Pensacola area riders - Page 1479

Davebert · 11-24-2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarmy21b

Hey y'all, hope everyone had a good thanksgiving. Say, anyone know of any good stretches of highway in the area? So far I've done a lot more off-road riding and the only times I've been on the road it's been on a straight line.

+1 on BlackWater. Some good roads and some great trails.
DB

guitarmy21b · 11-24-2012, 11:43 AM

I also just found some more trails by my house today. Did some recon in my truck while I was walking my dog. Kind of a bittersweet feeling when you have to turn around your truck because you know it will get stuck but know your bike can get through it no problem.

Hatch · 11-24-2012, 08:32 PM

no work tmw so i'll be at the powerlines at some point. probably middayish

Madhouse · 11-25-2012, 01:48 PM

836 miles, Pivot Rock, covered Bridges, historic markers, waterfalls, Hank Williams and sex used the wrong way signs.

I think I got almost everything in except a food picture.

This Thanksgiving holiday was a bit different than the others.
Usually its a weekend of holiday and football games and
maybe some hunting.

This year, with Diann being out of town, and since the weather was
going to be gorgeous but cold I announced to my buddies
that they'd be invited to go on a two day
cannonball run of some of the covered bridges of Alabama.
No takers for one reason or another.

First stop, Pivot Rock.
A photo from last year
and date stamp on the pictures have the wrong year!

Debandi wrote a excellent article about this place a couple years ago and I made
a visit to it last winter.

This time I wanted a picture of the VStrom beside the rock like Debandi
did with his Gas Gas.

Too many leaves still on the trees and I just couldn't spot it.
This dead-end bunch of trees was enough to discourage me
and probably just as well.

I probably couldn't get the VStrom up to the rock for a
photo anyway, but wanted to try.

So its onward to see the cool covered bridges and other stuff
described in the book.
Here we go!

A little movie of the sling shot failure. Gotta click on the picture to see:

Worn flooring on this bridge:

Monument to the Spanish explorer DeSoto who was here in the 1540's:

Old Hank got inspiration here for one of his songs

Very pretty place. I can see inspiration here.

Moving on, found this most unusual place near Prattville:

FAST FAST trip.
Left Pensacola @ 7am friday,,,,,,,,,,,beat the sundown saturday @ 5pm.

First I want to thank Debandi for his excellent reports of northeast Alabama.
His reports inspired me to get out of the recliner and get on that bike and
explore some of the things he shared with us all.

Also, want to thank GSBS for his excellent book "Motorcycling Alabama".
ISBN-10: 0-873-5528-6
One of the rides David speaks of the covered bridges of Blount County and
it looked like a do-able 2 day event.
Combine this with Debandi's stories of Blount county and a memoriable
2 day ride happened.

Vico1 · 11-25-2012, 02:52 PM

Thanks for sharing Madhouse...

Looks like a great trip. At least no one was slowing you down!

And you picked a great weekend to go.

HTSRocker · 11-25-2012, 02:53 PM

Good stuff Tony.

freebornman · 11-25-2012, 03:00 PM

had a great time today ian, i sure like that 250.
lets do it again
fbm

Ogre_fl · 11-25-2012, 03:14 PM

Great trip Madhouse.
Looks like I missed you by a bit, I was at the Waldo bridge on Wednesday.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843814

motomike14 · 11-25-2012, 04:58 PM

Don't forget about your Tallahassee brethren, annual ANF ride is next weekend. Make the trip for some good riding. Check out the 2012 ANF camp out thread for all the important stuff.

TreeManG23 · 11-26-2012, 05:43 AM

Awesome ride Tony!!!

PM me where the bridges are please

Barney · 11-26-2012, 05:47 AM

Good trip Tony, wish I could have made it with you, thanks for the report.

livetosail · 11-26-2012, 06:07 AM

Always remember, Hell is HOT HOT HOT!

seemore53 · 11-26-2012, 09:30 AM

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know of ANY trials riding around the area? I see there's some clubs waaay South and North, just wondering if you guys knew of anyone who rides trials or areas that are closer. Moving there in a few months and I'm trying to decide on whether its worth it or not.

Thanks for the help,

Loren

Davebert · 11-26-2012, 01:25 PM

DB

Madhouse · 11-26-2012, 03:15 PM

Sent!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeManG23

Awesome ride Tony!!!

PM me where the bridges are please

11-24-2012, 08:32 PM	#22173
Hatch PAR OG Joined: Sep 2007 Location: between the gulf and east bay Oddometer: 2,359	no work tmw so i'll be at the powerlines at some point. probably middayish __________________ "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."

