DarkSideR
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« on: August 06, 2013, 11:26:48 AM » |
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I am going to ride Pikes Peak this Saturday, August 10th and hoping some fellow Valkyrie riders can join me.
Who: You
What: Ride 19.5 miles around 162 turns, making a 6,000ft ascent to the top at 14,115 feet.
When: This Saturday, August 10th @ 10:00am
Where: Pikes Peak Highway Main Gate
5069 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809
How: Gas up & Show up
Why: Because it would be glorious to see a group of Valks atop that mountain.
After the ride we can stop to eat at Rudy's a local watering hole outside Manitou Springs and order BBQ by the pound.
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2013, 01:39:41 PM » |
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Have a "GREAT RIDE" Wish I was there to ride with you. Can only view in my mind what fun you will be having !  Be safe ! |
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2013, 01:48:50 PM » |
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Have a "GREAT RIDE" Wish I was there to ride with you. Can only view in my mind what fun you will be having ! Be safe ! no kidding, that sounds super fun! |
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2013, 02:12:03 PM » |
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I are ANGRY at myself.  When I lived in Colorado I DID NOT ride Pikes Peak!!  I'd kick my own ass cept I would most likely REALLY hurt maself tryin.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2013, 02:33:50 PM » |
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Jealous.
Ridden up Mt. Evans a few times. Never Pikes Peak.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2013, 03:13:25 PM » |
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Dang! I'm gettin' drug along to a wedding on Saturday. Have a fun ride!
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2013, 03:23:06 PM » |
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Weddings, living in Kansas.. excuses, excuses.
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2013, 04:10:08 PM » |
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Wedding? Wedding? ah that ain't nothin' I have to take the two younger kids to the State Fair and the Cheer-leading competition to support their big sister... Oh yeah, the big sister ain't even on the squad........  She's the coach!  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2013, 06:34:29 PM » |
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I will try and make it Josh. I have not been up there since it has been paved to the top.
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« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2013, 07:44:14 PM » |
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I will be there and I talked to Dean and he is going to make it also. Raymond
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2013, 07:52:46 PM » |
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I will try and make it Josh. I have not been up there since it has been paved to the top.
Misfit, I hope you and your son can make it. Your bike has the best paint job, and your Son's bike is just beautiful. Would love to see you guys again. Crossing my fingers. Does anyone know how to get a hold of Chillerman? |
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« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2013, 09:43:12 PM » |
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I will be in colorado on friday , i'll see if I can meet up with you.
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2013, 06:33:17 AM » |
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$ Ball, awesome we will look forward to meeting you.
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2013, 06:34:12 AM » |
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I will try and make it Josh. I have not been up there since it has been paved to the top.
Misfit, I hope you and your son can make it. Your bike has the best paint job, and your Son's bike is just beautiful. Would love to see you guys again. Crossing my fingers. Does anyone know how to get a hold of Chillerman? i sent him this thread. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2013, 07:41:12 AM » |
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Saturday's weather forecast calls for a high of 75, and late afternoon showers (we should be home by then). |
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« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2013, 07:53:11 AM » |
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I hope I can join everyone, I'm working on a kitchen pass for Saturday.  Dave |
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2013, 07:55:51 AM » |
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Dave, don't you know it's a VRCC Colorado members required ride. This is not optional. YOU MUST ATTEND TO STAY IN THE CLUB.  |
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2013, 12:32:44 PM » |
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So far we have 7 Valks, and 3 non-valks lined up. Waiting to hear back from more..
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« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2013, 02:28:07 PM » |
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Sorry to be late to the party, but I'm out of town on business. I will be gone another week and am going to miss this one  I hope you guys have a great time. Maybe we can try one more ride before winter. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2013, 03:03:58 PM » |
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Looks like Dean is not going to be able to make it....has a meeting until 1030. I will be there and have invited a co worker/friend to ride up on his HD.
PS. I do have a car tire on the rear you might have to help me get around some of those switchbacks. ok!
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2013, 03:13:01 PM » |
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Big bummer. I was really looking forward to seeing Dean again.
As for your cornering issue.. I foresee a fiery death scenario. Actually, make that many fiery death scenarios..
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« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2013, 03:38:42 PM » |
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Looks like Dean is not going to be able to make it....has a meeting until 1030. I will be there and have invited a co worker/friend to ride up on his HD.
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« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2013, 06:44:46 PM » |
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We've got Valks, Hondas, BMWs, Suzuki, and HDs going. This will be good fun.
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« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2013, 03:15:17 PM » |
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I spent the day scouring the VRCC site and emailing Colorado riders. The site says there are 752 Valk riders, but this isn't very accurate. I maybe sent out only 50 emails. I am also looking into vehicle registration but not having much luck there. Just having a thought.. if all 50 respond and go.. Help!
