Pics from rides in AL this week

GeorgiaRider · 07-04-2009

Rode from GA into AL this week a couple of times. Pics below from Lake Weiss and Mt. Cheaha (highest point in AL).

Lake Weiss pics

Pics from Mount Cheaha

pic of observation tower and a few pics

pic from Mt. Cheaha at the local hotel with a great view. The pic doesn't do it justice.

cmptrmn.1 · 07-04-2009

Very cool. Must have been a great ride.

drivenrhythm · 07-05-2009

In the tower museum is a picture of my father in law. He worked with CCC's when the park was built, and was part of the crew that engineered the twisties up to the top of Cheaha...it's a great ride!!! My wife is especially proud of the role her dad played in building that park.

I think I caught some slab crappie at that small point of Weiss Lake in your picture. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of home.

STR8RZR · 07-05-2009

North Alabama has some great scenery. Lake Guntersville, Little River Canyon, Noccalula Falls, the list goes on and its my favorite part Of Alabama to ride.

Bama Biker · 07-05-2009

That looks like a great place to visit! It's only a couple hours from here, think I'll plan a camping trip...

Alf · 07-05-2009

Nice pics thanks for sharing...

sablesurfer · 07-05-2009

Thanks for pics....love the one with shadows of the clouds...NEAT.

Nomadinator · 07-05-2009

Great pics.

c_law23 · 07-05-2009

awesome, thanks for sharing...

and making us jealous

jaketippets · 07-05-2009

I was Just bown in Bay Minette a few weeks back and Alabama is the most green place on the planet! The humidity almost made me choke though.

drivenrhythm · 07-05-2009

We usually add lots of sugar to a glass of iced humidity.

STR8RZR · 07-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaketippets

I was Just bown in Bay Minette a few weeks back and Alabama is the most green place on the planet! The humidity almost made me choke though.

The humidity is tuff but for the most part, aside from the west coast, the southeastern states probably have the most biker friendly weather year round. Most of the winter the temps are in the upper 30's to mid 40's.

johnathon amos · 07-05-2009

Great pics. Looks like one great ride day.

OhSteelerfan · 07-05-2009

Looks like a great ride with fantastic views.

GeorgiaRider · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhSteelerfan

Looks like a great ride with fantastic views.

Yes indeed. In both places the camera really didn't capture the extent of the beauty. Maybe a wide angle lense would have helped. We rode 3-4 days last week. Great weather. Now it's back to work!

pat0021 · 07-06-2009

Nice pics!

bamavulcandave · 07-06-2009

Mt. Cheaha is nice. I have family video and pics from awhile back when we went there.
STR8RZR, you in Tuscaloosa, have you been on the Natchez Trace? I have never been on it but that was a planned trip before I sold my bike.

bamavulcandave · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaketippets

I was Just bown in Bay Minette a few weeks back and Alabama is the most green place on the planet! The humidity almost made me choke though.

Been a few years since I passed thru Bay Minette on the way to Gulf Shores.

STR8RZR · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamavulcandave

Mt. Cheaha is nice. I have family video and pics from awhile back when we went there.
STR8RZR, you in Tuscaloosa, have you been on the Natchez Trace? I have never been on it but that was a planned trip before I sold my bike.

Yeah from Ttown. Havnt done the Trace. I have a hard time doing the speed limit on the highway, would be torture on the Trace

My grandparents lived in Hartselle years ago when I was a kid. I used to run down from thier house to the train tracks to watch the trains go by. Explored the church next to thier house and tried not to be seen by the people working in there. Playing James Bond or something.

*trikebubble* · 07-06-2009

Everytime I look at pictures from that part of the USA, I marvel at the tree canopy. It looks like a massive carpet of tree cover over the entire area. Must be awesome to ride thru.

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GeorgiaRider Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 1,038	Pics from rides in AL this week Rode from GA into AL this week a couple of times. Pics below from Lake Weiss and Mt. Cheaha (highest point in AL). Lake Weiss pics Pics from Mount Cheaha pic of observation tower and a few pics pic from Mt. Cheaha at the local hotel with a great view. The pic doesn't do it justice. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD

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cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 4,191	Very cool. Must have been a great ride. __________________ John 2007 Vulcan 900 66 Fairlane GTA Conv.

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drivenrhythm You bought a WHAT?!! Extreme Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 1,444	In the tower museum is a picture of my father in law. He worked with CCC's when the park was built, and was part of the crew that engineered the twisties up to the top of Cheaha...it's a great ride!!! My wife is especially proud of the role her dad played in building that park. I think I caught some slab crappie at that small point of Weiss Lake in your picture. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of home. __________________ Patrick aka "Bull" Never less alone than when alone. '08 V2K "Black Bull", '07 900 Classic given to my son. CMA member VROC #28846 ROG #697

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STR8RZR Drink Plenty of Water Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 762	North Alabama has some great scenery. Lake Guntersville, Little River Canyon, Noccalula Falls, the list goes on and its my favorite part Of Alabama to ride. __________________ 07 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 00 Kawasaki Vulcan 800B

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Bama Biker Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 345	That looks like a great place to visit! It's only a couple hours from here, think I'll plan a camping trip... __________________ -Eric *2008 Vulcan 900 Classic*

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Alf Alf not Elf BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,260	Nice pics thanks for sharing... __________________ When arguing with a idiot make sure he isn't... My bike 900 LT Red/Black.

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sablesurfer Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle of country Posts: 1,208	Thanks for pics....love the one with shadows of the clouds...NEAT.

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Nomadinator Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 1,955	Great pics.

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c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 7,635	awesome, thanks for sharing... and making us jealous __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold)

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jaketippets 04 1500 classic BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 109	I was Just bown in Bay Minette a few weeks back and Alabama is the most green place on the planet! The humidity almost made me choke though.

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drivenrhythm You bought a WHAT?!! Extreme Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 1,444	We usually add lots of sugar to a glass of iced humidity. __________________ Patrick aka "Bull" Never less alone than when alone. '08 V2K "Black Bull", '07 900 Classic given to my son. CMA member VROC #28846 ROG #697

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johnathon amos Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: canada pei Posts: 1,132	Great pics. Looks like one great ride day.

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OhSteelerfan Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lima, Oh Posts: 1,121	Looks like a great ride with fantastic views.

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pat0021 IBA#34418 Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ashland, Oh Posts: 3,733	Nice pics! __________________ If you like your freedom thank a Vet! U.S. Navy Vet 2006 VN900LT

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bamavulcandave Pass the taters! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 1,641	Mt. Cheaha is nice. I have family video and pics from awhile back when we went there. STR8RZR, you in Tuscaloosa, have you been on the Natchez Trace? I have never been on it but that was a planned trip before I sold my bike. __________________ Dave '82 Goldwing Aspencade VROC # 28956 Patriot Guard Rider "Tat my baby's daddy...I thinks"

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trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,557	Everytime I look at pictures from that part of the USA, I marvel at the tree canopy. It looks like a massive carpet of tree cover over the entire area. Must be awesome to ride thru. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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