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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 10:27 AM
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OK, I searched for this subject and found zippo, so here it goes.

Today, I'm riding with a bunch of women on bikes (1 GW, 1 BMW, 4 HD's.)

Here's our route (tentatively.)

I'll put up a pic or two, if I take any. Expected temp range: 65F-78F. Should be nice and sunny. Anyone here along the route? If not, then you should be, LOL!
 
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Here's a pic~

 
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'nuther~

 
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Yeah, everyone rides their own...
 
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As an East Coaster I'd love to ride that route.
 
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Originally Posted by lowbar
As an East Coaster I'd love to ride that route.
TONS of bikes out, today. It's a fun route. 6,000 feet elevation gain/loss. 80F for most of it. Really warm when we stopped, but the air felt cool, once underway.
 
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Nice! I'll be catching some of that next year...
 
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That’s a good ride. Done most of it. Enjoy.
 
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