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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SmithSwede on April 23, 2023, 04:29:03 PM
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When I was down in the Hill Country riding the Three Sisters I got an unexpected call from work to go to Phoenix, Arizona for a conference. I had just finished FM 337.
Ok, sure. So I went north, got on I-10, and dropped the hammer. Conference ended mid-day Friday, so I took 60 east to Claypool, then 188 past Teddy Roosevelt lake and dam. I liked 188.
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Then 87 through Tonto National Forest to Winslow. 87 was also nice, but there was still a fair amount of snow at the higher elevations.
And yes. I stood on the corner. Apparently that’s what people do here.
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I met Brian the cop in Winslow. No ticket, he just wanted to chat about my bitchin’ green Kawasaki.
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Next day I took the Devil’s Highway, 191, south from Springerville to Three Way.
Holy Cow. I highly, highly recommend 191. Fantastic road and scenery.
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Then the huge open pit copper mine in Morenci. Photos do not capture the vastness of this operation.
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Now riding back through Texas at home. Would like to rest at the rest stops but resting is prohibited.
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what a trip! :thumb:
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Refreshed my memory of when I rode over many of those roads. Thanks.
Tex
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Great trip! So, how do you like that new bike?
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Great trip! So, how do you like that new bike?
Oh, I totally love my new bike!!! Her name is Midori. Japanese for green. We go everywhere together.
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The route and roads you traveled on are some of the best in Arizona! :smiley: Good for you! :thumb:
LOVE that Kawasaki, by the way! :cool: :boozing: How is it as a sport touring bike?
If you came through Sedona, I would have bought you a coffee or beer or whatever... :wink:
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Next time head over to Silver city NM. Great ridding around there to, and a lot nicer than 10.
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Nice report Prescot :thumb: cool spots!
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You're hard core, man. :bike-037:
I'd sure like to run US-191, AZ-78, and US-180, one of these days.
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You're hard core, man. :bike-037:
I'd sure like to run US-191, AZ-78, and US-180, one of these days.
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I was on US191 Saturday, South to North. That mine sure is big. I thought Clifton, on the South end, was a neat little town .
See you in CV I hope
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Yep, just like most things we enjoy.
You can plot and plan and when it comes to you, it’s not as exciting because you feel “ entitled” after all the pre planning you did..
But when the opportunity presents itself from out of nowhere, it’s so much better.
This applies to bike trips also… :wink:
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Hope your return ride can be scenic and leisurely. :boozing:
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Stop by again for another Big Boy green chili burger.
GliderJohn
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Great roads Esquire...bet you wore both sides of the tires down nicely on those highways! Sounds like you've had a nice mix of business and pleasure. Hammer down!