Hacking West by West: The TAT…. - Page 15

VespaMamma · 07-21-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Abenteuerfahrer

Testing the quality; HD, less commercialism...which one you likey likey

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You forget to attach video dear?

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-21-2012, 06:11 PM

Hmmnnn..maybe I goofed somewhere in the setting area. Supposed to be faster upload than youTube? Ya see me now!

Question: is it Tandamount NOT to scale the peaks when inclement weather is forecast here in Colorado? Silly question I know..but...the forecasts for the remaining week doesn't look good 50-60% chance of rain and thunder. Nuthin' in Towns but in the Mountains is something else? You agree??? Cannot linger here till the weather improves

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cheers..

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-21-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VespaMamma

You forget to attach video dear?

I did..and it was showing fine until XCRider tried to take a look..ppfffff...the weather Gods?? RE-did it on the same no video box. Go and see it..

cheerios

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-21-2012, 06:15 PM

Climbing in San Isabel Forest on 1200 GS/sidecar..

larryboy · 07-21-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Abenteuerfahrer

Question: is it Tandamount NOT to scale the peaks when inclement weather is forecast here in Colorado? Silly question I know..but...the forecasts for the remaining week doesn't look good 50-60% chance of rain and thunder. Nuthin' in Towns but in the Mountains is something else? You agree??? Cannot linger here till the weather improves

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cheers..

I rode in the rain a bit on the TAT in CO and didn't notice any mud...too many rocks.

The traily section after Telluride was muddy, but I think you'll route around that even if it's dry.

Utah...that's another story, keep a close eye on the weather and don't get stuck out there.

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-21-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by larryboy

I rode in the rain a bit on the TAT in CO and didn't notice any mud...too many rocks.

The traily section after Telluride was muddy, but I think you'll route around that even if it's dry.

Utah...that's another story, keep a close eye on the weather and don't get stuck out there.

Thanks Larryboy, I'll take heed.

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 08:55 AM

Planning to resume the trip tomorrow am after a 2.5 day R+R here in Salidad. Why not today?? On weekends the slopes/bergs are crawling with ATV's, Jeeps, rental bikes,etc. Things should cease by this evening and Monday should be clear of these?

My morning stomping ground where I plan the days events....

Cheers...

XC Rider · 07-22-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Abenteuerfahrer

Planning to resume the trip tomorrow am after a 2.5 day R+R here in Salidad. Why not today?? On weekends the slopes/bergs are crawling with ATV's, Jeeps, rental bikes,etc. Things should cease by this evening and Monday should be clear of these?

That's actually very good thinking. It's funny the things that you thing about depending on the type of vehicle you're driving. Passing oncoming traffic on some of those trails up there when on two wheels is a bit hairy to begin with; I can only imagine what it would be like when you're on a rig twice as wide!?

Learn something new every day; thanks Elmer, and carry on!

Hayduke · 07-22-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Abenteuerfahrer

Thanks XCRider..for the heads up on Hayduke and Cody.

There was a bit of ruffled feathers of why Sam took out Hancock and Tomichi.."too hard on man and machine"...maybe..just maybe--- so he threw in this Poncha Road/pass to satisfy the hard cores

. Sissies like me take Marshall Pass and beyond

!

cheers..

Good to meet you, Elmer! Thanks for stopping in.

I didn't realize Sam had taken Hancock and Tomichi out of the TAT maps. Probably a good idea, judging from how much carnage I've heard about (and seen) on those passes over the years.

Poncha Creek is much easier, but still fun. I think it would be a handful on a hack, though.

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XC Rider

That's actually very good thinking. It's funny the things that you thing about depending on the type of vehicle you're driving. Passing oncoming traffic on some of those trails up there when on two wheels is a bit hairy to begin with; I can only imagine what it would be like when you're on a rig twice as wide!?

Learn something new every day; thanks Elmer, and carry on!

Me too..learning something everyday..been around and about..figured that for me to make a U-turn is totally out of the question; short of having to detach the sidecar from the hip of the bike:...eecchh. might have to spend the night up there to do a whole detach- re-attach dance

. This is probably why I might not do Corkscrew gulch! Sam warns of the down hill slope there, "Good brakes" he says. I got three but at 1200# momentum might be

..!

XCRider..read your profile...you're gonna do RTW in 2013...which way..Russia; the BAM road?? Zowie..you da man, wish I was young again..What bike you contemplating ??

Cheers..

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Good to meet you, Elmer! Thanks for stopping in.

I didn't realize Sam had taken Hancock and Tomichi out of the TAT maps. Probably a good idea, judging from how much carnage I've heard about (and seen) on those passes over the years.

Poncha Creek is much easier, but still fun. I think it would be a handful on a hack, though.

Hola Hayduke..nice store. T-shirt fits fine. I'll do Straight, total Marshall Pass instead of the newer Poncha Creek . You gotta try all of Sam's new Colo TAT trails..good for your soul!

cheers....

hondachopper · 07-22-2012, 02:04 PM

Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQqJg-YmrFE

Tom

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 02:39 PM

While getting a bit bored sitting around here and getting complacent and fat, spending needless $$$$ on Elk burgers; pizzas; microbrews, etc..decided to re-visit the Ghost Town of St. Elmo and of the Chipmunks fame. Five years ago my Frau and I went there on our 1200RT/Unigo trailer.

