North West Loop ride

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Ok its been propsed to do a North west Loop around the Rain forest, Olympic National Park, Expect to spend about 10 glorious hours driving the 454-mile loop,<not sure where they get that number from) which includes 100 miles on three side trips to Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rain Forest
so here is the Itinerary Depart Port Angelese Washington 9ish on the 19th of August the ride will entail about 300+ miles no more than 350 the roads will be 101 to 12 to 101 total loop
it is an all day ride, 10+hrs but being a loop no-one should have to double duty any roads as everyone could peal off at I-5 or what ever ferry port they are useing. here is a basic map and full on Addy and phone numbers avail upon request. so far there is 3-4 from here and two from the seattle area.

if I recall one inch is 10 miles
Forks, WA 98331
End address: Aberdeen, WA 98520
Distance: 107 mi (about 2 hours 55 mins)
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End address: Olympia, WA
Distance: 49.3 mi (about 1 hour 15 mins
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End address: Port Angeles, WA
Distance: 119 mi (about 3 hours 4 mins
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End address: Forks, WA 98331
Distance: 59.2 mi (about 1 hour 37 mins)

[Spok]

ok....i'm in, for now. lets aim for a date

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Originally Posted by spok

ok....i'm in, for now. lets aim for a date

From what I gather the 19th of Aug is the target date

[Targetbuster]

Originally Posted by Rick_in_P.A Wa.

From what I gather the 19th of Aug is the target date

I'm in. We'll firm things up next month!

[Spok]

letme pencil that on my calendar and say for now I'm in. good to go

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

I was talking with some of the "locals" and there may be a group of 10 or so that will be going. so invite all you want to, should anyone desire to come over on the friday before I can offer all the hospitality we have. BBQ, camping, ect.

[anrfknm]

depending on a host things that may happen between now and august, i would like to ride up from cal. and join you all. if i'm able, i think i shall.

[2WheelFun]

I'll be at the local bike show/rally here in Rosalia that weekend. It's only 45 minutes from our home so is worth going to.

http://100yearsofmotorcycles.com/

[Spok]

Originally Posted by whistle clean

I'll be at the local bike show/rally here in Rosalia that weekend. It's only 45 minutes from our home so is worth going to.

http://100yearsofmotorcycles.com/

WOW..they managed to drag up Skid Row....I thought they were all dead

[2WheelFun]

Originally Posted by spok

WOW..they managed to drag up Skid Row....I thought they were all dead

OK...don't laugh...but who the heck is skid row? I knew a few bums who use to live on skid row...but didn't know they started a band!

[Spok]

Originally Posted by whistle clean

OK...don't laugh...but who the heck is skid row? I knew a few bums who use to live on skid row...but didn't know they started a band!

Skid Row, a heavy metal hair band of the late 80's fronted by lead singer Sebastin Bach, they had limited success with I think 3 albums released and mostly used as the opening band to the headliners.

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by spok

Skid Row, a heavy metal hair band of the late 80's fronted by lead singer Sebastin Bach, they had limited success with I think 3 albums released and mostly used as the opening band to the headliners.

The lead singer was in an "off Broadway" play a few years back. I watched a MuchMusic(MTV) interview where the interviewer asked him about how the music of Skid Row related to that of Poison. It was hillarious. Ole' Sebastion got his knickers in a real twist, and told the interviewer to F-Off. That he was "On Broadway" now and how dare he compare the timeless classics of Skid Row to Unskinny Bop.

[Spok]

Originally Posted by trikebubble

The lead singer was in an "off Broadway" play a few years back. I watched a MuchMusic(MTV) interview where the interviewer asked him about how the music of Skid Row related to that of Poison. It was hillarious. Ole' Sebastion got his knickers in a real twist, and told the interviewer to F-Off. That he was "On Broadway" now and how dare he compare the timeless classics of Skid Row to Unskinny Bop.

and it seems mr bach makes himself available for every top 100 list on VH1 or VH1 classics that deal with rock, metal or basket weaving

[2WheelFun]

Originally Posted by spok

Skid Row, a heavy metal hair band of the late 80's fronted by lead singer Sebastin Bach, they had limited success with I think 3 albums released and mostly used as the opening band to the headliners.

Got it. And here I thought it was some kind of reform program to help bums get a new life.

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by whistle clean

Got it. And here I thought it was some kind of reform program to help bums get a new life.

Kinda. More like a band to help bums get a new life.

[jukief]

I wish I could go. That drive/ride is really beautiful.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Originally Posted by jukief

I wish I could go. That drive/ride is really beautiful.

In a way this was a "spur of the moment" Idea. buzy time of the year for many but its a 90% sure chance of no rain that time of year.

[Targetbuster]

Originally Posted by Rick_in_P.A Wa.

In a way this was a "spur of the moment" Idea. buzy time of the year for many but its a 90% sure chance of no rain that time of year.

This is one of those "if it's gonna get done, I'm just going to have to take time to do it" moments. I'm glad I have the opportunity to be a part of it.

[Rick_in_P.A Wa.]

Originally Posted by Targetbuster

This is one of those "if it's gonna get done, I'm just going to have to take time to do it" moments. I'm glad I have the opportunity to be a part of it.

BOY HOWDY Thats an understatement. but you are the instigator here, your idea I am just the guide hahahahahaha,

[BigJohn]

Aut 19th? Spunds good to me. Should be able to handle it. That's two weeks after the Anti-5 run from Seattle to Portland.