A Blaze thru Oregon 2

[mjn]

My annual ride seems to have gotten better every year.  This year was no exception.

20 great riders (and just plain great people).  2 days and one evening.  940 miles.  95% backroad twisties.  No get-offs, no tickets, just an incredible 2 days.

Here's a few shots...more will come later.

Our home away from home.  Fossil, Oregon;

A brief stop at the John Day fossil beds museum.   Pretty impressive group of bikes...

A few of us getting ready to run Rowe Creek rd.   From the left;  Stagerulz, BABUSA, ZXmurphy, Scooterrash, Scootergirl, BrendanP, Buz, and Oly's zx12r.

The beginning of Rowe Creek road;

Stagerulz, Buz, and ZXmurphy.  Near Twickingham, Oregon.

Words cannot discribe this ride.  It was, without a doubt, the best ride I've done in 29 years.

Thrasherfox, MCmustang, shortboarder.......you really missed it!

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Dang red x's... an awesome group of names there... things like this are a big part of what makes this place so great!

 

[VaBusa]

That would be awesome!!! Sounds like a great time! Keep the photos coming!

 

[mjn]

My pics didn't come thru MC?

 

[VaBusa]

I can see 'em...he's probably being blocked from photobucket...

Must be at work

 

[Kento-Moto]

I'm Jealous! Just got off the phone with Rich ( BA Busa ) and he said it was the best time yet. More pics plz!

 

[mjn]

(Kento-Moto @ Jul. 03 2007,00:13) I'm Jealous!   Just got off the phone with Rich ( BA Busa )  and he said it was the best time yet. More pics plz!

Comin' soon, I promise. Gotta wait until some of the others get thiers in the system....

 

[Charlesbusa]

Awesome pics!!!

Just talked to Rich also, sounds like you guys had a blast!!!

 

[dadofthree]

That's what it's all about

 

[mjn]

OK...sniped a few more..

Another pic at the Ranch;

There were a few straight stretches.....we rode the speed limit of course.

Lunch in Prineville, Oregon.

Just beautiful..

Should be a lot more coming!!

 

[shortBoarder]

excuse me while I slowly bang my head against the desk as I sit here at work...


man, I'm really sorry I missed this!

 

[mjn]

Well then....here;   Let me make you feel a little worse....

Getting ready to leave Kennewick.

Just east of Heppner, Oregon.

Sunset at the ranch;

Sunrise at the ranch;

Myself and ZXmurphy just puttin' along...

This stretch had been the recipient of a gully washer a few days back...just a bit of gravel and dirt on the road

 but the view.....
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another;
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On Dooley Mountain;  Scooterrash, me, BABUSA, ZXmurphy, Buz, and Oly
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again..
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This is the kind of roads we were on for two days...
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Right along the Middle fork of the John Day river;
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[mjn]

Up on top of the Blue Mountains...stopping after an incredible 50 mile long rip.....and I do mean RIP!
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Ya know what it feels like to grin so intently, for so long...that you still have creases that night?

You know what it feels like when you know you have to stop....your adrenaline glands have been working overtime...and you've gotta let the body settle down a little?

Yea, thought so. That is what it was like.....
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[Charlesbusa]

Awesome, keep them coming!!!

 

[CouchRocket]

That scenery looks delicious!

 

[zxmurphy]

Had a great time Mark!
It was nice seeing everybody again and meeting some new people.
Looking forward to the next one.

 

[DR1300R]

Nice pics thanks for takin us along..

 

[Luvanicebum]

wow.... killer bends. Good pack of bike too. Lucky if you can get 4 bikes to ride the same day around here.

 

[mjn]

(zxmurphy @ Jul. 04 2007,01:52) Had a great time Mark!
It was nice seeing everybody again and meeting some new people.
Looking forward to the next one.  

Already workin on it buddy!

check your email.....

Have a safe 4th!

 

[Saxoplay]

Nice pics! That looks like a great ride!