CO: Tag

[jbaker940]

Howdy Colorado riders! :D
This is a relatively easy tag to get us started... Leadville, Colorado.
-John

Edited 11-01-08:
---Attached at the bottom of this post is a MapSource ver.3 GDB file of Colorado tags through post #150. :)
---Tags are labeled Tagxxx-Pyyy where "xxx" is the sequential number of the tag and "yyy" is the post number.

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4149
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4150

[elk2112]

Nice pix John! Did you happen to go over independence pass? I'm dying to do that run this summer!

[jbaker940]

Nice pix John! Did you happen to go over independence pass? I'm dying to do that run this summer!

Since I couldn't make WeSTOC, I took today off and did Independence Pass today, both directions. Gorgeous! :D And there were lots of bikes on it (STs included). There was a few places with rocks and gravel, and with the 60's temperatures, there was water crossing the road in numerous spots.

[swilliams1005]

Does Loveland Pass count for June of 2006

[NoBull]

John, I looked this morning and didnt see any Co tag, so I went for a ride and took some pics. Didnt do Leadville however...Now Im on a mission...Lets do this..

[MidLife]

Howdy Colorado riders! :D
This is a relatively easy tag to get us started... Leadville, Colorado.
-John

http://www.st-owners.com/pp_gallery/data/500/B0083_Tag.jpg

http://www.st-owners.com/pp_gallery/data/500/B0086_tag.jpg

Here are the Leadville's Rocks, followed by another easy tag. Snow making equipment parked for the summer going up one of the many "Lovely" passes in Summit County (Why waste 10 min in a tunnel when you can spend an hour over a pass).

[NoBull]

Ok I know this one...A Basin Ski area, my shot doesnt have the snow blowers, but same place. I have another pretty easy one for ya..Picture is a pretty good clue...

[MidLife]

Ok I know this one...A Basin Ski area, my shot doesnt have the snow blowers, but same place. I have another pretty easy one for ya..Picture is a pretty good clue...

I camped under the rain about 20 miles away from your Hoosier Tag on Sunday, by the Dillon Reservoir. But too late for me to get yr Tag, am back in sunny Texas now (after passing by what could be an easy Tx Tag (http://www.pbase.com/xradiotx/image/49107356)!)

[MileHigh]

I camped under the rain about 20 miles away from your Hoosier Tag on Sunday, by the Dillon Reservoir. But too late for me to get yr Tag, am back in sunny Texas now (after passing by what could be an easy Tx Tag (http://www.pbase.com/xradiotx/image/49107356)!)

So....does this mean MidLife gets to toss up a Colorado picture or, does Nick get a do over?

[NoBull]

Mark, if Im right, someone needs to post a picture of them at Hoosier Pass, and another shot of them somewhere else that will be the new spot. So jump on that gorgeous machine of yours and head up to Hoosier...

[swilliams1005]

Mark, if Im right, someone needs to post a picture of them at Hoosier Pass, and another shot of them somewhere else that will be the new spot. So jump on that gorgeous machine of yours and head up to Hoosier...

I'll be in Colorado from July 21st-Aug 1st at Silverthorne. Which is my base Camp. I'll get some tags for you guys! im hoping to run into a few of you while im there.

Can you guys give me some new riding area to visit. So far i've been over Independance,Hoosier,Loveland,Burthold,RMNP,Mt.Eva ns,Leadville area, many more for some reason im having a brain fart on the rest of them.

[MileHigh]

Mark, if Im right, someone needs to post a picture of them at Hoosier Pass, and another shot of them somewhere else that will be the new spot. So jump on that gorgeous machine of yours and head up to Hoosier...

Guess I should have read the sticky first. Thanks Nick!

Looks like I need to go riding tomorrow. :D

[NoBull]

I'll be in Colorado from July 21st-Aug 1st at Silverthorne. Which is my base Camp. I'll get some tags for you guys! im hoping to run into a few of you while im there.

Can you guys give me some new riding area to visit. So far i've been over Independance,Hoosier,Loveland,Burthold,RMNP,Mt.Eva ns,Leadville area, many more for some reason im having a brain fart on the rest of them.

From Silverthorne you have great choices. Take 9 north thru Kremmling ove Rabbit Ears, check out Steamboat. Then head south and take 131 back to 70.

One of my favorites is Mc Clure pass, head west from Sliverthorne to Glenwood Spgs, take the 82 south to 133. There are 3 good choices from there to get you to Gunnison, Black Canyon is awesome but is a pretty long ride. From Gunnison go back east on 50 to Poncha Springs, north on 24 either thru Leadville or do Mc Clure again.

[swilliams1005]

Thanks a bunch,, i dont believe i have been up to the Steamboat area or the other routes that i recall. I think we are going to try and make a trip back up to HWY 12 in Idaho again this year. Went up last year about this time and wowo what a views they have up there.

[JimS]

From Silverthorne you have great choices. Take 9 north thru Kremmling ove Rabbit Ears, check out Steamboat. Then head south and take 131 back to 70.

One of my favorites is Mc Clure pass, head west from Sliverthorne to Glenwood Spgs, take the 82 south to 133. There are 3 good choices from there to get you to Gunnison, Black Canyon is awesome but is a pretty long ride. From Gunnison go back east on 50 to Poncha Springs, north on 24 either thru Leadville or do Mc Clure again.

If you're going down 133, head on a bit further and take 65 north thru Grand Mesa. Awesome ride and not a lot of traffic.

Have yet to ride Black Canyon myself but it's on the list.
Hmm, do I smell a group ride? :)

[JimS]

Ok wait, forgot this is a tag thread. So Hoosier pass is the latest?

[NoBull]

Got a little off track Jim but yes its Hoosier Pass, its on Hwy 9 between Fairplay and Breckenridge

[coldoughboy]

Bet you can't guess where we were.... Mt. Evans Tag

[DAS]

Dang, photo won't attach. I'll try tomorrow. It's A basin parking lot. My bro and I rode over Loveland Pass on July 12. I got home yesterday and can't believe no one had gotten this tag. We rode the pass with about 10,000 bicycles. What a strange mixed race - a few brave motorist like us, thousands of bicycle riders filling the left lane 3 and 4 abreast, and a few trucks carrying hazardous materials (they can't go thru the tunnel). We managed to avoid hitting any bicyclers and it's probably the only time I'll ride most of the pass in the left lane. Definitely not as fun as running it at the speed limit but still a strange new experience.

