Motorcycle Alabama

Fun times with friends

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Found two more creek crossings today, just NE of Lexington.
One concrete, one rock:

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Got a little dirty in the WWR this afternoon.

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Time for donuts and dirt 😜

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The dirt part started here

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A little more Lamar and Fayette County.

No sign of the post office except for the sign.
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Been through here a few times. Never noticed this old log cabin till the county cut back the right of way.
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A light rain settled the dust and gave the Shinko 244's a little more bite!
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We did a little night riding at the shire...

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At lunch time I hit up my secret single track trail...

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All in all, a good day (and night) to ride!

Got to ride on some trails in Trussville today with Larry, Danimal and Graham. After I had already unloaded and geared up, I discovered that I managed to leave my keys at home!  :-[ They went and rode for an hour until I could make it back.

I got a ton of video, as usual. And as usual none of it looks exciting. The tight single track and rocky hills make me miss having a lightweight trail bike.   :-\

Anywho, some highlights...

On this slick hill, Larry went and almost went off the trail, and my back tire just spun on the slick rock under the leaves. Then Dan came back down to check on me and his front end washed out...



Then we went here, until we got run off by officer not-so-friendly...



After that Larry split off and we rode back all the trails back over toward Trussville. As usual, you can't see how steep the trail is (up or down) or all of the boulders/babyheads and root/rock ledges...



Then Dan offered a celebratory slow wheelie...



About 25 miles off road on single track and double track for me, slightly more for them. All in all, a good day to ride.  8)

Thanks for putting this together James.  I had a good time even though I only had about 3 hours to ride.   You are right on that one hill.   It is at least a 1/4 mile long and fairly steep AND it is covered in long rock sheets that are off camber.   In the spring and summer the rock is covered with moss and if wet it is near impossible.  In the fall and winter you can get traction on the leaves and straw but if you ever lose your momentum it is tough.

Because it is off camber and slick it was like I was drifting with the front pointed where I wanted to go and the rear at about a 15 degree angle to the right.   I caught traction in a little spot between the rock slabs and the front came up and I wheelied straight into the trees.    I guess that is where I lost the headlight shroud when the front wheel was up in the trees?   

Anyway, that caused you and Graham both to stop and restarting on that section is tough.   Sorry about that.  It was a good day to ride and I am glad I got the chance to ride for a few hours.     

Today I rode all over the shire with Fencejumper, BBlass, and Graham. I managed about 50 miles of trails. This pretty much sums up our day...

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Quote from: jrou111 on November 14, 2015, 11:29:43 PM
Got to ride on some trails in Trussville today with Larry, Danimal and Graham. After I had already unloaded and geared up, I discovered that I managed to leave my keys at home!  :-[ They went and rode for an hour until I could make it back.



About 25 miles off road on single track and double track for me, slightly more for them. All in all, a good day to ride.  8)

Great ride.Here it is from my view point.

This is the ride video from Sunday...

Spent a little time at the Playground with some really cool guys yesterday.

Yesterday, I met up with Fencejumper09 around 2:30, we rode a little out at the Shire. Then we met up with Kyle downtown and had some fun. Somehow we didn't get pulled over.  :o

From the daytime...

Got out in Fayette/Lamar counties again.

Found some nice views. There was a four wheeler trail going down a fire lane right behind the bike.  Might check that out after hunting season.

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Speaking of hunting. With emphasis!

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All the good curves are on dirt roads around here. I'm learning to embrace the KTM's ability to step the rear out with only a little throttle. My WRR doesn't do that!

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I'll take a quart an a half of the good stuff!

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Not many of these left! Get em while you can! 

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That was all from yesterday (Tues, Dec 29th). Muss and I rode over 14 hours and 233 miles. About 160-170 of those miles were off road. The weather was PERFECT! Sunny with a high of 68 and a low of 58.

Today, we weren't so lucky...it rained. Sometimes a little. Sometimes a lot. We still had fun though...

I was wrong. Turned out that we rode a total of 287 miles on Tuesday. Of that, 168 miles were off road and 119 miles were paved. Total elapsed time was 15:07, moving time was 11:13, and we spent 3:54 stopped. The average moving speed was 26mph, and our elevations ranged from 776ft all the way up to 5357ft.

Muss conquering the mud hole...



Trail 82 was pretty muddy, so I just made a quick run down part of it...




Wednesday was not quite as fun with the rain, but thankfully the worst of it was on the way back from Turtletown to Ellijay. I wound up getting a flat in the rear just 1 mi away from the truck, so we just brought the truck back, loaded up in the rain and headed back to AL.

All in all, a good 2 days to ride  8)

I went through Pinson yesterday on the old rr track bed. The same exact sections are still open and being used from 20 years ago. I used to ride my xr200 down the tracks back in the mid 90's and much to my amazement it looks exactly the same. It brought back some good memories. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160115/f12c0ccf3a8ae96f3f285d6b6f0a92da.jpg)

Beaver Creek Road in Marion County. I like this road. It's different every time I ride it. Last time I barely checked up crossing this. All the rain lately has made this more interesting! Thanks to who ever marked the right side, you don't want to cross there!

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The left side had a nice gravel bottom.

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In Lamar County now. This road just makes a loop. I ride it for this one curve.

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Saw lots of places where the county had to replace culverts, that were washed out. This was deeper than it looks.

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Wayside road in Fayette County. The loggers have created a nice view, but they have already replanted pines so it won't last long.

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After being stuck inside for most of what was one of the most beautiful days of the year so far,  I managed to get out and ride a loop through the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just as the sun was going down.  The gates are now re-opened so no need to back track. :)

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I haven't been here in forever. Cahaba

A fun day with some good guys

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Great day.

Did some dual-sport/sport-touring today in Clay County.

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Miles of nothing at all, then civilization...sorta.

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Buzz and 2Smoke will understand


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So in a matter of 3 weeks I got a job in North Atlanta and have just finished moving my family into a house in Cumming, GA near Lake Lanier. Today after Easter Services I got a couple hours of riding time in before the rain came through. There was a ton of fog though. I'm only 40 minutes from Dahlonega and 60 minutes from Wolf Pen Gap now. If y'all come up this way, let me know and we'll ride!

Only got one pic while out riding today, and of course it's my bad form...

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This would make a nice pic, all that sky headed up the  mountain
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Sometimes they'll just lay down and take a nap

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They do get sleepy from time to time. Like when you're gonna do a donut to whip the back end around but the tire hits slick grass...

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Had a couple spare hours before the memorial service so I revisited some places I haven't been since the 80s south of Decatur.  The whole area is so nothing like I remembered.  Everything is paved now....almost.  :'(

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Not today but Sunday.  ;D

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Pokin around after work yesterday
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Breaking in the new seat at CWMA.  Ended up snapping pic's of the wildflower's

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Beautiful colors everywhere

Exploring around Green Pond.

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Haha I know that spot! Have a pic there with AV8Kieth

I rode Flatlands Rd in Suches Ga today. Had an absolute blast!

More pics and videos to come...

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A little Bessemer exploring.

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Ken and I rode some dirt roads, many creek crossings and low bridges, and a short trail to a cool waterfall.  Apparently we rode a little bit of the TAT also, which was a surprise to both of us.  It was a great day.

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 ;D A little Green Pond exploring.

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Just a hair outside of Tellico Plains.

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My tiny home for a couple days.

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Sitting around the house with my air broken. Too hot to ride, too hot to sit here. I'll go down to the river for a dip. Love my Strom.[/b]

The best part was the drop off of the rope swing!  Thanks for including that.  GREAT vid.  I feel cooler already.

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Some Sunday riding around Green Pond.

^^^  That was durn nifty.  That is all.

Two Smoke

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I managed to get some riding up in the mountains yesterday on the VStrom.

Somewhere in South Carolina

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Devil's Courthouse

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Looking glass rock from the BRP

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Looking glass rock from a FS road

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In the higher elevations it was in the mid to upper 60's. Just what the doctor ordered.

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After riding on the BRP, I headed into Maggie Valley. I grabbed some snacks and water and rode a secret backroad I discovered a few years back to Heintooga. When I got to the start of the 28 mile gravel loop there was a road closed sign.

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I decided to check and see if I could still make it. I figured it'd be either a landslide or a tree fallen or something. It was getting late too so I figured if I had to I could backtrack and camp at Balsam Campground.

Turns out it was fallen trees. There were about 6-7 fallen but some were cut up or not completely blocking the road.

The first tree

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It was passable but I snapped a few branches to make it wider. As I was doing so I heard buzzing and looked to see a big yellow jackets nest that was on one of them limbs. I hopped back on the bike and rode on through.

The next tree I didn't get a shot of. It was about an 8-10" log laying flat on the ground. I figured I could hop it...well guess again! My 86 Weld skid plate hit it and just dug into the side of the tree. With not enough ground clearance left I decided to just pick it up and slide it to the side. Doing so of course knocked my bike over!

The next tree I stopped at and figured out a way around. I took one of the broken limbs and used it as a lever to move the fallen tree out of the way. 

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Success!

