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posted December 18, 2004 05:32 PM
Gap ride today, DIALUP BEWARE pictures...1.6MB
it got to the 40s, so i took the bike out for a nice thrashing 
Gap was clean, just a bit of salt on the road. Just south of fugitive bridge it was wet though.
Otherwise clean run all the way to Joyce Kilmer, where it was wet again.
Went a few miles up the cherohala as well, it started to look sloppy so i turned back. snow and ice still everywhere
Heading back through the gap i came across a semi, they'll not learn i guess.
wound it out a few times, otherwise just had a grand old time.
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posted December 18, 2004 06:44 PM
Damm, I can't wait to go there next year. Nice pics.
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MadMike
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posted December 18, 2004 07:36 PM
I am going to have to come out and visit some time for sure!
since we have the R1 now. I can street ride again!!
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DaveInDaytona
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posted December 18, 2004 11:30 PM
"Cool" pictures.
Mike, you do have to turn when you ride there.
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tccycles84
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posted December 19, 2004 05:21 AM
 Edited By: tccycles84 on 19 Dec 2004 05:22
i did a last ride here in germany
it started to snow on the way back
i had to stop and park at my shop then call the wife to get on home
we had close to 3inches on the ground by the time i got to the shop.
looks to be a white christmas here
Merry Christmas to all!!!
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Scooter
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posted December 20, 2004 12:46 AM
Reached a balmy 16 here today for a high. Taking the sleds out for the first time this week.
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Bush
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posted December 20, 2004 06:38 AM
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it got to the 40s, so i took the bike out for a nice thrashing
In warmer weather, I know that there is about a 20 degrees difference in temperature between the Maryville/Alcoa area and the upper elevations on the skyway - Does that hold true for the day that you rode?
Also, of what did your riding apparel consist? I'm still trying to get my cold weather riding gear together.
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vozizm
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posted December 20, 2004 09:11 AM
hopefully i can get there in April 9th week..
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slug
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posted December 20, 2004 09:02 PM
it was cooler in robbinsville than on the north side of the gap
i need to get a thermometer on the bike, so i can compare. but it was COOOOOLD up top
gear:
polypropylene underwear
cotton tshirt
turtleneck wool blend shirt
joe rocket leathers
normally i have wool socks with cotton liner
Held roadrace gloves
back protector
rainsuit (keeps wind out)
heated grips
it was chilly at a few points of the ride, but otherwise i was comfortable.
one day i'll have (or make) some nice heated gear.
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posted December 20, 2004 11:06 PM
I need to post some pics too, I'm spending Christmas vacation with the kid, railing the truck through the rockies to Seattle. He wanted to see snow for christmas! I think he will be plenty ready to go home, its been freekin' COLD. I have seen some pretty die hard bikers. Saw a group of 4 harleys commuting into work in Cheyenne in 5 degree (farenheight!) this morning - brave fools!
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posted December 21, 2004 04:10 AM
nice. do post
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