Here's one for you Phil.phil denk wrote:Cool pics Bob. Wyoming is awesome....................

Great Pics! Were you solo the whole time? I hope you don't mind inclement weather because it looks like you encountered your fair share of rain and snow. Did you ever have to use the contents of that red container strapped to the back fender??hondamxracer wrote:First post! I just returned from CO on a 4 day 1680.7 mile ride. I am new to the adventure world and this was my first overnight ride. I hope this was the first of many rides to come!
Yep, I was solo for this trip. I encountered all types of weather for sure. Everything from rain and high winds, snow, sleet, and dense fog! Over the course of my trip, I had to use the gas can 4 times.KC wrote:Great Pics! Were you solo the whole time? I hope you don't mind inclement weather because it looks like you encountered your fair share of rain and snow. Did you ever have to use the contents of that red container strapped to the back fender??hondamxracer wrote:First post! I just returned from CO on a 4 day 1680.7 mile ride. I am new to the adventure world and this was my first overnight ride. I hope this was the first of many rides to come!
I had originally planned this trip for late June, but had to reschedule due to a family sickness. I thought about heading south for better weather, but couldn't resist the adventure in Colorado. I knew going into the trip that I would face all weather conditions, so I packed a lot of layers. At the coldest point (Pikes Peak - 20s), I had six layers on top and 4 on bottom, plus three layers for my hands. My hands did get cold once in the rain, so I'm going to look into some heated gloves for next time.troy wrote:Looks like you enjoyed yourself in CO, Creekside!
You too, hondamxracer! Hitting the high passes in late Sep / early Oct is pushing your luck with CO weather! Your ride looked cold and wet! Were you sufficiently prepared for the temps on that ride? Heated gear? Heated grips? Welcome to the world of "adventure" riding. Looks like you know how to do adventure!
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bird man wrote:
Went to the Flint Hills yesterday, was a great day to ride. I like the wide open spaces of the flint hills. For me it is like going back in time, as I imagine the landscape not having changed as much as other places, in the last 200 years.
Emma (not her real name) at the Emma Chase Café in, Cottonwood Falls, told us she is closing the café on Dec. 1.