[MidLife]

Dang, photo won't attach. I'll try tomorrow. It's A basin parking lot. My bro and I rode over Loveland Pass on July 12. I got home yesterday and can't believe no one had gotten this tag. We rode the pass with about 10,000 bicycles. What a strange mixed race - a few brave motorist like us, thousands of bicycle riders filling the left lane 3 and 4 abreast, and a few trucks carrying hazardous materials (they can't go thru the tunnel). We managed to avoid hitting any bicyclers and it's probably the only time I'll ride most of the pass in the left lane. Definitely not as fun as running it at the speed limit but still a strange new experience.

DAS,

Nick has already moved the Tag from the A-Basin lot to Hoosier pass!

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=494321&postcount=7

Sounds like you had quite an experience with the cyclists: Sometimes these guys can be quite obnoxious and not share much of the road when they ride in group.

[DAS]

I didn't do Hoosier pass so I'm a day late and a $ short. I'll post my CO pics anyway. It was a very fun ride through the mountains. I'm not sure why I don't have any of Ouray, Silverton or Durango other than I dumped my bike turning around for another run at some curves and that kind of spoiled the rest of my day. No damage though - yea for wings.

[jbaker940]

... My bro and I rode over Loveland Pass on July 12. I got home yesterday and can't believe no one had gotten this tag. We rode the pass with about 10,000 bicycles. What a strange mixed race - a few brave motorist like us, thousands of bicycle riders filling the left lane 3 and 4 abreast, and a few trucks carrying hazardous materials (they can't go thru the tunnel). We managed to avoid hitting any bicyclers and it's probably the only time I'll ride most of the pass in the left lane. Definitely not as fun as running it at the speed limit but still a strange new experience.

Yeah, I was on I-70 and Hwy 6 (over Loveland Pass) that same day on my VStrom, not knowing about the massive ride until coming upon the riders. The traffic was a mess, and I saw lots of bicycle riders doing some unsafe things: overtaking cars & semis in downhill sections, passing on double yellows, and going wide across the lines in corners. :eek: Given how many bikers, many cars just drove uphill in my lane trying to get around the mass of riders. I was glad to get into the I-70 east bound lanes towards Denver to get clear of it all.

DAS, thanks for trying to get the CO tag while out here thought! Looks like you hit a few of the great locations. :D

[NoBull]

Glad I missed it, I caught a bicycle race heading up 103 on Saturday, I turned around when I found out Mt Evans was closed due to the race. Was a little unnerving sharing the road with them..Besides riding up the road with all those arses in silk shorts kinda ruined the otherwise nice view...

[JimS]

Ok finally made Hoosier Pass yesterday. In the upper 40's and a bit on the wet side.

Next tag is relatively close for us Front Rangers. Elephant Rock Coffee on CR126. Must buy coffee. :) (note espresso cup on back of bike)

[MidLife]

Ok finally made Hoosier Pass yesterday. In the upper 40's and a bit on the wet side.

Next tag is relatively close for us Front Rangers. Elephant Rock Coffee on CR126. Must buy coffee. :) (note espresso cup on back of bike)

Went by it a few weeks ago on the way back to Tx. Interesting trying to find the turn off for 126 from 285 in Silver Springs (no GPS, just maps!). No city signs for Silver Springs (that I could see) and no sign for 126. I guess you'd have to know that is is called Pine Valley Rd or something like that.

The map shows an area called "Switzerland Village" on 126 north of Pine. I saw no trace of that while riding through. Any idea on what this "Switzerland Village" is?

[swilliams1005]

Here's a couple of pics guys.

[NoBull]

Went by it a few weeks ago on the way back to Tx. Interesting trying to find the turn off for 126 from 285 in Silver Springs (no GPS, just maps!). No city signs for Silver Springs (that I could see) and no sign for 126. I guess you'd have to know that is is called Pine Valley Rd or something like that.

The map shows an area called "Switzerland Village" on 126 north of Pine. I saw no trace of that while riding through. Any idea on what this "Switzerland Village" is?

Housing Track if Im not mistaken...

[JimS]

Went by it a few weeks ago on the way back to Tx. Interesting trying to find the turn off for 126 from 285 in Silver Springs (no GPS, just maps!). No city signs for Silver Springs (that I could see) and no sign for 126. I guess you'd have to know that is is called Pine Valley Rd or something like that.

The map shows an area called "Switzerland Village" on 126 north of Pine. I saw no trace of that while riding through. Any idea on what this "Switzerland Village" is?

CR126 intersects 285 at Pine Jct. Don't know what the road signs are coming from that direction, though. Also never heard of a Switzerland Village. I ride through there often but have to admit I've never heard of Silver Springs even though the map shows it right along that road. :o:

[MidLife]

I ride through there often but have to admit I've never heard of Silver Springs even though the map shows it right along that road. :o:

I've run into a few of these "discrepancies" in CO. Am starting to think that it is done on purpose, to keep the "foreigners" out of the state! But I don't mind getting lost in CO!

Not sure if it was 126, but there is a road around there that goes through an area destroyed by forest fires. Quite a sad view, but spectacular in a way.

[NoBull]

That very well could be 126, hit some 8 years ago now IIRC. Actually had another a week ago, havent seen the damage yet. Gonna have to go get that tag and have a look see.

[jbaker940]

Well, JimS matched the Hoosier Pass tag and then posted the most recent tag at Elephant Rock Coffee ... Here's my matching his tag:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=1935

And here's the next tag I've set for you, at River Run Village, Keystone:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=1936
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=1937

Honestly, today was one of those frustrating days on the road...I have never seen so much traffic so early in the day, and it was hot (for Colorado). On my way out of Denver on 285 to Fairplay, there was literally miles of traffic going well below the speed limit. There was so much traffic that passing was futile and everyone just moved along at about 10-20 under the limit until about Jefferson then I safely made my way past the long line. On my way home, I-70 was stop and go uphill from Evergreen to almost 'Bakerville' (most of the way to the tunnels) in the uphill lanes! Fortunately I was in the downhill lanes. But, I got a good tag in anyway. :D

I figured I had to get home and get this posted before one of you others beat me to it: :)

[NoBull]

John, Iam not familiar with that "statue". I was in Keystone today, probably before you..Did you see all the vettes?