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Another 6-7 miles and I was at the bottom. Of course the gate was closed, but thankfully I found a way around.

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After that I headed on Bunches Creek Road back up to the BRP. It's a pretty quick elevation change.

Even got to catch the sun set

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I rode from there across the BRP down Dobson Ridge Rd and on into Cherokee. I had prepared to camp but figured it was only 2.5hrs home, so I headed south in the cool of the night.

I wound up riding 455 miles, just under 100 of that was dirt/gravel. All in all, a good day to ride.

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It is dual sport because I rode to the singletrack!

I need to brush up on my hill climbing skills. Great day!

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I need to brush up on my hill climbing skills. Great day!

Where was this at?

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Northport? Not sure, I was just following.  ;D

I needed another weekend of riding up in higher altitudes where it's much cooler. Awesome riding. Awesome time with advrider41.

Cataloochee. Max Patch. Hurricane Creek. Cherokee.

After he left I headed south towards home but stopped by and rode for a couple hours near Helen Ga on Tray mountain rd and the Chatahoochie WMA.

Rode just under 100 miles of dirt on Saturday and about 110 miles on Sunday.  All in all, a good weekend to ride.

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We pulled the bikes out of storage in Denver on Friday and tagged the border yesterday.  We did have to reroute off the trail for 130 miles to pick up a new front tire for Jeff. 

Updated Google Map of the ride.  Slowly adding content to it.

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Y'all need to get up here and ride

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Just spent a coupe of hours tooling around on the CRP (Chunky Red Pig...smaller than the Big Red Pig). I may have just convinced myself to keep this thing...

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P.O. has it geared ridiculously low...first is useless, and it's screaming at 55 mph. Third and fourth on the trail will cover anything. Might try +1/-2 on the sprockets. It's been about 10 years since I've ridden a stock 400, but with the extra cc's this thing will tractor up just about anything and keeps on pulling up top.

But, like me, it's not really a single track killer...we're both a little old and a little heavy in the middle. For everything else, this thing's a blast!

Yup it's real nice mister. Get some street legs on it and you'll be in bidness


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My son and I did some dual sport riding in the DeSoto National Forest, Chickasawhay District (in Mississippi) on Sunday.  I call it "trails", but it was forest roads that are approved for motor vehicle use according to the published MVUMs that are put out by the USDA.

Many of the roads dead end, and get brushy and narrow before they end.  Nonetheless, they are enjoyable to ride on.  With the temps being as high as they have been, we were happy to stick to the more open gravel roads where we could maintain good airflow over ourselves, and the bikes.

My '08 DRZ400S and Doug's '83 XT200
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We did some exploring at Tiger Creek.  
Yes, those are vintage O'neil riding pants from around 1986.  They used to be mine.  :)

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Did some Lakeshore riding today with some friends.

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Yesterday I rode the Gasgas Pampera up to explore some single track around Suches. I forgot my gopro but did manage to snap some pics:

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And a quick video on my phone

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met a couple of guys with Super Enduros up around Ellijay to do some riding. Most of the trails were in this guys "neighborhood" but we had a blast. I got some video so will see if I can get something later this week...

but it was nice to get out on the SE again after a few months off...

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Couple o Coalburg vids. Had a good time  8)

Wound up having to dual-sport the Duke down six miles of washboard gravel road to grab the Alabama ADV tag. While I was grabbing the photo, a guy in a 4x4 F150 pulled up and asked "You rode that down here?"

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Took a short ride through the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge this morning.

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Took a ride around Talladega today and found some good roads/trails

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Starting off the week by getting in an early morning ride.

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Rode up to Del Rio, TN. Long ride but the views made it worthwhile!
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You must have been one of the few that rode. Seems most don't leave the fire once they arrive.  :D

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Borrowed Karla's xt

Sunday visited my cabin in the woods, with detached garage  ;)

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Quote from: 2smoke on October 25, 2016, 06:41:47 PM
Sunday visited my cabin in the woods, with detached garage  ;)

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Well you just can't hide money.

True, but one must remain humble. The 'garage' was once occupied by George. He did not know his birthday, nor could he read. Yet he could identify any beer can at a glance. He helped work a farm and rolled his smokes from packaged tobacco. George was a really nice man. Took a little coffee with his sugar. I can still picture him sitting under the big tree next to the dog pen in his hook overalls.  :)

Met one tough rider today!  8)

Wee Stephen had ZERO fear
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Riding around Wheeler for a bit today.

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I don't get to ride much but I try to never miss a New Years ride. Had a great time in the slop yesterday

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Man, Rabun County Ga has cross country single track! 64 miles of riding today and only 7.1 were on pavement/backroads.

It was a beautiful day to go riding. 

I can't believe that we have neglected the Oakmulgee District for so long.  There is some great riding and nice views down there.

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I saw you slipping off the mountain today.   I tried to get your attention but you were headed down hill in a hurry.  I ended up riding a little later but didn't take pics :(

Ha! After I passed, I thought to myself "I think Larry has a truck like that...".  :)

When I'm riding off the beaten path in sketchy spots, I keep a distance from other people I encounter. In fact, I ran into two separate cars involved in "flagrant delicto" at the top of the mountain.

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Grandfather's (Papa's) former cantelope patch. Could have sworn I heard him yelling at me  :D

Did a loop from Walker County, camped at Brushy Lake Saturday night. Sunday we rode back south on part of my dual sport route, neither of us had ridden any of except for the part in bankhead, a lot of stuff just named "road" on the GPS. It was like 125 miles for the whole day on Saturday, but over 175 on Sunday, finished in the dark and the rain.
Couple of pics, were any real suction mud areas, all the holes and creeks had hard bottoms. Particulary that spillway.
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Explored NW Jefferson County today...

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Found myself on a section of the old, forgotten Bankhead Hwy./US 78. Hard to imagine that this was the "I-22" of it's day between Birmingham and Memphis.

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Apparently the other end is accessible by Mercedes sedan. Just the spot for celebrating Valentine's Day...until you get brapped.

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Found access to Five Mile Creek...

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rode over to Cheaha today, then north and up FS 500 and a few of the side roads.

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Took a detour of 394/Cemetery mountain road in Talladega national forest

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Slowly getting the new bike dirty.  ;D

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The KTM had a flat, but I still managed to have fun on the Vstrom

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The KTM had a flat, but I still managed to have fun on the Vstrom

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Where is that?

Charlie's Creek Road


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Looks like a beautiful ride.

Thanks!

I rode 96 miles of dual sport riding today, with about 75-80% of it off road. I didn't take many pictures but I did shoot some video.

I also got to fly the drone some while I took a break for lunch. This was the auto-created video the app generated so it's not the best but oh well.

https://youtu.be/e2RWaIddLqI

All in all, a good day to ride


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Looks great!

Where did you go riding/take the drone footage?

Can someone tell me where Charlie's Creek Road is? Googles telling me it's in a different state (sorry I'm not from Alabama, still trying to find good places to ride)


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Quote from: Stu87 on March 11, 2017, 07:05:23 PM
Looks great!

Where did you go riding/take the drone footage?

Can someone tell me where Charlie's Creek Road is? Googles telling me it's in a different state (sorry I'm not from Alabama, still trying to find good places to ride)


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Stu, I lived in Bama for about 7 years and got connected with Bamarides about 5 years ago. Last year I got a job in Northern Metro Atlanta and have been riding up in the mountains some. Last month, I bought a house up in North Georgia and finally have gotten to get out and do some exploring.

Charlie's Creek Rd is about 1 hr from my place:

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Today's drone shot was from Wildcat Rd, which is about 20-30 mins from the house.

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Of course! Google was right!

Thank you for explaining, looks like a great place to ride


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Right in the heart of motorcycle Mecca. I'm quite jealous. I try and make my annual pilgrimage. There's just not a single bad road to take.

PM me if you come up this way. I'm learning some of the hidden  stuff only the locals know about.


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Will definitely do that.

It was hard to not jump the water breaks on this road. May have to go back on the DRZ.

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Visited the West Blocton coke ovens.

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Then off to the Cahaba to chill for a few.

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Had time for a short ride this afternoon.

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More dirt than dual sport but it is tagged and I rode a few miles on the street to get there.....

Yesterday

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Nice bike. Looks like a 250/300 xc-w? That's in my top 3 for whenever I actually decide to get a plated dirt bike.

Took the Six10 out for it's shake-down ride.

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Doesn't have the explosive power of the 510, but feels like it would tractor up the side of a house if you could hang on to it. The previous owner had the suspension lowered 1.5", serviced and revalved by Traxxion Dynamics. We are the same inseam, so it works perfect for me...it still has more travel than a KLR, DR, etc. but I can find the ground if I need to dab and not tip over.

I'll be swapping tires post-haste...the Metzeler Karoos utilize technology that somehow provides zero traction on pavement or dirt.

I managed to get out and ride some around Suches, Ga.

First there was exploring some single track I heard about from a buddy.

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https://youtu.be/D9NmUU6jtdk

Then I went chasing waterfalls.

