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Awesome photos! Man that White Rim is a blast! I was ready to do it again the day after we did it but there were other things to check out. I can't wait to get back and try it again.
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Day 1 The Sequel
I decided to make this a sequel to last October's Utah ride because...
http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...16_ACdaF-M.jpg except for the bike... http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...60_NW3xx-M.jpg the first 1.5 days... http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...04_Sqb2j-M.jpg will be almost identical. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...00_TpWeh-L.jpg With a 3 day weekend ahead I race home from work on Friday to get this ride started. By leaving after work I have 4 days to ride. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...36_mGjPk-L.jpg This landmark on the Navajo Nation is named the Elephant's Feet. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...7_XtsPk-XL.jpg This silo stores coal from the Black Mesa Mine. The coal is transported from here by electric freight train to a power plant. I stop near the tracks off the US160 near Kayenta to layer up for the cool night ride... http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...5_4a5gj-XL.jpg and to watch the Arizona Sunset. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...3_Z2bBZ-XL.jpg http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...34_4cjkY-L.jpg I make it to the Goosenecks of the San Juan State Park in Utah, 334 miles from Phoenix, at 9PM. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...76_68ny2-L.jpg |
Absolutely Stunning!!
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Looks awesome!
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Day 2
I stayed in the exact same spot as in October. It's much cooler so the tent goes up this time.
http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...76_Pg4VU-M.jpg I kind of sleep in so I miss out on the best light for photos... http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...4_rqY7D-XL.jpg ...of what's over the edge. It looked better in October. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...88_MxqBo-L.jpg http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...36_oMQRj-L.jpg http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...46_JYjnq-L.jpg I turn off the highway onto a gravel dead-end to check out Mexican Hat Rock. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...42_GHb3e-L.jpg http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...8_hnzgq-XL.jpg The road ends at the river. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...9_LCBF3-XL.jpg Sombrero? http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...8_bjic4-XL.jpg Next, let's compare bikes on the Valley of the Gods Road. http://dave6253.smugmug.com/photos/5...8_bJZ6A-XL.jpg |
I've never been to that part of the world for an extended trip. Nice photos!
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Awesome!
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Valley of the Gods Road
I love this road. The new bike makes it no challenge at all. Unlike the scary moment I had on the Aprilia... The bike and rocks pose for lots of pics...
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Nice pics and RR!! I did this ride in Oct 07 and was amazed at Southern Utah's beauty - I need to head back there for more exploring. Looking forward to more pics... :thumb
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome pics :)
Utah is in my USA tour included, so this is going to be fun for sure :clap Subscribed :lurk |
cool pics and report, want to see more...
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Thanks for all the nice comments.:wave I'll post more photos after work.
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Dave! Your report writing and photography has really come far from your first reports. Fantastic framing in some of the monument valley shots!
Tell us a bit more about your feelings towards re-riding a route. And more about the bike vs. bike experience. :clap :ear:ear |
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