I ride hard to get to my friends in time for lunch, and after a few days of hanging out, head back east towards home.
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RMD Backdrops Tour – Day 5
With the backdrop effort kaput, I was just riding for myself. So, why not revisit two of the best motorcycle riding roads in America?
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RMD Backdrops Tour – Day 4
I visit several cities/towns that will appear on my model railroad layout, trying to capture background photos, and there are unanticipated challenges that prompt a change of focus.
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RMD Backdrops Tour – Day 3
I finally reach the area of the Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) and start taking photos.
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RMD Backdrops Tour – Day 1
In an impromptu (and desperately needed) move, I point the Nightowl west to gather photos to use as backdrops for a model railroad I plan to build.
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Redbeard Cruise Redux Day 2 – US24 (mostly) to Columbia
The objective is simple: Ride to the Columbia, Missouri and get there in time so share dinner my friends gathering for the event.
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Redbeard Cruise Redux Day 1 – Night Ride West
Today I leave for the second memorial party for our dear departed Redbeard Emeritus. I hope to leave work early so I can get some miles in before dark (famous last words).
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2021 Snarl Par-Tay – Summary, Map, and Stats
A single-post summary of the entire 2021 Snarl Par-Tay trip, with all the usual trimmings.
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2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 15 – Parting Shot from the Weather Gods
Today I finish following US2 east and turn south across the Mackinac Bridge for a nice Slab blast home on I75. Then the weather decides to throw me one last curve.
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2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 14 – Riding Underwater
Yesterday I flirted with two storm fronts and managed to stay dry. Today, the weather gods had me right where they wanted me. All I wanted to do was take a swing by my alma mater and get part-way home.
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