[JimS]

Good tag, John.
Headed up to RMNP today and honestly, I had the same traffic problem as you. Starting on hwy 40 near exit 248. I70 west was stop and go and everybody taking the side road. No accident or anything, just a lot of traffic. :(
Along with all the rain I ran into, it was a slow movin' day.

[JimS]

Next tag is relatively close for us Front Rangers. Elephant Rock Coffee on CR126. Must buy coffee. :) (note espresso cup on back of bike)

Wait. I don't see a coffee cup. Did ya' do the deed? :) :coffee1:

My 100th post. Woo-hoo!! I'm easily entertained. :D

[jbaker940]

Yeah Nick, I probably saw a hundred or so vettes over 10 miles between Breck and Keystone...many new ones and a few older models.

This statue in Keystone is not really well known, but IIRC it has an American Indian theme. Later on my way home I remembered that there was a bronze plaque on the backside...I should have read it again. Here is the exact location (http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=39.607761&lon=-105.94577&zoom=18).

Hey JimS, you were in that stop and go stuff on I-70?! Sorry dude! I went through a couple drenchers (felt good!) on I-70 , but they were short lived and the road was dry just a mile or so further. About there being no coffee cup visible...oops I didn't note the requirement until you now mention it! :o: I thought about having a cup, but I didn't need to raise my heartrate any more (coffee does that to me).

[NoBull]

Ok I actually found it right away, never noticed it before. My new tag hopefully takes you on a new road. Not very far for the front range folks but great road. Early morning brings the Elk so keep your eyes open.

[NoBull]

Do we need clues??

[JimS]

Heck, I was givin' someone else a chance. :) Passed that road a couple times, wondering where it led.

[MidLife]

Do we need clues??

Nowday, it seems that GoogMaps (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=Brook+Forest+Inn&fb=1&cid=0,0,7068325720562345413&near=Evergreen,+CO&cd=1&ll=39.583168,-105.379872&spn=0.006565,0.012531&z=16&iwloc=A) may alleviate the need for clues......?

[NoBull]

:rolleyes:Awe thats cheating...going for a long ride to find it seems much more exciting...:06biker::rolleyes:

[jbaker940]

Couldn't stand the cabin fever after our Week O'Rain, so I took today off and gave the VStrom a 'giddyup.

Here's the past tag:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=2633
Nick, that road to Brook Forest was fun, I hadn't followed it before! :D But had to be careful with all the fresh gravel and stones covering the roads in corners.

And the next tag:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=2634
It was misting and low 50's in the CoSprings area. For those that don't know, this is the Garden of the Gods as viewed looking North from here (http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=h&lat=38.865851&lon=-104.879147&zoom=19) at the southernmost parking lot on Ridge Road.

Enjoy! :)

[NoBull]

John the shark decal is awesome, nice bike. Does your license plate really read VStrom? Thats too cool. Believe it or not I have never been to Garden of the gods, this is a good excuse even if someone else gets it tagged before me. Thats Jim S back yard so I bet he gets there before I do...:rolleyes:

[jbaker940]

John the shark decal is awesome, nice bike. Does your license plate really read VStrom? Thats too cool. Believe it or not I have never been to Garden of the gods, this is a good excuse even if someone else gets it tagged before me. Thats Jim S back yard so I bet he gets there before I do...:rolleyes:

I thought I'd put it in someone's backyard, hoping for a quick next tag, because those boys in SoCal (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42795) are out-tagging us the last couple weeks! Oh well, quality over quantity, eh?! :duck:

I've become moderately experienced with PhotoShop...you read the plate correctly in the picture, but that's not the real plate. :o: Yeah, it would be cool if it were!

Begin :th1:
Thanks for the compliment on the bike, and it is a fun beast to ride, surprisingly nimble and extremely easy to handle. Its interesting to watch people in vehicles give the bike the double-take and point it out to others in their vehicle. Making the decal was a very long process and are one-of-a-kind (hand cut) and looks a bit like a komodo, python, or mythical dragon. Last winter I PhotoShop'd a whole bunch of ideas and put it up to vote at home. This one got the most grins so that sealed the deal. Of course, the other side has the mirror image. Here's a more broadside shot...
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=2636
End :th1:

[NoBull]

Ok hold on a second, if you photoshop'd the license plate so well. How do I know you havent been photoshopping your bike in all these tag spots??;)

[JimS]

Hey, that IS my backyard. Honk next time you go buy. :) Not likely that I'll be tagging it since my seat is being Spencerized. Unless John can photoshop it in for me... :)

Need to give the other locals a chance to snap it up, anyway.

[jbaker940]

Ok hold on a second, if you photoshop'd the license plate so well. How do I know you havent been photoshopping your bike in all these tag spots??;)

Makes ya wonder, eh? :cool:

Hey, that IS my backyard. Honk next time you go buy. :) Not likely that I'll be tagging it since my seat is being Spencerized. Unless John can photoshop it in for me... :)

Send me a pic. ;) Or better yet: ride it over there without the seat, just tape a pillow over the frame rails...can't be that far! I dare ya! :crackup

[dteel]

I thought I'd put it in someone's backyard, hoping for a quick next tag, because those boys in SoCal (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42795) are out-tagging us the last couple weeks! Oh well, quality over quantity, eh?! :duck:

Good idea that ducking part. :eek: I like to think that we are doing quality tags; but what the heck, we're having a blast, this sure is fun! I only wish I could participate in your game, it sure looks like you guys have some interesting scenery to play with. Good on ya!

[NoBull]

Ok I went and enjoyed Garden of the gods, pretty dang cool..Reminded me of Utah. Then I decided to head up 24, as I hadnt been that way in awhile. Went up thru Buena Vista. Leadville and home on 70. Great day I avoided the rain and traffic. So here is the old and new Tags...If you dont know where it is I will give hints..:bigpop:

[JimS]

Hmm, are there Twins involved?

[NoBull]

No twins, but very presidential...The water that is. I could be wrong but the peak in the background I believe is Quandary.

Guys according to the folks in the AZ tag, we need some TTT happening...So how about it??? Get this tag and lets get on with it...
Not really TTT but its a start..

[JimS]

No twins, but very presidential...The water that is. I could be wrong but the peak in the background I believe is Quandary.

Guys according to the folks in the AZ tag, we need some TTT happening...So how about it??? Get this tag and lets get on with it...
Not really TTT but its a start..