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Then I hit Flatlands Rd at a spirited pace.

https://youtu.be/Z2B8RBWwXXE

Up on Duncan Ridge at one of the pull offs, I met a guy on a Berg 570. He wasn't a hardcore rider and had not been down Flatlands before, so I backtracked a little and escorted him. I think him being able to see my lines really helped boost his confidence.

Wound up doing about 60 miles, much of which was on trails. All in all, a good day to ride


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I wound up back in Suches this morning to get in some more exploring. It was a little foggy...

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I came across a trio on bikes who happened to be heading up to Hawk Mtn, so I joined in. I usually ride solo, so I don't get to get footage of others. I did today though. Here's the Active Track auto tracking feature on my drone...



Then we proceeded to head up the rest of the way up.



After that I split off and wound up on a fun little trail.



Then I decided to play in the mud...



Took a less direct route back through a TON of fog, and wound up back here for a late lunch...



Around 70 miles today in the fog and sometimes light rain. All in all, a good day to ride.


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KevinB, where was that last photo taken??


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Old railbed off US78 near I-22 in Graysville. You can access it from the powerlines on Banner Mines Rd.

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Along a creek near the house...

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poked it with a stick, it was deep

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Some folks sure had fun with that mud puddle lol

Did some riding around central TN today...

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quick ride around Blount County after work today.

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This is where we were.  But I haven't a clue as to where we were at

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Quote from: Yankee Dog on May 13, 2017, 05:42:00 PM
This is where we were.  But I haven't a clue as to where we were at

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You wuz right here where Dave Hill Rd. crosses Grandaddy Creeek and turns into South Hood Rd, just west of the misplaced red marker.

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And here's a little more where you was:

http://vimeo.com/217348826


The incredibly short distance one can cover in six hours is AWESOME.

Nice picture.  Just out of curiosity....where is this located?  I don't believe I have crossed this bridge before.

Thanks...Brian

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quick ride around Blount County after work today.

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House Road in Blount County over the Blackburn Fork of the Locust River.

Thanks!  I thought I had ridden to all the cool bridges in Blount County.  This will give me a new area to explore.

Quote from: norton73 on May 16, 2017, 05:17:22 PM
House Road in Blount County over the Blackburn Fork of the Locust River.

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I guess I got lucky today......  :o
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Dang, BK. What is that?

Quote from: Chitza on May 21, 2017, 11:13:24 AM
Dang, BK. What is that?

I'm not entirely certain.  Maybe an abandoned church..?  There appears to have been a sign just above the entrance way but it was removed. 

Brian

On the Truck Trail East, Wheeler Refuge.

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Looks like the new 1090. Way cool!

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Let's have the scoop on the new bike!

I'm not sure if she is a gentle giant or a siren trying to lure me to my demise. Every thing I have tried so far has been so easy, a little dirt road, twisty pavement ( for around here), rode up a hill on a power line that's not at all difficult on a dual sport, felt about the same on the 1090. I'm tempted to try harder off-road,but I know at some point I'll have to pick the beast up and I'm not looking forward to it!  :)

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Quote from: Jwwr on May 26, 2017, 09:22:25 PM
I'm not sure if she is a gentle giant or a siren trying to lure me to my demise. Every thing I have tried so far has been so easy, a little dirt road, twisty pavement ( for around here), rode up a hill on a power line that's not at all difficult on a dual sport, felt about the same on the 1090. I'm tempted to try harder off-road,but I know at some point I'll have to pick the beast up and I'm not looking forward to it!  :)

Just saying.  ;)

From an interstate in utero...

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...to single track.

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/\ WHOAAAA, NICE/\ ;)

Found a new swimmin' hole on the way to Shiloh yesterday.  Gator Rock:

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Some dirt play before work on Thursday...

Yes, it was a dual sport ride...complete with dirt roads and creek crossings.  Although, we had to go a little slower.
If you ever get up north of Pulaski, go see the Milky Way Farm.  Just ride on up the hill...look around....they don't care and it's a beautiful farm.

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Took the big pig to the water towers off Lakeshore.


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Cruise around Tuskegee National Forest and Auburn.  Ahh first post. 

Added some YouTube from Highlands Off-road Park.  I had a ton of footage that I was too lazy to edit so I sped it up to make it somewhat tolerable but still too long. 

Quote from: Tortuga353 on July 07, 2017, 04:18:27 PM
Cruise around Tuskegee National Forest and Auburn.  Ahh first post.

Videos man! WE LOVE US SOME VIDEOS!!!!! ;D

Nice post Tortuga.

When you get off your head, go to http://bamarides.com/ride/index.php?board=1.0 and post an intro with pics of course.

Yeah not sure I am using an iPhone and I've had the upside down issue on other forums. Any pointers? Also does the quiz ever go away or is test required for every post.  Haha

I'll post some GoPro footage but I forgot it on this ride. 

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Track crossing in CWMA

Did some suburban exploring today...I had planned to go a little deeper into the woods, but the non-forecasted thunderstorms had me zig-zagging (unsuccessfully) to avoid them.

It began to rain just as I got to my planned pic-a-nic spot...
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Old section of Cherry Ave...pre-Interstate 22
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Snow White and 6 dwarves...
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That ain't a bad pic-a-nic spot you ended up at there.

Not today, just over the last few weeks. Promised a friend that I would take him to Corpsewood. He rode my xt225 since, it needed riding.
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I'm not sure if that is squash or gourds flowering in the background, but neither have any business growing at the top of a mountain, with the closest house a mile away, I'm going back a little later in the season and see what gives
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You can dial up a wheelie on that xt225, I need to ride it more
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I was in Tellico 4th of July, and none of these guys had been to the "Aztec Ruins" or the powerhouse, so it was a see the sights day

David Haynes photo
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powerhouse
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Rhododendron at Holly Flats
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Coming down from the Fire Tower Rd.
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Bald River Falls. Another David Haynes photo...with an iPhone on a weird little tripod and using some app.
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Wayah Bald

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Breaking my new ride in on pavement vs dirt, but it was a fun first 40 miles.

Nice view. Where might that be?

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Firetower road in Shelby co.  A goodie for sure.

Looks good. I'll have to check it out next time up that way.

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middle of the creek, of course

Looks like y'all had a nice day up north compared to down here. That 390 is getting to see some sights.

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Had a nice day ride Saturday.  The weather was great.

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Interesting victims of advancing technology...I always enjoy finding a fire tower:

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The bunkhouse only hosts dirt daubers now days:

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Nice view...even from the ground:

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This is Lego School.  Apparently there's not near as much interest in Legos as there used to be.

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Another victim of advancing technology:

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<--- very jealous :(

First real ride on the dirt bike since January. Loved it. Thanks Kevin.

Coalburg on street tires is slow and sloppy.

Ken enjoying a little time on the unicycle

I don't really follow this band but I figure they were inspired by a KTM 350:

http://vimeo.com/233405634

It'll dry your teeth out from over-grin.

Camped at Cheaha Saturday night.  Lots of Florida folks there. 

Down through the Kudzu. This is actually Georgia, same area as Highland Park,  you can get to 281 from Cedartown, Ga with maybe 5 miles of pavement.
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Talledega NF
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Pulled out another of my "vintage tents". This one was supposed to be waterproof and breathable. It is waterproof but not breathable, I call it the condensation station. I only use it when it is cool and the air is dry.
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The wind was howling and Saturday night and Sunday morning. Much stronger than when the hurricane remnants passed through here.
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This is where Union Hollow Road meets the TN River.
Johnny Hollow Road has been gated for a couple years.  Has neat old cemetery at the end by the river.

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Went for a ride through Wheeler today.

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I needed my dirt fix this morning so I headed over to Wheeler.

Less than half way around my normal loop and this :thumb-down-012:

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So I had to backtrack. I think the gates open back up sometime in Feb or March.

Don't know what this thing is :thinking-022:

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Maybe it used to be the bottom of a power pole?

looks like a man hole to a sewer?

Quote from: dredman on October 15, 2017, 08:59:27 PM
looks like a man hole to a sewer?

It may just be.  There is a water treatment plant nearby and then the TN river in the opposite direction.  I would have never thought of that.

this thread needs some love....

done if these bikes are street legal DS, some of them aren't. get your DS out and play!

https://youtu.be/X4kF0TrEyV4

wheelie wednesday

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Making sure my KLR is running OK for tomorrow's NWTB Ride :DANCING-banana-032:

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got on your bikes n riiiiiide !

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Quote from: 2smoke on November 19, 2017, 09:00:42 PM

I've got to make it out one Sunday to follow you around. Looks kill you found some good big bike friendy stuff.

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Lets do it Mark! There is lots on either side of the entry road. You can try to keep up with the old man  :D

Quote from: 2smoke on November 19, 2017, 09:00:42 PM

What area is that?

just another day of breaking kneecaps, bruising hands, and getting attacked by wildcats.

but i scored a new tow strap, so it's kind of a wash. :-)

https://vimeo.com/243927584

Quote from: gulfcoaster on November 20, 2017, 07:55:51 PM
What area is that?

