of my head.

[fammdw]

What are some other goods eats in Arizona? Looking for locally favored places in Safford, Tombstone, Tucson, Sedona (via the middle of the state, Globe, etc.) and Flagstaff. Doesn't have to just be Mexican. Anything you really enjoy.

[ponch]

If you have a smart phone or iPad try diners drive ins and dives and man versus food. Urban spoon is a good app to. Twin wheels in wickenburg is good...Los Herman's in superior, the pork store in queen creek has very good cinnamon rolls and burritos, tags in Coolidge is good as is the restaurant in the payson airport. Too many places to list.

[cactusjack]

My personal quest for quality Mexican food has given me a knowledge of the best Mexican restaurants throughout AZ. Outside of the Phoenix area, and more specifically the East Valley, I pretty much know only Mexican places.

Yelp! also has a smartphone app with reviews of restaurants, bars, etc just about any place you happen to be.

[ponch]

I use yelp too. All the tools all the time