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<blockquote data-quote="Nanotech9" data-source="post: 822966" data-attributes="member: 676"><p>Gas up in Cortez. Ugh. I think I’m on my 3rd Full Throttle and sipping down my 2nd 6hr energy drink. On into Durango. At least the scenery is getting better. Its cooled down quite a bit finally. I stop in Durango &#8211; its pretty. I see a harley being brought in on a Flatbed truck to the Harley Dealership. Its one I passed a while back on the side of the road. Didn’t look like it had a problem and the rider and passenger showed now signs of worry so I had kept going. When I get off the bike I’m tingling and shaking. Not good. I lay down in a parking lot for a bit and rest. Down some beef jerky, part of a power bar and some other random food items in the tank bag. After a bit I’ve finally stopped shaking but can really feel fatigue setting in hard. I can’t even think straight enough to do the math on how long I’ve been awake at this point. Raton seems SO CLOSE yet so far away. I do a few exercises, jog around for a bit and drink the rest of a Green Tea (with ginseng! Yay. Whatever that is.) and get back on my beast. Time to go. </p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>I didn't check the elevation on the GPS, but the clouds in the distance seem about 1000 feet below my current altitude. </p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>This is a dark picture, but it really shows the clouds.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The short run over to Pagosa Springs seems like it takes an eternity. Dark has set in and although the HID light is working nicely, there is so much traffic I have to constantly flip it off over and over. This section of road would be more fun if I weren’t so tired. I get to Pagosa and it takes me a while to figure out how to get into the gas station. The only entrances to the shopping arear where the gas stations and hotels are located are at every stop light, approximately a half mile apart. I have to ride past and then come half way back to the gas station. Weird. I lay on the ground again for a bit. Shaking. The gas station attendant is friendly, but reminds me of backwoods Arkansas. No matter. Shes super helpful and whips out a yellow pages and helps me find a Super 8 to stay at after calling several places. </p><p></p><p>I get into the motel about 9:30pm local time. From what I can figure I’ve been awake for 37 hours, and on the road for over 21 hours. Hotel manager says I can park the bike right under my window. Between that and the ear-piercing alarm, I’m happy. Feels good to sit down and get out of those clothes and take a long shower. My plan is to get up and be on the road at 6:30.</p><p></p><p>6am rolls around and I hit snooze on the alarm a few times. Head is pounding, need more sleep. Finally wake up about 9am with a mostly clear head. Sit down for breakfast and load up on cereal, milk, O.J., a bagel, etc. I spy a few bananas in a basket and remember that my buddy Tr0g always eats bananas before and during the supermoto races. Something about potassium helping with your energy or, well, I have no idea, but he harps on the bananas every time we race together&#8230;. So, I down a banana. Can’t hurt at least.</p><p></p><p>By 9:30 I’m loaded up and rolling out. Its rained all night and the roads are still damp. I’ve got long johns and long sleeves on under my clothes but pass on the rain suit for now. I ride for a bit and about halfway between Pagosa Springs and Chama I stop to take pictures and put on my borrowed rain suit (THANKS KbikeLarry!). I’m there for about 10min and not one car has passed me either way, which makes it even prettier. I’m glad I stopped for the night in Pagosa as I would have missed all this scenery. Its amazing!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Tucked away up against th;e hotel window. Bike was SOAKED. </p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Stopped to take pictures and throw on the rain suit. I love this picture.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Same stop. very green valley makes for a nice background to the bike.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I take 84 south out of Chama and jump on 64 East at Tierra Amarilla. The morning mist is pretty heavy and the roads are still damp. I start gaining altitude at the rate of about 10ft / second. Right around 9,000ft I start getting into a thick foggy mist and visibility is about 60’. I slow to 20mph with all lights and hazards running. I get within 40ft of being 2 miles high. Bike is still running remarkably well despite the altitude. Just over the top I pull into a senic turn-off which isn’t exactly senic at the moment (given the fog) and stop to talk to a group of about 12 bikes heading the other way. Nice folk &#8211; I wonder if they’re from advrider given the bikes and gear they’re wearing&#8230;.? Back down the mountain I go.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I turned around to take a picture down the mountain... I'm right over 10k ft here, and just about to get into the really thick fog on up the road.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Halfway down the mountain I keep seeing signs all over for entrances to park roads or forest roads, etc&#8230; My curiosity is piqued and the idea of taking the bike a short distance off road sounds like fun&#8230; as long as I don’t crash. I pass a beautiful lake on my right and shortly after see the small entrance sign to it. About 100’ and the road turns to dirt. Perfect. It’s a nice hard packed lightly damp road and I’ve got no worries about riding on it. </p><p></p><p>Hopewell Lake and Dam is really pretty and makes for some nice pictures. I spy a walking path across the dam blocked by some posts in the ground to keep vehicles out, and decide the GS is just skinny enough to fit through. The valley on the far side of the damn is really lush and theres a small wood cabin right in the middle. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Hopewell Lake</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Parked on the damn</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Look closely and you'll see the little cabin towards the right</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Another shot that shows the bike parked in the middle of the dam. Bluetooth still working in the helmet from here.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Backside of the Dam and silhouette of the bike.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Heading back out on the dirt road. </p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Birch? Poplar? You guys tell me. Very tall and interesting.