The Cahaba River with plans for the future  8) 

http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/ (http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/)

Quote from: 2smoke on November 21, 2017, 07:24:13 PM
The Cahaba River with plans for the future  8) 

http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/ (http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/)

Awesome. I haven't heard of it yet  One of these weekends I'm gonna have to load up the DR350 and bring it up there. My parents live not far from there in Hoover. Thought about bringing it up this weekend to ride the WMA, but hunting season is going on and I think the whole time will be "family time."

Quote from: kylepeterson on November 21, 2017, 03:11:50 PM
just another day of breaking kneecaps, bruising hands, and getting attacked by wildcats.

but i scored a new tow strap, so it's kind of a wash. :-)

https://vimeo.com/243927584

That guy on the white bike falls a lot! 🥇 first place for most involuntary get offs.


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Multi million dollar nothing, and railroad bed. Well that and my thumb (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/f64b04244f0f54d81701f16d2853b03b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/ef88e1cb17c488898355686be367e15e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/3ed6c09a34f92ccff476a7df3cf64ae3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/48eb15021295d4ab6065255bd153177c.jpg)

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Click on 4K if your computer's got the horsepower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu2nPo3AmZk

Quote from: jrou111 on November 28, 2017, 11:39:11 AM
Click on 4K if your computer's got the horsepower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu2nPo3AmZk

Computer doesn't but phone does.... Nice

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Quote from: jrou111 on November 28, 2017, 11:39:11 AM
Click on 4K if your computer's got the horsepower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu2nPo3AmZk

Pretty cool.  I had never heard of this place before so I did some research:  http://www.wandernorthgeorgia.com/bell-mountain-hiawassee/ (http://www.wandernorthgeorgia.com/bell-mountain-hiawassee/)

I'll have to check it out sometime when I'm in the area.

Quote from: klaviator on November 28, 2017, 01:38:18 PM
Pretty cool.  I had never heard of this place before so I did some research:  http://www.wandernorthgeorgia.com/bell-mountain-hiawassee/ (http://www.wandernorthgeorgia.com/bell-mountain-hiawassee/)

I'll have to check it out sometime when I'm in the area.

The road up there used to be a gnarly jeep trail, but the county paved it in Sept 2016 and ran off all the jeepers. Message me or text me when you're up this way again and I'll join you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMrxzVh2Q28

Not real challenging or exciting but just relaxing to ride in the dirt for a bit today.

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Klaviator, where is that?


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Quote from: Stu87 on December 03, 2017, 10:30:34 PM
Klaviator, where is that?


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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just south of the Huntsville Airport.  It's only a few miles from my house :)

Quote from: klaviator on December 03, 2017, 11:12:51 PM
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just south of the Huntsville Airport.  It's only a few miles from my house :)

I've ridden all the roads on the south side of the river.  I need to get up on the north side.

Quote from: Nice Goat on December 04, 2017, 09:01:27 AM

I've ridden all the roads on the south side of the river.  I need to get up on the north side.

Lot of closed gates right now so less than half of the roads are open right now. 

'Berging in a winter wonderland...

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needed milk

I'd been wanting to go play in the snow the last couple of days, but the GasGas had a busted tube. A quick change out to a fresh 21" tube and I got to play around on the property for a bit.

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As you can see, we have a few dozen trees down from Tropical Storm Irma. The land slopes gradually down to the right. Hidden underneath the snow were a ton of 2-4" limbs and small trees, which were slick with ice!

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Got the trees that fell in the front yard cut up in to 4-8ft wide sections. It was slick and I had no helmet or gear on, so I'll work on crossing them another day. Good practice for controlling the clutch to lift the front end at just the right height though.

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Looks like there were some old trails through this area.

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I was mainly bushwacking along deer trails. Really need to work on cutting proper single track and flagging it off, trimming branches, etc. Wasn't out long since it was around 30 degrees out today, but all in all still a good day to ride.

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First venture out on the 640, so had to take the obligatory riverbed pic...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8qKcRAT1kg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb_Pf-pO2Vk

Mikey, I think he likes it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSoYaqkXxUQ

Hitting the nasty hill. Lots of loamy soil with slick, flat rocks underneath. Momentum is the key. As usual, the video doesn't show how steep. The ascent for this area was 1000ft in 1.3 miles though, about a 20-40% grade over and around lots of deadfall...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoxCne-ZHj8

Played in my backyard today. Got lost a few times.

Lots of log crossings and pivot turns. Click 4K if you got a fast computer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkYUWZ8341o

Took the fat girl down to the river. I stopped by Cahaba park and played for a bit before heading to the slab. Seen Wayne leaving as I was going in. Fat girl started to sink on the trails so I turned around and headed back home. I'll try again once the roads dry out some. Still not ready to drop big girl. LOL (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/995878a1fc1270d6bc6b3b0752987053.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/fdae59678746ffd205a8fec669e4f846.jpg)

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Quote from: yamahamer on January 21, 2018, 02:08:03 PM
Took the fat girl down to the river. I stopped by Cahaba park and played for a bit before heading to the slab. Seen Wayne leaving as I was going in. Fat girl started to sink on the trails so I turned around and headed back home. I'll try again once the roads dry out some. Still not ready to drop big girl. LOL (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/995878a1fc1270d6bc6b3b0752987053.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/fdae59678746ffd205a8fec669e4f846.jpg)

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Only the first few drops are gut wrenching...by the 5th or 6th time it is not so bad. For me, I've dropped her so many times it is a "meh" moment.  ;) Well that is along as not body panels break. That is a more wallet sinking feeling.  :D

Ha! Mark I wondered if the rider was anyone I knew. Yeah the mud is not that deep but it is slick

Got a late start this afternoon. Starting riding toward my secret squirrel trail with a buddy. About 10 mins into the ride I discovered coolant leaking all over my boots. Turned out the screw for the bleeder came out.

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While waiting for my bike too cool off to make the trip back, my buddy rode down to the wildlife clearing and rode about 20 wheelies, then came back up the hill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWb83gVtf4

Then we headed back to the truck which was mostly downhill. Got back to the truck and decided to run to the nearest hardware store which was in Clayton. Got a 5mm x .7 set screw which fit! It was 2:30 by this point, but we wanted to redeem the day with a little more riding, so we decided to hit some trails.

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All in all, a good day to ride.

Got an invite from the Tennessee Dual Sport guys to tag along today on a route pre-ride for their April rally. Did a 110 mile loop north out of Hohenwald.

Line up at the meeting point
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Stopped at a cave somewhere along the way (I didn't have my GPS to tag locations)...don't know the story behind it, but definitely man made.
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Lunch stop in Lobelville, TN.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVYPAoqBd_w

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Got the KLR out for the first time this year.

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Quote from: yamahamer on January 21, 2018, 02:08:03 PM
Took the fat girl down to the river. I stopped by Cahaba park and played for a bit before heading to the slab. Seen Wayne leaving as I was going in. Fat girl started to sink on the trails so I turned around and headed back home. I'll try again once the roads dry out some. Still not ready to drop big girl. LOL (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/995878a1fc1270d6bc6b3b0752987053.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/fdae59678746ffd205a8fec669e4f846.jpg)

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Damn, that first line brings back memories of my first wife!

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Got out for a couple of hours today...

Grabbed the Central AL Dual-Sport tag in Pinson for the ADV forum...

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Dropped the tag in Bradford at the old grave / mining cave site...

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Then went fishing for Concrete Bass...

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Quote from: KevinB on February 06, 2018, 06:53:06 PM
Dropped the tag in Bradford at the old grave / mining cave site...

I've been meaning to make another go at this place... last time we couldn't make it through because of all the kudzu

When I got up this morning it wasn't raining like the forecasters predicted so I went for a short ride.  As a bonus I found many of the gates in Wheeler are now open.

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Glad I made it a short ride as it's pouring outside now :)

Some dirt therapy before work...

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Very nice

Franklin County south of Red Bay and west of Vina. I tread lightly here. Cause you don't want to piss of the "Boys from Alabama". Like  Patterson Hood said "We got good help down in Franklin County, They'll hunt you like a dog". The Drive By Truckers if there ever was a band that sounded like a place, thats it! I can't ride up here without it playing in my head!

The road gets dim, there are open gates, caution is used, I hope I don't see anyone out here!

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The paved roads ain't bad!

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Don't believe what they told Ya!

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The Carolina jessamine was blooming every where I went, really the most blooms I can ever remember seeing. It smells amazing!

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Went riding around Baldwin County. Found more closed gates than I cared to. But I finally made it to Truck Rt. 17 area. That was more my speed being a dirt newbie. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180325/19d58389a94f85142ad6793c2808c9f3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180325/9aab6cf85e5165375ddf41bddba441a5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180325/461254d1ad1b4e1861b4b26e730963ba.jpg)

Recent reports reminded me I haven't ridden parts of Bankhead in a while.

The dead end road to Thompson Trailhead.

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I had forgot how good the  North West Road is!

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A strange foggy section.

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If this made sense it might be useful! Then I thought maybe it's Forest Service's way of making a joke, but I don't think they have a sense of humor.

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The Sipsey access area.

