Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 247

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 05:43 AM

Epic ride yesterday from Nazca to Cusco . Best riding I have had since Colombia. Just loved the full day of riding!

out of Nazca headed for the mountains!

My day started riding up several thousands of feet.......

Blue sky as I continued up to higher elevations!!

and of course lots of Llama's and Alpaca's (and other animals).

so many along the road....

Not much traffic except a few trucks as I crossed the high plains ....... For my PNW friends, was riding for hours over the height of Mt Rainer, and 3,000 feet over Mt hood. Was spectacular in my book!!

Snow capped Mountains in the distance, lakes. Of course it dropped to 48 degrees and some wind, but was a ride that the pictures do not even capture!

.......... More later on this great day of riding!

LethPhaos · 10-02-2012, 06:26 AM

just a quick reply to let you know I've reached page 100 of the report (reading from page 1 every now and then), and loved every bit of it (except the part where you perform some tarmac-investigating offcourse) :) thanks for taking the time to post and share!

kitesurfer · 10-02-2012, 07:37 AM

RADIOMAN, just so ya know, I don't post every time you do something kool or everytime you post some new pics but I read your post daily and try to follow along on a map. THANKS for taking the time to take pics, upload them, and tell the story to go with them.

MortimerSickle · 10-02-2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

...

Shaniko to Antelope, super-sized?

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortimerSickle

Shaniko to Antelope, super-sized?

and at a higher Altitude than the top of Mount hood!

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LethPhaos

thanks for taking the time to post and share!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitesurfer

THANKS for taking the time to take pics, upload them, and tell the story to go with them.

I do not always have time to Quote and thank everyone for the comments, but i really Appreciate the fact that you are following and enjoying the Ride Report!!

I enjoy posting as I go, and knowing others can participate and enjoy is great!!

Thanks for contributing to this thread, as that is what makes them really fun !!

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levain

Missed opportunity for a "Radioman Jump"

Don't worry there are many more opportunities as I continue! I need a little gif to post with my jump photos!!

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Throttlemeister

The countdown begins, I think IIRC you have 90 days to enter Brazil once you get your Visa. I think I would go ahead a do a border run while you are nearer Brazil in Boliva or Peru so you don't have to worry about crossing over in time when you are way down South. Once its validated with the first crossing you are good for 10 years

Did not know this

will check it out, and might have to make the run.

olebiker · 10-02-2012, 09:00 AM

Wonderful to once again be able to see the places that I won't get to. Thanks for spending all the time it takes to continue to do this. It is much appreciated.

petefromberkeley · 10-02-2012, 11:20 AM

That road from Nazca to Cusco can be done in one very long day. There is only one place you can stop to break up the trip, so you wnt to check the weather if you can. It's an awesome ride.

What about Colca Canyon? Are you planning on going?

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petefromberkeley

That road from Nazca to Cusco can be done in one very long day. There is only one place you can stop to break up the trip, so you wnt to check the weather if you can. It's an awesome ride.

What about Colca Canyon? Are you planning on going?

Yup was a 9 hour ride, but weather was great and I had a great day! Yes I will ride Canon de Colca after I spend some time in Cusco

It looked like you could find someplace to stay in Chalhuanca or Abancay

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 01:54 PM

As I said it was a 400 mile day which I have not done down here yet as there is too much to see and do, but this road was a great ride across the high plains and then down into the river canon to Cusco.

Love the way they cut Mountain roads and ones that travel along the rivers. Fantastic!

I was moving along since I knew it was a long day. Enjoyed the brisk pace and just watching the scenery as I went!!

Some of the ride was blasting along the high plains..... over 13,000 - 14,000 feet. Was about 48 degrees on the top then heated up as I rode into a few of the canons.

I found it a beautiful and great motorcycle road!!

The photos do not do the vastness and expanse of mountains and sky justice. Really!

Stopped in one of the towns to keep hydrated. Really important at high altitude!!

The geology and rock formations changed many times. was really interesting!

This valley was amazing you can sort of see the switchbacks below..... You drop several thousand feet in a hurry. Roads were wide open except a few trucks...

Quite a few toll roads..... As a motorcycle you do not need to pay, but it is always a bit strange since there is no big sign or place that tells you to just go around. At one toll both within an hour of Cusco, a guy in the building that is attached to the toll booth, just flagged me to go to the other side of the road and go around. Had a big smile as I circled around, cross the street went around the cones and passed the toll area. Funny.

Dropped down along a river and huge rock walls.

dropping down and down again toward Cusco. I knew I would be getting there right at dark.... which I normally try to avoid, but set a reservation in Cusco and knew I would be taking a break there for couple weeks so made sense to get there!

more rock walls....

Some changing colors very cool!

Blasting along the river as the road was cut through the rocks.

Some fires burning along the mountains...

As I passed through Abancay then up the steep switchback and another 14K pass..... the sun was going down quick, temps were dropping. But I was smiling the whole way!