Ok, this took some research, and I couldn't even find it on my trusty GTR map. But will assume this is Clinton Reservoir. I don't think I'll be able to get to it anytime soon. Unless, we can do a quick RTE somewhere.... :rolleyes:

So for the TLA challenged, what is a TTT?

[MidLife]

So for the TLA challenged, what is a TTT?

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=531260&postcount=19

[NoBull]

First Jim congrats it indeed is Clinton Gulch Reservoir. Fremont Pass area.

Second Thanks Midlife, Tag Trash Talking..sorry that just cracked me up..

Third Jim, Im heading up to Yellowstone this weekend and ending in Tentstoc in Arches. The following weekend is our RTE to Mancos. So its up to you to test out that new Spencerized seat and get a new tag..

Fourth ok I dont really have anything else..

[JimS]

Aah jeez, ya gotta at least pick someplace that's on a map! :)
TTT, eh? I don't know, most folks around here carry guns, so we're mighty cordial with our neighbors. :noway

I'd rather TTT our SoCal neighbors. I heard one of them talking about "puffing the wild flower", so who knows, a lot of those tags might just have been imagined. Especially that white churchy-looking castle place. Now that's GOT to be an hallucination. :D

[NoBull]

Hows this for a map

http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=39.414662&lon=-106.173292&zoom=17

[dteel]

Aah jeez, ya gotta at least pick someplace that's on a map! :)
TTT, eh? I don't know, most folks around here carry guns, so we're mighty cordial with our neighbors. :noway

I'd rather TTT our SoCal neighbors. I heard one of them talking about "puffing the wild flower", so who knows, a lot of those tags might just have been imagined. Especially that white churchy-looking castle place. Now that's GOT to be an hallucination. :D

That white "churchy-looking place" is very real. I'm sure it's a Morman Temple (http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-81-2,00.html), not of my faith, but I can't help but think that's one of the prettiest churches I've ever seen. Has the Bugler on the top of one of the spires... or he might have been a hallucination...hehe ;)

:D

[JimS]

Ok so I know how everybody was rushing to get that tag, but I beat ya to it. Only took 2 weeks. :)

So... in the interest of getting things going, here's the next tag.

[jbaker940]

Ok so I know how everybody was rushing to get that tag, but I beat ya to it. Only took 2 weeks. :)

So... in the interest of getting things going, here's the next tag.
You did a long practice run for the Mancos RTE (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46177) next weekend? ;)
No wonder there's so many bugs on your ST in the Clinton Gulch picture! :scared2:

-John

[JimS]

You did a long practice run for the Mancos RTE (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46177) next weekend? ;)
No wonder there's so many bugs on your ST in the Clinton Gulch picture! :scared2:

-John

Mancos? Who said anything about Mancos? Not me. Nope. Never been there. :D

Wish I could go. A little too long a trip for me in one day. You going?

..and I earned every one of those bugs. :)

[jbaker940]

Wish I could go. A little too long a trip for me in one day. You going?

Not going to make this one, its a bit too far for my body. But I'm sure they'll have a great time. We'll get another shot at an RTE :D

[JimS]

So, need some hints??? C'mon you LD riders.

[DonP.]

(TTT) WOW, 2 weeks to get a tag...these Colorado ST guys are some slow taggers!

:nanner1:

:popcorn

[dteel]

Wow Don, that's harsh.....but so true...hehe

[jbaker940]

DonP and dteel... :doh1:, a little :o:, and some :crackup

Us boyz in CO don't move the tag around tens of miles at a time just to rack up the tag counts (quality vs. quantity). :duck: This tag is 345 miles away (one direction!), over snow covered mountain passes.

JimS, you set the bar high! :bow1: We can hope that someone picks this tag up and moves it closer to home before winter--to bad the Mancos RTE guys weren't able to pick it up.

FWIW, I've only ridden the Vee one time and the ST hasn't been out since I got back from my MT ride on the ST on 8/29. Due to commitments and circumstances, I know it won't be me picking up this tag.

-John

[NoBull]

More TTT I see, I really figured Mark would have brought the tag back to this side of the state. My bikes apart for service, and I work this weekend. Itll be a bit before I can go. Help Coloradoans we need to get this Tag and keep the TTT at bay..

[DonP.]

More TTT I see, I really figured Mark would have brought the tag back to this side of the state. My bikes apart for service, and I work this weekend. Itll be a bit before I can go. Help Coloradoans we need to get this Tag and keep the TTT at bay..

:popcorn

[JimS]

Yeah, I thought I was being clever, timing it right before the RTE. :(
...so for all yous spectators, the last tag is in Mancos, next to Ted's Tacos.

Easy there, John, takes folks in Southern Californy 8 hours just to get across town. :rolleyes: :turtle

Hmm, can I tag myself? No watching, you SoCal guys :)

[Putt]

Ok so I know how everybody was rushing to get that tag, but I beat ya to it. Only took 2 weeks. :)

So... in the interest of getting things going, here's the next tag.

Gotcha!!!

Putt...

[JimS]

Ok, so now you have to post the next one. And nothing on the west coast! :)

How about something in Castle Rock? I think John's feelin' a bit antsy. :)

[Putt]

Ok,

Since I tagged JimS, here are clues for the next one
Be BOLD and figure out the clues.. :)

Remember the old Western TV shows? Of course you do..Remember "Gunsmoke" with Matt Dillon? On I think before the 70's. I was impressed at the many scenic views on that show.. Well, time to pullout of here and continue my journey...

Have fun!!!

[womantriker]

Dang Putt, why didn't ya just give them the mile marker too???!!!

Ooops, I forgot I was on Carole's lap top, this is really Mac talking!!

[NoBull]

Dang nice to see you tagging here Putt, now if I can just figure out where that is:lol::lol::lol:

[wengland]

Dumb question - I assume you have to ride to the location DURING the tag game, not a couple years earlier, correct?

[NoBull]

Yeppers, game is about getting us out riding, the SPIRIT of the game is to do a ride to get the tag and then a new loacation in one outting...Come on out and play

[Putt]

Dumb question - I assume you have to ride to the location DURING the tag game, not a couple years earlier, correct?

Yeah, that would be the way it should work...

Putt...

[sherob]

Dang Putt, why didn't ya just give them the mile marker too???!!!

Ooops, I forgot I was on Carole's lap top, this is really Mac talking!!

LOL!!! Yeah... right... Mac... LOL!!! :D

[dteel]

For a moment there I was worried that Mac had a split personality!