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In the back of the lower parking area there are some loblolly pines that may be the tallest I have ever seen. The Alabama State champion loblolly is 139 feet tall (there is more to being a champion than just height) these have to be close to that.

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Hit the "Coalburg Dual-Sport Proving Grounds" for a while today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/44be474c7faa260548e48f95d6e9adde.jpg)

A little fishing after work. In the rain. On the KLR. With a badass new cooler. #notayeticauseimpo
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Had an awesome time yesterday at the Perry Mountain Tower Run dual sport ride. Teamed up with the guys from TNDualSport.com.

(video to come...)

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Gonna have to go to this event sometime.  From watching a video one of the P.A.R. guys posted this morning, it looks like I am really going to have to work on my skills.  Lots of single-track.

They call it a "dual sport" ride,  but it's really just a lot of really tight single track  connected via FS roads. :)

I know in the past they've had Adventure routes.  Did they have that this year?  That might be more my style.

They had both routes available...the ADV route is a loop of dirt roads through TNF.

@bnsutton

Spent some time riding TNF/ Skyway today with a couple o' big bikes...


Grabbed the ADV "Central AL Dual Sport" tag...
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Lunch at some BBQ place in Talladega (If I had backed up and taken the pic, we could see what the name was...)
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That was a great ride! The big adventure bikes did a great job! Love my GSA, she really will go almost  anywhere. She does get a little heavy but she just goes. As usual KevinB was the ride master extraordinaire! Can't wait to do it again.

Quote from: bnsutton on May 01, 2018, 08:56:23 PM
That was a great ride! The big adventure bikes did a great job! Love my GSA, she really will go almost  anywhere. She does get a little heavy but she just goes. As usual KevinB was the ride master extraordinaire! Can't wait to do it again.

You guys should try the route from Cheaha to Highland Park in Cedartown, GA...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MStul23QWwI

(The section in 2nd half of the video is optional)

I did that route last summer...I plan to take 'em that way next.  :)

This was from last week...I got the big girl out to ride on Sunday for a bit. I'm really blessed to have all of the curvy roads, dirt roads, OHV trails, etc in the mountains and National Forests of N GA, TN, and NC so close by, but today I wanted to check out a nearby WMA (there are 12 of them within a 1hr radius!) and explore...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOY_w_WdfC0

Then I rode up to Currahee Mountain in nearby Toccoa, GA. If you haven't heard of it, that's where the "Band of Brothers" trained and had to run up the mountain.
I stopped for a bit and flew the drone briefly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWOUn09-ktQ

If you have a fast computer, click on "4K"  8) to see the drone flight in high res UHD...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYEJVXR1ops

Did about 70 miles, most of it on WMA roads. All in all, a good day to ride.

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Trying out my new Forma boots today.

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Did some exploring around Hsv airport.

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Im going to be moving to the Columbus Ms area in the near future and looking for dualsport routes in the area ???

Got out in Marion, Lamar,and Fayette Counties. I expected a lot of mud from all the rain, but the roads were in great shape, just a few washed out spots. There are only a few creek crossings but they were deeper than normal.

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She gave me just enough time to get the camera out.
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Road side refreshments!

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Just follow the arrows!

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It's better than it sounds.

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Some of Bobo's horses.

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I never get tired of this.

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There are lots of oil and gas wells around here.

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I think the workers live in those campers.

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Roadside snacks!

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Just a few more.

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Here is the track. I really need to make a loop out of this.
http://gps.motionx.com/maps/c66dffe79d58f9e37183f95244986eac (http://gps.motionx.com/maps/c66dffe79d58f9e37183f95244986eac)

@Jwwr, those are some great and jealously provoking photos  8)

Looks like there is some good riding in that part of the state!

very nice @Jwwr , I didn't know about any of that!

and thank you for the track!


I took the E out for a shakedown ride, to make sure it's ready for a weekend in North Georgia. had a great time on some single track, and realized 4t bikes do very well while traction along in the woods. love the pumper carb, hate the exhaust.

managed to dip into a sippy hole and burn off what was left of the worn out tires, but a great day of riding.

Looks like some great riding!

Thanks for the report and track.  Thinking about checking it out this weekend.  Holler at me if you need a riding partner next time since we're practically neighbors!

I will. I'm working on a loop for this area. It's about 155 miles so far.

Saturday - 150 miles of FUN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls5R829Lfoc

Sunday - 60 miles in Suches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vh8ySLOEjI

 Cumberland Mountain

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The last few days of riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vAxQCA3Bgc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAMzZs_hCxE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fades1hqdoU

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Quote from: jrou111 on July 05, 2018, 09:49:09 PM
The last few days of riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vAxQCA3Bgc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAMzZs_hCxE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fades1hqdoU

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That wouldn't happen to be shortman on the Beta? If so, I bought his 390 a while back.

Quote from: gulfcoaster on July 08, 2018, 06:07:07 PM
That wouldn't happen to be shortman on the Beta? If so, I bought his 390 a while back.

Yep that's him! How are you liking the 390?

Quote from: jrou111 on July 08, 2018, 09:48:34 PM
Yep that's him! How are you liking the 390?

I love it. Unfortunately it may be a little while till I'm posting many pics of it here. The heat/humidity this year has been unreal.

After working in the yard most of Saturday, I hopped on the DR for a short ride.  Riding around Morgan county, I spotted a thunder shower off in the distance.  Thought I would try to get a look at it from Fort Bluff.  It had fizzled out by the time I got there, so it was a little less dramatic than I hoped.  Still looks pretty cool. 

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/fortbluff_7-7-18_1024.jpg)

Tincup,  Colorado

(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167854350.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rxaIBik.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gflKI8m.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hIVgq71.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PuIeBQ8.jpg)

the slab

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Did you cross it? I've only seen it that low a couple of times.

Quote from: jrou111 on August 27, 2018, 09:00:23 PM
Did you cross it? I've only seen it that low a couple of times.

Wasn't that low on Sat. 

- lastparrot

No I didn't cross over. The north side is being developed into a park. A major road improvement has been in place from Hwy 13 to the river. Google shows some building completion presumably for a caretaker (Ranger?). Here's a somewhat dated article including mention of motorized access on the south side  ;D

https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/ (https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/01/10/planned-cahaba-river-park-to-be-signature-destination/)

Took Lynn over to Talladega NF to get some seat time on her new to her XT225;

(https://photos.smugmug.com/XT225/i-ktCZCBL/0/0c960f23/XL/Labor%20Day%20Ride%202018%202018-09-03%20014-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/XT225/i-BdVhN7p/0/abe2cf46/XL/Labor%20Day%20Ride%202018%202018-09-03%20011-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/XT225/i-5dFBcKM/0/8160791c/XL/Labor%20Day%20Ride%202018%202018-09-03%20009-XL.jpg)

Not as glamorous as all the cool photos from Colorado, but I was able to do some riding over the Labor Day weekend with @BKStewart and @kdtrull.   

My Labor Day weekend travels were in Blount County, Northwest Alabama and South Central Tennessee. 

I rode on Friday afternoon with @BKStewart. He took me on a tour of Blount County.  We started off with Easley Bridge located near Rosa, AL:

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Easley%20Covered%20bridge2.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Easley%20Covered%20bridge.jpg)

Next is Horton Mill Bridge near Oneonta, AL:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Horton%20Mill%20Bridge.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Horton%20Mill%20Bridge%202.jpg)

Swann Bridge near Hayden, AL:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Swann%20panorama.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/swann_bike.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Swann%20Bridge_Locust%20Fork.jpg)

We checked out Palisades Park in Oneonta.  Very nice area that sits atop a rocky bluff overlooking the valley below:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Palisades%20Park%20View.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Palisades_Meditation%20Point.jpg)


The Locust Fork meanders all through Blount County.  This is Taylor Ford Road crossing of the Locust Fork.  You can see where the road (trail) continues across the water in the background behind my bike:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Taylor%20Ford_Locust%20Fork.jpg)


On Sunday, I rode with @kdtrull around Northwest Alabama and South Central Tennessee.  This was a cool little replica grist mill someone had constructed on their property near Good Springs community in Tennessee.  Although the wheel was functional and driven by water, it was purely for cosmetic reasons.The interior of the small structure was decorated with antique items and tools:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/water%20mill%201.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/water%20mill.jpg)


A firetower located near Good Springs. I remember seeing these frequently when I was a young fella:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Fire%20Tower.jpg)


We meandered around backroads and trails to a location called Milky Way Farms.  This property is outside of Pulaski, TN.  It is the former estate of Franklin Mars, founder of Mars Candies (Milky Way, Snickers, M&M's).  It was a 2800 acres estate, purchased in 1930.  Construction peaked between 1931 and 1933. With 800 workers during construction, Milky Way Farm became the largest employer in Giles County. During construction, many of the workers lived on the farm with their families and the houses are still there.  The Manor House is 25,000 sq. ft, 21 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.  It also was a large horse farm with several building for showing/raising horses.  They owned a Kentucky Derby winner at one time.  BEAUTIFUL area with rolling hills/pastures.  They rent out the buildings for events and have horse rides there often.  This the Manor House:
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Milky%20Way%20Manor.jpg)

We made our final photo stop at the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge crossing the Tennessee River.  This is located Northwest of Florence, AL.
(http://www.maliburacing.com/DR650/Labor_Day/Natchez%20Trace%20Tennessee%20River.jpg)

Enjoyed the weather cool-down today...