11-25-2012, 01:48 PM	#22174
Madhouse Semi-Goodlookin! Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Cantonment Florida Oddometer: 2,607	The Beast ride friday and saturday. 836 miles, Pivot Rock, covered Bridges, historic markers, waterfalls, Hank Williams and sex used the wrong way signs. I think I got almost everything in except a food picture. This Thanksgiving holiday was a bit different than the others. Usually its a weekend of holiday and football games and maybe some hunting. This year, with Diann being out of town, and since the weather was going to be gorgeous but cold I announced to my buddies that they'd be invited to go on a two day cannonball run of some of the covered bridges of Alabama. No takers for one reason or another. First stop, Pivot Rock. A photo from last year and date stamp on the pictures have the wrong year! Debandi wrote a excellent article about this place a couple years ago and I made a visit to it last winter. This time I wanted a picture of the VStrom beside the rock like Debandi did with his Gas Gas. Too many leaves still on the trees and I just couldn't spot it. This dead-end bunch of trees was enough to discourage me and probably just as well. I probably couldn't get the VStrom up to the rock for a photo anyway, but wanted to try. So its onward to see the cool covered bridges and other stuff described in the book. Here we go! A little movie of the sling shot failure. Gotta click on the picture to see: Worn flooring on this bridge: Monument to the Spanish explorer DeSoto who was here in the 1540's: Old Hank got inspiration here for one of his songs Very pretty place. I can see inspiration here. Moving on, found this most unusual place near Prattville: FAST FAST trip. Left Pensacola @ 7am friday,,,,,,,,,,,beat the sundown saturday @ 5pm. First I want to thank Debandi for his excellent reports of northeast Alabama. His reports inspired me to get out of the recliner and get on that bike and explore some of the things he shared with us all. Also, want to thank GSBS for his excellent book "Motorcycling Alabama". ISBN-10: 0-873-5528-6 One of the rides David speaks of the covered bridges of Blount County and it looked like a do-able 2 day event. Combine this with Debandi's stories of Blount county and a memoriable 2 day ride happened. __________________ Madhouse screwed with this post 11-25-2012 at 06:35 PM

11-25-2012, 02:52 PM	#22175
Vico1 Takin' it Easy Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Ft Walton Beach FL Oddometer: 4,212	Another awesome Ride Report Thanks for sharing Madhouse... Looks like a great trip. At least no one was slowing you down! And you picked a great weekend to go. __________________ KTM 500 EXC Yellow Vee. A few others in the past You dont quit riding when you get old, you get old when you quit riding. I don't always ride street bikes, but when I do I prefer VStroms

11-25-2012, 02:53 PM	#22176
HTSRocker Stupid Boy Joined: May 2003 Location: Tallahassee Oddometer: 2,226	Good stuff Tony. __________________ Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain.

11-25-2012, 03:00 PM	#22177
freebornman pointman Joined: Jun 2009 Location: where abouts unknown Oddometer: 1,217	ride? had a great time today ian, i sure like that 250. lets do it again fbm __________________ Life is a journey,,,So take some trails.

11-24-2012, 11:43 AM	#22172
guitarmy21b Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Niceville, FL Oddometer: 43	I also just found some more trails by my house today. Did some recon in my truck while I was walking my dog. Kind of a bittersweet feeling when you have to turn around your truck because you know it will get stuck but know your bike can get through it no problem.

11-25-2012, 03:14 PM	#22178
Ogre_fl Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Cook Bayou, FL Oddometer: 1,746	Great trip Madhouse. Looks like I missed you by a bit, I was at the Waldo bridge on Wednesday. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843814 Ogre_fl screwed with this post 11-25-2012 at 04:08 PM

11-25-2012, 04:58 PM	#22179
motomike14 Thumper Crusader Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Florida Oddometer: 1,024	Don't forget about your Tallahassee brethren, annual ANF ride is next weekend. Make the trip for some good riding. Check out the 2012 ANF camp out thread for all the important stuff. __________________ "Living just to keep going, goin' just to be sane." - The Black Keys I prefer kick starters, air-cooling, and carburetors over anything.

11-26-2012, 05:43 AM	#22180
TreeManG23 TreeMan Racing Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NW Florida Oddometer: 883	Awesome ride Tony!!! PM me where the bridges are please __________________ Quit typing & Ride!!! 2004 KLR650, 1985 KLR250 2001 KX 250 #762 B SmugMug Discount Coupon d5HbqatMuaR3a

11-26-2012, 05:47 AM	#22181
Barney Cult biker Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Oddometer: 743	Good trip Tony, wish I could have made it with you, thanks for the report.

11-26-2012, 06:07 AM	#22182
livetosail Wayward Traveler Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Oddometer: 129	Always remember, Hell is HOT HOT HOT! __________________ 05' R1200GS 92' K75 Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

11-26-2012, 09:30 AM	#22183
seemore53 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque Oddometer: 17	Trials riding? Hi Guys, Does anyone know of ANY trials riding around the area? I see there's some clubs waaay South and North, just wondering if you guys knew of anyone who rides trials or areas that are closer. Moving there in a few months and I'm trying to decide on whether its worth it or not. Thanks for the help, Loren

11-26-2012, 01:25 PM	#22184
Davebert Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Panhandle Florida Oddometer: 395	DB

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