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Bartimus
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 07:48 pm: |
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The legendary Devils Highway. Formally known as Rt 666, is know known as Hwy 191. Join us in celebrating 10 years of riding one of Arizona's best roads. Based out of the Tal Wi Wi Lodge, located in Alpine, AZ. May 15, 16, 17, 2015. AZ group will be heading up Friday morning, here is the info from the New Mexico group. http://talwiwi.com/Rooms_and_Rates/rooms_and_rates .html Please state that you are with the SpringFast group. reservations, and room sharing is strongly recommended as the place fills up quick. Friday, May 15, meet at Dennys, 98th st and I-40 in West Albuquerque around 8AM. Insure you are gassed and ready to go. KSU at 9AM. The route will go west on I-40 to the Quemado exit, gas here if you can not go 150 miles on a tank. South on 117, to 36, to Quemado, NM for fuel and a break. Continue down to Reserve, on 32, to 12, no stops in reserve. This is a VERY scenic, and curvy road, we may stop for photo ops. hwy 180 through Luna, NM across into AZ to Alpine. Dinner and drinks at the Tal Wi Wi that evening. May 16th, Breakfast is either at the Tal Wi Wi, or in town at the Alpine Café. Both have great food and service. KSU from the gas station in Alpine, AZ at 10AM. Travel east on 180 into NM, south to Glenwood, stop for fuel and short break. Continue south on 180 to hwy 78 west to Clifton/Morenci, AZ. This will be a VERY curvy, and technical stretch of road, with sharp drops, gorgeous overlooks, we will stop at the top near the NM/AZ state line. Lunch in Morenci, at the copper Kettle café, right below the mine. After lunch, head up 191, (the devils highway). this is a very technical, very curvy road, with awesome overlooks, stunning views, and very few guardrails. pay attention, watch your speed, ride within your abilities. 90 miles of switchbacks, and awesome turns will have you thinking the Dragon is just a tiny lizard compared to what the devils highway has to offer. 3 hours later, you will be back in Alpine, dinner and drinks, once again at the Tal Wi Wi. Sunday May 17th. Breakfast at your convenience, the Tal Wi Wi, or café in Alpine. meet at the gas station in Alpine, KSU at 10AM. NM group rides back following same route through reserve. Those in a hurry can opt to go north, and then east on US60 to Quemado. (my sport bikes are allergic to straight roads). Stop again in Quemado for gas, and a break before continuing on to Albuquerque. Since this is the 10th anniversary, I am expecting many of the original riders from the first SpringFast ride, and also, many from past years. This may be a big group this year. If so, I will be breaking the ride into smaller 10 person groups, to maintain safety... It would be great if we could get some of the original riders to attend! I know Ferris is WAY over there on the eastern coast, but I'm sure he and Denise can figure out a way I do have a few spare bikes, even a Hardley, since he leans that way ... I'm sure the folks from California should be able to make it, c'mon guys! (Easy for me to say, this is my back yard) http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=4062&post=2288049#POST2288049 Let's do this! |
Sparky300
| Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 01:50 am: |
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To reiterate what Bart said, departure for the Abq/SF guys from Denny's promptly at 9. If guys want breakfast/coffee/gas/pre-ride pics, get there early! I can't wait, having not been able to attend last year. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and hopefully some I haven't met yet |
Bartimus
| Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 08:27 am: |
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Previous SpringFast rides... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=37&post=1802158#POST1802158 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=37&post=2051610#POST2051610 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=37&post=2222450#POST2222450 |
Sparky300
| Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 02:18 pm: |
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Awesome Bart, interesting to see what I've missed in previous years. Any idea yet of confirmed attendees for this year? Btw, I finally picked up an Airhawk for my boney ass |
Unibear12r
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 02:15 am: |
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Loved the First Springfast! Still don't remember much but the riding. The second time the cops came, let alone the third. Getting lost in the motel. Whatever the "fun" was I had at the "lesbian" bar and where ever it was sense no one will yet tell me. If you google unibear one of the first things you see is that picture of me when FB&D and I first got there hot and tired and I stripped down to gym shorts and shirt holding a Modello. People still swear its my underwear. Ugliest pasty white knees on Earth. Blowing the top seals on the S3 the second day trying to keep up with Bart and burning a quart a day after that until I got home. Lost the rear brake to the oil an hour or so after the seals. Getting lost mid ride and finding my way to the mid ride stop from the opposite direction. Talking a certain Parts Supplier from trying to jump off the upper balcony onto the bubble covering the pool...twice... And heading out the last day with the worlds worst hangover...into a hail storm bouncing half inch ice cubes off my helmet and getting to FB&Ds place sixteen hours later. It really was a boat load of fun. I'm thinking on it. Been way too long. Think I'll go a lot easier on the GoldSlag this time if I make it though. That seemed to be the root of all the evil that time. |
Ghostrider
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 01:03 pm: |
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Well... when you sell it like that, it's almost irresistible, isn't it? I'm in. |
Unibear12r
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 09:02 pm: |
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Well that was just me unwinding far, far, far more than usual... Truth was it was a great time. Great roads, great people, good food and places to visit, and mostly good weather. The ride was well planned, well run and definitely well worth it. |
