Fourth Annual Ouray CO. Dual Sport Ride

[Tourmeister]

Originally Posted by CeeBee

Scott, Still have room form the ride up to Ouray? I would like to join you and Roger if possible. I would be bringing a WR450 and a WeeStrom for the road.
Let me know, Thanks

2 of 4 slots are spoken for with definite commitments. I have two maybes for the other slots. A definite beats a maybe The trailer can hold seven bikes. So first three people can take two bikes if they like and last person aboard only gets to take one. As of right now, Roger and I are both taking two bikes, so there is room for three more.

Originally Posted by Goat Trail Green

Sorry all

My wife and little one are going to have to bow out. Unfortunately we had a retirement home NW of Ft Collins that we planned on moving to in a few years but the High Park fire burned it along with a lot of the trees on 2.5 acres. We are going to be going up there.

Have fun,maybe next year for us !

Mike Green

Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

[CeeBee]

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

2 of 4 slots are spoken for with definite commitments. I have two maybes for the other slots. A definite beats a maybe The trailer can hold seven bikes. So first three people can take two bikes if they like and last person aboard only gets to take one. As of right now, Roger and I are both taking two bikes, so there is room for three more.

Scott,
put me down as a definite with two bikes - Thanks

[Tourmeister]

Will do.

[Lulu7404]

Alright, my wife and I just got back from Ridgway State Park and no fires. But it had rained for 3 straight days when we left last Friday.
So I am reading a lot about needing more hp and torque for some of the smaller d/s bikes out there. My wife would just like to say "tell them boys I did the Alpine Loop on my CRF230 with 17" Shinko 244's, so they can do it on anything".
Pics below... Some water fall on alpine loop, and at the top of Engineer Pass 12,700ft. On a stock CRF230M. Ignore my 500 EXC in the background. That felt like cheating.
A buddy of mine is looking at an 06 450EXC tomorrow and we are planning on joining you fellas end of August. More pics and some video to follow if yall are interested. And I can figure out how to upload video.

[Lulu7404]

crappy iphone shot of double rainbow over camper after rain storm, but the light was really that surreal.


and a short clip of what Last Dollar Road from Telluride to Ridgway is like after a few hours of rain...

GOPR0134.mp4 video by Lulu7404 - Photobucket

GOPR0134.mp4 video by Lulu7404 - Photobucket

[WaveBye]

Hey dirt guys- I'll see y'all on Monday evening (Aug 20), and expect you will already have some good stories... Rydah?!? I am riding the Sprint up from Clearlake to follow a pro bicycle race, and plan to ride from the Telluride stage finish to Ouray Monday evening, staying at the 'Chalet. I should also be able to see you off Tuesday morning, before heading to the next stage's start in Montrose.

http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/

John

[Tourmeister]

Originally Posted by Lulu7404

More pics and some video to follow if yall are interested. And I can figure out how to upload video.

How about doing a ride report for us in the main Story Telling section or the After The Ride (DS) section?

You can't upload vids to our server. You have to use someone like Vimeo or YouTube.

[Rydah]

Originally Posted by WaveBye

Hey dirt guys- I'll see y'all on Monday evening (Aug 20), and expect you will already have some good stories... Rydah?!? I am riding the Sprint up from Clearlake to follow a pro bicycle race, and plan to ride from the Telluride stage finish to Ouray Monday evening, staying at the 'Chalet. I should also be able to see you off Tuesday morning, before heading to the next stage's start in Montrose.

http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/

John

I'll be trailering up with a couple other blokes, and we are still getting the details ironed out. So far though, looks like we should be arriving in Ouray on the Saturday 18th, so we'll be on the lookout for you.

[GHT]

I know somebody needs a dirt bike to ride while in CO.?

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthre...27#post1030827

I'd really like to see it find a new home before the Aug. trip, it just wouldn't be right if it was sitting in my garage while I was in CO.

[Tourmeister]

I am hearing that the Cinnamon Pass route between Lake City and Animas Forks is closed because of a recent land slide. Anyone know anything about this?

[CeeBee]

I have a room at Hot Springs Inn from the 18th to the 25th. Would like to split it with someone if possible.

