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FreeHugger · 09-17-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by river-rider

I do that loop often from Davenport. I like to stop at Balltown scenic overlook before going into the park via hwy 76 to Hwy 364 (Great River Rd) to Donahue Rd. Pikes Peak park is a great 3 state scenic overlook with modern public toilets and showers close to YRF.I feel like I'm adventure riding as I enter and leave the park. Donahue Rd dead ends in Little Paint campground next to a good trout stream. $8 to camp via self registration.

That's basically the plan for Yellow River. Thanks for your help.

2whlrcr · 09-17-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by 2whlrcr
Be sure to spend a lot of money at the vet clinic while in Dubuque.
Fixed.

Best post evar!!!!

Bultaco206 · 09-17-2012, 02:42 PM

vwdrvr66 · 09-17-2012, 05:32 PM

If you have a GPS I can send you a track from just north of Iowa City near (Solon) to Dubuque. A lot of gravel and level b's. I am from Dubuque and just rode my Tiger 800xc on this route last weekend. It is about 110 miles. Just PM me

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Originally Posted by FreeHugger

Fellow Iowan's,

I'm planning a trip with a few friends up to Dubuque for lunch and then on to Yellow River State park for an overnight camping trip. Any great off the beaten path trails/roads you might recommend in this area? We all ride dual sport bikes (BMW GS's and KLR's) and would like to hit some trails or beautiful gravel rides if you know of anything.

Thanks

vwdrvr66 · 09-17-2012, 05:40 PM

I also have a track for Yellow River as well, which has the Cassville Ferry included.

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Originally Posted by FreeHugger

That's basically the plan for Yellow River. Thanks for your help.

2whlrcr · 09-17-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vwdrvr66

If you have a GPS I can send you a track from just north of Iowa City near (Solon) to Dubuque. A lot of gravel and level b's. I am from Dubuque and just rode my Tiger 800xc on this route last weekend. It is about 110 miles. Just PM me

So are you guys still going to the DS? Should be a good ride.

vwdrvr66 · 09-17-2012, 06:24 PM

Well everyone is backing out, but I may still come....I might bring Kevin's KTM for fun. Will there be a sound check? it idles at 110 dbs, I think it is all stock.

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

So are you guys still going to the DS? Should be a good ride.

2whlrcr · 09-17-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vwdrvr66

Well everyone is backing out, but I may still come....I might bring Kevin's KTM for fun. Will there be a sound check? it idles at 110 dbs, I think it is all stock.

No official sound check, but an overly obnoxious bike will not be allowed to run. It can't idle at 110db. That is in the obnoxious territory at full throttle. If it has the stock KTM silencer, it will be fine.

I'll throw this out at you. Right now I plan on riding my mountain bike on the DS run. So if you'd rather pedal, you can ride with me, if you don't mind waiting for me.

vwdrvr66 · 09-17-2012, 06:47 PM

Let me throw this back at you....Dual Sport does not mean part mountain bike/motorbike....If I go there will be a motor under me...lol

thanks for the offer, however you would be waiting for me.

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

No official sound check, but an overly obnoxious bike will not be allowed to run. It can't idle at 110db. That is in the obnoxious territory at full throttle. If it has the stock KTM silencer, it will be fine.

I'll throw this out at you. Right now I plan on riding my mountain bike on the DS run. So if you'd rather pedal, you can ride with me, if you don't mind waiting for me.

2whlrcr · 09-17-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vwdrvr66

Let me throw this back at you....Dual Sport does not mean part mountain bike/motorbike....If I go there will be a motor under me...lol

thanks for the offer, however you would be waiting for me.

If Dalton gets his KTM in time, he will be riding that.

ZLTFUL · 09-17-2012, 09:42 PM

Hey Central IA folks...looking at possibly doing a group ride up to NE IA/SW WI, etc sometime before the snow flies. Either camp or hotel is fine with me but I haven't been up that way since my honeymoon weekend in February and I am missing it.
Hey...we're big adventure people me and my wife!

Anyway, looking at mostly pavement with some exploring of the dirt/gravel as we find it.

No date set in stone yet but I will be going to Omaha the weekend of Oct 6-7th so either before or after that.

Let me know if anyone is interested in tagging along.

lmyamen · 09-18-2012, 08:14 AM

Went out to Estes Park Colorado this weekend. Did not get to ride but it was a good weekend.

Saw a Moto Guzzi Griso at the top of the Rocky Mountain National Park (one of my favorite bikes)

The views were incredible.

eemsreno · 09-19-2012, 04:24 AM

Countdown to Moab and the White Rim Trail ride. Two of us on Super Tenere’s are heading out to Moab soon. Can’t wait.

mxchamp · 09-20-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eemsreno

Countdown to Moab and the White Rim Trail ride. Two of us on Super Tenere’s are heading out to Moab soon. Can’t wait.

Been there, done that!

Also poison spider, steel bender, chicken corners and arches NP. They wouldn't let me in to do hells revenge. :(

Enjoy the trip! Perfect time of year!!

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Fallacy · 09-20-2012, 02:27 PM

Did it 2 years ago, I am planning on doing it again next year.
That trip is #2 on my list, bested by Alaska.
Add in Porcupine rim and Metal Masher....great stuff.
Why no Hells Revenge?

09-17-2012, 02:42 PM	#3558
Bultaco206 Back-to-back motos suck Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Springville, IA Oddometer: 631	__________________ '07 DL650, '06 DR650, '06 KLX351, '06 KX250, '83 XR350R, '74 Bultaco Alpina (trials)

09-17-2012, 09:42 PM	#3566
ZLTFUL Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Flat Desolate Wasteland, IA Oddometer: 157	Hey Central IA folks...looking at possibly doing a group ride up to NE IA/SW WI, etc sometime before the snow flies. Either camp or hotel is fine with me but I haven't been up that way since my honeymoon weekend in February and I am missing it. Hey...we're big adventure people me and my wife! Anyway, looking at mostly pavement with some exploring of the dirt/gravel as we find it. No date set in stone yet but I will be going to Omaha the weekend of Oct 6-7th so either before or after that. Let me know if anyone is interested in tagging along. __________________ 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring Forget the road less travelled. Someone has already been there. Give me the places where the road has not yet gone. There is where you will find the true adventure. Avatar courtesy of www.mybadco.com

09-19-2012, 04:24 AM	#3568
eemsreno Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: On your way to everywhere, Batavia, IA. Oddometer: 528	Countdown to Moab and the White Rim Trail ride. Two of us on Super Tenere’s are heading out to Moab soon. Can’t wait. __________________ Alaska Ride Report, http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=1417.0

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09-17-2012, 02:31 PM	#3557
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,327	Originally Posted by 2whlrcr Be sure to spend a lot of money at the vet clinic while in Dubuque. Fixed. Best post evar!!!!

09-18-2012, 08:14 AM	#3567
lmyamen Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA Oddometer: 268	Went out to Estes Park Colorado this weekend. Did not get to ride but it was a good weekend. Saw a Moto Guzzi Griso at the top of the Rocky Mountain National Park (one of my favorite bikes) The views were incredible.

09-20-2012, 02:27 PM	#3570
Fallacy Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Oddometer: 95	Did it 2 years ago, I am planning on doing it again next year. That trip is #2 on my list, bested by Alaska. Add in Porcupine rim and Metal Masher....great stuff. Why no Hells Revenge?