CaffeineMan said:2 days? You're nuts... :-\
I gotta keep it to 400 miles or so to keep my back from killing me. Then again, I have lots of vacation time, so I can take it slow.
I was thinking:
- Day 1: Show Low
- Day 2: Silver City (down Devil's Highway)
- Day 3: somewhere in TX
- Day 4: Kerrville
Its that 3rd day I'm not sure of. North or south of I-10?
WANDRNG said:Devils Hwy 666 (191) in AZ is directly between Vegas and Kerrville so we're going there right? right?
kv5e said:Fort Stockton TX, good stop on the way.
Craig
Old Man on a Connie said:Here we go folks. Plan Now. I won't be OtP for this one. Sincerely hope to be escorting the Euro OtP traveler this time around. Planning on riding out. Who's in? 2 day ride out. Let's mob!
D--K.connie_rider said:Old Man on a Connie said:Here we go folks. Plan Now. I won't be OtP for this one. Sincerely hope to be escorting the Euro OtP traveler this time around. Planning on riding out. Who's in? 2 day ride out. Let's mob!
Aww S___. There goes the neighborhood... :-[ :truce: :nananana:
Ride safe, Ted
Old Man on a Connie said:D--K.connie_rider said:Old Man on a Connie said:Here we go folks. Plan Now. I won't be OtP for this one. Sincerely hope to be escorting the Euro OtP traveler this time around. Planning on riding out. Who's in? 2 day ride out. Let's mob!
Aww S___. There goes the neighborhood... :-[ :truce: :nananana:
Ride safe, Ted
CaffeineMan said:2 days? You're nuts... :-\
I gotta keep it to 400 miles or so to keep my back from killing me. Then again, I have lots of vacation time, so I can take it slow.
I was thinking:
- Day 1: Show Low
- Day 2: Silver City (down Devil's Highway)
- Day 3: somewhere in TX
- Day 4: Kerrville
Its that 3rd day I'm not sure of. North or south of I-10?
connie_rider said:...
Mebbe swing by Colorado..
...
Ayup. IF the traveler comes into LAX Me thinks 3 days in CA, 2 days in Vegas Baby, 2 days in UT, 2 days in CO, 1 day NM into TX then rt 66 back. Now not in any of these states are these days enough but then. Heck Cman, come April '18 vaca resets. 4 weeks and ain't afraid to use it :great:connie_rider said:Old Guy,, I hava a thought.
If your escorting the "OtP" Traveler,,, longer ride is better.
Mebbe swing by Colorado..
(In Texas miles) it's really close to Kerrville.
Ride safe, Ted
Ayup. RT 66 back. Winslow, Sedona, Flagstaff, Kingman, Oatman. OtP mind Blown.WANDRNG said:The Southwest's 9 Day Tour of the Southwest, leading to the Three Sisters Rally.
But you gotta make it 10 days and squeeze in at least 1 AZ day somehow, so it's a complete SW Region tour (sorry HI).
Old Man on a Connie said:Ayup. RT 66 back. Winslow, Sedona, Flagstaff, Kingman, Oatman. OtP mind Blown.WANDRNG said:The Southwest's 9 Day Tour of the Southwest, leading to the Three Sisters Rally.
But you gotta make it 10 days and squeeze in at least 1 AZ day somehow, so it's a complete SW Region tour (sorry HI).
May make a nice overnight stop. :great: Where you been Ricky?Rick_Stiles_WY said:Rt 66??? And not show him the GRAND CANYON?
kevingore said:so I am thinking about going to the rally but i don't want to ride by myself that's a long ride by one self :??: :??: :??:
I'll keep 'em reined in Teddums.connie_rider said:If ya'll stop at Vegas, you won't have any $$ left for the rest of the trip!!
Ride safe, Ted
Split 10's at the black jack table. Like fishing, It's called gambling not winning :beerchug:SantaCruzRider said:Remember, Mark is a Vegas local. I think a casino stop is part of the plan to fund this great adventure! :great:
Saint_Arc said:kevingore said:so I am thinking about going to the rally but i don't want to ride by myself that's a long ride by one self :??: :??: :??:
Where are you coming from. I’m south of Tucson, AZ. I haven’t made plans yet for getting there but need to here soon.
Old Man on a Connie said:So'z ya Know'z IF I am successful petitioning the OtP command and control group to bring the OtP rider into the west coast the Loosey Goosey plans are So Cal to Cent Cal Coast (1 day), over hill and dale to Vegas Baby (2 days), into Utah (2 days) to Colorado (2 days), New Mexico into Texas (2 days) to the National. Return route along the 66 through New Mex, Arizona, California (3 days). Planning about 3 weeks end to end. Depending on travelers time. We need to blow some European brain cells. Who's in?
Suhweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!Gumby said:Finally booked my room today. I think I'm gonna ride South to run East with some of my SW brothas. :beerchug: Figured I better start watching this thread.