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2009-KTM-200/i-dKKG8V9/0/e6593533/L/IMG_0298-L.jpg)

Put some break-in miles on the A/T today with @speedfire  on the Triumph...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/c4f272f178cb5466aa671cf2566d2bf5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/f0bd84e7086991b82c8e0aec6167c84f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/1788fd0dfe18d8e0ee2ab7286c4ce713.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/67a0143f7b703b599fb1da6702e01dc7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181104/250a941a3f682dee657bd2b0555b7c1e.jpg)

I love finding new dirt roads!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-hm5ng7S/0/0552a380/S/animated-S.gif)

If success was measured in the number of wooden bridges, Then I had a good day! I think I crossed six total.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-RwKRZR5/0/b278300b/L/IMG_1225-L.jpg)


(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-p9gvcZk/0/e45b2c39/L/IMG_1235-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-KR7XxwZ/0/847cab76/L/IMG_1243-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-qQhb945/0/977fa0f5/L/IMG_1231-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Moto/i-JS8hQ6M/0/3ecc6bf4/L/IMG_1242-L.jpg)

I hosted a ride up in the mountains near my house this weekend. Had a mix of Bama riders and GA riders join. Much fun was had both in the dirt, on the pavement (dank woolies!) and around the campfire.

https://youtu.be/JW6adIm2jr0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyqk0xGGKaU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0jbNBx6h1I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT_ZQwzrR0c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd2NUjL11wE

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJI4bUFsDDQ

Johnson Cemetery Fayette County. Very oddly shaped head stones and the large flat stones covering the graves are pretty rare. This one was from the 1870's.


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These were done in a different style.

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This person was named "Bama", by the dates I'm guessing the name doesn't have anything to do with football.

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Deavours Hill road. I wish there were more of it.

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Big beech tree.

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My map showed this being the road, I guess you ride accoss the spillway. I failed to get a picture of the big lake to the right.

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Yep, the road kept going.

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Bacon! Somebody's hogs got loose.

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While trying to get around some bridge construction, I found another cemetery. With more of the large flat stones covering the graves.

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A close up of the large white tombstone. Claims to be a general.

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I'm not sure what army he was a general in. Anybody know what all this stuff means? That eye is kinda creepy!

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Still a little color on the trees.

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Red Clay makes a fine dirt road!

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Kyle shot some video of day 2 of the ride I led a few weeks back up here in NE GA:

https://vimeo.com/303906820

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My quest to find new dirt roads continues. SE Fayette county and into western Walker. 



Sometimes those little side roads that don't look like much have some cool stuff. Like an old iron bridge across the Sipsey River.


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Those rain soaked runners were slick!

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Coal county. The dark colored roads are a clue.

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Another old iron bridge.

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Hen turkey somewhere outside of Corona.

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I hope this refers to the wildlife and not the hunters!

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Not coal country! Proper red clay.

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Fowlers Crossroads.

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Old mill pond

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You can barely see parts of the old mill.

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Coastal Plain views always look better in person.

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Got out and enjoyed this beautiful weather today.  @BKStewart took me on a tour around Guntersville.

First stop was Thompson Falls:
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Guntersville Lake:
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Sunday, I rode with a few friends to the restaurant at Campbell Field in Blount Co. for breakfast...

{photo by Dave Debandi}
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Then we headed north at rode some easy dirt around Smith Lake and Bankhead NF with a lunch stop at Chef Troy's...

{photo by Mike Hudson}
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Today I rode with a group of riders from the Alabama Dual Sport Riders page on Facebook. I hadn't met any of them before (except for our very own Kyle who showed up), and it turned out to be a great group and an awesome day of riding.

We rode 600-2 and 600-1 in Talladega Nat'l Forest.

{Some pics borrowed from @GS Noob}

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We had a mother/daughter combo show up...mom was on a BMW parallel twin, daughter was on a CRF70. They swapped out for a few minutes, and Chasity did great on the big bike.

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The ride to get the tag at Boshell's Mill got my dirt to pavement percentage skewed the wrong way. I'm also convinced that highway riding is much colder that dirt roads , even at the same speed!

Eldridge, the acoustics inside were really nice! It reminded me I need to repack my muffler.

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Boshell's mill, If it was in Pigeon Forge it would be a tourist attraction.


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I'm puzzled by this. Who dumps cross ties in the middle of nowhere? Some of which still look to be pretty solid. And why hasn't some good ole boy reclaimed them? I think they sale for about $8 a piece. There were 2 more piles behind these that you can't see in the photo.

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Quote from: klaviator on December 16, 2018, 10:06:10 PM
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Where is this?

Quote from: BamaPhill on December 19, 2018, 10:23:52 AM
Where is this?

Keel Mountain. 

Got out for a couple of hours, found something interesting...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181230/0606b4b907201b08edbc4197a89b9306.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181230/7b7ebebf80d8f5ba42370509d60a9ba9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181230/18cb2e233b0b6f8a8e18fb06d2b01a9d.jpg)

Was the security gaurd not there?   The one I keep running  into there is always a **s

Quote from: sctparker on December 29, 2018, 08:12:31 PM
Was the security gaurd not there?   The one I keep running  into there is always a **s

He pulled up at the end just as I was snapping that last pic. Older gentleman...seemed nice enough. Asked, "Out for a ride?", then we talked about the weather, kids and dopers trespassing on the property, and the road maintenance (or lack thereof) on Porter Rd.

The fella I keep getting is  around 30 or so and fits the profile of someone living in his moms basement all of his life.  Before  porter road was closed from shady grove rd over to the fork at short creek it was in about in the same shape, and matter management/sylvan springs was able to get the road vacated mainly because of the shape it was in . I've heard they aren't maintaing short creek from parsons to the church on the other end on porter because land owners are wanting the road vacated

a few of these are tagged, a few aren't.   they all rode dirt and dirt accessories today, so thats kind of DS

new years day ride 2019 was a blast.

Mostly road riding on the KLR up US411, from Moody to Weiss Lake. A few photos along the way. The  mercury said it was 65 degrees, but I was cold all day. I should've kept on riding over to Rome, but I turned around just north of Leesburg.

A riverside park in downtown Gadsden, complete with seagulls.
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Obligatory Obelisk photo.
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Creekside opportunity back in the neighborhood.
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Chasing the tag in Hamilton.

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Quote from: Jwwr on January 06, 2019, 06:32:22 PM
Chasing the tag in Hamilton.

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JWWR, You post up some nice dual sport rides over in West Alabama. Those roads are perfect for a KLR...

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Riding at Skyline a few weeks ago https://www.facebook.com/david.haynes.127/videos/vb.100002186184290/2018377651578421/?type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/david.haynes.127/videos/vb.100002186184290/2018377651578421/?type=3)

Quote from: dhaynes on January 15, 2019, 06:46:40 AM
Riding at Skyline a few weeks ago https://www.facebook.com/david.haynes.127/videos/vb.100002186184290/2018377651578421/?type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/david.haynes.127/videos/vb.100002186184290/2018377651578421/?type=3)

Looked like a easy fun place to get Lynn out on her xt225 until you got to the muddy uphill. Maybe I can get out there to explore later in the spring.

Stay frosty, my friends


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Chilly today but a nice day for a ride.

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In my neighborhood, just a few sights to see.
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And one dirt nap.
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Did some scouting for a ride I'm hosting in March. It was 22 degrees when I left my house but since we were riding single track it wasn't too bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50ETsxFmxCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM7OkW0WjkM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCZvndRgIFs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4a9h9WZRDk

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Enjoyed the beautiful weather this past Saturday riding around Cullman and Winston Counties with @BKStewart looking for abandoned bridges. 

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Camped on Horn Mountain Saturday. It was cold getting there, but not too bad that afternoon
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Great sunset, but soon as the sun went down the wind started to roar and the temps dropped, a couple of times it felt like my tent was going to lift off the ground and blow me to Sylacauga.
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We didn't come out of our tents until around 10:00, the rain had stopped and the clouds lifted, but the wind was still howling.  Glad to get off that mountain.
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Spent Sunday night at Pine Glen, no one else was there.
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Checking out sections of the Wheeler NWR that are only open 2 weeks in February and 2 weeks in October.  The sections I traveled were from Bluff City Road gate to Charest Road gate, then Madden Branch (off Charest Road) and lastly Tally Bottoms Road (off Sharp Ford).  Nothing particularly exciting, just haven't had a chance to ride theses areas since the gates are rarely opened. 

Bluff City Road Gate to Charest Road gate entrance
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Interesting area with large rocks on top of the ground with wild ferns growing out of them.
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Heading back out Bluff City Road Gate
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Bluff City Road Gate to Charest Road gate entrance
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I like that section! I have only ridden it one time. I didn't know there was a schedule for it being open. I need to ride it before it closes. I think I saw you crossing 67 I wondered where you were going!  :D

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge yesterday.

