Spring Dinosaur Run. - Page 5

Deano955 · 04-20-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Geek

The Ride Date is May 20-22.

I've just put in for the time off myself.

Looks like big fun. I'm in.

Unless something changes and I'm out...

Nope. I'm out. I've got my boys' Cub Scout camp out that weekend. Shoulda looked before posting...

DakarNick · 04-20-2011, 08:33 PM

I need to double check the date I'm supposed to help my parents with a garage sale. (They are moving to France). l will get back to you.

DirtySantana · 04-20-2011, 08:39 PM

I would love to do the route but I would have to do it in two days not three.

Maybe you can send me the route so that I can follow it on a later date with another group of weekenders.

Tellydoug · 04-20-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDudeAbides

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GS-ing it?

Colorado Uli · 04-21-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nwcolorider

Fun ride from Meeker to Maybell, is head towards Rangely a mile or so, take the Strawberry Road, a few miles up that you hit the road to Modalin Gulch road, my grandfather calls the road little Burma, says it is just like the mtn roads he drove transports over in Burma in WWII. Then you can cut west to Maybell. If interested I can get you the CR #'s when I am not at work.

Yes, I'm very interested and would appreciate the CR numbers.
Thanks!

Colorado Uli · 04-21-2011, 07:11 AM

We, at ADVrider.com, are all about educating the public.
Evolution of the Dinosaur:

Check it out, Ed, you made it to the top of the evolutionary ladder. Now what?

Dysco · 04-21-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Uli

Since I'm coming from Grand Junction (a.k.a. Paradise), I'll meet up in Maybell as well. I've only been there once, but I remember that other than the store there wasn't much there. The lady who owned the gas station told me that she USUALLY had gas available and that the pumps worked most of the time. But all that was back in 2005, or thereabouts.

I'm stoked!!!!!

You can call the store anytime and get on-the-ground reports, though. Very useful. The diner next to it has been known to produce a delicious hamburguesa to order when it's open. Other than that... not much happening outside of October and November in that little town.

Graywolf11 · 04-21-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dysco

You can call the store anytime and get on-the-ground reports, though. Very useful. The diner next to it has been known to produce a delicious hamburguesa to order when it's open. Other than that... not much happening outside of October and November in that little town.

Hey NWCOlorider, Do you have an update on what used to be the Maybell Mercantile? The last time I stopped there the long time owners had retired and a new operator was running the place into the ground. Terrible food and worse service. Has that changed?

Geek · 04-21-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Uli

We, at ADVrider.com, are all about educating the public.
Evolution of the Dinosaur:

Check it out, Ed, you made it to the top of the evolutionary ladder. Now what?

Wait... does that mean I do or I don't have a "Pubic boot"?

nwcolorider · 04-21-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Graywolf11

Hey NWCOlorider, Do you have an update on what used to be the Maybell Mercantile? The last time I stopped there the long time owners had retired and a new operator was running the place into the ground. Terrible food and worse service. Has that changed?

The cafe is now called Lou's. stopped there last Sunday, had a great breakfast and cup of coffee. The mercantile/store/gas station is still going, I always get good service.

Geek · 04-21-2011, 07:52 AM

I assume everyone knows it but I'll mention it...

this is a "self sufficiency ride".

We will be camping both nights and you are expected to have everything you'll need with you. It's the middle-of-nowehere out there... so be prepared to sleep on the ground, poop in the sage, and fix your flat tire

Echo Park does have picnic tables and pit toilets

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We will be riding on dirt whenever possible. Although it is primarily dirt roads, there are some sections of the Yampa Bench that could be deeper sand/silt (but those stretches don't last long.. my granny could ride through 'em).

We will be about as far from a motorcycle shop as you can get so make sure your bike is ready. Fresh tires, good chain & sprockets, etc. I've ridden with most of you gents so I know you guys get it.. just thought I'd mention it for any "n00bs" that maybe be considering joining us

Remember: N00bs have to bring bacon

Granny:

p.s.

nwcolorider · 04-21-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Uli

Yes, I'm very interested and would appreciate the CR numbers.
Thanks!

Geek · 04-21-2011, 08:01 AM

Does anyone have less than 150 mile gas range?

Olas · 04-21-2011, 08:09 AM

In for sure now! Got the time off approved...Just gotta get through the next three weeks of tests and finals then I'll have a solid week and a half to prepare before the ride.

Edit: with the reserve my range is closer to 175 miles... close to 200 if I'm easy on the throttle.

nwcolorider · 04-21-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek

Does anyone have less than 150 mile gas range?

If not I may have some options for gas in Browns Park. I have students that have ranches out there and could send some cans out ahead of time. The store is ht and miss, but the number is
970-365-3658
Now I have a reason to put my new tank on the Dr that has been in the shop for a year.

04-20-2011, 08:33 PM	#62
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,614	I need to double check the date I'm supposed to help my parents with a garage sale. (They are moving to France). l will get back to you. __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

04-20-2011, 08:39 PM	#63
DirtySantana Chopper Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Better than where your at. Oddometer: 514	I would love to do the route but I would have to do it in two days not three. Maybe you can send me the route so that I can follow it on a later date with another group of weekenders. __________________ ‘‘Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest.’’ — Mahatma Ghandi

04-21-2011, 07:11 AM	#66
Colorado Uli Motociclista Non Elegante Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Riding Paradise - Grand Junction Oddometer: 2,233	Educational We, at ADVrider.com, are all about educating the public. Evolution of the Dinosaur: Check it out, Ed, you made it to the top of the evolutionary ladder. Now what? __________________ Something, something, something ... in latin. "Now with more SE then ever!" Das KTM520 2004 KTM 625 SXC - Sick. Getting better

04-21-2011, 07:52 AM	#71
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,154	I assume everyone knows it but I'll mention it... this is a "self sufficiency ride". We will be camping both nights and you are expected to have everything you'll need with you. It's the middle-of-nowehere out there... so be prepared to sleep on the ground, poop in the sage, and fix your flat tire Echo Park does have picnic tables and pit toilets s We will be riding on dirt whenever possible. Although it is primarily dirt roads, there are some sections of the Yampa Bench that could be deeper sand/silt (but those stretches don't last long.. my granny could ride through 'em). We will be about as far from a motorcycle shop as you can get so make sure your bike is ready. Fresh tires, good chain & sprockets, etc. I've ridden with most of you gents so I know you guys get it.. just thought I'd mention it for any "n00bs" that maybe be considering joining us Remember: N00bs have to bring bacon Granny: p.s. __________________ www.motogeek.com Geek screwed with this post 04-21-2011 at 08:04 AM

04-21-2011, 08:01 AM	#73
Geek ^OP oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,154	Does anyone have less than 150 mile gas range? __________________ www.motogeek.com

04-21-2011, 08:09 AM	#74
Olas the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,582	In for sure now! Got the time off approved...Just gotta get through the next three weeks of tests and finals then I'll have a solid week and a half to prepare before the ride. Edit: with the reserve my range is closer to 175 miles... close to 200 if I'm easy on the throttle. __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis. Olas screwed with this post 04-21-2011 at 08:25 AM

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