Topic: Rally in the Rockies (Read 8300 times)

WFP · « **on:** June 21, 2006, 12:04:06 AM »

Staging for the day 1 ride note i did not change the camera clock so that is east coast time...

WFP · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:04:56 AM »

let the riding begin

WFP · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:06:05 AM »

Riding

WFP · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:08:34 AM »

An unscheduled photo-op...on a canyon road...or is that a gorge...or a holler...whatever it was nice...

WFP · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:09:54 AM »

Crossing the royal gorge bridge on the bike

WFP · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:11:10 AM »

Riding Skyline Drive...

Gettinold · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2006, 05:04:31 AM »

NICE PICS, LOOKS LIKE A GOOD TIME. RIDE SAFE [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

SE-Dave · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2006, 06:50:46 AM »

Great Pic's [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Thanks for Sharing the ride..........Dave

Bubba · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2006, 07:12:04 AM »

Dang I wanted to go there but just one little problem........ W O R K !!!!!!

Those are GREAT pictures and thanks for sharing.
Bubba

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2006, 08:44:38 AM »

Nice pics.....Send more.....and....Ride Safe..... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

ccr · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2006, 10:36:51 AM »

As a flatlander, those hills are a lot higher then the ones around here. eeeek. I feel like I am falling. [smiley=nervous.gif]

SEULTRA · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:32:58 PM »

Picture from the "back of the pack" on the day 1 ride

SEULTRA · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:36:06 PM »

Canyon stop day 1

Fired00d · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2006, 03:23:17 PM »

Breathtaking, awesome, gorgeous.... just a few of the words that come to mind right away when looking at these pictures. Thanks for sharing I feel like I'm there now. Everyone have a great, safe time there, and safe return home.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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cuthbertss · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2006, 04:14:07 PM »

Hey All;

I escorted a bike with mech problems back to PPHD today{ looks kinda like a mini-CVO rally there..bu tthats another story... }; so thought i would take a peak..hell i went on this ride and these pix blow me away.... wait til the ones from today get posted...

fantastic bunch of folks..I cant tell you how glad i am i that I found this website in time for this event in my back yard.... sorry the rest of you couldn't get here!!!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2006, 04:17:22 PM »

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Hey All;

I escorted a bike with mech problems back to PPHD today{ looks kinda like a mini-CVO rally there..bu tthats another story... }; so thought i would take a peak..hell i went on this ride and these pix blow me away.... wait til the ones from today get posted...

fantastic bunch of folks..I cant tell you how glad i am i that I found this website in time for this event in my back yard.... sorry the rest of you couldn't get here!!!!

Hmmm, and I think I remembering you saying you weren't sure you were going to be able to make it because of other commitments? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Sounds like you having just a good of time as those that have come from afar. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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110tHunDer · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2006, 09:21:51 PM »

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Riding Skyline Drive...

OK, who did the burnout? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

WFP · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:33:00 AM »

Day 2...Breckenridge, Loveland Pass (Continental Divide), Mt Evans (14K ft!) and Echo Lake...

WFP · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:34:14 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:36:42 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:39:19 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:40:32 AM »

Jock doing what Jock does best...

WFP · « **Reply #22 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:41:23 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:42:07 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #24 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:43:52 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #25 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:01:20 AM »

Jock trying to drive off Mt Evans...

WFP · « **Reply #26 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:03:06 AM »

Bikes were not the only ones climbing Mt Evans...

WFP · « **Reply #27 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:04:09 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #28 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:05:00 AM »

WFP · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:10:00 AM »

And the bike in front of Echo Lake...not sure if that is evans in the background...

We saw some beautiful country today...2lane and I saw one road FOUR times...but then got back and road a nice swervy way along a river before re-joining Bret and the REAL group. Saw the damage from the 2002 fire and the new growth that is just starting to fill in.

The locals: Bret&Nikki, Jay and Scott real deserve a great round of applause...they truly presented the best of Colorado for us CVOwners.

