InZane XXII Registration is Open!!

[RNFWP]

197 souls and counting.   Woo Hoo, there's gonna be a party!!  

Rams  

Over 200 now... 

[Rams]

205 as of this posting.   

Rams   

[Serk]

Woot, go Texas! Are you other states (and provinces) even trying?  

TX   20
OH   11
TN   11
ID   10
MO   10
WA   9
WI   9
IL   8
NE   8
AZ   7
CA   7
OK   7
CO   6
FL   6
MI   6
KS   5
VA   5
GA   4
IA   4
MS   4
NC   4
OR   4
BC   3
IN   3
MD   3
MN   3
PA   3
SC   3
UT   3
AB   2
NJ   2
NM   2
SK   2
WV   2
AL   1
AR   1
KY   1
MT   1
ND   1
NY   1
WY   1

[Rams]

Bump. 

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For the travelers. Zoom in or change the state in the URL

https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/fire/state/north%20carolina

[John Schmidt]

Woohoo...just checked and it's up to 217 registered. Guessing there will be a handful last minute additions as usual.

[motomama]

I just added 2 more!  Up to 219 now!!!  Let's keep them coming! 

[Rams]

I just added 2 more!  Up to 219 now!!!  Let's keep them coming! 

I'm thinking the "word" is getting out about those pies!!    Yum!!

Rams

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I'm about reaaaaaaddddddyyyyyyyy!

Bike route Maggie Valley to Billings MT   

West Hwy 19      BRP to TR Hwy 441    TL Clingmans Dome    TL Hwy 441

TL to Sugarlands Visitor Center / Fighting Creek Rd 

TL  Hwy 321 towards Maryville      TR Tuckalekee Pike

TL Coulter Rd     TL Davis Ford Rd   cross river  TR Hitch Rd   

TL Hwy 441 IMMED TR Peppermint Rd    TR Wildwood Rd

IMMED TL Sam Houston School Rd     TL Hwy 33  TR I 140     CROSS 1 40

becomes Hwy 162 / 62     becomes Hwy 61     TR Hwy 62     becomes Hwy 27

TL Hwy 62 to Clarkrange, Monterey  becomes Hwy 84  CROSS Hwy 111 TL Hwy 85

TL Hwy 53   TR Hwy 56     CROSS RIVER     TL Hwy 56     TR Hwy 151

TL Hwy 52E  to Lafayette  becomes 52W     TR Hwy 259  to Mitchelville  TR White Rd     

TR Main Chapel Rd   CROSS KY State Line     becomes Rapids Rd     

CROSS I 65     TL Hwy 100     TR S Main St     CROSS Hwy 100     TL Hwy 73 to

Russellville, KY   Becomes Hwy 58     TR Hwy 431 to Dunmore, Belton, Drakesboro,

Central City    TL Western KY Hwy     I 69 North    EXIT 116  TL off ramp ALT 41

to Tradewater    TL Hwy 670 to Clay    TL Hwy 109 to Sullivan    TR Hwy 60 to Sturgis

straight to Hwy 109  TL Hwy 56     TL Bypass 60     TL Hwy 56     CROSS river

CROSS IL State Line becomes Hwy 13 to Harrisburg,Marion,Carbondale, Murphysboro     
 
beomes Hwy 149 TR Hwy 3  to Chester IL  TL Water St    TR Branch St before overpass
 
TL Randolph St     TL Bridge Bypass Rd    CROSS RIVER     TR H     TL Hwy 61     

TR Z     CROSS I 55    TR N   TL  P   TL B to Coffman    becomes F TR Karsch Blvd 00   

TL Hwy 32    TR Hwy 67   TL Parkway Dr    TR Taylor Ave      TL 8 Leadwood, Potosi,

Berryman, Steelville, TL Hwy 8  to St. James     CROSS I 44 becomes Hwy 68   

TR Hwy 63 to Vienna TL Hwy 42      TR Hwy 133    TL Hwy 42   to Iberia,Brumley,

Osage Beach     TL Hwy 54 to Preston, El Dorado Springs, Nevada,

CROSS KS State line  Fort Scott, Iola, 

El Dorado  straight onto W Central Ave     TR Hwy 196    TR I 135 North   

EXIT 30 to Hwy 50   TR Hwy 14 to Lyon     TL Hwy 56 to Great Bend 

TR Hwy 281 to Hoisington   TL Hwy 281  CROSS I 70    TL Hwy 18     TR Hwy 183   

to Stockton, Phillipsburg, TL Hwy 36     TR Hwy 183 to

CROSS NE State line Alma, Holdrege,

CROSS I 80 to Elm Creek, Miller, Ansley  TL Hwy 2 becomes Hwy 92 to Merna

go straight onto    TL Hwy 2 to Dunning, Thedford     TR Hwy 83    TL Hwy 20

to Valentine    CROSS S Dakota State Line  to becomes Hwy 83   Mission   TL Hwy 18     

