captcham 8 Posted September 2, 2010 Well we did make it, 1840 miles of the most beautiful scenery one could want. Almost all on dirt roads and Todd and I even got in a little single track on one northern section. Bikes ran good we did one oil change and so I guess there is a Austrian guy somewhere freakin out about me not keepin to the service schedule. Will try and add some pics, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted September 2, 2010 Well we did make it, 1840 miles of the most beautiful scenery one could want. Awesome!!!......look forward to seeing more pics......better yet, look forward to riding it myself at some point..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted September 2, 2010 Well we did make it, 1840 miles of the most beautiful scenery one could want. Awesome!!!......look forward to seeing more pics......better yet, look forward to riding it myself at some point..... IN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted September 3, 2010 Keep it coming Bags......love the wide open spaces......I need a few days to re-calibrate to stoplights/email/PEOPLE/etc. when I come back from those remote rides......love it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captcham 8 Posted September 3, 2010 A few more for your viewing pleasure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted September 4, 2010 Todd is hiding a bunch of photos somewhere. We need to help him get motivated to share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captcham 8 Posted September 4, 2010 We started in Salida, CO and rode 1840 Miles to Roosville Canada. Took 11 days and we camped every night. We followed the CDT trail with maps supplied by the cycle assoc. and gps files downloaded from their site and also from BigDog's website. Fuel range on the KTM 530 with 3.4 gallons was about 150 miles, we had pre-planned our fuel stops and carried extra fuel for one extra long section. Only trouble we had was Todd's rear sprocket wore out and we got another one over nighted to Butte from one of the members here. A lot of planning and organizing and worrying about being eaten by grizzlies all worked out to be and amazing trip, if your thinking about doing this ride let me say you won't be disappointed by the scenery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted September 6, 2010 Looks like there were enough places to break out the fly rod on that trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted September 6, 2010 Wrap-Up, A few final thoughts : We rode away from civilization in the rain on a Sunday with the realization that we could only rely on the equipment we carried and our riding partners. Soon, the rain cleared and our first mechanical issue was resolved with quick thinking and action. Once off the pavement, the true character of the trip took hold. Living in the wilderness is a different game. The pace, the work, the grime all separate the group from the confusion of the city. Soon, it became apparent that my pals had no interest in spending any time in towns / hotels or around crowds. OK, I'm down with that. Each day we would try to warm-up, eat a light breakfast, pack and go! At some point of the day, we would get supplies for at least one solid meal. Passing through towns was a necessary evil, we got in and out as soon as possible. The three of us had different ideas on meals, me being the minimalist grab a sandwich and keep it simple guy. Todd and Steve preferred to cook over the fire on a grill supplied by the camp fire ring. This technique kept us in the forest the maximum amount of time, which is a major plus as it holds the spell of the outback. When in the city, all the crap seeps back into your world. Three is a good number for a ride like this. Five, six or more would lead to inevitable slow downs and pacing issues. As it was, we are different guys that were willing to accommodate the differences in each persons character. More characters equals too much difference in my opinion. Sorry we were not able to open up the ride to more riders, but we were convinced that small was better. In the end it worked. If you have an interest in this ride check out http://www.adventure...-bike-route.cfm and http://www.advrider....ad.php?t=108842 as both are invaluable tools. The Adventure Cycling maps are pricey but the contact information is invaluable. Their GPS resources are Routes which are of little help. The Big Dog Tracks are the real deal and what we used minute by minute to find our way. That and radios kept the pace up and minimized stops. We did 175 - 200 miles a day which tells you we covered a lot of ground each day. This is not a single track ride but a scenic adventure on Forest Service type two track linked by as little pavement as possible. My favorite moment?? The Great Divide Basin Camp. You want to talk about BFE, this was it. Prong Horn Sheep everywhere, no bears. You are definitely on your own out there with no other humans within 75 miles. Infinite space in every direction, north, south, east, west and a sky that made you feel like you are in a space capsule. Finally, Thank you to Steve and Todd who's companionship and good will made each day a pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2TM 0 Posted September 9, 2010 I am pleased to share these photos with you. After riding 1,840 miles to the Canadian Border, it is easy for me to say I had a great trip. This country is beautiful! I was honored to ride with Dave and Steve through so many beautiful miles and gut splitting laughter to boot. Would I do it again???? In a second!!!!!!! See you on the next ride. Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 516 Posted September 9, 2010 Awesome ride, great photos and scenery ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted September 9, 2010 Yes, thanks so much for sharing...look forward to hanging out with 2 of your 3 this weekend in the mountains....hope to hear lots of stories.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