Tbone · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2006, 05:24:13 AM »

Great pics WFP. I think the last one should be a Best of 2006 Nominee.
Ride safe,
Bob

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:33:43 AM »

All hail the WFP "BillCam"! Great photos. As many times as I've been out there on four wheels, I've never been on two. You guys enjoy it and keep the photos coming.

hogheritage04 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:11:20 PM »

Great pics! I noticed in one of these pics the GPS. I was wondering how you mounted it, and I think it's the HD Road Quest...right? Reason I ask is that I mounted mine and the damn thing fell off. Fortunately I was able to plead my case to Garmin and they replaced it. The design of the HD mount is extremely poor, and any bump makes the thing fall off. I ended up putting a screw through the slide part to keep it from coming off, but when I noticed your pic, I was wondering if this was a handlebar mount or what, since it's on the left. Any info would be appreciated. Looks like a great ride.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #33 on:** June 22, 2006, 03:19:29 PM »

Beautiful pictures Dude. If anyone looking at these doesn't wish they were with you, they should sell their motorcycle. Thanks for sharing the ride with all of us stuck behind a computer dreaming. As for Jock, two women and a truck full of Red Bull - - - - - - - - - - ahhhhhhhhh to be young again.

Fired00d · « **Reply #34 on:** June 22, 2006, 03:59:56 PM »

Bill,
Thanks again for the pictures. Those snow capped mountains look really good with the weather we having here today. Right now its 94 degrees w/40% Humidity. Sauna time!! [smiley=sweatdrop.gif] You guys have a great time.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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cuthbertss · « **Reply #35 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:05:50 PM »

d00d:

you are right on the money.... i'll pay for it spades next week at work, but such is life....

WFP · « **Reply #36 on:** June 22, 2006, 11:29:16 PM »

Mine will pale in comparison to what you will see...I can't wait to see what Nikki posts...she was a picture taking fool!!

Anne was taking the pics from the backseat for most of them.

/Bill

Gettinold · « **Reply #37 on:** June 23, 2006, 05:42:38 AM »

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Jock doing what Jock does best...

YEA AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS. HE SOLICITING THEM TO BE IN HIS WET T-SHIRT PORTFOLIO. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] ANY LUCK JOCK ? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] LETS SEE EM. [smiley=worthless.gif] REDBULL US. [smiley=drink.gif]

bgregston · « **Reply #38 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:14:43 AM »

We're just starting to sort through the pics but here's one coming into the summit of Loveland Pass that I liked.

Fired00d · « **Reply #39 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:56:49 PM »

Bret,
I agree, that is a nice one. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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txbear55 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:05:33 PM »

bgregston, Beautiful pics! Wish I could have been there. Noticed you have a Zippers a/c....caution if you are running the SE cover on top of it. My Zippers filter broke where the bolt goes into the metal top of the filter. Nothing like a 70mph slide on the road to scuff up your new SE a/c cover!! They say they will cover replacement, but it's been a few weeks and no info yet. Have a safe trip home!

SEULTRA · « **Reply #41 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:51:20 PM »

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We're just starting to sort through the pics but here's one coming into the summit of Loveland Pass that I liked.

Bret & Niki put a LOT of hard work and time into the planning and execution of the rides... thanks for all you did. Now,.... get some well deserved rest. [smiley=sleeping.gif]
You guys are the best!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_20.gif] [smiley=biggthumpup.gif] [smiley=dankk2.gif]

Gettinold · « **Reply #42 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:52:11 PM »

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We're just starting to sort through the pics but here's one coming into the summit of Loveland Pass that I liked.

THAT SHOT IS AWESOME. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

bgregston · « **Reply #43 on:** June 23, 2006, 09:24:30 PM »

Here's a shot of the canyon on the south ride.

bgregston · « **Reply #44 on:** June 23, 2006, 09:28:56 PM »

Also to start the day we had a new forest fire that started up just outside of Cripple Creek. A little later I had to almost stop the pack to let Smokey the Bear cross the road. Nikki missed that shot though.

spydglide · « **Reply #45 on:** June 23, 2006, 09:43:22 PM »

That's a good lookin' Eagle Calvary coming up thru that pass. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

naitram · « **Reply #46 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:36:08 PM »