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Lets get out of here... Great traction on the Distanzias</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Gives a new meaning to trailering your ride somewhere... saddled up and tank is topped off... lol.</p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nanotech9, post: 822966, member: 676"] Gas up in Cortez. Ugh. I think I’m on my 3rd Full Throttle and sipping down my 2nd 6hr energy drink. On into Durango. At least the scenery is getting better. Its cooled down quite a bit finally. I stop in Durango – its pretty. I see a harley being brought in on a Flatbed truck to the Harley Dealership. Its one I passed a while back on the side of the road. Didn’t look like it had a problem and the rider and passenger showed now signs of worry so I had kept going. When I get off the bike I’m tingling and shaking. Not good. I lay down in a parking lot for a bit and rest. Down some beef jerky, part of a power bar and some other random food items in the tank bag. After a bit I’ve finally stopped shaking but can really feel fatigue setting in hard. I can’t even think straight enough to do the math on how long I’ve been awake at this point. Raton seems SO CLOSE yet so far away. I do a few exercises, jog around for a bit and drink the rest of a Green Tea (with ginseng! Yay. Whatever that is.) and get back on my beast. Time to go. [b][Broken External Image][/b] I didn't check the elevation on the GPS, but the clouds in the distance seem about 1000 feet below my current altitude. [b][Broken External Image][/b] This is a dark picture, but it really shows the clouds. [b][Broken External Image][/b] The short run over to Pagosa Springs seems like it takes an eternity. Dark has set in and although the HID light is working nicely, there is so much traffic I have to constantly flip it off over and over. This section of road would be more fun if I weren’t so tired. I get to Pagosa and it takes me a while to figure out how to get into the gas station. The only entrances to the shopping arear where the gas stations and hotels are located are at every stop light, approximately a half mile apart. I have to ride past and then come half way back to the gas station. Weird. I lay on the ground again for a bit. Shaking. The gas station attendant is friendly, but reminds me of backwoods Arkansas. No matter. Shes super helpful and whips out a yellow pages and helps me find a Super 8 to stay at after calling several places. I get into the motel about 9:30pm local time. From what I can figure I’ve been awake for 37 hours, and on the road for over 21 hours. Hotel manager says I can park the bike right under my window. Between that and the ear-piercing alarm, I’m happy. Feels good to sit down and get out of those clothes and take a long shower. My plan is to get up and be on the road at 6:30. 6am rolls around and I hit snooze on the alarm a few times. Head is pounding, need more sleep. Finally wake up about 9am with a mostly clear head. Sit down for breakfast and load up on cereal, milk, O.J., a bagel, etc. I spy a few bananas in a basket and remember that my buddy Tr0g always eats bananas before and during the supermoto races. Something about potassium helping with your energy or, well, I have no idea, but he harps on the bananas every time we race together…. So, I down a banana. Can’t hurt at least. By 9:30 I’m loaded up and rolling out. Its rained all night and the roads are still damp. I’ve got long johns and long sleeves on under my clothes but pass on the rain suit for now. I ride for a bit and about halfway between Pagosa Springs and Chama I stop to take pictures and put on my borrowed rain suit (THANKS KbikeLarry!). I’m there for about 10min and not one car has passed me either way, which makes it even prettier. I’m glad I stopped for the night in Pagosa as I would have missed all this scenery. Its amazing! Tucked away up against th;e hotel window. Bike was SOAKED. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Stopped to take pictures and throw on the rain suit. I love this picture. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Same stop. very green valley makes for a nice background to the bike. [b][Broken External Image][/b] I take 84 south out of Chama and jump on 64 East at Tierra Amarilla. The morning mist is pretty heavy and the roads are still damp. I start gaining altitude at the rate of about 10ft / second. Right around 9,000ft I start getting into a thick foggy mist and visibility is about 60’. I slow to 20mph with all lights and hazards running. I get within 40ft of being 2 miles high. Bike is still running remarkably well despite the altitude. Just over the top I pull into a senic turn-off which isn’t exactly senic at the moment (given the fog) and stop to talk to a group of about 12 bikes heading the other way. Nice folk – I wonder if they’re from advrider given the bikes and gear they’re wearing….? Back down the mountain I go. I turned around to take a picture down the mountain... I'm right over 10k ft here, and just about to get into the really thick fog on up the road. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Halfway down the mountain I keep seeing signs all over for entrances to park roads or forest roads, etc… My curiosity is piqued and the idea of taking the bike a short distance off road sounds like fun… as long as I don’t crash. I pass a beautiful lake on my right and shortly after see the small entrance sign to it. About 100’ and the road turns to dirt. Perfect. It’s a nice hard packed lightly damp road and I’ve got no worries about riding on it. Hopewell Lake and Dam is really pretty and makes for some nice pictures. I spy a walking path across the dam blocked by some posts in the ground to keep vehicles out, and decide the GS is just skinny enough to fit through. The valley on the far side of the damn is really lush and theres a small wood cabin right in the middle. Hopewell Lake [b][Broken External Image][/b] Parked on the damn [b][Broken External Image][/b] Look closely and you'll see the little cabin towards the right [b][Broken External Image][/b] Another shot that shows the bike parked in the middle of the dam. Bluetooth still working in the helmet from here. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Backside of the Dam and silhouette of the bike. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Heading back out on the dirt road. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Birch? Poplar? You guys tell me. Very tall and interesting. [b][Broken External Image][/b] Lets get out of here... Great traction on the Distanzias [b][Broken External Image][/b] Gives a new meaning to trailering your ride somewhere... saddled up and tank is topped off... lol. [b][Broken External Image][/b] [/QUOTE]
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