TR Hwy 83 to White River  TL Hwy 44 to Wanblee, Interior to Badlands   TR 377   

TL Hwy 240    to Wall   I 90 West to EXIT 61 TL off ramp Alt Hwy 16  CROSS Hwy 44     

CROSS Hwy 79     TL Hwy 16     TL Hwy 16A     Keep right Hwy 244 to Mt. Rushmore 

Back to go right Hwy 16A    TR S. Playhouse Rd     TR Hwy 87     TR Hwy 87     

TL Hwy 89 to Custer    TR Hwy 16    to Newcastle    TR Hwy 85 to Four Corners

   
TL Hwy 585     I 90 West  EXIT 185 TR off ramp Hwy 14   TR Hwy 24 to Devils Tower

TR Hwy 24  TR Hwy 14 EXIT 124  TR off ramp  TL Hwy14 to Sheridan  TR I 90 North   

EXIT 9 TL Hwy 14     Keep Right ALT Hwy 14 to Lovell   TRHwy 310   

CROSS MT State line  TR Hwy 212  TR I 90  to BILLINGS MT EXIT 446 TR off ramp

[fudgie]

   

TR Hwy 83 to White River  TL Hwy 44 to Wanblee, Interior to Badlands   


     TR Hwy 24 to Devils Tower

TR Hwy 24  TR Hwy 14 EXIT 124  TR off ramp  TL Hwy14 to Sheridan  TR I 90 North   

EXIT 9 TL Hwy 14     Keep Right ALT Hwy 14 to Lovell   TRHwy 310   

CROSS MT State line  TR Hwy 212  TR I 90  to BILLINGS MT EXIT 446 TR off ramp

44 from White River is very rough some locals say. It was rough 2 yrs ago when I went. They say avoid it on a bike. Lot of road construction at White river and north to Murdo.

From devils Tower take 112 to Alzada MT and then 212 to billings. Its alot faster and 112 was paved about 5 yrs ago. Just make sure you get gas in Broadus. Cool bar in Alzada. To early for topless Tue tho 

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TR Hwy 83 to White River  TL Hwy 44 to Wanblee, Interior to Badlands   


     TR Hwy 24 to Devils Tower

TR Hwy 24  TR Hwy 14 EXIT 124  TR off ramp  TL Hwy14 to Sheridan  TR I 90 North   

EXIT 9 TL Hwy 14     Keep Right ALT Hwy 14 to Lovell   TRHwy 310   

CROSS MT State line  TR Hwy 212  TR I 90  to BILLINGS MT EXIT 446 TR off ramp

44 from White River is very rough some locals say. It was rough 2 yrs ago when I went. They say avoid it on a bike. Lot of road construction at White river and north to Murdo.

From devils Tower take 112 to Alzada MT and then 212 to billings. Its alot faster and 112 was paved about 5 yrs ago. Just make sure you get gas in Broadus. Cool bar in Alzada. To early for topless Tue tho 

Thanks.

[f6gal]

248 InZaniacs (so far)!!!
29 days, 15 hours, 17 minutes!!  Wooohooo!!

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https://www.kbzk.com/going-to-the-sun-road-plowing-slightly-behind-schedule


“The road will definitely not open any sooner than June 27th, and that’s not saying that it’s going to open the next day, we’re just trying to help people plan their trips ahead of time,” Burke explained.

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Montana news is reporting today (5/24) that the Beartooth Pass is presently (appearing) on schedule to open Friday morning (5/27)- for Memorial day weekend...

[Serk]

Thanks for the updates Britman, good to know for route planning!

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Thanks for the updates Britman, good to know for route planning!

Beartooth may open but there will more than likely be walls of snow alongside the blacktop.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=beartooth+highway+snow&t=newext&atb=v320-1&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images

[carolinarider09]

Regarding Beartooh Pass......   If you don't mind doing a search, you will find up to date videos on YouTube regarding Beartooth and the snow plowing/road status.  Its almost real time.  

Here is a link to the latest one (three hours old but recorded yesterday).  

https://youtu.be/2NFosZgvD8s

And just in case you wanted to see what it was like in 2009 (maybe a week earlier ) and then in 2015 (about the same time.).  

In 2009 I was not real well equipped for videos on the road.  But in 2015, it got better.

June 2009

https://rumble.com/v15xy89-beartooth-june-2009.html

June 2015

https://rumble.com/vt17e5-riding-beartooth-and-bighorn-june-2015.html

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Wyoming roads

https://www.wyoroad.info/highway/conditions/RoadClosures.html

[Rams]

CROSS KS State line  Fort Scott, Iola,  

El Dorado  straight onto W Central Ave     TR Hwy 196    TR I 135 North    

Britman,
IIRC, you'll be passing very close to Big Brutus, IHMO worth the short side trip to see.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=big+brutus+kansas&form=ANNTH1&refig=678eacb42a8647a0a60cf02d06aaeac7&sp=2&qs=LS&pq=big+brutus&sk=PRES1LS1&sc=8-10&cvid=678eacb42a8647a0a60cf02d06aaeac7

Brutus is worth seeing and one hell of a shovel.
BTW, when you go through El Dorado, wave to my Mom and give Valkhound a shout out.  

Rams

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https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/beartooth-pass-to-reopen-friday-but-close-again-for-winter-weather

[carolinarider09]

I guess we were lucky the two times we rode Beartooth.   Early June both times, 2009, 2015.   Just looked at YouTube and there is still plenty of snow to be plowed.

[Dagwood]

I guess we were lucky the two times we rode Beartooth.   Early June both times, 2009, 2015.   Just looked at YouTube and there is still plenty of snow to be plowed.

Was hoping to get the chance to ride it, managed to score a campsite in Grant Village on the 17th, looks like I may have to take the low road.

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I keep tweaking my homeward route to see sites already visited and new sites. I've added a couple of days.

I have come to a conclusion.

For the time I have allotted for the return leg -

THE COUNTRY IS TOO DARN BIG.

[carolinarider09]

THE COUNTRY IS TOO DARN BIG.

Yes and very beautiful!!!!

I have been out west (well to the edge of CA and Oregon and Washington) four times now.  Once was sort of a repeat, other two were designed to be different.

What I found out was that, while things I planned for were neat to see, other things that I did not plan on seeing were almost better.  It just staggers the mind because until you see it, you don't really know about it.

And, I will repeat myself, because I can, by accident we stopped at this store somewhere near Paradox. CO, I think, for a "bathroom break" (only had an outhouse) and were told it was the last place Thelma and Louise stopped at in the move.   Just luck.  Cool.

So Paul, ride, enjoy and, as you well know, sometimes the planned route is well just a suggestion. 

[Ropestart]

My son lives between Red Lodge and Bridger MT. at the base of the Beartooth. He called Sunday and told us that Beartooth Pass was open for one day but they were expecting 30 inches overnight at the summit. Been over the pass twice. Once in July, we saw people snow ski.  Left Red Lodge about 8am and got to Cooke City at lunchtime. I'm only guessing, but on a per season basis, there are almost as many bikes travel through Red Lodge as there are Sturgis. Bone Daddy's bike shop is a must see. There is still time for a thaw but expect high snow drifts along the highway that resemble 
tunnels.

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https://mooseradio.com/epic-montana-spring-snow-3-feet-possible-for-absaroka-beartooth-mountains/

[carolinarider09]

Reading about Beatooth and snow, I constantly reflect back to our (three of my friends and me) first trip out west.  Our first long trip, 16 days.  Saw the Grand Canyon and headed north (Monument Valley) to Jackson Hole and then Yellowstone.  No issues (well some wind after the Grand Canyon). Warm, clear skies.  And then we got to the road to Yellowstone and we said "WOW!".

Sometime late May, 2009 on the road to Yellowstone.   

[Serk]

While most in this austere group are smart enough to not need this reminder, the bison are not fluffy puppies to be played with.

They are to be watched and admired. From a distance.

"Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close"

https://www.fox6now.com/news/bison-gores-woman-yellowstone-national-park-may-2022-nps-statement

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While most in this austere group are smart enough to not need this reminder, the bison are not fluffy puppies to be played with.

They are to be watched and admired. From a distance.

"Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close"

https://www.fox6now.com/news/bison-gores-woman-yellowstone-national-park-may-2022-nps-statement

Seems stoopid got fixed that time.

[DarkSideR]

It's June! Let the countdown begin. T-minus 12 days and counting.

