Hey all, will be out in the hills from the 25th thru the 27, or 28, or 29.......
Looking ti do some asphalt, gravel, light 2 track. I think Paul will be riding my Tiger out so we need to go easy on him.
Just looking to hang out with great people. Whadaya say?
Are you in?
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I would do a bit of ridding with you while your here. Keep in touch.
I'm in.
Happen to think that the Harley fest is beginning so am thinking of an alternative plan. Maybe head South instead. Catch some BBQ at Jeff's, maybe. ??????????
So, I had 3 conversations going on when I wrote that above. Pay no attention.
Paul and did however ride down to Nebraska and spent the weekend with Mark and Bonnie. Also rode over to Ashland and had BBQ at GSJeff's place. Had a great time. Thanks Mark, Bonnie, and Jeff.
Surprisingly I had never been south of Springfield in NE. I enjoyed riding in the area. The gravel roads around the Niobrara River area VERY loose and sandy.
The 25th weekend is still on. Thinking we will leave Mitchell mid afternoon on Friday and camp at Sage Creek that night. Then head for the hills in the morning. Will make more definite plans as we get closer.
Quote from: greatbuffalo on August 04, 2016, 07:54:06 PM
Happen to think that the Harley fest is beginning so am thinking of an alternative plan. Maybe head South instead. Catch some BBQ at Jeff's, maybe. ??????????
Quote from: greatbuffalo on August 10, 2016, 04:10:45 PM
I had 3 conversations going on when I wrote that above. Pay no attention.
Several of us already talked about that comment, we decided to leave it alone and "pay no attention."
It was one of those nights.
Haha, I wondered too, but also looked the other way.
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You see I was very busy that night. I thought that I posted about the weekend of the 5th but instead, I texted it. Then my head got confused and I responded here instead of text. I never said I was the brightest bulb in the lamp, just hope the patients got the right meds that night. :evil
And the inn will be open and ready for a restock!! ;D I am planning on meeting up with you there.
Poor Dan, "driveway doesn't go all the way to the house," "not the sharpest tool in the shed," "one short of 6 pack," "A burger short of a combo meal," "A few peas short of a casserole," "Not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree." I think you get the idea. Anymore? Poor Dan, he's so much fun to pick on. ;)
I'm still confused, not that it matters. So are we leaving on Thursday the 25th or Friday the 26th?
Thinking I will come to Mitchell to meet up. We Had a geat weekend with you guys come back anytime.
You guys can camp at my house if you like.
I will have to wait for my mini me to get out of school they start on the 24th...I swear it gets earlier every year!
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So 330 on the 26th is the quickest I can leave
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Quote from: Lonesome Dave on August 11, 2016, 10:53:06 PMPoor Dan, he's so much fun to pick on. ;)
Careful Dave or I will start picking on you again.
Besides... I think Dan's brain might function like a dolphin. They can stay awake for 15 days straight because only 1/2 of their brain sleeps at a time.
Thanks for the offer Dave, was kinda thinking of being your guest but will wait to see
What our fearless leader has planned. Paul I will figure that as the departure time.
I can come up early and pester Dan.
Just be careful of his bottlenose....
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To heck with his bottle nose, it is his blowhole you have to worry about! :evil
I like that dolphin analogy. That would be awesome.
The 26th at 1530 it is. Head out and camp at Sage Creek Friday night then head for the Hills in the AM. We, Paul, Minipaul, Nathaniel, and I will crash at Joel's place. Mark, you are more than welcome to crash there or if you are more comfy in a bed rather than the floor or couch, you can bug some other fine DDSRer for a crash pad. There are plenty of fine folks willing to offer up a bed or couch.
I've got no plans except to ride and eat and have a great time. I am thinking I may hang out another day or two after the weekend. I know Paul needs to head back on Sunday. So Mark, if you wanna take a couple more days, I'd be up for it.
If you wanna do some extra days I am down with that! I do have that week off so I can always come back and ride some more.
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Nathaniel will need to return, maybe he can bring miniwiz back.
I have till the 31st.
Mark, you can can come up when ever you want. I'm done working the morning of the 25th.
I'm for extra days. Can make about anything work, I can stay till the 31st also. Will see if we make it that long.
For now I will plan to stay at Joel's so we are together to ride.
I will plan to get to Mitchell a couple hours early.
Mark well plan on grabbing some lunch while we wait or Paul and Nathaniel.
I think there are others who will join in the fun once you're in the hills. I've been planning on hanging out with ya.
As usual, the more, the merrier!