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Quote from: Jwwr on February 16, 2019, 06:53:19 PM
Bluff City Road Gate to Charest Road gate entrance
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I like that section! I have only ridden it one time. I didn't know there was a schedule for it being open. I need to ride it before it closes. I think I saw you crossing 67 I wondered where you were going!  :D

Probably was me. I live on the South side of Hwy 67 on Bethel so I have to cross 67 to get to Wheeler refuge.  Wish they would keep those gates open longer.   :(

Camped in Cheaha State Park in the upper camping area, the lower was closed due to down trees.
Pinky Burnes trailhead of the Pinhoti.
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Stopped for  lunch at the store at the intersection of HW9 and 78. Shared a can of Vienna Sausages with this dog. He must get by pretty good, he wouldn't eat soda crackers.
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Camped with 3 guys that work at BMW dealerships, only two of the BMW's in the pic, it may be hard to tell but the other is my KLR.  I turned in early, they were arguing over whether or not Pro Mode utilizes any ABS. They didn't know anything about doo hickys or thermobobs.

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Tagged along with Mr. Goodwin yesterday in Bankhead on a "Free State" pre-ride. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/862df33fcf0cd83dbd15a4bdb1b66a39.jpg)

Quote from: Gam on March 12, 2019, 12:00:05 PM
Camped in Cheaha State Park in the upper camping area, the lower was closed due to down trees.
Pinky Burnes trailhead of the Pinhoti.
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Stopped for  lunch at the store at the intersection of HW9 and 78. Shared a can of Vienna Sausages with this dog. He must get by pretty good, he wouldn't eat soda crackers.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Horn-Mountain/i-gGMzqHf/0/be1e9a2c/XL/dog-1-XL.jpg)

Camped with 3 guys that work at BMW dealerships, only two of the BMW's in the pic, it may be hard to tell but the other is my KLR.  I turned in early, they were arguing over whether or not Pro Mode utilizes any ABS. They didn't know anything about doo hickys or thermobobs.

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Good write up Gam. Glad you discerned btw the KLR and the BMWs.

I cringe when I see one of those BMW knock off stickers on a KLR. Hurts our image as faithful thermohicky followers.

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Quote from: KevinB on March 28, 2019, 06:53:15 AM
Tagged along with Mr. Goodwin yesterday in Bankhead on a "Free State" pre-ride. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190328/862df33fcf0cd83dbd15a4bdb1b66a39.jpg)

You taking the twin or the katoom on the Free State ride?

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Quote from: DonJuan on March 28, 2019, 07:16:39 PM
You taking the twin or the katoom on the Free State ride?

I'll take the KTM...the trail down to the river will be a lot for fun on a small bike.  :)

I'll take 'Not on Google Maps for $500, Alex'.



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Sunset ride this evening...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/59c86c866366de63233cf4cc577245cf.jpg)

It's my favorite time of the year to dual sport!

This crossing is really slick.
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This ends at a washed out bridge.
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It's so grown up that it's hard to see the old bridge.
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The river is eating away at whats left of the road.
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Lots of signs!
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They teach forestry down at the barn.
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Lesson number one is the clear cut!
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Steer clear of Frank! He's crazy!

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Nice harvester! It does a good job of creating unobstructed views.

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I'm sure they will take the oil bucket with them when they are finished!  :D

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An interesting combination.

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The Buttahatchee river was up.

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Nice view from the VOR.

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Small town urban exploring.

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Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812.

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Seems to be a lot of clear cuts where I'm riding.

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Who likes to ride and shoot!

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Nice range and nice dirt road to get to it.

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Feller Buncher!

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The results of it's labor.

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Quote from: Jwwr on December 16, 2019, 07:09:01 AM
Who likes to ride and shoot!

I'd be down with that combo.

Got out for a little while Sunday. Some of the culverts aren't faring too well.

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Out with the old.
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In with the new.
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Tanks full of gold, black gold that is!
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There were people living here about 2 years ago.
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Ever wonder why the beaches on the Gulf have white sand.
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I had a Brilliant ride!

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Friends of Coal!

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Old cemetery right by the baseball fields in the city park.

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Pine trees slowly blocking the view.

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The Truck Trail is back open in Wheeler Refuge.

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Got out on both the big and little bikes a few times this week...

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@Shepcam
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Did a combo pavement/gravel ride yesterday on the big bikes...even squeezed 'em onto the Cahaba Beach Rd. bridge. The entrance wasn't too bad, but the exit took some maneuvering to get those wide-a$$ GS's around.

Today, explored an old CCC road built in the 1930's and long abandoned.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200426/cca1ed33dcba85f5b58273d990550a35.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200426/055a2b069ed5befc7be729226e4fa118.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200426/882fb3bd4fdab3c3396cf0dbd6a309c6.jpg)

Took the big bikes out to CWMA today. Everything was gated, so we hit the gas line to at least get some dirt on the tires...




Only one minor "Oops"...launched it over a water break coming up the hill.

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And then some twisty pavement to find some pizza in Columbiana...

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Yesterday, I tooled around Wheeler NWR then rode over to Fort Bluff...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/0e7bd7c7b067979c23986e0b420dd626.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/79df59e0748571d8ea2cee383aec96f7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/f96d8ce59da1d6197944c48129f94bec.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/4c5a11c0dd682e65937669d84d577ddd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/27cd537aa4d9f9afa58227a5c136f659.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/ad039cc57d2a7a627c7d1d00839d2412.jpg)

Met some guys from the AL Dual Sport page on FB and followed them around TNF  today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200614/c095b177667d9ac9297deb3ee289e671.jpg)

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Trailered the DR to the Gulf Coast.  First day was mainly street riding.  Second day had more off road adventure.  Here's a few pics from my travels:

A friendly Longhorn that walked right up to the fence for a photo
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church completed in 1901, located in Magnolia Springs.
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Magnolia Springs is a very beautiful small community that reminds me of Mooresville, except with Live Oak trees and Spanish Moss
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This is the Henry Stuart House, located in what is now Fairhope.  Built in 1925 by Mr. Stuart, named Tolstoy Park.  Located on 10 acres of land at the time of construction, it is now surrounded by office buildings.  More info here:    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolstoy_Park
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After an afternoon of riding in 90+ degree weather I stopped off for a sno-cone along the shore in Fairhope.
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Day 2 I rode out to Fort Morgan
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Mobile Bay view from the Ferry launch site
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I then headed to an area called the Perdido Wildlife Management Area.  Stopped by the Roadkill Cafe in Elberta.
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A small detour on a logging road.  Thundershower off in the distance, but I stayed dry for the most part with only a few sprinkles.
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The Perdido WMA has many miles of gravel roads leading to multiple launch and beach sites along the Perdido River that separates Alabama from Florida.  This was one of the spring crossings
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One of the several wooden bridge crossings
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This is the Perdido River Canoe trail section of the Perdido WMA.  Nice place to hang out with friends, family and launch canoes/kayaks/
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Nice to get out and explore on a Father's Day weekend.  Hope you all had a great Father's Day!

Quote from: BamaPhill on June 22, 2020, 01:42:52 PM
Trailered the DR to the Gulf Coast.  First day was mainly street riding.  Second day had more off road adventure.  Here's a few pics from my travels:

A friendly Longhorn that walked right up to the fence for a photo
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034595187_7033c1b6bc_c.jpg)

St. Paul's Episcopal Church completed in 1901, located in Magnolia Springs.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034335696_7ed9d59a4a_c.jpg)

Magnolia Springs is a very beautiful small community that reminds me of Mooresville, except with Live Oak trees and Spanish Moss
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034335591_296a12d6d1_c.jpg)

This is the Henry Stuart House, located in what is now Fairhope.  Built in 1925 by Mr. Stuart, named Tolstoy Park.  Located on 10 acres of land at the time of construction, it is now surrounded by office buildings.  More info here:    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolstoy_Park
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After an afternoon of riding in 90+ degree weather I stopped off for a sno-cone along the shore in Fairhope.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034335861_e20fc995b1_c.jpg)

Day 2 I rode out to Fort Morgan
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Mobile Bay view from the Ferry launch site
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034335936_163f8b0daa_c.jpg)

I then headed to an area called the Perdido Wildlife Management Area.  Stopped by the Roadkill Cafe in Elberta.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034336256_e4c819725c_c.jpg)

A small detour on a logging road.  Thundershower off in the distance, but I stayed dry for the most part with only a few sprinkles.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034595772_f9919e5daa_c.jpg)

The Perdido WMA has many miles of gravel roads leading to multiple launch and beach sites along the Perdido River that separates Alabama from Florida.  This was one of the spring crossings
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034595652_6ce60b1fdd_c.jpg)

One of the several wooden bridge crossings
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50033797083_76139f6f44_c.jpg)

This is the Perdido River Canoe trail section of the Perdido WMA.  Nice place to hang out with friends, family and launch canoes/kayaks/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50034595757_2158d22564_c.jpg)

Nice to get out and explore on a Father's Day weekend.  Hope you all had a great Father's Day!

