Ride Report 2019 Black Hills, Grand Teton Mtns., Rocky Mountain Ntl. Park

[Longbeard71]

Kevin will your Tri Glide fit in the toy hauler? Looks like you are having a good time be safe.

[DK Custom Products]

Kevin will your Tri Glide fit in the toy hauler? Looks like you are having a good time be safe.

Yes, it fits. Barely, but it gets the job done.





We still have use the the fridge, sink, bathroom, shower and bed, but no living area until we unload the Tri Glide.

Thanks, we're really enjoying this trip!

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Day 5 Continued-

As we left Deadwood, we got hailed on again. That is not a dirty lens on Mary's camera. lol



But it did not last long, soon we were seeing some blue sky, along with some less wet clouds!



Running the same sweepers again, opposite direction. Mary In The Mirror!



We're in Spearfish Canyon now...



...it is the perfect combination of a fun road to ride, along with amazing views.



A look back-



It is stunningly picturesque...



...which is one of the reasons it is one of Mary's favorite roads to ride.



While it is short, it offers some great sweepers...



...and a few tighter curves as well.



All for now, much more of Day 5 to come!

Kevin

[FuzzyWuzHe]

That's the kind of road you can forget about riding and get caught up in the views ....

[MDO]

That's the kind of road you can forget about riding and get caught up in the views ....

I do that in the Smokey Mountain National Park

Great pics Kevin/Mary, it looks like your having a blast.

[Sunman]

Great pictures! Got to ride Spearfish Canyon in 1998 at Sturgis Rally. Absolutely beautiful road. Unfortunately it rained that day so had to take it a little slower than I would have liked but still great fun. Thanks for posting your ride reports. Keep them coming!

Sunman

[Jack Klarich]

Love Spearfish Canyon

We had 1 of our pack crash there in 93, not paying attention to the road

Raining that day and lots of trucks on the road

[ol' school]

Enjoying the pictures of your trip as usual! Enjoy yourselves and be safe!

[DK Custom Products]

That's the kind of road you can forget about riding and get caught up in the views ....

Yeah. But it is fun to ride too!!!

I do that in the Smokey Mountain National Park

Great pics Kevin/Mary, it looks like your having a blast.

Thanks, yes, we are really enjoying this time!

Great pictures! Got to ride Spearfish Canyon in 1998 at Sturgis Rally. Absolutely beautiful road. Unfortunately it rained that day so had to take it a little slower than I would have liked but still great fun. Thanks for posting your ride reports. Keep them coming!

Sunman

Thank you. This road is in Mary's Top Ten....It may be in mine also.

Much more to come.

Love Spearfish Canyon

We had 1 of our pack crash there in 93, not paying attention to the road

Raining that day and lots of trucks on the road

I hear ya, it can be easy to be distracted. Hope all is well with you down in Florida Jack...as I type this it is snowing outside...last day of Spring. lol

Enjoying the pictures of your trip as usual! Enjoy yourselves and be safe!

Thank you, good to hear you're liking them. Gotta stay safe to ride another day.

Kevin

[Jack Klarich]

Lots of rain here in Florida, I feel soggy when I ride

Following your trip, stay safe and have FUN

[DK Custom Products]

Day 5 Continued-

Spearfish Canyon...



...what a great day to be riding it...



...Mary is getting a ton of great cloud pics...



...we're both really enjoying the road & the views.



It is a classic American scenic byway.



Old Hydro Electro Plant-



Don't want to jinx myself, but as far as the speed limit, I ride at the speed that is safe for the road conditions and the traffic...



...and there's been very little traffic, and very little 35 mph speeds today.



Caught the waterfall on the fly. We'll stop for a better pic on the way back.



Absolutely amazing road to appreciate....both the riding and the views!



More in next post.

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Day 5 Continued-

It's cold today....



...but with the electric jackets, the views and...



...the lack of traffic, the high 40's/low 50's are totally worth it!



Here we are in Spearfish. First time we need to do a bit of grocery shopping this trip, and what better way to do it than a round trip via Spearfish Canyon.



This is a motel that we stayed in for 3 or 4 days about 5 years ago.



Downtown Main Street...lots of good memories of this town-



Shopping's done, back riding Spearfish Canyon, the opposite direction.



Leaned over, coming out of a sharp curve...



...this is a road that just begs to be ridden in a "spirited" manner.



I don't know how many times we'd have to ride it to get tired of it.



Still more to come of Day 5, as time permits.