Ok. We are heading out to the hills this weekend. We will hole up for the night, Friday at Sage Creek in the Badlands. Saturday we will head into the Hills, Probably will head for Lead to dump our stuff off at Joel's place then get ready for a ride. I figured we can meet for lunch somewhere and take off for an afternoon ride. I was thinking, and with the request of a couple others, that we do a fairly easy 2 track ride. I will have a passenger so can't make it too tough, that means no bad rocks and no mud. Hoping to get Jaden, Paul's son, riding by next years so I will not have to perform this duty again. (unless there's some hottie that wants a ride)
So, it anyone has any ideas of a good fairly easy 2 track/gravel route for Saturday afternoon, that would be greatly appreciated.
For Sunday I thought we would get a fairly early start, or about our usual start time. Thought we would do a mixed ride asphalt, gravel, maybe take Castle Peak road, make our way to Hill City, Keystone, Iron Mountain road, etc, etc and get some lunch in Custer and then make our way back to lead. As all of you know that have ridden nothing is written in stone and things can change on a dime. Open as always to other ideas.
Monday and Tuesday will be freestyling. No plan what so ever, so what happens, happens. I think I will head home on Wednesday as I need to be back to work Thursday evening.
did Silver city S. to miners hotel, slate creek, mystic/rochford last weekend, very nice for two up. Of course Dave will have a plethora of option I'm sure. Hope to catch up with you guys somewhere along the line.
I'd like to come. Can't be there till Saturday lunch time at the earliest but could stay for an extra day or two. I need to try to find a camp spot somewhere close to Lead?
We aren't planning on leaving out till after lunch on Saturday anyway Grubbie. Come on out
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Fish and fry isn't too far away. Like 10 miles maybe
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Quote from: Fletch on August 25, 2016, 07:56:44 AM
did Silver city S. to miners hotel, slate creek, mystic/rochford last weekend, very nice for two up. Of course Dave will have a plethora of option I'm sure. Hope to catch up with you guys somewhere along the line.
Hey wait a second, Alyssa told me you stayed at the bar (Moonshine Glutch) all day! ???
You tenting or camper Grubbie? I've got my tent along.
Planing to head for Mitchell tomorrow around 10 but haven't packed yet.
But the DR is ready.
Looking forward to a fun few days of riding.
Grubbie, there is a CG ust south of Lead, Recreational Springs Resort. Don't know anything about it just know its there. Keep me posted. I'll PM you my cell number
Lets plan on meeting for lunch at the Stamp Mills on Main St in Lead for lunch at 1130.
Does that work for most?
I will continue to monitor the forum today until I loose signal at Sage Creek
Quote from: Lonesome Dave on August 25, 2016, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: Fletch on August 25, 2016, 07:56:44 AM
did Silver city S. to miners hotel, slate creek, mystic/rochford last weekend, very nice for two up. Of course Dave will have a plethora of option I'm sure. Hope to catch up with you guys somewhere along the line.
Hey wait a second, Alyssa told me you stayed at the bar (Moonshine Glutch) all day! ???
Haha.. we did run into her there, but that was later in the day. did she get to Idaho?
Quote from: sandhillrider on August 25, 2016, 10:22:40 PM
You tenting or camper Grubbie? I've got my tent along.
Planing to head for Mitchell tomorrow around 10 but haven't packed yet.
But the DR is ready.
Looking forward to a fun few days of riding.
I am bringing the camper, also bringing another rider with me. We will be camped at Steel Wheel. Got an extra bed if you need one. We were looking for a fifth wheel, I wanted one like yours. She wanted a bigger model, so we compromised and got the bigger model. Lots of room. We could pull out the table bed for you, Heidi won't be along, just me and a guy from work.
My band is playing in Buffalo (Wyo) tonight, probably won't get home till about 3:30 AM. I'll try to get a nap and make it to Lead by lunchtime, but I wouldn't count on it. Plus with Cool Deadwood Nights going on I will probably circle around to Rapid and back on 44 rather than try to pull the camper through that mess. I will text Dan when I get there and see if we can catch up somewhere.
Haha.. we did run into her there, but that was later in the day. did she get to Idaho?
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Yep, she found a free ride for her and bike. She left Monday with "Idaho Joe" a Rekluse Clutch rep. from Boise.
Another great ride. Good to see everyone.
Thanks Joel for the housing and Dan and Paul for the brew.
See everyone in a couple weeks...
It was a great ride! Thank you to everyone! Here is a better track from Savoy to Devils Tower. Includes Roughlock Falls, Cement Ridge Lookout, the ghost town of Tinton, Warren Peak Lookout, Devils Tower, and Ranch A. Where the tracks split; On the way up take the Eastern and Southern options, on the way back take the Northern and Western.
Big bike friendly.
Thanks for the tracks Rob. Does this one include the part where we get lost? :evil
May offer this up for the rally or maybe in the spring.