1eyert
| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 01:06 pm: |
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Im in! |
Bartimus
| Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 11:10 am: |
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here is a link to another SpringFast thread, not sure if it will work: http://www.meetup.com/PEGASUS-new-mexico-motorcycl e-group-sport-club/events/219908350/? |
Iamike
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2015 - 08:08 am: |
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My Alaska trip has been delayed. It looks like I'm in now. Will have to bring the VFR and the DR. |
Bartimus
| Posted on Monday, February 16, 2015 - 09:32 am: |
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ooh Mike, You are going to have double the fun! I've never been on any trails around the Alpine area, but do know there are tons of fire roads in the area. |
J2blue
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 08:40 pm: |
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Just tried to book a room and got an answering machine. Message said they would open in April. |
Sparky300
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 09:06 pm: |
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They're closed for the season currently. Leave a message stating what you need and your contact info and she will call you back shortly. |
J2blue
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 11:30 pm: |
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Thanks, will do. |
Iamike
| Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 01:56 pm: |
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I called the Lodge on Sunday and was called back on Monday. Have a room reserved now and expecting nice weather for the ride. Hwy 191, here we come! |
Bartimus
| Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2015 - 11:37 am: |
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Someone was saying that the Tal Wi wi has filled up and are completely booked. If you've slacked in your reservation you will have to stay in town. Try the Escudilla mountain cabins, we stayed there last fall and they were great... http://www.escudillamtncabins.com/ (Message edited by bartimus on April 05, 2015) (Message edited by bartimus on April 05, 2015) |
Iamike
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2015 - 09:48 pm: |
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Spent the afternoon getting the VFR ready to go. Our weather is finally getting rideable. I'm getting antsy! |
Bartimus
| Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2015 - 08:03 am: |
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WooHoo! Did you get a reservation yet? I hear the Tal Wi Wi is booked solid... Looking forward to seeing you, will you be able to drag Brad along? |
Iamike
| Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2015 - 10:17 pm: |
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Yeah, I booked it a couple weeks ago. Since we missed Glitch Badness we put this one in. I'm sure Brad is itching to bring one of his multitude of Buells down there again. |
Bartimus
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015 - 07:31 am: |
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The ride is a month away, I'm getting ready to do my pre-ride. still working on the date. If anyone local wants, they are welcome to tag along. It will be a "spirited" ride, overnight Saturday, and back on Sunday. Just 2 days, lots of miles, lots of riding... |
Iamike
| Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 09:02 pm: |
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I may have a bed available, Brad looks like he has a major schedule conflict. Anyone else from the Midwest headed there? |
Bluzm2
| Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 10:22 pm: |
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This sucks.. That Sunday is my son's commencement ceremony for college. I found out earlier this week. I really can't miss it. I'm seriously bummed about the conflict. I was really looking forward to his trip. It's kind of interesting, my daughter couldn't have cared less about the ceremony, she had them mail her diploma. My son wants to do the whole shebang.. I guess I understand, he feels like he's way behind the curve now. After 6 years in the Navy and changing majors twice the big day is finally here. |
Bartimus
| Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015 - 07:16 am: |
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Mike, Look here, I think there are others looking to share a room. http://www.meetup.com/PEGASUS-new-mexico-motorcycl e-group-sport-club/events/219908350/ Brad, Sorry to hear you might not make it. Am I going to have to break out the Brad on a stick? |
Bluzm2
| Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 12:56 pm: |
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I was sure hoping you wouldn't have to.. I'm bummed about missing this one. |
Iamike
| Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 08:30 pm: |
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We could all carry big Brad heads on the ride. |
Bartimus
| Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 07:23 am: |
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I am planning on bringing one |
Iamike
| Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 10:58 pm: |
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I may have a bed available, Brad looks like he has a major schedule conflict. Anyone else from the Midwest headed there? |
Bartimus
| Posted on Monday, May 04, 2015 - 08:02 am: |
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some teaser pics from this weekends pre-ride.
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Bartimus
| Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 01:23 pm: |
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Mike, Are you going to trailer all the way to AZ, or are you going to overnight at my place? |
Iamike
| Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 01:49 pm: |
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If I bring the DR I was going straight to Alpine. May as well make the trip worthwhile. |
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