Day 8

Rode to Carson City, NV today on Hwy 50 (the loneliest highway in America). Well there were some long straight sections interrupted by some semi-mountainous passes. 

We took a side trip to Virginia City for lunch and are now going to spend a couple nights in a Super 8 motel.

Where we had breakfast in Eureka, NV

In Virginia City, NV

Strapping down the evening beverages and ice.

Days 4,5,6,7

We've been out of cell and wifi service so this will be a catch up post. 

Monday we did a whitewater raft trip on the Arkansas river. 

    Unloading the rafts

Tuesday we rode across Colorado to Green River, Utah

Today we rode to Ely, Nevada on Hwy 50. 

Day 3

A nice ride to Silverton for lunch

Silverton

Darby 

Me and our lunch restaurant 

Day 2

Jerry and Frank arrived today. So we are catching up on our stories and enjoying the cool mountain air and scenery. 

In Ouray at the beginning of yet another trip

It was a great day for the ride to Ouray. A chilly 35 going through Flagstaff but then 60-80 and sunny skies all the rest of the way. Steve got here before me and had the cabin all signed in.

I stopped at the Four Corners monument

Lots of Indian crafts for sale

I wonder how many times I've taken this shot over the years?

Lizard head mountain

Beautiful lake and mountains

Our cabin at the Ouray KOA

Chowing down some supper

Friday

The weather was dry and partly sunny with the temps at 66-80 as the day went along. Kevin routed us on some nice winding roads through hill country for a fun last day of riding together. 

We stopped for a late lunch of BBQ and are now settled into Greg's condo in southern Indiana. 

In the morning we will all take different routes home. 

The rain put a damper on the riding this week but we still enjoyed each other's company.

I for one am looking forward to the next trip which will be out West with better long distance views. 

Thursday

We had threatening skies but no rain until the last 30 miles and then we got back into the rain cell. It will rain all night but is suppose to be semi clear for tomorrow's ride.

Spending the night in Hurricane, WV. The roads today were nice for motorcycling. We started out riding North on 311 and stopped at a nice restaurant in Paint Bank for a short breakfast. Later we got on highway 60. North of Rainelle were we passed, going the other way, the motorcycle group called "Riding to the Wall" pretty impressive number of bikes. I didn't think about taking a picture until right at the end.

We're spending the night at a Red Roof Inn nice and dry. One more day of riding to Greg's condo in Indiana and the we split up.

Wednesday

We woke up this morning to more rain and FOG. It just keeps getting better. We rode mostly on the Blue Ridge Parkway which had no traffic so that was a blessing while traveling through heavy fog. We took a vote and scrapped our nights lodging at a KOA cabin in Lynchburg, VA. With Janet's help we snagged 2 suites at a Sleep Inn in Roanoke, VA. for $71 each. 😘 Liquor store and restaurants next door. 😊. Now to plan tomorrow's ride.

Tuesday

We left the motel in the rain and rode all day in the rain. Tomorrow's forecast looks the same. We were all soaked to  the skin so we spent a couple hours in the laundromat washing and drying clothes and riding gear.