Rolled into Cusco just after 6PM and it was dark. The GPS actually took me within a block of the hostal that I had booked. They were expecting me, had garage space !! Was a great day, now looking forward to some down time in Cusco and exploring the sights, learning some more spanish and seeing Machu Picchu. It is a real tourist destination..... but it will be fun for a couple weeks !

LadyDraco · 10-02-2012, 02:57 PM

Great roads Mark !!!

Thanks for sharing...

Montek · 10-02-2012, 03:30 PM

They DO have some big ciggggaarretes in that country.

Radioman · 10-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olebiker

Wonderful to once again be able to see the places that I won't get to. Thanks for spending all the time it takes to continue to do this. It is much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read the ride report and enjoy!

10-02-2012, 05:43 AM	#3691
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Epic ride yesterday from Nazca to Cusco . Best riding I have had since Colombia. Just loved the full day of riding! out of Nazca headed for the mountains! My day started riding up several thousands of feet....... Blue sky as I continued up to higher elevations!! and of course lots of Llama's and Alpaca's (and other animals). so many along the road.... Not much traffic except a few trucks as I crossed the high plains ....... For my PNW friends, was riding for hours over the height of Mt Rainer, and 3,000 feet over Mt hood. Was spectacular in my book!! Snow capped Mountains in the distance, lakes. Of course it dropped to 48 degrees and some wind, but was a ride that the pictures do not even capture! .......... More later on this great day of riding! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

10-02-2012, 06:26 AM	#3692
LethPhaos Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Belgium Oddometer: 162	just a quick reply to let you know I've reached page 100 of the report (reading from page 1 every now and then), and loved every bit of it (except the part where you perform some tarmac-investigating offcourse) :) thanks for taking the time to post and share! __________________ \| KTM 690 SMC \| Honda Africa Twin \| LethPhaos screwed with this post 10-02-2012 at 06:57 AM

10-02-2012, 07:37 AM	#3693
kitesurfer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: JAX, FL Oddometer: 1,017	RADIOMAN, just so ya know, I don't post every time you do something kool or everytime you post some new pics but I read your post daily and try to follow along on a map. THANKS for taking the time to take pics, upload them, and tell the story to go with them. __________________ 2012 VSTROM ADV 650

10-02-2012, 11:20 AM	#3700
petefromberkeley - Joined: May 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 3,261	That road from Nazca to Cusco can be done in one very long day. There is only one place you can stop to break up the trip, so you wnt to check the weather if you can. It's an awesome ride. What about Colca Canyon? Are you planning on going? __________________ Nine mile skid on a ten mile ride. Hot as a pistol but cool inside.

10-02-2012, 01:54 PM	#3702
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Few more Photos from Hwy 26/30 to Cusco As I said it was a 400 mile day which I have not done down here yet as there is too much to see and do, but this road was a great ride across the high plains and then down into the river canon to Cusco. Love the way they cut Mountain roads and ones that travel along the rivers. Fantastic! I was moving along since I knew it was a long day. Enjoyed the brisk pace and just watching the scenery as I went!! Some of the ride was blasting along the high plains..... over 13,000 - 14,000 feet. Was about 48 degrees on the top then heated up as I rode into a few of the canons. I found it a beautiful and great motorcycle road!! The photos do not do the vastness and expanse of mountains and sky justice. Really! Stopped in one of the towns to keep hydrated. Really important at high altitude!! The geology and rock formations changed many times. was really interesting! This valley was amazing you can sort of see the switchbacks below..... You drop several thousand feet in a hurry. Roads were wide open except a few trucks... Quite a few toll roads..... As a motorcycle you do not need to pay, but it is always a bit strange since there is no big sign or place that tells you to just go around. At one toll both within an hour of Cusco, a guy in the building that is attached to the toll booth, just flagged me to go to the other side of the road and go around. Had a big smile as I circled around, cross the street went around the cones and passed the toll area. Funny. Dropped down along a river and huge rock walls. dropping down and down again toward Cusco. I knew I would be getting there right at dark.... which I normally try to avoid, but set a reservation in Cusco and knew I would be taking a break there for couple weeks so made sense to get there! more rock walls.... Some changing colors very cool! Blasting along the river as the road was cut through the rocks. Some fires burning along the mountains... As I passed through Abancay then up the steep switchback and another 14K pass..... the sun was going down quick, temps were dropping. But I was smiling the whole way! Rolled into Cusco just after 6PM and it was dark. The GPS actually took me within a block of the hostal that I had booked. They were expecting me, had garage space !! Was a great day, now looking forward to some down time in Cusco and exploring the sights, learning some more spanish and seeing Machu Picchu. It is a real tourist destination..... but it will be fun for a couple weeks ! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430 Radioman screwed with this post 10-02-2012 at 02:00 PM

10-02-2012, 02:57 PM	#3703
LadyDraco KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,610	Great roads Mark !!! Thanks for sharing... __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm

10-02-2012, 03:30 PM	#3704
Montek Eternal Noob Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Where ever the motobike is Oddometer: 751	Sheeeesh They DO have some big ciggggaarretes in that country. __________________ Adventure for a Lifetime I may be a poor rider, but my bike sure is SLOW

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