Ride planning yet? - Page 2

**GIBBY** · 01-24-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cbutteris

So many beers, so little time.

That trip to CO going straight thru in a car is hard enough with 2 drivers. Maybe you have figured out how to sleep while you ride - I'll be keeping a closer eye on you this trip!

I can do 944 miles in a day, providing I am riding solo/alone and riding the slab. That isn't even the distance of the shortest IronButt.

waterman · 01-24-2013, 02:04 PM

Hey Gibby, actually hwy 34 from Kearney to Brush, CO is a much nicer ride. It is the route I prefer. It might add 30 to 40 minutes but it definately will not be flat once you get past Holdredge. It is much more rolling country. Less traffic and definately less semi's to deal with.

**GIBBY** · 01-24-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Hey Gibby, actually hwy 34 from Kearney to Brush, CO is a much nicer ride. It is the route I prefer. It might add 30 to 40 minutes but it definately will not be flat once you get past Holdredge. It is much more rolling country. Less traffic and definately less semi's to deal with.

Thanks for the tip.

**glwilson** · 01-24-2013, 09:04 PM

I am taking a limo out there...

waterman · 01-25-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I am taking a limo out there...

I see that you are trailering the Harley.

**GIBBY** · 01-25-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I am taking a limo out there...

Have you convinced Kendra that Estes Park is the ideal place to celebrate?

cbutteris · 01-25-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Hey Gibby, actually hwy 34 from Kearney to Brush, CO is a much nicer ride. It is the route I prefer. It might add 30 to 40 minutes but it definately will not be flat once you get past Holdredge. It is much more rolling country. Less traffic and definately less semi's to deal with.

The 34 option is interesting. When I took this trip back in 2010 I actually rode all 2-lane roads until I got to Grand Island, then stopped in Kearney. Day 2 was pretty easy and rode into Boulder about 2:00, so there should still be time to peel off the interstate and still make Estes Park in time for dinner.

One thing that always gets me though, when you cross into CO you still have quite a ways to go!

Maybe not this trip but I'm curious too about cutting through the SE corner of So Dakota - going through the Yankton area. Anybody been there?

**glwilson** · 01-26-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Have you convinced Kendra that Estes Park is the ideal place to celebrate?

Working on that... not quite convinced yet.

And Joel... depending on my back... I may ride it out; but as it is now, I am trailering it.

**dmac** · 01-26-2013, 02:18 PM

All kinds of anniversaries going on....we'll be celebrating our 33rd while at the rally. What better way to celebrate your anniversary than with a bunch of friends?! IMHO

**Rasta** · 01-26-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dmac

All kinds of anniversaries going on....we'll be celebrating our 33rd while at the rally. What better way to celebrate your anniversary than with a bunch of friends?! IMHO

**GIBBY** · 01-26-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dmac

All kinds of anniversaries going on....we'll be celebrating our 33rd while at the rally. What better way to celebrate your anniversary than with a bunch of friends?! IMHO

Well said my friend.

**biscuitsngravy** · 01-26-2013, 11:00 PM

If I get my new sidecar in time, this will be the first long trip I will take with it. I will probably stay the first night in Grand Island, NE with family. I've traveled there several times, twice on BnG. I usually travel on U.S. 30 all the way from Carroll, IA to Grand Island.

Then it will be on and off I-80 to North Platte, NE and then to Estes Park, CO. It will be about 695 miles total and a little over 12 hours total riding time from home to Estes Park for me. I'm not too enthused about traveling on I-80 so will probably slow it down and go on old highways and thru towns. Besides, I kinda want to show off my sidecar to the locals!

Nothing is set in stone. I may even leave a day early just for the fun of it and take lots of photos. I been dreaming about this trip for a long time now and will probably change plans a dozen times!

**glwilson** · 01-27-2013, 08:59 AM

It is 986 miles from my house to Estes Park on the slabs, so I will take the slab the entire way there to make time over two days (arriving on Sunday in Estes).

I would rather get to Estes as fast as possible where the real riding is going to be -- and get-in an extra day of riding while there.

**GIBBY** · 01-27-2013, 10:21 AM

It's like deja vu all over again. If you would like to hook up with Denny, Sally, Cal and I in Lincoln, NE or somewhere near there let me know. I think that would be about half way for you. Coming from the north we won't be on the slab until we get into NE, so it would only be one day of slab riding for us. Getting to Estes Park fast and having an extra day of riding there is my preference also. Maybe we could ride to Mt. Evans on that Monday, highest paved road in the continental U.S.

**dmac** · 01-27-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

It's like deja vu all over again. If you would like to hook up with Denny, Sally, Cal and I in Lincoln, NE or somewhere near there let me know. I think that would be about half way for you. Coming from the north we won't be on the slab until we get into NE, so it would only be one day of slab riding for us. Getting to Estes Park fast and having an extra day of riding there is my preference also. Maybe we could ride to Mt. Evans on that Monday, highest paved road in the continental U.S.

Is that highest paved road higher than Mt. Mitchell was? That was plenty high for me (Sally).

01-24-2013, 02:04 PM	#17
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Hey Gibby, actually hwy 34 from Kearney to Brush, CO is a much nicer ride. It is the route I prefer. It might add 30 to 40 minutes but it definately will not be flat once you get past Holdredge. It is much more rolling country. Less traffic and definately less semi's to deal with. __________________ 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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01-24-2013, 09:04 PM	#19
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I am taking a limo out there... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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01-26-2013, 02:18 PM	#24
dmac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	All kinds of anniversaries going on....we'll be celebrating our 33rd while at the rally. What better way to celebrate your anniversary than with a bunch of friends?! IMHO __________________ VBA#642 Custer National Rally 2009 Regional Prairie Du Chien 2010 National Maggie Valley 2011 2008 Red and Black Nomad 2008 Pearl White Goldwing
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01-26-2013, 11:00 PM	#27
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	If I get my new sidecar in time, this will be the first long trip I will take with it. I will probably stay the first night in Grand Island, NE with family. I've traveled there several times, twice on BnG. I usually travel on U.S. 30 all the way from Carroll, IA to Grand Island. Then it will be on and off I-80 to North Platte, NE and then to Estes Park, CO. It will be about 695 miles total and a little over 12 hours total riding time from home to Estes Park for me. I'm not too enthused about traveling on I-80 so will probably slow it down and go on old highways and thru towns. Besides, I kinda want to show off my sidecar to the locals! Nothing is set in stone. I may even leave a day early just for the fun of it and take lots of photos. I been dreaming about this trip for a long time now and will probably change plans a dozen times! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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01-27-2013, 08:59 AM	#28
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	It is 986 miles from my house to Estes Park on the slabs, so I will take the slab the entire way there to make time over two days (arriving on Sunday in Estes). I would rather get to Estes as fast as possible where the real riding is going to be -- and get-in an extra day of riding while there. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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01-27-2013, 10:21 AM	#29
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	It's like deja vu all over again. If you would like to hook up with Denny, Sally, Cal and I in Lincoln, NE or somewhere near there let me know. I think that would be about half way for you. Coming from the north we won't be on the slab until we get into NE, so it would only be one day of slab riding for us. Getting to Estes Park fast and having an extra day of riding there is my preference also. Maybe we could ride to Mt. Evans on that Monday, highest paved road in the continental U.S. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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