doc_cj
09-06-2006, 02:16 AM
I know, some of you are still experiencing 100 degree days, but they've pretty much gone for me. We're in the 40s at night in some spots and the first snow fall is coming in a few weeks. The long riding season is over and now it's just local commutes and weekenders left for me. So, it got me thinking about the summer and my rides.
What has been your best Summer 2006 ride?
I'll start it off ...
On July 24, 2006 (my birthday, by the way) I picked up a 2006 Honda Gold Wing (ABS model) at HDL Ohio (Hey Ralph! Thanks for the service) and headed for the Tail of the Dragon.
The Dragon was wonderful. I have to say that I was not really expecting it to be that good. After all, I live in southern Utah where we have 10,000 foot mountain roads just a few minutes away. But the Dragon was GREAT, and I hope to make it back pretty soon.
From the Dragon I came back through Kentucky and Tennessee toward Ohio for the Honda Homecoming. The Homecoming was pretty good. It was my first major motorcycle event, and I liked what I saw. Just too dang hot is all, but I learned some lessons (like bring shorts and change before walking around the vendor area).
From the Homecoming I had to head back to the real home. This meant I had to cut my trip short by a few days (family medical problem also meant I had to sell the Wing, but that's another story). The trip across the middle of the country was still pretty good. Because of time constraints I had to stay pretty much on the interstates but overall I still saw some good stuff.
Of course I'm planning for more trips soon, but for now I'll settle for the memories of this summers trips.
(See pics and more at my website)
What has been your best Summer 2006 ride?
I'll start it off ...
On July 24, 2006 (my birthday, by the way) I picked up a 2006 Honda Gold Wing (ABS model) at HDL Ohio (Hey Ralph! Thanks for the service) and headed for the Tail of the Dragon.
The Dragon was wonderful. I have to say that I was not really expecting it to be that good. After all, I live in southern Utah where we have 10,000 foot mountain roads just a few minutes away. But the Dragon was GREAT, and I hope to make it back pretty soon.
From the Dragon I came back through Kentucky and Tennessee toward Ohio for the Honda Homecoming. The Homecoming was pretty good. It was my first major motorcycle event, and I liked what I saw. Just too dang hot is all, but I learned some lessons (like bring shorts and change before walking around the vendor area).
From the Homecoming I had to head back to the real home. This meant I had to cut my trip short by a few days (family medical problem also meant I had to sell the Wing, but that's another story). The trip across the middle of the country was still pretty good. Because of time constraints I had to stay pretty much on the interstates but overall I still saw some good stuff.
Of course I'm planning for more trips soon, but for now I'll settle for the memories of this summers trips.
(See pics and more at my website)