Sturgis summer trip
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Intermediate
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There is so much to see out west! I feel bad that you won't get to see more of it. To be honest, if I was coming over from France, I'd forget the Sturgis Rally and see more of Utah and Colorado. Here is a link to one of my threads when I took a trip out to southern Utah.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...tures-too.html
Adding in some of the roads in the mountains of Colorado would complete your trip. I am currently planning a trip to Colorado and getting input from our fellow forum members. Here is that link.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...rado-trip.html
Hope you enjoy your trip over here. Ride safe!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...tures-too.html
Adding in some of the roads in the mountains of Colorado would complete your trip. I am currently planning a trip to Colorado and getting input from our fellow forum members. Here is that link.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...rado-trip.html
Hope you enjoy your trip over here. Ride safe!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Baa Haaba, Maine
Bonne journée! Vous allez l'adorer sturgis et le domaine, de vous amuser. Quelle partie de la France sont vous de? Les parents de ma femme vivent dans la Langedouc.
Sorry, my French is terrible. Sounds like a great trip. We did a Fly/Ride out of Montpellier and visit often.....
Sorry, my French is terrible. Sounds like a great trip. We did a Fly/Ride out of Montpellier and visit often.....
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Bonne journée! Vous allez l'adorer sturgis et le domaine, de vous amuser. Quelle partie de la France sont vous de? Les parents de ma femme vivent dans la Langedouc.
Sorry, my French is terrible. Sounds like a great trip. We did a Fly/Ride out of Montpellier and visit often.....
Sorry, my French is terrible. Sounds like a great trip. We did a Fly/Ride out of Montpellier and visit often.....
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: texas panhandle
I question the route from Alliance to Denver to Grand Junction. Some members on here can make suggestions on some beautiful rides off the interstate that is worth the little extra time.
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From: Coeur d'Alene
My $.02
Fennec: OK, voici une idée. This is a suggestion also using Atticus Finch's and others plan from an earlier post plus my own travels. Unless you have a a special purpose in going to Alliance, Nebraska and then to Denver and Grand Junction, there are other great ways to spend those days riding and still get to Salt Lake City in time. Denver is an OK town but not much fun on a motorcycle. So, I say skip it. I'm a big fan of Sturgis but I see you have 4 days planned there. Nevertheless, I think 3 days will do it for you. Here are 4 open days then.
1 day from Sturgis stay
1 day Sturgis to Alliance, Neb.
1 day Alliance to Denver
1 day Denver to Grand Junction
With those 4 days, consider the route below. That route I put in the link is about 1350 miles or 2173 km. Over 4 days that's about 335 miles or 540 km per day. Piece of cake and so much more fun. See what you think.
http://g.co/maps/q4ewc
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Fennec, now that I have one member that agrees I will say that if you are coming this far to ride, reconsider the Alliance to Grand Junction. I have ridden these roads and you can have so much better rides by going from Sturgis down to Colorado. I just don't think you should waste your time in Nebraska. My apologies to Nebraska. Do Colorado and Utah as time allows. In Utah, don't run low on gasoline. In Moab, Utah you will need a reservation for lodging. If you are willing to change your route, the members will give you some incredible advice.
Road Warrior
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From: Coeur d'Alene
Fennec, now that I have one member that agrees I will say that if you are coming this far to ride, reconsider the Alliance to Grand Junction. I have ridden these roads and you can have so much better rides by going from Sturgis down to Colorado. I just don't think you should waste your time in Nebraska. My apologies to Nebraska. Do Colorado and Utah as time allows. In Utah, don't run low on gasoline. In Moab, Utah you will need a reservation for lodging. If you are willing to change your route, the members will give you some incredible advice.
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3rd Gear
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From: Gering Ne
Fennec, now that I have one member that agrees I will say that if you are coming this far to ride, reconsider the Alliance to Grand Junction. I have ridden these roads and you can have so much better rides by going from Sturgis down to Colorado. I just don't think you should waste your time in Nebraska. My apologies to Nebraska. Do Colorado and Utah as time allows. In Utah, don't run low on gasoline. In Moab, Utah you will need a reservation for lodging. If you are willing to change your route, the members will give you some incredible advice.
