Fantastic Sunday ride

[Deans BMW]

Ride report won't be on the level of one of DJ's because I don't like to stop. Beautiful up here today, perfect for a ride to the Bear Wallow and beyond.

Left the house about 10 AM on this beautiful Sunday across the Northern Az plains, elevation about 7,500 Ft. heading for the hi country ahead.

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The Nutrioso Log Cabin Works on the side of the road between Springerville and Alpine. They are built in the old fashioned way with each log scribed and hand fitt to the rest, no chinking is required that way, they are booked until late '07.

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Alpine Pass just before Alpine, elevation 8550 Ft.

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The last bend in the road entering Alpine, elevation 8050 Ft.

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The Bear Wallow in Alpine for a Cup O

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22 miles to Hannigans meadow with the road this clear and clean with elevations ranging from 8,500 to 9,200 Ft. Not one car or truck in either direction 30 MPH twisties 110 MPH sweepers with a few straights of up to 1/3 rd mile.

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Hannigans Meadow

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The little lodge, the same since the early 20's.

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Back to Alpine.

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A happy tire on a happy bike.

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Back Home

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All in all, a good Sunday putt.

[taosports]

Ride report won't be on the level of one of DJ's because I don't like to stop.

I don't know about that Dean...seems right up there close to a DJ kinda post:eusa_clap:

Thanks for the ride report. So strange to see photos of dry roads, blue skies and no white stuff at 8,500 feet this time of year.

[12bar1]

Dean, great ride report and pics if you aren't careful you are going to have a bunch of us moving there.:eusa_clap:

[Gord]

Great report Dean. I think I need to find my way to Arizona at some time in my life! Especially in winter!

[DarthRider]

"...A happy tire on a happy bike..."

...ridden by a Happy Hoon!

Good stuff Dean-O.

Dave

[marko]

looks like a great part of the world and perfect weather for a perfect ride.
I would like to ride across the US one day. This sort of ride report just gets the mind thinking again about organising it.
Great report and lovely pix.
Like you, i don't like many stops unless i am on a multi day ride and can stop and smell the roses! Other than that, it is go, go, go.

[mnnden]

Great Ride, I really enjoyed it, Den

[Deans BMW]

Marko, you and any others are always more than welcome to stop and stay a while.

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[jamming]

Way to go Dean, nice report, I'm getting ready to lay about 1000 SQ FT of tile,(no you don't know her, she's from out of town:) ) so no time to ride. On vacation week after next and guess what I'm doing. Keep Mama happy I'm happy. So pulling baseboard, carpet, fixing cracks in floor, etc.
anybody want to help????? I got beer...
Roger

[DJ Down Under]

Great report and great pics Dean-O....just as good as mine if not better...it's great to see other parts of the world...and your part is very beautiful indeed.

We need more people to do the same...you don't even need to get off...just pull over..click..and ride on.

btw...your bike looks great in those pics...that ST odd look is starting to grow on me.

Thanks and keep them coming.

DJ

[Ed K]

Dean, Great pictures and description...and what a fantastic place to ride!

[supermotoC]

for those of you that haven't ridden with Dean (yet), for an indication of his riding style, check out the "chicken strips" on the shot of his rear tire. Or, the lack thereof, of ANY strip unused on that tire. It really WAS a nice day, wasn't it?

[Boxerboy]

I enjoyed your ride Dean. This was my favourite stretch.:eusa_clap:

"Not one car or truck in either direction 30 MPH twisties 110 MPH sweepers with a few straights of up to 1/3 rd mile."

[Arby]

Dean
Great write up and photos.

On 89 or 89A heading east from the North Rim, near the intersection, I think, there is an out cropping of tall rocks that look like they should be falling over any second.

Between some of these rocks , some settlers, I suppose, had filled in the gaps with logs and rock and mortar to make a home or something.

It is very close to the roadside, if you've been by it, you couldn't miss it. I've got pictures of Jude and me and the Buell there, but unfortunately I don't have a scanner, and wouldn't know how to work it if I did.

Do you know of this settlement and it's history?

Bob

[Deans BMW]

Bob, don't know the story, but it is near the Vermillion Clifts on the Indian Reservation. The riding in Arizona is fantastic.

[arkline]

I believe that envy is one of the Seven Deadly ones, so I won't express my deep, deep jealousy...Well, maybe a little...Great stuff Dean.

What were your temps? Really curious about that...

[geechie]

Dean,

Thanks very much for taking the trouble. Taking pictures while on a ride can be a real hassle. Sure glad you did, though.

George

[Deans BMW]

Ron, the temps Sunday were 22 F in the morning, but when I left for the ride at about 10 AM the low 50's and the low 60's back at home. In Alpine, about 50 and at Hannigans Meadows the mid 40's. Bear in mind that the humidity up here is very low so not as chilling as Seattle.

Have you figured out your route yet? Letr me know.

[Acacia]

Nice!

Torrey, Big Bend, Tx Hill Country, AZ Alpine led by The 'Hoon' himself next?

[Optimus Prime]

By Jove, Illinois is flat and boring. :022:

[Arby]

No, Trust me when I tell you that Florida is the most flat and boring. However, it was 75 and sunny today.

Bob

[Gord]

btw...your bike looks great in those pics...that ST odd look is starting to grow on me.DJ

DJ - couldn't agree with you more. I came across this pic of me on an ST that Kevin (KBC68) took at the launch last spring at Open Road BMW in Newmarket, Ontario. The ST looks better to me now than it did when I first saw it.

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[BobFV1]

Dean-O.

Hi from DC. Thanks for the great photos - making me homesick! I am stuck here for the rest of the month and it was darn cold today! I have my Yamaha with me, however, and it is supposed to be warm this weekend so I should be able to have a little fun - nothing like your beautiful Sunday ride, though!

Take care.

[Deans BMW]

Arby said

No, Trust me when I tell you that Florida is the most flat and boring. However, it was 75 and sunny today

Well, today it was in the hi 60's sunny no bugs or humidity and no flat or boring roads...na na naa na na................

[Arby]

Dean

The humidity keeps the skin from drying out, the bugs are protein,.....I can't put a good spin on it, I'd gladly give up 10 or 15 degrees and flat in exchange for what you've got.

Bob

[bmwdave52]

Dean, beautiful pics. You really know how to live. Some day you have to show me the Bear Wallow.

Did pucker up at the sight of all that pumice.:thumbs_down: