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« on: July 27, 2009, 04:09:18 PM » |
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So how long is going to take me to get across the state on 70 coming out of Colorado?
went to Mesa Verde park today.
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 04:13:54 PM » |
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on the road at 7 from the hotel at the denver airport I got to Lawrence KS in time for a nice steak dinner in the late afternoon
That is about a half hour west of KC (safe place to stay)
I think I stayed at Bishop Motel They can give you directions to the nice steak house
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 04:15:07 PM » |
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It'll seem like years....
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 04:39:21 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 05:17:23 PM » |
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It's best to travel it after dark.  Otherwise it will bore you to  I did go through once when there was a little daylight. I seen a big rock and a gully. That was it.  |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 05:18:49 PM » |
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So how long is going to take me to get across the state on 70 coming out of Colorado?
went to Mesa Verde park today.
An eternity....  |
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 05:25:20 PM » |
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So how long is going to take me to get across the state on 70 coming out of Colorado?
went to Mesa Verde park today.
An eternity.... Actually...it is longer than an eternity...or so it seems. Left Frisco, CO at 7am (MST) (8am CST) and made it to Columbia, MO at 9:30pm (CST). We only stopped for gas and eats. Joe |
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 05:36:20 PM » |
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you guys are beating up on my home state  But, I have to agree it was hot and took forever.... Lot's of cops on the highway too... so don't go too fast!!! when you get out of denver the speed limit jumps to 75 until you hit the state line and then kansas is only 70. (they don't want you to miss anything)  Anyhow... if you blast across your fuel economy is out the window but it is worth it.... It's raining here right now in Topeka and is suppose to have decent weather after tonights rain clears out... I think thursday's high is 77... Be safe and if you want to get some good ice cream in topeka, get off on the first exit.. I believe it is exit 356 (Wanamaker rd) there is a custard place on the east side of the road and you can fill up on the west side. Or you can cruise down for about a 1/2 mile and eat at spangles.. they have good shakes and burgers are good too!!! That's what my two cousin's on VTX's and Mack did for a break.... I then headed home 10 min away and those three hit the road for another 2+ hours... |
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 05:49:42 PM » |
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Be safe and if you want to get some good ice cream in topeka, get off on the first exit.. I believe it is exit 356 (Wanamaker rd) there is a custard place on the east side of the road and you can fill up on the west side. Or you can cruise down for about a 1/2 mile and eat at spangles.. they have good shakes and burgers are good too!!! That's what my two cousin's on VTX's and Mack did for a break.... I then headed home 10 min away and those three hit the road for another 2+ hours... I thought the man had us near Junction City when we came through the median behind us I was doing 80+ riding sweep  After we got fuel we got off at Wanamaker rd and had a burger at Red Robin. Must of been close to you. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 06:19:02 PM » |
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yeah you were... we were at spangles until 7pm... you turned left and went up the hill... see... you should have told us you needed gas.. you could have rode w/ crazyhorse to Columbia... oh well... hind site is 20/20... Everyone made it home safe that's what counts...
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motomama
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« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2009, 07:17:29 PM » |
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It took us 11 1/2 hours today to get from Frisco to Olathe, KS (which is approx 20 miles from the Missouri state line).
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2009, 07:46:07 PM » |
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Flat? You guys must have been asleep when you went through the Flint Hills east of junction city to Topeka. Hoser  |
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« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2009, 07:50:37 PM » |
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there's a slight elevation just west of Salina.....< YAWN>
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 04:52:52 AM » |
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there's a slight elevation just west of Salina.....< YAWN>
We call that Colorado.  Raymond |
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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 05:35:19 AM » |
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Black Pearl's we need to go riding sometime.... soon!!
I want to take you to a place down by our "mountains" of the rolling hills.. It's a hole in the wall restaurant but they have awesome food. Shoot me an email or give me a call sometime..
Joe Studebaker 7985-2290-13908 (remove all the 9's)
That goes for anyone crossing the wonderful hilly land of kansas. Give me a ring and I'll give you a place to stay and buy you a beer... After last weekend you are all family in my book... Nice meeting everyone..
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« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2009, 06:05:22 AM » |
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I don't know how long it takes, but when we went through there in the mid nineties (with four small kids coming back from the grand canyon), my wife decided to extend our visit to Kansas by visiting Prairie Dog Town. DOH!
NOT RECOMMENDED!http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11444 |
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« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2009, 07:13:04 AM » |
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Black Pearl's we need to go riding sometime.... soon!!
I want to take you to a place down by our "mountains" of the rolling hills.. It's a hole in the wall restaurant but they have awesome food. Shoot me an email or give me a call sometime..
Joe Studebaker 7985-2290-13908 (remove all the 9's)
That goes for anyone crossing the wonderful hilly land of kansas. Give me a ring and I'll give you a place to stay and buy you a beer... After last weekend you are all family in my book... Nice meeting everyone..
Yes all of us Kansans need to get together sometime. We're all so busy going out of state to ride we never ride together in Kansas. FYI, Valkhound and I ride up to highway 99 quite often. It's just been a on off year and we haven't even done that much. Raymond Raymond |
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« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2009, 07:23:02 AM » |
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Joe/Captain I have to admit that I really enjoyed my ride through your state, especially the windmill farms that were visible from the interstate. HOWEVER...I am still a bit pissed at whoever in the Kansas legislature interrupted my ride east of Topeka with that DAMN tollgate....on the interstate of all places!!
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« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2009, 07:42:54 AM » |
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there's a slight elevation just west of Salina.....< YAWN>
QOTFU...... We live 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico....sealevel.... The rise at the beach and the mainland is around 10 foot...... We live at 30 foot elevation.....so, that is about a 20 foot rise in 30 miles......what a roller coaster ride!!!! Watch out for nose bleeds when ya go home from the beach...LOL hg |
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« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2009, 08:35:40 AM » |
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Black Pearl's we need to go riding sometime.... soon!!
I want to take you to a place down by our "mountains" of the rolling hills.. It's a hole in the wall restaurant but they have awesome food. Shoot me an email or give me a call sometime..
Joe Studebaker 7985-2290-13908 (remove all the 9's)
That goes for anyone crossing the wonderful hilly land of kansas. Give me a ring and I'll give you a place to stay and buy you a beer... After last weekend you are all family in my book... Nice meeting everyone..
Yes all of us Kansans need to get together sometime. We're all so busy going out of state to ride we never ride together in Kansas. FYI, Valkhound and I ride up to highway 99 quite often. It's just been a on off year and we haven't even done that much. Raymond Raymond Raymond I was thinking the same thing we need to plan a Kansas get together and make it happen! Lots of Ks riders I have not met yet and even missed some at InZane. JDW |
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« Reply #20 on: July 28, 2009, 08:47:01 AM » |
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JimL, I had an awesome time with you and thanks for arriving a tad late in Enid,Ok. It gave me a chance to down some much needed caffeine!!! I had a wonderful time... In regards to the turnpike, I agree and how they manage to charge out two wheelers for two axles is beyond me. They should charge cars with four in my opinion. What a joke!! Crazyhorse was hit with three axles he was pulling that trailer of his. I have managed to find some wonderful roads to bypass the turnpike when I go to Kansas City. I feel your pain, atleast you don't have to live right next to it to remind yourself of a once temporary charge turn into a multimillion dollar investment for the state...... Captain/Engemt/hoser I agree... We have more valks in our state than we would have thought and I am up for a ride anywhere anytime... I like the Main Street Pub and Grill in Allen,ks. You probably never heard of it but it does exist. I found it on my Zumo one day riding through Eskridge we were looking for a bite to eat and that came up. It is a whole in the wall but they have one of the best burgers you have ever had. I took a couple buddies there last month and we pull into the town... No filling station, no town hall.. nothing just a good ole country town where the locals hang out. It isn't very big but they love to have visitors and the first time I was there they came out and took our picture with the bikes and they hang them on the walls inside... Did I mention good food?? Let's go!! It's raining here but I'm good... My bike reduced the population of insects on the way back from Frisco so it could use a good soaking.. keep in touch and let me know when... I am off for three weeks  |
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« Reply #21 on: July 28, 2009, 09:37:24 AM » |
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Is anyone going to the AMA races in Topeka this weekend?
There are two of us riding up from OKC.
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