Awesome ride!!!  I miss it down there.  Perdido River WMA has some good riding.  It's been over a year since I've rode it, but some nice roads along the river.  Gotta watch out for the big gravel that they like to dump on those roads though.

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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge this morning before it got too hot.

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Yes, my bike is in this pic:

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Out riding around Bankhead National Forrest.  Small bridge crossing Borden Creek.

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I went to visit my Grandmother's grave site located at Barnett Chapel located between Double Springs and Houston.  A sweet lady that I dearly miss. 
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Heading back home on Sardis-Airport Road and came up on a bridge that looked to have a side road, so I decided to explore. 
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Found this abandoned semi-collapsed steel truss bridge
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So, did you ride across the bridge?

Quote from: klaviator on July 30, 2020, 08:52:30 AM
So, did you ride across the bridge?

Negative, my butt puckered just walking a few feet on it!

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Quote from: BamaPhill on July 30, 2020, 09:34:08 AM
Negative, my butt puckered just walking a few feet on it!

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@Al Goodwin would have wheelied across it with Melony on the back!


:D

Quote from: norton73 on July 30, 2020, 03:23:31 PM
@Al Goodwin would have wheelied across it with Melony on the back!


:D

That's funny....with Melony saying "I'll walk, please let me walk across"

LOL

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MAGA!

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Barndominium

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Hot buttered biscuits!

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Don't believe everything you read!

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Sulligent has a new pole mill.

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It"s right behind the old mill.

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New views!

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Pavement is Hot Lava! Make the wrong choice and you lose! I've ditched the GPS For most of my riding this year, it's very liberating. It had become a crutch! I now rely on memory, instinct and good fortune! I got to where I wanted to go and didn't touch pavement!

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Old cemetery outside of Sulligent. The is no sign and I don't know its name. It is close to Jackson Military Road.

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2020 Perry Mountain Dual Sport Ride

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Somewhere between New Market and Princeton today.

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Out in Wheeler a couple of days ago.  Many of the gates will close tomorrow.  :(

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Beartown Creek on my new Shinko Realtree Camo tars.



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Did you see any Bears?

Do You know how many miles of dirt roads are in Fayette and Lamar Counties! I don't! I keep finding new ones!
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Big Oak Road. I guessing this is the Big Oak!

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Adopt a Mile on a gravel road! Things are different in Fayette County!

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You have to get your priorities Straight! I'm guessing this trailer house is a place holder for something bigger later! Maybe?

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The mural in Berry!

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Abandoned train tracks! I had the thought that I could I could ride these! I might not post about that! LOL!

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Often around here they spread white sand on graveyards. This one is eroded.

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No guard rails. That is the way!

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Fayette County Lake.

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I really want to camp here!

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Near Lynchburg today.

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Quote from: KevinB on October 30, 2020, 03:40:41 PM
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Do you happen to have the coordinates of the cabin?  I tried to find it in May and some local told me it was no longer accessible.

Quote from: TN_twowheeladdict on November 20, 2020, 09:56:58 AM
Do you happen to have the coordinates of the cabin?  I tried to find it in May and some local told me it was no longer accessible.

Someone can probably mine it out of their cell phone or camera EXIF information....myself included...but lazy for now. @BamaPhill 
I'll dig in if you don't get an answer soon.  We were just there a few weeks ago.  Maybe get lucky and someone has an easily available waypoint to post.

Quote from: TN_twowheeladdict on November 20, 2020, 09:56:58 AM
Do you happen to have the coordinates of the cabin?  I tried to find it in May and some local told me it was no longer accessible.

It's on a major FS road...unless they close the road in winter, it should be accessible.

Dropped pin
Near National Forest Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bkoWEn5T4sSYnhYG9

There's another cabin nearby (Swan Cabin) that I haven't been to...but the road to it was open when we passed by on our ride.

Bankhead.

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Fayette County. They deface public property in a Poetic way!

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Have you priced any lumber lately? It is high! A lot of folks are cashing in!

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Saw lots of new green equipment today.

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I'm enjoying all the new views.
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I pick a point on the map and tell my GPS to get me there via shortest distance with only avoidance set for Highways.

It led me down the road to the rock water crossing even though the sign said it wasn't a through road. 

44 degrees is finger numbing cold! 50 degrees is just perfect!

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They probably moved to town!

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A temporary view!

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Bonus points for a wood bridge!

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Post Oaks were the theme for today!

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Old homestead and clean cut fields!
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A little lighty used gem!

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Maybe the only camping in Lamar county!
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Rules and regulations!

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Lamar County Lake with a touch of color!
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Ferns growing in old Post Oak trees! There was a grove of them here! I don't know why, but I enjoyed their beauty while I was there!

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Great pics Jeff!!!

A short ride to Wheeler yesterday.

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Bankhead exploring   Then we looped around Flint Creek.    Got the CRF450L lowered 2"

Bankhead with some winter storm damage. Near Kinlock Falls.

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I like the roads that go off and on the the plateau. This is going back up to the plateau.

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Mr. Green Jeans has failed to clear his roads! Slacker!

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You will need a chainsaw to ride FS213.

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Getting to know my new friend! A little dirt road!
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A little easy single track in the woods!
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This used to be dirt! D**n the new road tax and progress!
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I don't know who paints this bridge. Probably some teen EMO girl, but they got the colors right!
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I have seen this culvert completely blown out before so I knew to slow down. Be careful out there!
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More water damage. Somebody fixed this one.
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Just a little higher than normal.
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They lied!
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I had already rode over the fiber optic cable once. You may not be able to tell in the photo but that's power cables. Not riding over that.
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The wild azaleas are blooming!
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I'm jealous.  I love my KLX250 but the extra power of the 300 would be nice.

A comparison of a 250, 300, and 351 might be interesting.

It's still breaking in, but it has a little more power than a modded wr250r. It feels lighter too. Really an underrated bike, even if it was a 250.

Conecuh National Forest.

Even had Conecuh sausage.

Rode 230 miles yesterday  ???  on my dual sport, but only four miles of it was dirt roads  :'(  .

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It was nice and cool this morning, for a change! It was kinda of a loop from Guin to Hamilton on as much dirt as possible.

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I turn around a lot! Practicing my quick turn arounds.

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I like it when there is grass in the middle of the road.

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Stoped in town for a break and a water.

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Decided to ride to the VOR. This must have been recent as the lights where still on. There was no one in it. The drivers side door was in the bed!

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Do you see the deer?

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New fork springs and a SC seat needed a test ride. Easy roads in Talladega Natl Forest. No dust today!

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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge.

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Outside of New Market

Left the house and ended up here.

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Taylor's ridge, NW GA
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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge has a lot of gates open now, but not for long. They will close on March 1st.

Starting the Truck Trail at the beginning. 

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I-65 South was at a stand still.

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Tree tunnels.

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One of the sections that is rarely open.

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A chain link fence in the middle of the woods. I initially thought it was a wild life exclusion fence. Maybe part of a Refuge study area (I saw some of these when I was in college), but It's too short to keep deer out. So I don't know.

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It gets a bit crawfishy in there!

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Too early for a sunset photo.

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Louis bluff road dead ends at Lewis bluff according to google maps.

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The fenced in area was an old research weather station operated by Alabama A&M under a permit from the refuge.

Bankhead. Near Kinlock Falls. The Hemlocks keeping it green!

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One of the few spots with a view.

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The North West road is the best road!
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Old US 278 near Houston, AL.
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You can still get all the way down to the water. Brushy Creek I think.
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Fresh burned area off Mt. Olive Road in Bankhead.
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Nice day for a ride in Bankhead. Wolfpen campground.
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Wolfpen Cemetery.
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Lots of People out.
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Bankhead today.

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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge.

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Bridges to Nowhere.

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Where is that?

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Quote from: BamaPhill on September 22, 2023, 08:00:12 PM
Where is that?

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Franklin County, Alabama.

Quote from: klaviator on September 23, 2023, 09:06:31 PM
Franklin County, Alabama.

Well, that is sort of helpful. Lat/lon perhaps of the bridges? Of an access trail to reach?

There are a total of 6 bridges connected by miles of unfinished gravel roads.  There are multiple entry points.  The nearest town is Phil Campbell.  Look at the satellite view on google maps and it is easy to see. 

Quote from: klaviator on September 24, 2023, 07:28:22 PM
There are a total of 6 bridges connected by miles of unfinished gravel roads.  There are multiple entry points.  The nearest town is Phil Campbell.  Look at the satellite view on google maps and it is easy to see.

Wasn't that easy to find because it looks like a functioning road.

North end 34°22'43.1"N 87°43'23.6"W
South end 34°19'03.3"N 87°38'14.3"W

I found it by doing a little research.  Actually checked it out this past weekend.  Short video with the drone:
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Did you find the trails near the North end?

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Here's a video by @thinwater from a bridges to nowhere ride last year.

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Quote from: klaviator on September 28, 2023, 02:26:30 PM
Did you find the trails near the North end?

I saw some side trails, but we didn't take them.  I wouldn't mind going back to do more exploring. 

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