Kevin

[Gray Biker]

We love riding the hills when were at the Rally. Usually run the Canyon both directions every year. But its a lot warmer when were out there. We love riding from Spearfish down to Hill city. One year there wasnt much traffic. So we ran it early in the week and again before we left.... I told Deb that I thought I was getting tired of corners... She said she never thought she would hear me say that... But it was the fourth day of riding the hills all day...

Be different on the Triglide this year... I like laying over in the corners... Looks like great riding with out the traffic that we always have...

Have fun... Just saw Beartooth is closed again for snow... Good thing your not going that far...

[frostbite51]

Been down Spearfish canyon many times. If you really want the 'WOW' factor, go down during the peak fall colors. One thinks it is mostly evergreens, but it will surprise and amaze you...

[BILLIJAK]

Glad you're having a great time! I thought you'd have a few 'jacket weather' days! My perfect riding weather.

We have a good friend that has a rustic cabin out there in the Canyon....in between the Power Plant No. 2 and Bridal Veil Falls....been lucky enough to have stayed there a few times.....NOT during Sturgis Bike Week!! I think they make enough off rentals to pay property tax for the year! Good deal for them, and they have returning renters, so must be good for them as well.

Really enjoying your ride reports and pics....Ride Safe!

Bill

[DK Custom Products]

Sorry it's been so long since an update....

Been busy riding!



Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Lots of rain here in Florida, I feel soggy when I ride

Following your trip, stay safe and have FUN

Hey Jack,

Better soggy and warm than wet and freezing!

We love riding the hills when were at the Rally. Usually run the Canyon both directions every year. But its a lot warmer when were out there. We love riding from Spearfish down to Hill city. One year there wasnt much traffic. So we ran it early in the week and again before we left.... I told Deb that I thought I was getting tired of corners... She said she never thought she would hear me say that... But it was the fourth day of riding the hills all day...

Be different on the Triglide this year... I like laying over in the corners... Looks like great riding with out the traffic that we always have...

Have fun... Just saw Beartooth is closed again for snow... Good thing your not going that far...

I hear ya on getting tired of the corners. That happened to me once in Idaho a few years back. Surprised me And Mary. But I was cured the next day. lol

Yep, the TG is different in the curves...still fun, just different. If you need any confirmation that they can handle the sweepers and twistys just as good, or better, than HD 2 wheelers...check out this video-

Been down Spearfish canyon many times. If you really want the 'WOW' factor, go down during the peak fall colors. One thinks it is mostly evergreens, but it will surprise and amaze you...

Thanks man...gonna have to do that one year.

Glad you're having a great time! I thought you'd have a few 'jacket weather' days! My perfect riding weather.

We have a good friend that has a rustic cabin out there in the Canyon....in between the Power Plant No. 2 and Bridal Veil Falls....been lucky enough to have stayed there a few times.....NOT during Sturgis Bike Week!! I think they make enough off rentals to pay property tax for the year! Good deal for them, and they have returning renters, so must be good for them as well.

Really enjoying your ride reports and pics....Ride Safe!

Bill

Hey Bill,

Thanks!

Our time in the Hills has been perfect!

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Day 5 Concluded-

What a great road, the curves and the views-



Stopped at the waterfall....



...for Mary to get a photo...



...and one more, looking back as we ride away.



This is my kind of road...



...the scenery is endless...



...and the curves just keep coming.



We were really fortunate for nice cool weather and a relatively traffic free day!

Just stunning!!!



Day 5 wrapped up in the next post.

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Day 5 Conclusion-

Looking up the side of the canyon wall from the bike...



...the photo's don't really show how steep and tall they are. Quite a sight in person!



What a day it has been...thru Cheyenne Crossing, over the hill, thru Lead, to Deadwood. Back thru Lead and over the curvy hill again, back thru Cheyenne Crossing.

Then up thru Spearfish Canyon...a bit of nostalgia wandering around Spearfish a bit. Then back thru the Canyon again.

Now we've gone thru Cheyenne Crossing a 3rd time and are on the 5 mile narrow road leading to our "camp" site.

This is one of 6 wooden bridges we cross on this road.



It is a very nice, picturesque ribbon of asphalt. The last half mile before camp is a nice hard-packed gravel road.



Back at our "own little private lake"...



...we went for a walk around the lake...



...the stream is quite cold and moving quickly.



Great way to wrap up a fantastic day of riding!



Kevin

[ol' school]

Great pics as usual! Looks like a fun time!