Tail end of the colors

MacG · 10-31-2010, 07:12 PM

In need of a little handlebar therapy

, I took off towards the mountains to see if there were any colors left. I needed to check on some trout waters as well so it all came together at a good time. I usually camp with the KLR but decided to try the Wee for a change. The weather was great and there were still enough leaves left for an added bonus. Traffic wasn't too bad until Friday around lunch. Here's what I got to see.......

Even though the colors were spotty,the views were great

It's always nice riding along the rivers,it's even better this time of year !

Even the paved roads are more fun this time of year

This describes many of my days,going around in circles....slowly

It was dark by the time I got my hammock and tarp set up,here's the glam shot of my evening meal.

It was 34 deg. when I got up the next morning,36 deg. when I left. Kinda cool at first but a nice ride just the same

This guy....

was sitting on the top left of the of the brick silo(?),Looked like he was waiting on breakfast

I finally got to ride some gravel and FS roads

A lot of leaves were on the ground already

Other than a few hunters,I had the roads to myself in the morning

Things started to get crowded,so I decided to head back towards Georgia

It was a short trip of about 550 miles. I have ridden some of the roads before, but it was good to see them this time of year

prometheus rising · 11-01-2010, 05:00 AM

Nice ride, beautiful fall colors too

TreeManG23 · 11-01-2010, 07:07 PM

Nice trip Brad!

evilted · 11-01-2010, 07:13 PM

Nice pics. It seems like you found some good color this weekend!

Is it just me, or did it feel like things went directly from green to brown for the most part this autumn here in Georgia?

MelonMan · 11-01-2010, 07:51 PM

Sweet ride! I need to come down there in the fall to enjoy some of those gorgeous roads.

MacG · 11-01-2010, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the comments

Quote:

evilted

Is it just me, or did it feel like things went directly from green to brown for the most part this autumn here in Georgia?

It's not just you.Those were our colors around here..green and brown

Quote:

MelonMan

Sweet ride! I need to come down there in the fall to enjoy some of those gorgeous roads.

Come on down!

Planning it a little earlier in the month might be better to see more colors,but the roads are great all of the time.

LumpTheBeezu · 11-01-2010, 09:05 PM

Really enjoyed your pics! Thanks for the tour through the fall colors!

beltran · 11-02-2010, 01:07 AM

Nice places. The colors are stunning!!

Thanks for sharing.

Take care,
Beltran

got2ride · 11-10-2010, 03:03 PM

Nice trip. Liking the Wee over the KLR?

got2ride · 11-10-2010, 03:04 PM

previous reply was from KLR nukeman

MacG · 11-10-2010, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by got2ride

Nice trip. Liking the Wee over the KLR?

Thanks Mike. Both bikes have their place,this trip was perfect for the Wee. With the KLR,I'm more likely to go places that I probably shouldn't go

Fireman1000 · 11-11-2010, 04:58 PM

Nice ride. What road is in the first two pictures?

MacG · 11-11-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Nice ride. What road is in the first two pictures?

Thanks. If I recall correctly,the first pic was hwy 28 in N.C. the second was Foothills Pkwy. in Tenn.

MacG · 11-14-2010, 05:03 PM

There are still a few spots in the flatlands that have a little color.Though not as fun as the mountains,it was still nice to get out and ride some this weekend although the scenery isn't as nice.

Still some decent riding along the rivers

Today tblmkr and I went for a short ride in the area (about 150 miles). A good ride,we hit a lot of backroads with some decent scenery.

tblmkr scooting along some of the gravel

It was good to get a little more riding in before everything turns all brown and icky looking

. The colors are just about history for this year.

halflife · 11-16-2010, 09:21 AM

was up around Suches a week or two back - i think you saw more color than I.

What camera were you using? A helmet cam? or were you just adventurous on the "on bike" shots?