[Putt]

Dang Putt, why didn't ya just give them the mile marker too???!!!

Ooops, I forgot I was on Carole's lap top, this is really Mac talking!!

Not all are riding SILVER (or BLUE)ones Mac.....:duck:


Putt...

[jbaker940]

Remember the old Western TV shows? Of course you do..Remember "Gunsmoke" with Matt Dillon? On I think before the 70's. I was impressed at the many scenic views on that show.. Well, time to pullout of here and continue my journey...

Crafty! :bow1: That fresh mountain air does wonders, eh?!

[Putt]

Crafty! :bow1: That fresh mountain air does wonders, eh?!


Fresh was correct... Rainy, windy, and temps in the 40's.... Glad it didn't get colder, would have had to turn on the electrics.. As it were, the mesh jacket, liner and rain jacket/pants were plenty warm enough...


Putt...

[NoBull]

Ok Putt, I have to move your Tag...Mr Dillon will need to go to school with George and I to figure where the next one is..


Ok forget that clue, I looked and its actually in Silver Plume. The Georgetown Railroad confused me...Anyway tag away....

[NoBull]

guys its a good tag, fun ride great weather , no takers?
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[JimS]

Won't be me for awhile. Hoping to ride hwy114 this weekend, then traveling.

[NoBull]

Won't be me for awhile. Hoping to ride hwy114 this weekend, then traveling.
jim where is 114? looks like bad weather for a mountain tag next one will have to be in the flats. i Will see if my wife can move it this weekend before the snow......
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[jbaker940]

One part of SR 114 is between Saguache and Gunnison...I've not managed to get on that road yet.

I've not been on the ST for 6 weeks now and have had the Strom out once in that same time due to circumstances. :( I had hopes of getting out tomorrow and trying to move the tag, but that is unlikely. Hopefully Follow is able to move it for us...

-John

[Follow]

John,
I will see what I can do, especially since I need a fix.......:)

[JimS]

Yepper. 114 goes over Cochetopa pass. Has about 5 miles of nice scenery and twisties, the rest pretty straight. But if you want to get away from civilization, including LEO's, this is a good place. The straightaway approaching Saguache allows you to open it up into the triple digits. That was nice. But the best part of the ride was going north on 285 approaching Poncha pass. the Sangre de Cristos were awesome.

(Now back to our program) I was hoping to make it to the tag this weekend, but the weather doesn't look too promising.

John, what do we have to do to get you out of the cave? Don't make me organize something. I'd probably forget to show up. :p:

[NoBull]

Saguache to Gunni is a great ride, did that on the freewheeler ride, I remember now..

[NoBull]

Ok all you Colorado riders, there is a tag sitting idle we need a new location..The present Tag is in Silver Plume across the freeway from the Georgetown Railroad. You can see it from the freeway. Fantastic weather for a mountain ride tomorrow...

[Follow]

OK Rain rain kept me away..last weekend, sure I could have went but did not want to have to go down that dirt road again....
this weekend....got to work, :mad:

[jbaker940]

I'm planning to get out on my first ST ride in 7 weeks tomorrow! :D Amazing that its been that long. I'm hoping to match & move the tag...hey, maybe I'll move it to Mancos?! :scared2:
-John

[JimS]

Hold the phone, the Jimbo's back in town!!! You want to right up together John?
I'll send you a PM w/my cell phone if interested. Well, maybe not. Just realized it's after midnite(sorry, just got into town). But anyway, I'm definitely planning to ride somewhere!

Let's Ride

[jbaker940]

I had to hunt for it after I got off at Silver Plume...it was hidden by the trees so I went up & down every street (they're steep and gravely!) in town before heading further west to find it hidden in plain sight.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4082

Knowing that weather can offer some challenge in the mountain areas, I offer the following two options as tags. Match whichever the weather allows. Should this (two options) not be judged acceptable by the community, I will accept a bri... \ woops I mean 'consideration fee' ;) / to eliminate the lesser prefered location of the two. :crackup

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4083 http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4084

I have a feeling NoBull and Follow will wander up there very shortly... Enjoy!

-John

[Follow]

I was just getting ready to go for a ride to change the tag and noticed it was moved but without No Bull the navigator I am totally clueless on where the location of your tag is yeah yeah yeah....I just ride ok or FOLLOW, so I guess I will have to wait until later. I so wanted to go this morning such a nice day but had to work. I hope you guys enjoyed the warmth....not gonna last.

[NoBull]

Its great to have you back John, you chose a good weekend to ride again. I know where the first shot is( I think anyway) but Ill be damned if I recognize the second shot. If someone doesnt get it first I indeed will wander up and get it. Always wanted to ride my bike to an open ski area...Just need to figure out how to attach my ski's..:lol:

[jbaker940]

It was great to get back out! I saw 37* to 76* during the ride, but I thought it would be colder and I thought there'd be more snow over Loveland pass, but that was not the case. By chance, immediately following the first new tag shot, a guy and his wife that I work with rode by so I got to ride with them for a while.

Nick, the 2nd picture is much closer to Golden than the 1st one.

Lemme know if you still can't place it . . . place it . . . place it ;)

[NoBull]

Ok John, I would have never guessed that road would still be so green and without snow. I really like that road but rarely seem to ride it, not sure why. Your clue pretty much handed it to me...I was pretty proud of myself for figuring out where the tag shot was. I found myself in front if that gate closed late one night after night skiing at Keystone,so it hit me right away...

[Follow]

Ok, I called my navigator and asked him what he thought..I did know it was a ski area just didn't know which one but keeping the theme on the mountain here's a new pic. Yeah figures he new the second he looked.:rolleyes: So waited for NoBull to show up hopped on bikes and off we went.

[jbaker940]

Ok, I called my navigator and asked him what he thought..I did know it was a ski area just didn't know which one but keeping the theme on the mountain here's a new pic. Yeah figures he new the second he looked.:rolleyes: So waited for NoBull to show up hopped on bikes and off we went.

Smiling...I thought you'd be itchn' to go, but WOW that was quick! :4is: What were the temperatures there when you went through?

For the others that read this thread, the last photo in post #93 (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=570556&postcount=93) is Echo Lake, with Mts. Evans & Bierstadt as backdrop and SR103 in the foreground. It is a very scenic view. The road up to the top of Mt. Evans is already closed for the winter. Portions of SR103 between Echo Lake and Bergen Park (Evergreen) are in poor shape, with some major frost heaves and crumbling asphalt. The road is very poor in some corners and there is heavy gravel in some areas--they're replacing some sections every year, so it's getting better. It's a great ride with great panoramas at many areas, but be careful on the eastern leg of SR103.

