PNW - North Cascade Highway - Wintrop - Lunch Ride - Anyone?

**Spok** · 08-16-2008

Hey, all of us PNW'rs, we should put a plan in action before the end of the season to hit the North Cascade Highway (SR20) from the Mount Vernon Area up over the hills to Winthrop for lunch and then a return trip. If you've never hit this route, nows the time.

Lets put some thought into this and get something on the books. I normally make 10,000 miles a year but so far this year i've only managed 3000 +/- and I need to do something about that.

ok, discuss....

bensvulcan900 · 08-16-2008

I'm heading over to winthrop on tuesday, returning on thursday. I'm pretty much game for any time after that. I never get tired of that great ride!

**Spok** · 08-16-2008

howdy ben, how u been

bensvulcan900 · 08-16-2008

Great. Just taking some more vacation time. I rode over to Winthrop a couple of weeks back with some buddies. It was great. Really freakin' HOT. How about you? Any good rides lately?

WhiteFox · 08-16-2008

This month is pretty full for me, but September I might be able to sswing such a ride, I bet its a beautiful ride from the east side too.

**Spok** · 08-17-2008

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Originally Posted by bensvulcan900

Great. Just taking some more vacation time. I rode over to Winthrop a couple of weeks back with some buddies. It was great. Really freakin' HOT. How about you? Any good rides lately?

not much riding for me lately. did manage the darrington loop with big john, rod2625 and batman a few weeks ago, thats all really lately.

W-P Bill · 08-18-2008

Have fun. Wish I could go. Oh well, maybe next year...

WhiteFox · 08-18-2008

I have just over 300 miles on the 900 already. but its been in iddy bitty Pieces

I have run a few of th eloop rides around here solo, which is nice, but its more fun with at least another rider.

There is one short loop (80 miles) that runs from Albion, north past Colfax, over past Steptoe butte park, East to Oaksdale,( great little place to eat there by the way), south through Garfield, Palouse and then back to Albion.

Another loop around here, is South out of Albion to Pullman, West to the Snake river, and then follow the river up to Lewiston/Clarkston, and take 195 back past Pullman to Albion, (about90 miles). Beautiful views along the river, but last week was not a good time for that ride, it must a been over 100 down along the river valley.

There are several other afternoon Loop rides around the area, so I have lots left to see.

I ride with full leathers, and it was a lil bit on the warm side.

If I knew for sure which ride i was going to fall down on, I suppose I could skip the leathers??? NOT!

*anamosity* · 08-18-2008

Dave you get a concrete date and time and I maybe I can run over for lunch. LOL Or maybe come over the day prior. Something might workout.

**Spok** · 08-18-2008

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Originally Posted by anamosity

Dave you get a concrete date and time and I maybe I can run over for lunch. LOL Or maybe come over the day prior. Something might workout.

so far, i'm not getting much in the way of bites on this run. Batman just told me he sold his bike so he won't have a means to go.

cmptrmn.1 · 08-18-2008

I can consider it depending on dates. Course, I'd need someplace to sleep, too. Last two weeks of Sept. suck. This weekend does too. Hate riding on Long holidays. Too many crazies.

bensvulcan900 · 08-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Spok

so far, i'm not getting much in the way of bites on this run. Batman just told me he sold his bike so he won't have a means to go.

Yeah, not exactly overwhelming support. Oh well, give it a little more time and see what happens. I'm heading over the pass in the morning, maybe in the rain....What month is this again???

rod2625 · 08-19-2008

I am up for it. Dave and I did it last fall, it was my first time over the N. Cascade Hwy. It's a great ride!

**Spok** · 08-19-2008

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Originally Posted by cmptrmn.1

I can consider it depending on dates. Course, I'd need someplace to sleep, too. Last two weeks of Sept. suck. This weekend does too. Hate riding on Long holidays. Too many crazies.

if we can put together a plan, you can stay at my place.

cmptrmn.1 · 08-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Spok

if we can put together a plan, you can stay at my place.

You are setting yourself up for trouble. So, I accept.

drgriffi · 08-21-2008

How far from Portland Metro Area? I might be up for one more long ride before the season is over. Just got back from Sturgis about a week ago.

drgriffi · 08-21-2008

Rode through Custer Park and Mt Rushmore, through Needles Highway, and up the Devil's Tower run through Wyoming. Was quite a ride. Still recovering.

**Spok** · 08-21-2008

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Originally Posted by drgriffi

How far from Portland Metro Area? I might be up for one more long ride before the season is over. Just got back from Sturgis about a week ago.

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Originally Posted by drgriffi

Rode through Custer Park and Mt Rushmore, through Needles Highway, and up the Devil's Tower run through Wyoming. Was quite a ride. Still recovering.

sounds like quite a nice ride. from portland to mount vernon its 230 miles +/-. the North Cascade Highway over and back will be 260 +/-...

*anamosity* · 08-21-2008

You get a date on this yet?

**Spok** · 08-22-2008

hmmm, let me look at the calendar, my weekends and whatnots and see whasup

08-16-2008	#1 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,603	PNW - North Cascade Highway - Wintrop - Lunch Ride - Anyone? Hey, all of us PNW'rs, we should put a plan in action before the end of the season to hit the North Cascade Highway (SR20) from the Mount Vernon Area up over the hills to Winthrop for lunch and then a return trip. If you've never hit this route, nows the time. Lets put some thought into this and get something on the books. I normally make 10,000 miles a year but so far this year i've only managed 3000 +/- and I need to do something about that. ok, discuss.... __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

08-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
bensvulcan900 Newbie BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 65	I'm heading over to winthrop on tuesday, returning on thursday. I'm pretty much game for any time after that. I never get tired of that great ride! __________________ 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic "If I have to explain it to you, you won't understand." VROC# 26289

08-16-2008	#3 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,603	howdy ben, how u been __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

08-16-2008	#4 (permalink)
bensvulcan900 Newbie BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 65	Great. Just taking some more vacation time. I rode over to Winthrop a couple of weeks back with some buddies. It was great. Really freakin' HOT. How about you? Any good rides lately? __________________ 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic "If I have to explain it to you, you won't understand." VROC# 26289

08-16-2008	#5 (permalink)
WhiteFox Enjoy the journey! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Just outside of Pullman, Wa Posts: 140	This month is pretty full for me, but September I might be able to sswing such a ride, I bet its a beautiful ride from the east side too. __________________ Just trying to find any excuse to ride the 900.

08-18-2008	#7 (permalink)
W-P Bill Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 1,078	Have fun. Wish I could go. Oh well, maybe next year... __________________ You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

08-18-2008	#8 (permalink)
WhiteFox Enjoy the journey! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Just outside of Pullman, Wa Posts: 140	I have just over 300 miles on the 900 already. but its been in iddy bitty Pieces I have run a few of th eloop rides around here solo, which is nice, but its more fun with at least another rider. There is one short loop (80 miles) that runs from Albion, north past Colfax, over past Steptoe butte park, East to Oaksdale,( great little place to eat there by the way), south through Garfield, Palouse and then back to Albion. Another loop around here, is South out of Albion to Pullman, West to the Snake river, and then follow the river up to Lewiston/Clarkston, and take 195 back past Pullman to Albion, (about90 miles). Beautiful views along the river, but last week was not a good time for that ride, it must a been over 100 down along the river valley. There are several other afternoon Loop rides around the area, so I have lots left to see. I ride with full leathers, and it was a lil bit on the warm side. If I knew for sure which ride i was going to fall down on, I suppose I could skip the leathers??? NOT! __________________ Just trying to find any excuse to ride the 900. Last edited by WhiteFox : 08-19-2008 at 12:52 PM.

08-18-2008	#9 (permalink)
anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 14,010	Dave you get a concrete date and time and I maybe I can run over for lunch. LOL Or maybe come over the day prior. Something might workout. __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

08-18-2008	#11 (permalink)
cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 3,077	I can consider it depending on dates. Course, I'd need someplace to sleep, too. Last two weeks of Sept. suck. This weekend does too. Hate riding on Long holidays. Too many crazies. __________________ John 2007 Vulcan 900 1983 Xj650 66 Fairlane GTA Conv.

08-19-2008	#13 (permalink)
rod2625 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, WA Posts: 701	I am up for it. Dave and I did it last fall, it was my first time over the N. Cascade Hwy. It's a great ride! __________________ Roger '07 VN900 Classic http://public.fotki.com/rod2625/kawi-vn900/

08-21-2008	#16 (permalink)
drgriffi Ruler of the World!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha, Oregon Posts: 22	How far from Portland Metro Area? I might be up for one more long ride before the season is over. Just got back from Sturgis about a week ago. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad Blue LED Accent Lighting Cobra True Duals Exhaust w/Billet tips

08-21-2008	#17 (permalink)
drgriffi Ruler of the World!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha, Oregon Posts: 22	Rode through Custer Park and Mt Rushmore, through Needles Highway, and up the Devil's Tower run through Wyoming. Was quite a ride. Still recovering. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad Blue LED Accent Lighting Cobra True Duals Exhaust w/Billet tips

08-21-2008	#19 (permalink)
anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 14,010	You get a date on this yet? __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

08-22-2008	#20 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,603	hmmm, let me look at the calendar, my weekends and whatnots and see whasup __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.