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It's June! Let the countdown begin. T-minus 12 days and counting.

T minus 3 for me. Leave Maggie Valley this Sunday.

[Serk]

7 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes and 19 seconds for Serk Jr. and I...

...but who's counting?

[Farside]

7 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes and 19 seconds for Serk Jr. and I...

...but who's counting?

Me me me..... 9 days and counting. Leaving the 10th and covering the 2k miles in 4 days. 

[Valker]

I’m leaving Saturday morning heading that way via the fun routes. I’ll be there the 12th.

[fudgie]

My son lives between Red Lodge and Bridger MT. at the base of the Beartooth. He called Sunday and told us that Beartooth Pass was open for one day but they were expecting 30 inches overnight at the summit. Been over the pass twice. Once in July, we saw people snow ski.  Left Red Lodge about 8am and got to Cooke City at lunchtime. I'm only guessing, but on a per season basis, there are almost as many bikes travel through Red Lodge as there are Sturgis. Bone Daddy's bike shop is a must see. There is still time for a thaw but expect high snow drifts along the highway that resemble 
tunnels.

I see ur from Wabash. My buddy and I are in Huntington.

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Well poop.

Beartooth Highway update: Avalanche danger on the Montana side of Beartooth Pass has forced Montana DOT to pull off the mountain until next week. Until then, Beartooth Pass will remain closed following this week's blizzard that dumped up to 3 feet across the top of the Beartooths, and with it, blowing snow created drifts of up to 10 feet deep. Work by Yellowstone maintenance workers continues on the Wyoming side in reopening US212.

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WYOMING DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION

US14A has reopened following a Memorial Day weekend blizzard which dropped up to 2 feet of snow and wind deposited deep drifts between Lovell and Sheridan.
US14A opened for the spring at noon Friday, May 27, but the opener was short-lived as a good old-fashioned spring blizzard rocked the mountains of northwest and north central Wyoming with wet, heavy snow and self-closed the high mountain, scenic roadway.
Wyoming Department of Transportation maintenance crews in Lovell and Burgess Junction worked through the weekend and early this week to clear deep snow and drifts across the top of the Bighorn Mountains.
The reopening of US14A , always dependent upon favorable weather, was official at 5 p.m.
today, June 1.
"It's been a very busy 4 days," said a weary WYDOT heavy equipment operator, Richard Gurney of Lovell. "Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and buckle up. We appreciate everyone's patience as our guys fought the storm and worked on clearing the closed highway."
The annual winter closure of US14A, west of Burgess Junction, is at milepost 76.04 on the Lovell side of the Bighorn Mountains. The seasonal road closure at Burgess Junction is just east of milepost 98.1. WYDOT annually closes this 22-mile stretch of scenic mountain road in the Bighorn Mountains of north-central Wyoming about Nov. 30 at the conclusion of the fall hunting season. The high-mountain roadway usually opens for the summer by Memorial Day weekend.
For current road conditions, call 511 or log on to wyoroad.info.

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Well poop.

Beartooth Highway update: Avalanche danger on the Montana side of Beartooth Pass has forced Montana DOT to pull off the mountain until next week. Until then, Beartooth Pass will remain closed following this week's blizzard that dumped up to 3 feet across the top of the Beartooths, and with it, blowing snow created drifts of up to 10 feet deep. Work by Yellowstone maintenance workers continues on the Wyoming side in reopening US212.

Beartooth Highway closure update 6/2/22 - The last storm event over the weekend ended with 4-6 feet of snow on the roadway. Our crew has backed off snow removal for the time being due to dangerous avalanche conditions. They will resume when it is safe to do so. Reopening date is unknown at this time - please check the MDT 511 map/app for most current updates and information:

[Ropestart]

My son lives between Red Lodge and Bridger MT. at the base of the Beartooth. He called Sunday and told us that Beartooth Pass was open for one day but they were expecting 30 inches overnight at the summit. Been over the pass twice. Once in July, we saw people snow ski.  Left Red Lodge about 8am and got to Cooke City at lunchtime. I'm only guessing, but on a per season basis, there are almost as many bikes travel through Red Lodge as there are Sturgis. Bone Daddy's bike shop is a must see. There is still time for a thaw but expect high snow drifts along the highway that resemble 
tunnels.

I see ur from Wabash. My buddy and I are in Huntington.

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https://www.wyoroad.info/pls/Browse/WRR.RoutesResults?SelectedRoute=US191

WY Hwy 191 info.