[Chain]

I've done both track and street riding.....and prefer the latter (though a trackday is fun).

Nothing beats the the Smokies IMHO. Perfectly manicured ribbons of inky black asphalt, inspiring scenery, great places to eat, friendly people.

Sport touring is where it's at for me!

[phobiaphobe]

you haven't ridden in the Rockies though....

Southwestern BC (as long as it isn't a long weekend)

Sport-touring for me too. No extreme 5000 mile marathons just weekend trips into the mountains. Day trips to Kananaskis country are good too.

But what do I know I just polish and pose. Willy's Hamburger's Thursday nights.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

you haven't ridden in the Rockies though....

Wrong, grasshoppa!

Return from the Rockies

My folks used to own a home in Estes, so I'm very familar with the area. Matter of fact, my avatar pic was shot just outside Winter Park.

This is purely subjective, but the Rockies feature roads that aren't as well kept as the twisties of Blue Ridge. I'll take Knoxville over Denver any day of the week!

[phobiaphobe]

But have you ridden in the Canadian Rockies?

I really can't say much for the roads in your part of the continent. All of my riding has been done in Alberta and BC.

[SJ96F3]

Originally Posted by jaim

Pot holes?!!! You want to see some "pot holes" check out these roads near where I live. bad roads

I've seen some on I-94 that come pretty close to those.

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by Chain

Nothing beats the the Smokies IMHO. Perfectly manicured ribbons of inky black asphalt, inspiring scenery, great places to eat, friendly people.

Sport touring is where it's at for me!

Any time you'd like to see some of the most beautiful and strange scenery on the planet, as well as sample one of America's best roads (one of only 20 that has earned a certain designation), let me know.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

But have you ridden in the Canadian Rockies?

Uh, no, can't say that, although I have been in Canada in the cage.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by BDA116

Any time you'd like to see some of the most beautiful and strange scenery on the planet, as well as sample one of America's best roads (one of only 20 that has earned a certain designation), let me know.

I've never been to Utah, but one of these days (perhaps this summer) I'm going to point the bulbous busa west again as I did last fall. I'd love to take you up on that offer.

(Do you currently have a street bike BDA? )

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by Chain

(Do you currently have a street bike BDA? )

Nope, but I have access to a few. If someone was coming out for a visit, I'd have something to ride.

[Chain]

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Chain

I've done both track and street riding.....and prefer the latter (though a trackday is fun).

Nothing beats the the Smokies IMHO. Perfectly manicured ribbons of inky black asphalt, inspiring scenery, great places to eat, friendly people.

Sport touring is where it's at for me!

You've done 1 trackday. I hardly think you're qualified to even venture a comparison. BTW, I haven't received your entry yet for Grattan .

I like both, although I have "mellowed out" a bit on the street and only have a cross country cruiser for street riding at present. When I think about some of the trips I've made and the accompanying speeds and close calls, I guess the phrase "to become old and wise you must first be young and stupid" is true indeed.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by BDA116

Any time you'd like to see some of the most beautiful and strange scenery on the planet, as well as sample one of America's best roads (one of only 20 that has earned a certain designation), let me know.

After a "few" semesters spent in Provo, I can second this!

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by abtech

After a "few" semesters spent in Provo, I can second this!

I didn't realize you'd attended the local University.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by abtech

You've done 1 trackday. I hardly think you're qualified to even venture a comparison. BTW, I haven't received your entry yet for Grattan .

OK, so I'm no track expert, I will readily admit it. But it's not like I've never ventured onto a closed course.

As for Grattan, I'm waiting to see what the Bitch Goddess Tax Preparer has to tell me in a few days. Between collecting a light pole with my truck a few weeks ago and the spectre of paying the feds an additional couple thou in taxes, I'm on the fence right now.

Maybe I can drive out there and sit around drinking beer for fun if nothing else.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by BDA116

I didn't realize you'd attended the local University.

Yep, the local University, that's it . . . . Spent 3+ years at BYU and other than being the token "minority", it was a great experience.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Chain

OK, so I'm no track expert, I will readily admit it. But it's not like I've never ventured onto a closed course.

As for Grattan, I'm waiting to see what the Bitch Goddess Tax Preparer has to tell me in a few days. Between collecting a light pole with my truck a few weeks ago and the spectre of paying the feds an additional couple thou in taxes, I'm on the fence right now.

Maybe I can drive out there and sit around drinking beer for fun if nothing else.

There won't be much "drinking beer" at Grattan (cough cough hurumph erm . . .) . . .

You're welcome to attend in whatever capacity.

[HondaGalToo]

Originally Posted by abtech

There won't be much "drinking beer" at Grattan (cough cough hurumph erm . . .) . . .

You're welcome to attend in whatever capacity.

Well, at least not until the last bike comes off course at the end of the day! I will be bringing some of my favorites!!

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by BDA116

I didn't realize you'd attended the local University.

BDA, you were maybe just a twinkle in your Daddy's eye at the time, just a swimmin' from nut to nut.

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by abtech

Yep, the local University, that's it . . . . Spent 3+ years at BYU and other than being the token "minority", it was a great experience.

Hhmmmmmmmmmmm, help me here people, is that used here as a verb ( ) , adjective, adverb............................

Dayum, shoulda paid more attention to English in school!!

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

BDA, you were maybe just a twinkle in your Daddy's eye at the time, just a swimmin' from nut to nut.

Very true. Given the age, it looks as though one or both of my parents were there at the same time as ol' MacGyver.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

Hhmmmmmmmmmmm, help me here people, is that used here as a verb ( ) , adjective, adverb............................

Dayum, shoulda paid more attention to English in school!!

At BYU? Only the LDS were a 'token . . . Us Catholic boys had to mind our manners . . .

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by abtech

At BYU? Only the LDS were a 'token . . . Us Catholic boys had to mind our manners . . .

I'm from Newfoundland, and a Catholic, too. I know all about Catholics

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

I'm from Newfoundland, and a Catholic, too. I know all about Catholics

But you DON'T know about LDS . . .