-John

[jbaker940]

This may be interpreted as TTT by our esteemed Tag colleagues in SoCal... But it would be interesting (at least to me) to see the tag spots marked on a map, linked to post number, with lines connecting them to show how much ground we're coverning (or not :scared2:) in these tags.

It also would be a bit like the google earth idea in that others not familar with the area could scope out scenery for potential future rides.

I suspect that doing such a map/link is prolly quite a task that couldn't be kept up with, but just maybe it's easy enough that the top few tag teams get that as a reward?? Thoughts, sir Mellow? :bow1:

-John

[Follow]

John, that sounds like a good idea but I think Mellow would want you to volunteer for this task.........
As for the tag, Cold wasn't too bad just trying to keep up with NoBull, he has too much fun on those twisties. I haven't been on my bike in a few weeks (been riding Pillion with Nick on ST) so I was SSSS..........Slow, Steady and Staying Safe.:)

[Mellow]

This may be interpreted as TTT by our esteemed Tag colleagues in SoCal... But it would be interesting (at least to me) to see the tag spots marked on a map, linked to post number, with lines connecting them to show how much ground we're coverning (or not :scared2:) in these tags.

It also would be a bit like the google earth idea in that others not familar with the area could scope out scenery for potential future rides.

I suspect that doing such a map/link is prolly quite a task that couldn't be kept up with, but just maybe it's easy enough that the top few tag teams get that as a reward?? Thoughts, sir Mellow? :bow1:

-John

That's a lot of work. I have no problem if someone wants to take on that task... :D

[Follow]

That's a lot of work. I have no problem if someone wants to take on that task... :D

John, reading between the lines, I new he would volunteer you..............:D>>:rolleyes:

[jbaker940]

LOL, yeah I anticipated the reply...it's fair; but no harm in asking eh? I was hoping that the "reward the top few tag teams" sweet-talkin' idea would maybe disguise how much work it could take. :D

I was already thinking that I'd take a short at it by making either a MapSource GDB file or maybe a JPEG image from another mapping package. I hope to get it done some evening this week.

I'll fix post #1 (as the image links are currently broken) and at the same time add in the 'map' showing the Colorado Tag moves.

-John

[NoBull]

John, I bet you show our tags are pretty much along the I70 corridor, guessing 70% anyway..Winter tags will move to the I25 corridor, at least if we want to keep tagging they will. Maybe we can get Sherob and a few others to help us catch Cali...

[dteel]

I really like the idea. Some of our best tags though aren't good because of the distance covered but because of the new road/area/scenery they introduce to the rider. Some are of historic value, some are just a long way away. I personally would not want to try and assign attributes to any specific tag spot, for one thing, not everyone would agree. Our tag spots have been all over the place when it comes to value, but I'll bet the only wider opinion would be of their value.

All in all, I think it's just cool that people get out ride!

[jbaker940]

I really like the idea. Some of our best tags though aren't good because of the distance covered but because of the new road/area/scenery they introduce to the rider. Some are of historic value, some are just a long way away. I personally would not want to try and assign attributes to any specific tag spot, for one thing, not everyone would agree. Our tag spots have been all over the place when it comes to value, but I'll bet the only wider opinion would be of their value.

All in all, I think it's just cool that people get out ride!

Dana, good point, Tagging is about riding and seeing new sights.

No TTT here. [Although I still have the little devil sitting on my shoulder whispering some 'trash' to type, I choose not to swat at the hornet's nest (you SoCal Taggers).] :p:

Our two 'tagging' worlds are quite different...so certain attributes that are more inherent in Colorado (like distance to the tag from 'home') wouldn't fit a Tagging environment like SoCal where there is a different density of riders and 'slab' needing to be safely negotiated.

I'll still work on a tag-to-tag map for Colorado. Of course it won't show miles ridden to & from tags, but rather miles between tag locations. I'd love to see a similar map for each state/area having reasonably active tagging. When I see some of the great pictures posted in these tags, I try to find where that spot is on a map, whether in SoCal, AX, TX, or other. :D

I for one enjoy the Tag game...it has brought out a different 'fun' to my rides. And I wish more Colorado riders were experiencing it.

-John

[NoBull]

I for one enjoy the Tag game...it has brought out a different 'fun' to my rides. And I wish more Colorado riders were experiencing it.

-John

I hear ya John, my thoughts exactly...

[Putt]

This may be interpreted as TTT by our esteemed Tag colleagues in SoCal... But it would be interesting (at least to me) to see the tag spots marked on a map, linked to post number, with lines connecting them to show how much ground we're coverning (or not :scared2:) in these tags.

It also would be a bit like the google earth idea in that others not familar with the area could scope out scenery for potential future rides.

I suspect that doing such a map/link is prolly quite a task that couldn't be kept up with, but just maybe it's easy enough that the top few tag teams get that as a reward?? Thoughts, sir Mellow? :bow1:

-John

Google Earth,

You need the pro version to post a route??

Putt...

[Follow]

Well lets see what road do I want to travel that I havent traveled ... I like to play Tag....where will we go.............::biker:....having fun.....

[jbaker940]

Hey all, take a look at the MapSource GDB file attachment now in post #1 (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=479170&postcount=1)...

The file has auto routing turned off to show 'direct' lines between each tag. If you want to see the total road miles between tags, choose 'Edit', 'Preferences', 'Routing', and then click 'Use Auto Routing'.

I'll try to keep it updated as tags get added. Let me know if you've any suggestions.
-John

[extrapulp]

I might be a little confused... is the second picture in post #98 the new tag?

I rode from Moab UT to Loveland yesterday and it was snowing over Vail pass, started out as rain in eagle and a lot warmer... that is not something that I want to do again!

Brian

[jbaker940]

I might be a little confused... is the second picture in post #98 the new tag?

I rode from Moab UT to Loveland yesterday and it was snowing over Vail pass, started out as rain in eagle and a lot warmer... that is not something that I want to do again!

Brian

Yes Brian, the 2nd pic in post 98 is the new tag... By my eye it looks like the warning sign on the west side of the stop-at-the-top of Loveland pass. Did you by chance match it?

Glad you got home safe! Riding through snow is no fun...

