May 22nd - mdubya dual sport ride

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Here are a couple of photos, some from my pre ride the day before.

This is always a good spot for my first stop to smell the roses:

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Looking west:

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I think that is an oriole sitting on the middle fence post:

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I tried to add some excitement to the ride by adding some new sections. This is what I found after a wet, rocky, pot holed climb:

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he wasn't about to acknowledge me:

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His friends:

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I stopped to make sure this wouldn't fall down before crossing it. Next day I ripped across it without cautioning the others in any way. None flinched that I could tell:

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Looking off either side:

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It is always fun to find your self on the wrong side of a closed gate:

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This is what it said on the other side:

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This water crossing was right next to the gate. Next time. And Kyler goes first. :deal:

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Great views from this location at the dead end of a nice side road. The electricity was buzzing and snapping so loud I could hardly think. I was going to make this a spot for a nature call, but I kept thinking about that song "Don't Wizz On the Electric Fence".

East:

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West:

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Next day, the crew is convening in my driveway:

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my trusty steed:

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2/3 of the way up the fire tower:

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The views:

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By the way, a bear crossed in front of me on the road to the fire tower. I tried to point it out as it thrashed its way through the woods. Of course, no one had a clue what I was trying to point at. :lol2: We saw quite a bit of wild life and some domestic too; a large red fox, several hawks, a couple of snakes, a few deer, tons of chip monks and butterflies, dogs, a feral cat or 3, and I am sure a wild turkey or two.
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Looks like it was a fantastic ride! I hope I can make the next one. :)


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I am so disappointed I missed this one. WHen is the next tour De-mdubya?
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bonehead wrote:I am so disappointed I missed this one. WHen is the next tour De-mdubya?
Make a request. The only weekend I am booked right now is 6/18.
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Only time I cant go is the 4th. Im ready for any other weekend :roost:
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How about the 26th weekend?
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bonehead wrote:How about the 26th weekend?
The 26th is doable.

Darwin, are you out for the entire 4th of July weekend or just Monday the 4th?
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mdubya wrote:
bonehead wrote:How about the 26th weekend?
The 26th is doable.

Darwin, are you out for the entire 4th of July weekend or just Monday the 4th?
WHAT! :dirtdog:

You aren't going to be glued to the TV/Radio watching/listening to the 89th running of the Race to the Clouds? :dry:

Waiting with baited breathe for any and every tidbit about your sidecar racing idols and their first (and likely last) quest for the summit? :amazon:
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Kyler wrote:
mdubya wrote:
bonehead wrote:How about the 26th weekend?
The 26th is doable.

Darwin, are you out for the entire 4th of July weekend or just Monday the 4th?
WHAT! :dirtdog:

You aren't going to be glued to the TV/Radio watching/listening to the 89th running of the Race to the Clouds? :dry:

Waiting with baited breathe for any and every tidbit about your sidecar racing idols and their first (and likely last) quest for the summit? :amazon:
Got a link for that? :deal:
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