SeattleJim
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I got back last night from a 1000 mile ride to and around the Columbia River Gorge. There were 3 of us there on NT700's. Besides myself Taldric and Isaac also made it. There was almost a 4th NT700 joining us. Clement Salvadori of Rider Magazine attended and was supposed to be test riding an NT but Honda could not get him one in time.
Taldric and I at McClellan Viewpoint with Mt. St. Helens behind us. This was a checkpoint on the Fun Run .
A highlight of the event is access to the 2.5 mile Maryhill Loops Road, the first paved road in the northwest. It's normally closed to vehicles but can be rented for certain events. In the morning was a riding clinic and then in the afternoon it was opened to all rally attenders. This shot is of the clinic riders. Can you spot Isaac?!
I arrived shortly before the road was opened for us in the afternoon. There were about 5 bikes in front of me. I briefly chatted with Isaac before he had to go back to class. Clement pulled in behind me and we chatted about the NT's good and bad points. One of the Rally officials told us to gear up and pulled us out of line. We got to ride the road first. Yay! I made 4 runs and was starting to bevel the bottom of my boots. What a hoot!
This canyon was on the way to the Maryhill road. Another fun twisty.
Taldric and I at McClellan Viewpoint with Mt. St. Helens behind us. This was a checkpoint on the Fun Run .
A highlight of the event is access to the 2.5 mile Maryhill Loops Road, the first paved road in the northwest. It's normally closed to vehicles but can be rented for certain events. In the morning was a riding clinic and then in the afternoon it was opened to all rally attenders. This shot is of the clinic riders. Can you spot Isaac?!
I arrived shortly before the road was opened for us in the afternoon. There were about 5 bikes in front of me. I briefly chatted with Isaac before he had to go back to class. Clement pulled in behind me and we chatted about the NT's good and bad points. One of the Rally officials told us to gear up and pulled us out of line. We got to ride the road first. Yay! I made 4 runs and was starting to bevel the bottom of my boots. What a hoot!
This canyon was on the way to the Maryhill road. Another fun twisty.