She friendly? If it firms up and need to check but prolly close to or at Cousin Teds NM AAD. I'll keep you posted. You don't want to get hooked up in CO? You heading into the Nat later or turning around?Gumby said:Where are y'all staying in Albuquerque? I could hook up there and ride out Sunday, but we are only going as far as Lubbock, TX. The plan is to see in old girlfriend there, NOT MINE, Jami's!
I don't have enough PTO to do the ride in CO. Found out the girlfriend may be a flake at that time of the year and not be home so we are either riding all the way to the Nat with y'all or coming in the day after.Old Man on a Connie said:You don't want to get hooked up in CO? You heading into the Nat later or turning around?
:motonoises: :great: :beerchug:Gumby said:I don't have enough PTO to do the ride in CO. Found out the girlfriend may be a flake at that time of the year and not be home so we are either riding all the way to the Nat with y'all or coming in the day after.Old Man on a Connie said:You don't want to get hooked up in CO? You heading into the Nat later or turning around?
Old Man on a Connie said:Day 1 is scheduled for June 4. Long day down from ALB NM Tres Hermana. Takin' suggestions. https://goo.gl/maps/BD29FihSB4k
kv5e said:Big Bend is epic, but would not support a NAT due to hotels........ the roads there are TOP SHELF.
Old Man on a Connie said:Day 1 is scheduled for June 4.
Cool :great: Yeah prolly after 9a after PR stuff and packing. I'll take a look at that Santa Monica route. Isn't that alot of stop and go through Malibu etc? Though may be something fun for the Euros to C. :beerchug:TJSocal said:Old Man on a Connie said:Day 1 is scheduled for June 4.
Cool. Barring any unforeseen conflicts I should be able to join at least as far as Morro Bay.
I understand now why you're starting in OC, but would renew my suggestion to get on PCH in Santa Monica rather than going up 405/101 through the Valley. And plan to get out of Lake Forest either before 7AM or after about 9AM.
Check this https://goo.gl/maps/VpkeuNLXT2t Anyone have a word on PCH opening?TJSocal said:Cool! The LA part is easy, just jump on 10W from the 405 and it will dump you onto PCH (near the western terminus of Rte 66, so closure, right?).
The connection to 101 in Oxnard can be a little confusing - it doesn't seem like you're going the right way, but you are. But not bad if you've got GPS running.
Fer you that is! Arriving/Departing LAX Ca. I'll send ya the Itinerary so far Teddums. Not a bad Idea TJ. Wanted to run them through Solvang. I'll take a look.connie_rider said:This may seem like a dumb question, but When/Where will the "OtP" Travelers (Ralf/Andre} be arriving/departing?
Ride safe, Ted
Nice :great: :beerchug:CaffeineMan said:OK, my route back is more northerly. I'm staying at the YO Ranch Hotel over the weekend after the rally and leaving the following Monday:
6/18 - Kerrville to Lubbock (somewhere near there)
6/19 - to Eagle Nest, NM (via Clovis, Tucumcari, Las Vegas)
6/20 - to Bluff, UT
6/21 - to Cedar City, UT
6/22 - back to Pahrump
I've got about 4200 miles and that doesn't even count the week of the rally...
Old Man on a Connie said:Cool :great: Yeah prolly after 9a after PR stuff and packing. I'll take a look at that Santa Monica route. Isn't that alot of stop and go through Malibu etc? Though may be something fun for the Euros to C. :beerchug:TJSocal said:Old Man on a Connie said:Day 1 is scheduled for June 4.
Cool. Barring any unforeseen conflicts I should be able to join at least as far as Morro Bay.
I understand now why you're starting in OC, but would renew my suggestion to get on PCH in Santa Monica rather than going up 405/101 through the Valley. And plan to get out of Lake Forest either before 7AM or after about 9AM.
Use your phone and Spotwalla :great:Old Man on a Connie said:I'm hoping to have a tracking device by that time so folks can follow along. Keep ya posted. :beerchug:
Dang, you rode across Kansas with the Chica? Getting a new smart watch that is GPS enabled. Can track my heart rate too so you know when we are in UT and CO. and when we get to the lodging for the night and get mellow. :beerchug:Gumby said:Use your phone and Spotwalla :great:Old Man on a Connie said:I'm hoping to have a tracking device by that time so folks can follow along. Keep ya posted. :beerchug:
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=14900592ebb3b4ccfc&hoursPast=0&showAll=yes
https://spotwalla.com/
Your the Man. I need to recruit you. :great: :beerchug:TJSocal said:Mark, I pre-ran the route as far as Buellton today. No brainer, you definitely want to do 154 out of Santa Barbara. It's a little bit twisty and the scenery is eye-popping, a great contrast to the beach scenes up to that point. There's a paved vista point just past the top that would probably make a good rally point & photo op.
For a quick & tasty lunch I'd suggest El Rancho Market, a couple of miles after you get on 246 from 154. Deli counter serves really good tri-tip sandwiches and other BBQ goodies. And you can pick up a bottle or four of the Central Coast's finest for later enjoyment. From there you can roll through Solvang on 246 and pick up 101 at Buellton.