Onward to St. Elmo..

Pavement turns to gravel for 12 miles..

Jesus, thought that they were at Church on this Sunday...gees\zzz hordes of Touristas. Am sure they have scared the Chipmunks. There used to be thousands skirting across the drive here; you had to be careful not driving over them..now NOT one came across...dry season...Lemming cycle...sexually inactive-no littel Chippies

?

Spoted a few among these humans...

The Ghost Town here is still inhabited !! ?

Cheers...

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 02:57 PM

Paid homage to the famous Hancock, Tincup, Tomichi trail heads that have been taken out by Sam but are still available for the strong hearted

Trail head begins at 10,000'

Threadening skies..

Tin Cup Pass trailhead..

Similar with Hancock and some of Tomichi..

Whenever I traverse up slope or down slope and need to stop for a break or take photos....putting the bike in first gear is necessary but it does put undue stress on the transmission of the 1200# baby SUV....thus I wrap a velcro strap around the front brake lever to cease the stress on the trans as well as a safety should the trans slip..

Varoomed back to Salida; wolfed down an Elkburger...

at......

And now its Laundry time...gotta smell nice in the Mountains..

Cheers....

Abenteuerfahrer · 07-22-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hondachopper

Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQqJg-YmrFE

Tom

Yeah, yeah...great vid. Not my forte with my contraption. Beemer too $$$$$ for this...

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cheers..

07-21-2012, 06:11 PM	#212
Abenteuerfahrer ^OP Deaf on Wheels Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Leland, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 2,049	Hmmnnn..maybe I goofed somewhere in the setting area. Supposed to be faster upload than youTube? Ya see me now! Question: is it Tandamount NOT to scale the peaks when inclement weather is forecast here in Colorado? Silly question I know..but...the forecasts for the remaining week doesn't look good 50-60% chance of rain and thunder. Nuthin' in Towns but in the Mountains is something else? You agree??? Cannot linger here till the weather improves. cheers.. __________________ Labrador Ride 2008: Alaska Ride with Sidecar- 2009: Newfoundland 2010 TAT 2011-2012 Abenteuerfahrer screwed with this post 07-21-2012 at 06:20 PM

07-21-2012, 06:15 PM	#214
Abenteuerfahrer ^OP Deaf on Wheels Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Leland, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 2,049	Climbing in San Isabel Forest on 1200 GS/sidecar.. __________________ Labrador Ride 2008: Alaska Ride with Sidecar- 2009: Newfoundland 2010 TAT 2011-2012 Abenteuerfahrer screwed with this post 07-22-2012 at 09:04 AM

07-22-2012, 08:55 AM	#217
Abenteuerfahrer ^OP Deaf on Wheels Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Leland, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 2,049	Planning to resume the trip tomorrow am after a 2.5 day R+R here in Salidad. Why not today?? On weekends the slopes/bergs are crawling with ATV's, Jeeps, rental bikes,etc. Things should cease by this evening and Monday should be clear of these? My morning stomping ground where I plan the days events.... Cheers... __________________ Labrador Ride 2008: Alaska Ride with Sidecar- 2009: Newfoundland 2010 TAT 2011-2012

07-22-2012, 02:04 PM	#222
hondachopper Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 84	Hancock and Tomichi Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQqJg-YmrFE Tom

07-22-2012, 02:39 PM	#223
Abenteuerfahrer ^OP Deaf on Wheels Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Leland, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 2,049	A short Moto Stroll to St. Elmo While getting a bit bored sitting around here and getting complacent and fat, spending needless $$$$ on Elk burgers; pizzas; microbrews, etc..decided to re-visit the Ghost Town of St. Elmo and of the Chipmunks fame. Five years ago my Frau and I went there on our 1200RT/Unigo trailer. Onward to St. Elmo.. Pavement turns to gravel for 12 miles.. Jesus, thought that they were at Church on this Sunday...gees\zzz hordes of Touristas. Am sure they have scared the Chipmunks. There used to be thousands skirting across the drive here; you had to be careful not driving over them..now NOT one came across...dry season...Lemming cycle...sexually inactive-no littel Chippies ? Spoted a few among these humans... The Ghost Town here is still inhabited !! ? Cheers... __________________ Labrador Ride 2008: Alaska Ride with Sidecar- 2009: Newfoundland 2010 TAT 2011-2012

07-22-2012, 02:57 PM	#224
Abenteuerfahrer ^OP Deaf on Wheels Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Leland, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 2,049	Continued....St. Elmo Paid homage to the famous Hancock, Tincup, Tomichi trail heads that have been taken out by Sam but are still available for the strong hearted Trail head begins at 10,000' Threadening skies.. Tin Cup Pass trailhead.. Similar with Hancock and some of Tomichi.. Whenever I traverse up slope or down slope and need to stop for a break or take photos....putting the bike in first gear is necessary but it does put undue stress on the transmission of the 1200# baby SUV....thus I wrap a velcro strap around the front brake lever to cease the stress on the trans as well as a safety should the trans slip.. Varoomed back to Salida; wolfed down an Elkburger... at...... And now its Laundry time...gotta smell nice in the Mountains.. Cheers.... __________________ Labrador Ride 2008: Alaska Ride with Sidecar- 2009: Newfoundland 2010 TAT 2011-2012 Abenteuerfahrer screwed with this post 07-22-2012 at 03:03 PM

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