SERK half way up pikes peak highway

naitram · « **Reply #47 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:37:40 PM »

at the top of pikes peak

naitram · « **Reply #48 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:38:47 PM »

me on the top of pikes peak

naitram · « **Reply #49 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:40:00 PM »

steve, me and jock

naitram · « **Reply #50 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:41:04 PM »

who says a garmin cant read over 10,000 ft?

naitram · « **Reply #51 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:42:20 PM »

SERK on top of pikes peak

naitram · « **Reply #52 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:43:40 PM »

looking down on cripple creek

spydglide · « **Reply #53 on:** June 24, 2006, 09:31:14 AM »

Hey Naitram, how'd you keep the SERK so clean on the dirt road up Pikes Peak? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] spyder

naitram · « **Reply #54 on:** June 24, 2006, 09:55:30 AM »

it washed shined up nice the day before at colorado springs HD while in for a new rear tire and brakes

Jock · « **Reply #55 on:** June 24, 2006, 11:46:55 PM »

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As for Jock, two women and a truck full of Red Bull - - - - - - - - - - ahhhhhhhhh to be young again.

Wish I was too...nothing wrong with acting like it...

Jock · « **Reply #56 on:** June 24, 2006, 11:51:13 PM »

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YEA AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS. HE SOLICITING THEM TO BE IN HIS WET T-SHIRT PORTFOLIO. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] ANY LUCK JOCK ? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] LETS SEE EM. [smiley=worthless.gif] REDBULL US. [smiley=drink.gif]

Wish I could state there was Good Luck however I did not even think of that position at that point... [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

None the less, we had a great time with these gals more will cum...

Gettinold · « **Reply #57 on:** June 25, 2006, 06:08:58 AM »

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Wish I could state there was Good Luck however I did not even think of that position at that point... [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

None the less, we had a great time with these gals more will cum...

HOW SOON [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

70_GTX · « **Reply #58 on:** June 26, 2006, 04:09:50 PM »

Group picture at the first rest stop on day 2.

70_GTX · « **Reply #59 on:** June 26, 2006, 04:12:53 PM »

Group Picture at Loveland Pass.

spydglide · « **Reply #60 on:** June 26, 2006, 04:32:19 PM »

Nice group pic. I wish someone would go in and add the names those of us that don't recognize everyone would have a reference. And should we guess where Don was?

har! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] spyder

Jock · « **Reply #61 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:01:22 PM »

Some final thoughts…

I will like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for what I deem to be a very successful Rally In The Rockies! While there are a number of folks to recognize, every one's contribution made it worthy of a top shelf event.

Thanks to Naitram for developing and maintaining the site where it all begins...

Thanks to JCZ for getting this organized…

Thanks to Brett, Niki, her daughter and friend, Jay, Barbara and Scott, our local hosts…A very special thanks to Brett and Niki for going over the top…Our friends to the North have their hands full to measure up to the new standard for a rally.

Thanks to JCZ, AK, Jonga and his sister for allowing me to tag along…a memory for a lifetime.

It was a pleasure to meet everyone at the Rally and along the way.

One of the problems I will deal with now is…how many days until Maggie Valley?

Gettinold · « **Reply #62 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:21:04 PM »

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Some final thoughts[ch8230]

I will like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for what I deem to be a very successful Rally In The Rockies! While there are a number of folks to recognize, every one's contribution made it worthy of a top shelf event.

Thanks to Naitram for developing and maintaining the site where it all begins...

Thanks to JCZ for getting this organized[ch8230]

Thanks to Brett, Niki, her daughter and friend, Jay, Barbara and Scott, our local hosts[ch8230]A very special thanks to Brett and Niki for going over the top[ch8230]Our friends to the North have their hands full to measure up to the new standard for a rally.

Thanks to JCZ, AK, Jonga and his sister for allowing me to tag along[ch8230]a memory for a lifetime.

It was a pleasure to meet everyone at the Rally and along the way.

One of the problems I will deal with now is[ch8230]how far away is it to Maggie Valley?

