My new to me ride

[ChucksKLRST]

we don't need no stinken guard rails.

 

[Mellow]

 

[paulcb]

Made it to Pagosa Springs as planned. Was planning on another riding day tomorrow, but I’ve ridden those roads and after what I’ve been through the past few days, I’m just not excited to ride them. Therefore, I’m headed home early tomorrow morning. Gonna be a long one… 800 miles, 13 hours riding.

Some stuff from today.








Note the wood structures in the side of the cliff.They supported a water slew for gold mining…






550 was great, but the scary part (narrow roads, no guard rails, straight 500’ drop off) just south of Ouray was… scary! No pics there though. 550 further south…




And lastly, some nice bath houses along the river here in Pagosa Springs…


And, if you like Cajun,The Lost Cajun here in Pagosa is good. Not likely I’ll have any decent pics tomorrow, but we’ll see.

Looks like my spot tracker quit about half way down 141. Hmmm…

 

[Al st1100]

I hope you got permission to use the "Mellow trade mark " on the back of your Bike

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

A great ride along, Paul. Thanks for sharing!

Warm Regards, John

 

[bdalameda]

I hope you got permission to use the "Mellow trade mark " on the back of your Bike

Would that be the Happy Face or the St Owners License Plate frame? I put them both on!!

 

[Al st1100]

Would that be the Happy Face or the St Owners License Plate frame? I put them both on!!

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Great ride along. Say hi to Wichita Falls for me, as you ride thru. on your way home.

 

[bdalameda]

Uh-Oh - I put one on my Africa Twin too - I hope Mellow doesn't enforce the copyright!!!

 

[ST Steven]

Made it to Pagosa Springs as planned. Was planning on another riding day tomorrow, but I’ve ridden those roads and after what I’ve been through the past few days, I’m just not excited to ride them. Therefore, I’m headed home early tomorrow morning. Gonna be a long one… 800 miles, 13 hours riding.

Some stuff from today.








Note the wood structures in the side of the cliff.They supported a water slew for gold mining…






550 was great, but the scary part (narrow roads, no guard rails, straight 500’ drop off) just south of Ouray was… scary! No pics there though. 550 further south…




And lastly, some nice bath houses along the river here in Pagosa Springs…


And, if you like Cajun,The Lost Cajun here in Pagosa is good. Not likely I’ll have any decent pics tomorrow, but we’ll see.

Looks like my spot tracker quit about half way down 141. Hmmm…

I hope you didnt bash into the side of a feed store in down town Pagosa Springs. (CW Mc Call)

 

[bdalameda]

I hope you didnt bash into the side of a feed store in down town Pagosa Springs. (CW Mc Call)

C W McCall - Went down and around and around and down 'til we run outta ground at the edge of town. Bashed into the side of the feed store... In downtown Pagosa Springs.

 

[Weaselinsuit]

Did you stop at Pop Pop's kid's place for a beverage?

 

[TipSTer]

Great pictures Paul. Thank you for sharing..!

 

[Sunday Rider]

Wonderful pictures and writing. How are you enjoying the bike? It looks beautiful, although I am biased of course.

 

[paulcb]

Got an early start from Pagosa at 6am. US285 looking south about 18 miles north of Clines Corners, NM…


Clines Corners, an interesting travel center on I40, has everything…

 

[Mellow]

Got an early start from Pagosa at 6am. US285 looking south about 18 miles north of Clines Corners, NM…


Clines Corners, an interesting travel center on I40, has everything…

LOL.. been there a few times on the long drone of a ride in/out of NM towards the long drone in/out of TX lol.

 

[ST Steven]

These pictures are just amazing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bdalameda]

For those that do not know. Paul was tragically killed in an accident just three miles from home while returning from this ride. He flew out to California last Saturday and picked up the bike he bought from me and was riding home to Texas. I cannot express how deeply this has affected me. I can only pray that his family and friends find peace. I only just met Paul in person when he picked up the bike. We chatted on the forums quite a bit. He was a friend.

It is with heavy heart, Paulcb - 2022-05-26 | Memorial Threads

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this. I've been following Paul's trek back with his new bike. I just received a text from his brother Greg. I can only guess that Greg got my name/number from Paul's phone. Greg asked that I post this. Paul made to within 3 miles of home on his...

www.st-owners.com

 

[Sunday Rider]

This is so tragic, not the update I was hoping to read. Thank you for posting this.

 

[Sadlsor]

Never met you, Paul, but I loved you and will miss you.
Thanks for sharing yourself with the virtual campfire here.
Ride well in your real home, buddy.