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« Reply #24 on: August 08, 2013, 03:43:45 PM » |
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« Reply #25 on: August 08, 2013, 03:49:46 PM » |
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Tollgate Fees
Please see the following table for toll fees related to traveling on the Pikes Peak Highway:
Description May 1 to Nov. 30 Dec 1 to April 30
Per Person (ages 16 & older) $12 $10
Per Person (ages 6-15) $5 $4
Family Plan (up to 5 passengers) $40 per vehicle $35 per vehicle
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« Reply #26 on: August 08, 2013, 03:56:27 PM » |
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I spent the day scouring the VRCC site and emailing Colorado riders. The site says there are 752 Valk riders, but this isn't very accurate. I maybe sent out only 50 emails. I am also looking into vehicle registration but not having much luck there. Just having a thought.. if all 50 respond and go.. Help! Josh, friend, someone had suggested you contact the VRCC Colorado state rep. I would second that. I'm sure he will be familiar with a number of Valkyrie riders interested in being part of the VRCC. If you wish to also make contact with the Valkyrie riders not interested in being part of the VRCC you'll be on your own for that. There are no deletions made to the VRCC "member" list, thus anyone who ever registered is still there. I would agree that's really not vey accurate. Best of luck. |
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« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2013, 09:17:03 PM » |
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I found Colorado High Country Cruisers on Facebook, and gave them an invite.
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« Reply #28 on: August 09, 2013, 06:34:25 AM » |
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Whooray - Thanks for the coupon ( http://www.springsgov.com/Images/imagemanager/PP_2013_Web_Coupon_Big.gif) Southern Riders. I will be coming from Pueblo and would rather take 115 up than I-25. Want to meet at the Penrose - Shell gas station just north of Hwy 50, on 115 at 8:45, and ride up together? |
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« Reply #29 on: August 09, 2013, 07:03:11 PM » |
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My attendance has been approved, see you at the main gate. Bring your winter gear and your tire chains picture from 8/9/2013 7:55pm mst  Dave "It snows in August" |
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« Reply #30 on: August 09, 2013, 07:21:03 PM » |
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Man up  It will be good to see you Dave. |
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« Reply #31 on: August 09, 2013, 07:38:07 PM » |
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Its 8:30 Friday night. Watching the news.. Hwy 24 around Cascade just got pounded by a storm. Massive flooding. No word yet if the road is closed. I will get up early to check and make a post. We may have to have a plan b route on the back burner.
If we cannot get up Hwy 24, the secondary meeting place will be at Rudy's restaurant at Hwy 24 & 31st.
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« Reply #32 on: August 10, 2013, 01:04:36 AM » |
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@ 10:25pm CDOT announced that Hwy 24 has lanes open eastbound to Cascade. It will be slow going, expect delays, and give yourself a little more time. At this time it appears as though getting to the Pikes Peak Highway is a go. http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm;jsessionid=917D6259DF0A1BBFCB2FB54CDC187432.node1#Plan A - Meet as originally planned at 10:00am  Plan B - Meet at Rudy's restaurant at Hwy 24 & 31st (southeast corner) ??? |
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« Reply #33 on: August 10, 2013, 06:50:49 AM » |
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Wish I could be there. I hope you guys have a great ride today.
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« Reply #34 on: August 10, 2013, 10:20:39 AM » |
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Big bummer. I was really looking forward to seeing Dean again.
Josh I am really hurt that you miss Dean more than me I hope you guys had a great time |
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« Reply #35 on: August 10, 2013, 04:15:16 PM » |
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A bunch of shots from the ride today: Around 8,000ft:  Crossing the dam:  At the brake check station, on the way up:   Above Timberline (11,880 ft) Yep - snow in August. He's pointing at a herd of forkhorn antelope off camera, which I have never seen this high.    On top at 14,128ft. Muddy, some slush, temp 35° (warmer now)     Yours Truly, Misfit, & Deerslayer:    Heading down, above Timberline:      At the brake-check lot again:  A bicyclist ran off the road, traffic stopped to help. Sorry fellas, the speed limit is for EVERYBODY. And there's sand on the road from the weather yesterday.   At Rudy's popular BBQ just when the road levels out again in W Co Springs. I hate lines but the chow is really good!   I'm sure more pics are pending... |
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Starting up the mountain  Some of the switchbacks from above  Our ride leader  Josh, thanks for organizing this ride Dave |
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« Reply #37 on: August 10, 2013, 05:50:41 PM » |
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I sure had a great time! Thanks Josh for putting it all together. Mark and Dave I stole your pics loved them... |
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« Reply #38 on: August 10, 2013, 05:51:18 PM » |
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way cool
How long were you folks at the top?
sure looks like a great time
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« Reply #39 on: August 10, 2013, 06:35:56 PM » |
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I'm green with envy, looks like you all had a great day. I got to witness an outdoor wedding in the driving rain instead of doing this ride. |
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