10-31-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
MacG ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Ga. Oddometer: 203	Tail end of the colors In need of a little handlebar therapy , I took off towards the mountains to see if there were any colors left. I needed to check on some trout waters as well so it all came together at a good time. I usually camp with the KLR but decided to try the Wee for a change. The weather was great and there were still enough leaves left for an added bonus. Traffic wasn't too bad until Friday around lunch. Here's what I got to see....... Even though the colors were spotty,the views were great It's always nice riding along the rivers,it's even better this time of year ! Even the paved roads are more fun this time of year This describes many of my days,going around in circles....slowly It was dark by the time I got my hammock and tarp set up,here's the glam shot of my evening meal. It was 34 deg. when I got up the next morning,36 deg. when I left. Kinda cool at first but a nice ride just the same This guy.... was sitting on the top left of the of the brick silo(?),Looked like he was waiting on breakfast I finally got to ride some gravel and FS roads A lot of leaves were on the ground already Other than a few hunters,I had the roads to myself in the morning Things started to get crowded,so I decided to head back towards Georgia It was a short trip of about 550 miles. I have ridden some of the roads before, but it was good to see them this time of year __________________ 09 KLR 97 DR650 MacG screwed with this post 11-01-2010 at 05:28 AM

11-01-2010, 05:00 AM	#2
prometheus rising Ghost In The Machine Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 595	Nice ride, beautiful fall colors too __________________ Joe And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine De Saint-Exupery The Adirondacks and Beyond

11-01-2010, 07:07 PM	#3
TreeManG23 TreeMan Racing Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NW Florida Oddometer: 883	Nice trip Brad! __________________ Quit typing & Ride!!! 2004 KLR650, 1985 KLR250 2001 KX 250 #762 B SmugMug Discount Coupon d5HbqatMuaR3a

11-01-2010, 09:05 PM	#7
LumpTheBeezu Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Oddometer: 183	Really enjoyed your pics! Thanks for the tour through the fall colors! __________________ GirlsCantWhat? "You are not prepared......"

11-10-2010, 03:03 PM	#9
got2ride Panhandle rider Joined: May 2010 Location: Two Egg FLA Oddometer: 18	Nice trip. Liking the Wee over the KLR? __________________ The more I ride, the more I want to ride.

11-01-2010, 07:13 PM	#4
evilted Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 204	Nice pics. It seems like you found some good color this weekend! Is it just me, or did it feel like things went directly from green to brown for the most part this autumn here in Georgia?

11-01-2010, 07:51 PM	#5
MelonMan Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Oddometer: 89	Sweet ride! I need to come down there in the fall to enjoy some of those gorgeous roads.

11-02-2010, 01:07 AM	#8
beltran no tarmac!! Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Madrid, Spain Oddometer: 12	Nice places. The colors are stunning!! Thanks for sharing. Take care, Beltran

11-10-2010, 03:04 PM	#10
got2ride Panhandle rider Joined: May 2010 Location: Two Egg FLA Oddometer: 18	previous reply was from KLR nukeman __________________ The more I ride, the more I want to ride.

11-11-2010, 04:58 PM	#12
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,777	Nice ride. What road is in the first two pictures?

11-14-2010, 05:03 PM	#14
MacG ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Ga. Oddometer: 203	There are still a few spots in the flatlands that have a little color.Though not as fun as the mountains,it was still nice to get out and ride some this weekend although the scenery isn't as nice. Still some decent riding along the rivers Today tblmkr and I went for a short ride in the area (about 150 miles). A good ride,we hit a lot of backroads with some decent scenery. tblmkr scooting along some of the gravel It was good to get a little more riding in before everything turns all brown and icky looking . The colors are just about history for this year. __________________ 09 KLR 97 DR650

11-16-2010, 09:21 AM	#15
halflife ride 2 live Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N Georgia Oddometer: 5	great pics! was up around Suches a week or two back - i think you saw more color than I. What camera were you using? A helmet cam? or were you just adventurous on the "on bike" shots?

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