A Little Cross Country Run

[Uncle Phil]

Just landed back in the Holler - 6,700+ wonderful miles in 13 days. And now I have another road to look at - Highway 6 (I didn't know it went cross country) that runs from Bishop, Ca to somewhere in Massachusetts. I saw the sign that pointed to Mass just outside of Bishop. Hmm ....

 

[W0QNX]

Great little cross country X2 ride Phil. I'm jealous!

 

[BamaRider]

Some jokers get all the ridin in.

 

[ST-V4ever]

Congratulations Phil - Great ride along 50. And yes, I've looked at Hwy 6 for an epic ride... Hmmm... Gonna have to find time for that one.

 

[Paul st1300]

I hope you took a bunch a pictures for all of us that had to work to see. What a ride, happy you made it home safe.

 

[HPPants]

Enjoyed the thread. I just returned from 6300 miles in 16 days. I felt like it was too much riding, but I had to get where I was going.

Also, I felt your pain re: crosswinds of New Mexico and (for me) Texas. Holy cow, was that frustrating. Maybe it was a coincidence, but I thought the placement of the wind farms was amazing. It was already blowing hard, but when I got to the first windmill, it actually started blowing HARDER!! This happened for several wind farms - maybe some kind of vortex situation going there.

Anyway - great trip and glad you avoided the Mustang squish!

 

[Don-STOC237]

Phil - sorry I missed this thread, would have invited you to stay since we're right on your route. Lemme know if you do that US6 run so we can get together.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Don - Thanks for the kind offer. I still remember your sweet puppy dogs from the last time and that beautiful sunset that evening. Not to mention that great restaurant we had breakfast at the next day!

 

[DaveM]

We made it Phil

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[JCB]

Welcome home UP sounds like you had wonderful time!!!

 

[Uncle Phil]

We made it Phil

Dave - I bet you didn't have near the trouble I did on my 97 carbed ST1100! After about 8,000 feet, it was a first gear slow 'limp' to the top for me. Coming down was nice though!

 

[DaveM]

Dave - I bet you didn't have near the trouble I did on my 97 carbed ST1100! After about 8,000 feet, it was a first gear slow 'limp' to the top for me. Coming down was nice though!

Hi Phil, yes it was a good trip up to the top. So beautiful! Well worth the ride up!

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[Uncle Phil]

Well, if anybody gets shut in due to rain and gets bored, here's my ride report on Highway 50 and other places I visited on the trip -

http://www.unclephil.us/Highway502017Home.htm

 

[DeanR]

Just read the whole thing Phil. Very excellent as usual. Google maps is also open so I can follow right along.
I'm always impressed with the details of which you are so observant, and take the time to document those sights with photos, instead of just zooming by everything as many of us frequently do.
When combined with your insightful prose, your reports are a pleasure. As well as a great record for yourself of your travels.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Finally got my video edited for the run down Pikes Peak (the run up was too painful to watch! ;-))

http://www.unclephil.us/VideosDownPikesPeak.htm

 

[Soontobeone]

Finally got my video edited for the run down Pikes Peak (the run up was too painful to watch! ;-))

http://www.unclephil.us/VideosDownPikesPeak.htm

Tried your link, but all I get is music.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Tried your link, but all I get is music.

The 'top window' is .wmv (Windows Media Player), the 'bottom window' is .mp4 (Apple).
Don't know if either will play on a smartphone.

 

[Soontobeone]

The 'top window' is .wmv (Windows Media Player), the 'bottom window' is .mp4 (Apple).
Don't know if either will play on a smartphone.

I'm using a PC. Here's what I see:

 

[DeanR]

Not seeing em Phil.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Try it again when you get a chance. I had a hitch in my giddyup as to what kind of plugin the website needed.