-John

[extrapulp]

Nope I didn't match it... I was way to focused on getting the heck out of the weather. Dropped down to 31 degrees coming east off of vail pass. I went out on friday and the weather was really nice. Should of headed that way then:cry:. If we get some good weather on a weekend I will try to get there before the snow really starts to fly! Since moving here a year and half ago that is a road I have not been on yet.

Brian

[NoBull]

Brian the weekend is gonna be nice, but be careful the elevation is pretty high. Im gonna ride Sunday if you are going then....
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I just saw the news, they said Loveland Ski area received 11 inches of snow. It might be time to get that Tag down the hill a bit. Follow should have known better then tagging the top of Loveland Pass......ssshhh dont tell her I said that...

[Follow]

uh!!! You made me....

[extrapulp]

NoBull if the roads are going to be clear and you know the way, Sunday sounds like a lot of fun. We will have to get together to schedule a meeting spot but I would really like to go someplace I haven't been. As long as its sans snow I'm game!

Brian

[JimS]

Sunday? SUNDAY!!?? Doesn't anyone watch football? :o4:

Actually, Saturday's supposed to be the better of the two this weekend. ;)

[extrapulp]

Sure I watch football. But a choice of a ride on a road I haven't been on before at the end of the season vs watching football... I think the football games will get tivo'd! :D

[NoBull]

i work saturday, but will watch the road conditions, if we can make it to the tag we will. if not i know lots of good roads to show you that will be clear.
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[extrapulp]

NoBull,

Sounds good to me. Weather permitting where and when would you like to meet up on Sunday?

[NoBull]

Brian, lets ride either way. If weather allows we can get the tag, if not maybe a run up to Estes and the peak to peak hwy will be a good choice. If we run up to the tag we should meet down by me in Golden, I70 at Colfax parking area. Last offramp before you head up the mountain. NE corner park and ride. I will check road conditions tomorrow after work and send you a PM as to time. Sound Cool??My wife will probably want to come along as well, she will ride with me for this one..Look forward to meeting you..Nick

Ok I just looked at the camera shots of I 70, and its dark up there imagine that dark at 10pm. I will check back during the daylight.

[extrapulp]

Nick that sounds totally cool to me! My wife may go also, she is still deciding.

Either ride sounds good to me. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys also. Ill check the pm tomorrow.

Brian

[Follow]

Brian have your wife go, I will be there too.

[jbaker940]

I thought I'd get in one 'last' ride up in the mountains before winter fully sets in...then I get up there and realize that winter HAS set in!

Here is the matched tag, the road getting to it, and the new tag. It was extremely windy, and lots of snow blowing off the mountains onto the road...I contemplated turning around but crept along. There was sheet ice in a few shaded spots, and lots of salted gravel on the east side of Hwy 6 over the pass. I'm guessing that most of that melts off today...

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4181 http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4182
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=4183

I saw 23°F on the dash thermometer...I'm submitting that picture to the Coldest Ride 2008 (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=575555&postcount=153) thread. A Two-fer-one...both a tag and the [current] #1 spot on the cold ride! Brrrrr.

It was a lot warmer at the new tag! After I got home from matching the tag on the ST, I needed to blow the cobwebs out of the Strom...it had been 4 weeks since it was started.

Nick/Brian...me thinks you'll go right by this tomorrow on your group ride. :D

-John

[NoBull]

Man John, looking at hwy 6 shot I bet you had the pucker factor going...Roads look pretty good on all the camera shots I looked at. I will research your tag and see if we can find it..

[jbaker940]

Man John, looking at hwy 6 shot I bet you had the pucker factor going...Roads look pretty good on all the camera shots I looked at. I will research your tag and see if we can find it..

:nuts1: ...
I rode motorcycle as a kid year around and that included playing around on ice & snow, but not with a 700lb $10k bike. I took it very easy. Fortunately I wasn't chilled so I was able to keep my muscles relaxed.

There were a half dozen sections covered with snow/drifts or a thin layer of packed snow within about a mile of the top, just as shown in the middle picture. If you look close, you can see the white line of snow laid down by my tire where I pulled off to take this picture. :eek:

The worst spot on the road was a sheet of ice (snow which packed, partially melted, and then froze) towards the bottom by Loveland ski area where it's STEEP. As I've seen over prior winters, no sun gets on that section. The ice sheet was about a hundred yards long with no pavement exposed in the downhill lanes...I ended up slowly proceeding off the right (downhill) edge in the crusty/gravely stuff.

All of I-70 was clear, no ice, moisture, or gravel. But there was the dark 'wet' color from the Mag-Chloride that they'd put down from about Silver Plume to the tunnels.

It was a fun morning ride, but one of those that could have been just the opposite.

-John

[JimS]

Me thinks it's time to move zee tag south a a bit...

[jbaker940]

Me thinks it's time to move zee tag south a a bit...

That was quick ... :clap2:

I half expected to see you sneakin around Loveland Pass today Jim. :D

[JimS]

That was quick ... :clap2:

I half expected to see you sneakin around Loveland Pass today Jim. :D

Well, now that you mention it, I WAS on my way there. Stopped in Fairplay to check the website for the last tag 'cuz I forgot exactly where it was. Saw your new tag and decided to change course. That's a nice road. Never been down that path before.


Cheers.

ps, John's tag was on Pleasant Park Rd outside Conifer.

[extrapulp]

WOW!!!! Did you guys plan this? As soon as we plan a trip to go get the tag it bounces down the hill across the state the day before we go!!! :D

Well I hope NoBull has a clue as to its location cuz I have no idear at all other than "south"! If not we will have a good ride anyway!

Glad to see that there are a bunch of people out riding! Was a heck of a day for it!

Brian

[NoBull]

Brian, its going to be a busy place on Sunday but with the Falcons permission we might just be able to get that one. Now this is what tagging is all about...:06biker:

[JimS]

Game on, gentlemen. :)

May the "Force" be with you. :cool:

[JimS]

...and the ladies. Can't forget the ladies. ;)

[extrapulp]

Sweet!!!

To bad it wasn't "on" when it was warm!

Hope you are a good teacher master Nick! I promise to be a good padawan!