JOCK
THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION IS 107 DAYS. [smiley=drink.gif] YOU HAD BETTER GET RESTED UP, AS IT WILL BE HERE SOON. [smiley=sleeping.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #63 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:25:01 PM »

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Some final thoughts…

One of the problems I will deal with now is…how far away is it to Maggie Valley?

In 'miles' or 'minutes'? har! [smiley=lolk.gif] [smiley=zroflmao.gif] spyder

Jock · « **Reply #64 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:30:43 PM »

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In 'miles' or 'minutes'? har! [smiley=lolk.gif] [smiley=zroflmao.gif] spyder

I knew I should have installed grammar check...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #65 on:** June 26, 2006, 11:15:06 PM »

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And should we guess where Don was? har! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] spyder

That's easy Spyder. In the group pic for the folks heading out to take the long ride I'm standing next to the person taking that picture taking a picture of my own. Was doing it so later everyone's name could be attached. I just ain't quite got all the names attached yet. In the Continental Divide photo I'm in the idiot in the middle taking a picture of the person who is taking the picture [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] .

spydglide · « **Reply #66 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:26:26 AM »

the photogs never get in the pics, do they? har! [smiley=drink.gif] spyder

RJ749 · « **Reply #67 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:38:22 AM »

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the photogs never get in the pics, do they? har! [smiley=drink.gif] spyder

If I'm not mistaken...............

Twolanerider · « **Reply #68 on:** June 27, 2006, 10:18:44 AM »

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If I'm not mistaken...............

Yeap, that's a good one of everyone's back, me included. Good pic too. Bret is leading the congregants in the morning sermon before we mount up to partake of the day's (riding) communion. Bret made a lot of new friends this trip.

RJ749 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 27, 2006, 10:26:23 AM »

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Yeap, that's a good one of everyone's back, me included. Good pic too. Bret is leading the congregants in the morning sermon before we mount up to partake of the day's (riding) communion. Bret made a lot of new friends this trip.

Always have been a bit backwards, but it was from the perspective of those listening from the back of the group.

Bret totally set the standard for the next events, awesome job. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #70 on:** June 27, 2006, 10:35:59 AM »

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Some final thoughts…

I will like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for what I deem to be a very successful Rally In The Rockies! While there are a number of folks to recognize, every one's contribution made it worthy of a top shelf event.

Thanks to Naitram for developing and maintaining the site where it all begins...

Thanks to JCZ for getting this organized…

Thanks to Brett, Niki, her daughter and friend, Jay, Barbara and Scott, our local hosts…A very special thanks to Brett and Niki for going over the top…Our friends to the North have their hands full to measure up to the new standard for a rally.

It was a pleasure to meet everyone at the Rally and along the way.

Hey! Jock
I have to Second that!! it was really a great rally loved meeting all of you guy's and can't wait for Canada next year.

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #71 on:** June 27, 2006, 10:41:33 AM »

Hey! Guy's
Thats a great group Pic. just one thing missing US! sorry we didn't make it that day, had other plans. I'll get my Pic's posted maybe today, had some work to get caught up with first.

Don

70_GTX · « **Reply #72 on:** June 27, 2006, 11:24:57 AM »

We lost at least two riders between the first group picture and the second. One rider broke an air cleaner lid bolt and was holding it on with his knee and cuthbertss escorted him to the Colorado Springs dealership.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #73 on:** June 27, 2006, 11:44:57 AM »

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We lost at least two riders between the first group picture and the second. One rider broke an air cleaner lid bolt and was holding it on with his knee and cuthbertss escorted him to the Colorado Springs dealership.

That was Jon (Jonga) with the air cleaner gymnastics. But it happened during the second day (long day) run. Everyone started getting word of the problem around Breckenridge.

cuthbertss · « **Reply #74 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:27:58 PM »

Im just REAL glad the gymnastics started when they did and not up Hoosier pass a few miles later...... good reflexes might have caused a SPLATTT [smiley=oops.gif]

bgregston · « **Reply #75 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:59:20 PM »

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Bret made a lot of new friends this trip.

I sure did and thats the best part. I just wish that everyone lived closer so that we could get together more often. But then... having other places to go on my future trips is pretty cool too.

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