Some folks are talking about riding Taylor lake/park - brings back - MEMORIES of "Star trail"

May want to check this out - Just for fun- I think taylors on pg 2

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthre...eferrerid=3049

[Gone D]

I'm interested is sharing a room. I sent a PM listing my habits that have annoyed roommates on previous rides. I will bring a WR250R and may bring a ST1300.

[CeeBee]

Originally Posted by Gone D

I'm interested is sharing a room. I sent a PM listing my habits that have annoyed roommates on previous rides. I will bring a WR250R and may bring a ST1300.

Well, I don't know. With an intro. like in the PM, do you travel with a cork and nose plugs?

[Tourmeister]

Originally Posted by CeeBee

Well, I don't know. With an intro. like in the PM, do you travel with a cork and nose plugs?

I always bring ear plugs for sharing a room. Roger doesn't snore real loud and he's usually already awake when I start in the morning. Once you find a good roomie, it makes doing trips a lot easier

[Gone D]

I might have exaggerated about my annoying habits a bit. Only my wife claims that I snore. I’ve never heard it myself. Dave Bell, Ruidoso Ron and I completed the CDR last year camping and hoteling along the way. There was one snorer in our group, but we never figured out who it was.

On a sad note –Ruidoso Ron lost his home in Alto NM last month during the Little Bear Fire. He has put many of us Two Wheeled Texans up in his home over the past few years. I have never understood why bad things happen to good people.

Anyone want to share driving cost. I will truck from Abilene. I should also have access to a trailer if needed.

[Tourmeister]

Originally Posted by Gone D

On a sad note –Ruidoso Ron lost his home in Alto NM last month during the Little Bear Fire. He has put many of us Two Wheeled Texans up in his home over the past few years. I have never understood why bad things happen to good people.

Dang! I hate to hear that! Was he able to get most of his stuff out before the fire got the house? He had some amazing stuff in his shop!! Also, his wife's pottery work area/gallery was pretty amazing as well. I'd hate to think they lost all that. I never actually made it up to the main house because I spent so much time checking out his shop!

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by Gone D

I might have exaggerated about my annoying habits a bit. Only my wife claims that I snore. I’ve never heard it myself. Dave Bell, Ruidoso Ron and I completed the CDR last year camping and hoteling along the way. There was one snorer in our group, but we never figured out who it was.

On a sad note –Ruidoso Ron lost his home in Alto NM last month during the Little Bear Fire. He has put many of us Two Wheeled Texans up in his home over the past few years. I have never understood why bad things happen to good people.

Anyone want to share driving cost. I will truck from Abilene. I should also have access to a trailer if needed.

He is one of the nicest guys I have met on rides. Too bad. Always ment to call him when i vidit NM , just didn't have a chance.

[CeeBee]

Originally Posted by Gone D

I might have exaggerated about my annoying habits a bit. Only my wife claims that I snore. I’ve never heard it myself. Dave Bell, Ruidoso Ron and I completed the CDR last year camping and hoteling along the way. There was one snorer in our group, but we never figured out who it was.

I'm just mess'in with ya! I'll be more than happy to share a room with you. it is 120.00 a night or close to it , divided by 2

[_RG_]

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

I am hearing that the Cinnamon Pass route between Lake City and Animas Forks is closed because of a recent land slide. Anyone know anything about this?

Wow! That's a bad place to have closed up. Isn't Anamas kind of the hub of the wheel where a lot of the trails all come together? Going through Silverton to get to lunch at Poker Alice's is a long way around.

[oilfieldtrash]

Mark (Subcomm) and I will be leaving OK on the 16th. We'll ride Taylor Park the 17th and 18th, then head to Ouray the evening of the 18th or the morning of the 19th. Ride around Ouray and whereever else until we decide to go home.

This trip kind of snuck up on me. I'm bringing my newish to me Kawasaki KLX 450 which is carbureted so looks like it's time to get jetting sorted out. Can't wait to have that extra bit of power to help out on those switchbacks.

Looking forward to Pole Creek the most. It was an excellent ride and I highly recommend it. It's really remote with some amazing views.

BTW, I booked at Hot Springs Inn 2 days ago, at that time they said they have 5 rooms left.