Game on, gentlemen. :)

May the "Force" be with you. :cool:
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[NoBull]

Ok I couldnt let it sit too long. Met up with Brian, headed down to the Air Force Academy. Brian was detained at the front gate, something about being a terrorist or something. So I got the tag for him..So I hereby submit for your approval Jim's Cadet Chapel tag, followed by the new tag. And since you guys dont give clues Im not going to either...Oh and this is a tag team post with myself and Follow

[NoBull]

Brian thanks for going, great riding with you. I hope my directions made sense and you made it home ok. Next time bring your wife, it will be warmer, really it will..

[Follow]

Yes, and I had to sit outside the gate and keep an eye on Brian...gee and I just met the guy.

[JimS]

Yes, and I had to sit outside the gate and keep an eye on Brian...gee and I just met the guy.

Kids. Can't take 'em anywhere. :)

[extrapulp]

Kids eh.... Not sure if I should take that as a compliment or not.

Yes Nick your directions made perfect sense and I made it home just now. Right before dark.. cuz us little ones are fraid of the dark!!! :D

Was a lot of fun riding :07biker: with you guys also! Thanks for volunteering for taking the wee one on a field trip! Did I give you guys the permission slip I had my mommy sign? I cant remember, maybe the dog ate it!

Ill for sure talk my wife into it next time!

Stand by for the new tag! Coming up in the next post!

[extrapulp]

OK here is the present and the new tag!

Logged 365 miles today! Was a lot of fun!

Brian

[NoBull]

Great new tag. Stretch our playing field a bit. I like it. Let me know if you cant read this. I have a few rides in your area I can put in a file if you can.

[Putt]

Ok I couldnt let it sit too long. Met up with Brian, headed down to the Air Force Academy. Brian was detained at the front gate, something about being a terrorist or something. So I got the tag for him..So I hereby submit for your approval Jim's Cadet Chapel tag, followed by the new tag. And since you guys dont give clues Im not going to either...Oh and this is a tag team post with myself and Follow

Was there a concert going on???

Putt...

[Putt]

Picnic Rock.... Picnic Rock..... Hmmm, any "Cash" around that area, so-to-speak??

Putt...

[extrapulp]

could be some 'cash' although my spelling isn't very good ;-)

[Putt]

Ok,

I thought I had seen "Picnic Rock" in that area,
but was not positive...

Putt...

[NoBull]

Was there a concert going on???

Putt...

Guess a clue wasnt really necessary, huh...No concert but they had a soap box derby earlier in the day so we had to dodge hay bails.

Gorgeous week, a money run or cash run might be necessary...Some Pie from Walden sounds tempting..

[Putt]

Guess a clue wasnt really necessary, huh...No concert but they had a soap box derby earlier in the day so we had to dodge hay bails.

Gorgeous week, a money run or cash run might be necessary...Some Pie from Walden sounds tempting..

Only place that I have eaten in Walden in the 15 or 20 times that I have been there, is the River Rock.. Never have tried the other place...

Putt...

[NoBull]

Putt, if youre up for Walden Pie Sunday its on me....

[Follow]

Here is the 1st Tag for Nov. from Poudre to a place you can tour and get two FREE one's at the end but they do not serve Bud here.:beer3:

[motomac]

Wow, back in the days when I tipped a few, that was Mecca!!!!

[sherob]

I rode by there to get a pic on the way into work... they were'nt to happy with a Winger riding around there at 21:30 to get a pic :cool:

[Follow]

Rob, I set you up for a perfect one close to work....
So does this mean they would not let you take the pic...only security gaurd was there when I went in the evening no one else around but they let me be, it wasn't midnight and I only had my phone out (for pic) forgot camara on ST.

[Putt]

Rob, I set you up for a perfect one close to work....
So does this mean they would not let you take the pic...only security gaurd was there when I went in the evening no one else around but they let me be, it wasn't midnight and I only had my phone out (for pic) forgot camara on ST.

The guard probably got a look at him and wondered: "Hey ain't that the guy
from Texas?? DON'T LET HIM NEAR THE SPIGOT!!!!"

Putt...

[NoBull]

Well I waited awhile because it seemed like cheating getting a tag that close to home, but alas I could wait no longer..The new tag just seemed fitting for me to get. This one might be a little tricky to get for the solo contestant. Ladies and gentlemen may the game begin...

[NoBull]

Guys dont make me go to another state to get a Tag although I almost did this last weekend. I figure I have New Mexico,Idaho and Utah, the wife has Montana. I thought about Wyoming, but slept in Sunday. Maybe next weekend I could get the Independance rock and hit Nebraska on the way home...:mcrider:

[JimS]

I don't think I'll be heading that way anytime soon. I have trouble just getting time to change the oil :o: Too bad, too. This weather's not going to hold out forever. Today was just a total sin to happen on a weekday. :mad:

[Putt]

Guys dont make me go to another state to get a Tag although I almost did this last weekend. I figure I have New Mexico,Idaho and Utah, the wife has Montana. I thought about Wyoming, but slept in Sunday. Maybe next weekend I could get the Independance rock and hit Nebraska on the way home...:mcrider:

Could make it a little closer and run up to Register Cliff.... See the ruts..
Warm springs... A little closer than Independence Rock..

Putt...

[jbaker940]

Well I waited awhile because it seemed like cheating getting a tag that close to home, but alas I could wait no longer..The new tag just seemed fitting for me to get. This one might be a little tricky to get for the solo contestant. Ladies and gentlemen may the game begin...

Well... NoBull "Bull" Durham, yup it was a challenge to match your tag with out having someone across the street to quickly snap the picture...I rode back and forth several times tryin to figger out how to take the shot. There were lots of people on the sidewall (and street!) so I had to wait a bit before getting this one. I got chided when I parked where I did and walked across the street. :D FWIW, there was some gravel and lots of salt on the roads leading into Blackhawk.

And the next tag isn't meant to be so nondescript...I couldn't find a shot with both a sign in it and the view of the area. If ya need a hint, jus let me know.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=5025 http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=176&pictureid=5026

[NoBull]

I am pretty sure we rode right be there today. We ran down to Fay Myers to look at the Kawasaki 650 Versys. I wondered if anyone would take advantage of such a nice day and get the tag...Thats Mile Highs backyard, he might beat me to this one..

[sherob]

Rob, I set you up for a perfect one close to work....
So does this mean they would not let you take the pic...only security gaurd was there when I went in the evening no one else around but they let me be, it wasn't midnight and I only had my phone out (for pic) forgot camara on ST.

Well... let's see... a pretty girl on a HD... an ugly guy on a Wing... who you going to hassle :rolleyes: