Tuesday and Wednesday Rides!

[sprocket]

I will be arriving Monday in ES, and departing Thursday. I posted earlier that I would put together a couple of rides and I have. Both rides will be 350+ miles with very few main highway miles; this will be all in the twisties. This will also be a "energetic" type of ride and all day! I will have marked maps for anyone who wants to go. I have ridden these roads many times so it’s not a random selection, but some of the best roads in Arkansas. It will be fun!
Any questions?

[garry]

R Doug and I will be arriving Monday night and plan on a full day of the best local twisties for Tuesday. Better to build an appetite for the National dinner that evening.

Do you have the route(s) available in Streets and Trips or some other mapping format?

[sprocket]

No I dont yet, let me see what I can get posted up real soon!

[garry]

FWIW, we're leaving on Wednesday and hope to sample a few more as we head southeast toward Memphis...

[SWriverstone]

Hi Sprocket—maps in Garmin MapSource or Streets & Trips are good...but a somewhat more universal way is to map out the ride in Google Maps using the "Directions" function. This is great because you can choose a start and end point, then just drag the "elastic" route over whatever roads you want and it snaps into place. (And the "Terrain" button is cool for seeing the topography of the route.)

You can find links to example routes in this post.

When you're done routing, you can convert the mile long URL to a permanent, short, easy URL using http://www.tinyurl.com

Everyone can view the route online, then plot it into whatever mapping software people have.

Just an idea!  

Scott

[sprocket]

Here are the two days of rides I have planned, I hope this works!

[sprocket]

Heres the Google thing.



Day 1 STN 420 miles
http://tinyurl.com/2jv9cm


Day 2 STN 434 miles
http://tinyurl.com/yvwnpf

We can shorten either one up if we need to.
Any Qyestions?

Thanks Scott for the idea, it only took me 3-4 hrs to figure it out!

[sprocket]

Anybody interested in having some action shots taken while on the gas!

Snuffy from this board, is the "push mountain pics" guy and would be glad to set up on Push Mountain Rd. and take some action pics!

Here's a few he took last fall on Push Mountain.
 
If your wondering what is Push Mountain, its state hwy 341 south of Mountain Home. Its also the premier twisty in Arkansas, kinda like the Dragon out east.





Just a suggestion, but post up if you interested!

[FJR1300]

Oh... Push Mountain Road.

Here's one from a couple of years ago.  NOTE:  The photo was setup... we took off our gear to stir up the ATGATT folks!

[Scoop]

Both rides look good.  I note that they don't go through the "Lost Canyon", I think that is hwy 74?  OR 76?  But look like good routes.  We get in on Tuesday, but mayhaps we can partake!

[sprocket]

Look at day 2 again, The "Lost Canyon" or Lost Valley is close to Ponca AR. at the west end of 74. Great road and we do all of it! It starts where 123 and 74 meet close to Hasty heads west through Jasper then on to Ponca. The Jasper to Ponca part is the best, lots of slow speed twisties.
I figure that mayhaps you will be able to partake some where along about Wednesday!

[stefrrr]

Oh... Push Mountain Road.

Here's one from a couple of years ago.  NOTE:  The photo was setup... we took off our gear to stir up the ATGATT folks!

Suuuuuure...

[JoBu]

Oh... Push Mountain Road.

Here's one from a couple of years ago.  NOTE:  The photo was setup... we took off our gear to stir up the ATGATT folks!

Ok Mr. "I can plan my wrecks" FJR1300, we belive you.    (j/k)

Cheers,

Joe

[FJR1300]

Speaking of accidents... I've heard from a number of folks they are really watching the speed on 341 due to the number of injuries over the last couple of years.

[sprocket]

Speaking of accidents... I've heard from a number of folks they are really watching the speed on 341 due to the number of injuries over the last couple of years.

You need to quit messing with those ATGATT peoples, you know how sensitive they can be!

Yeah those sport bike riders really like to test there limits on 341, and that's the majority of accidents. Its a great road if you stay within your limits. I have heard some of those guys can take those 35 mph curves in excess of 100 mph, and its the ones following, that cant ride like that, that end up getting hurt.
We should be alright considering were on a Tuesday or Wednesday, most of the hot LEO presence is on the weekends. Maybe we can hook up with Snuffy, he lives up there and knows alot about whats going on, he takes good pics too.

[Jetpilot5]

I should also be arriving on Monday evening and plan to ride all day Tuesday and Wednesday and then head home Thursday.  It would be great to hook up with you guys if you don't mind.

[sprocket]

I should also be arriving on Monday evening and plan to ride all day Tuesday and Wednesday and then head home Thursday.  It would be great to hook up with you guys if you don't mind.

If all day is what you want then all day is what you'll get!
Bring it on Mr Jet man, I'll be there Monday night as well. Maybe we can get together and discuss the routes!
Looking forward to it.

[mxvet57]

I should also be arriving on Monday evening and plan to ride all day Tuesday and Wednesday and then head home Thursday.  It would be great to hook up with you guys if you don't mind.

roger, i should get there late monday afternoon. i'll be looking for ya with a beer in hand.

  ed

[Jetpilot5]

That sounds good Ed.  

[sprocket]

Well if we can get a handful of folks together for a little riding,
how about this place for lunch on Tuesday. This is probably one of the most popular eaten places, (that's Arkansawian for restaurant) and the foods pretty good too!
South of Jasper AR.
http://www.mcrush.com/cliffhouse/


I have only ate here one time before, but I remember the food was good. Then again I'm about this least picky eater you'll ever meet.

Wednesday in Mountain View AR.
http://www.joysmainstreetcafe.com/

[miles]

I've been looking at the rides listed in the other thread, and thinking the 434 miles Push Mountain loop sounds good for wednesday.  We'll (the LoSoCal contingent) arrive in ES in the afternoon on tuesday, so just a small loop if we have the time and motivation will do us.  Otherwise it's a relaxing afternoon in Lovely Eureka Springs for us.

434 miles will probably be our shortest day of a week's worth of riding.  It'll be nice to have a sort-of off day.


miles

[atypical1]

434 miles will probably be our shortest day of a week's worth of riding.  It'll be nice to have a sort-of off day.

We can always do the loop twice.

james

[Jetpilot5]

Lunch anywhere is good with me, I just want to hit some of those great roads.  I have great memories of 16.

Fingers crossed for decent weather.

[glory racing]

Hey Mr. Sprocket,

Since I will be staying somewhere around Branson in the rv, I will need some ride time in the morning to get to the Rodeway and hook up with you guys.  What time do you suspect your tours will be departing?   I don't want to wake up and get there to early because knowing the pace of your tours - I will need all the rest I can get!  (also need all of the beauty sleep I can get)  Plus it takes me about an hour to fix my hair in the mornings...so I need to know when to set the alarm.

C'ya,
Mark

[mxvet57]

Hey Mr. Sprocket,

  (also need all of the beauty sleep I can get)  Plus it takes me about an hour to fix my hair in the mornings...so I need to know when to set the alarm.

C'ya,
Mark

haven't you ever heard of helmet hair?

[glory racing]

AR does not have a helmet law...so helmet hair should not be an issue.  And since it will be warm and the state doesn't care if you are protected or not...I don't think I will be wearing the armor jacket either.  Didn't that pic of FJR1300 with no helmet/gear look cool!

[atypical1]

AR does not have a helmet law...so helmet hair should not be an issue.  And since it will be warm and the state doesn't care if you are protected or not...I don't think I will be wearing the armor jacket either.  Didn't that pic of FJR1300 with no helmet/gear look cool!

You know, I have ridden once without a helmet and it was really uncomfortable. I can't imagine railing around those roads without gear. But to each their own. Hit some gravel though and guess which one of us is getting up and back on their bike?

james

[mxvet57]

You know, I have ridden once without a helmet and it was really uncomfortable. I can't imagine railing around those roads without gear. But to each their own. Hit some gravel though and guess which one of us is getting up and back on their bike?

james

    +1  

[glory racing]

Sorry, my bad.  I was just stirring the pot and poking a little fun at myself and my hair(or lack there of).  I will be good from now on.    (Just fyi...I will have my helmet and armor jacket on during the rides)   But I do still need to know approximately what time the rides are leaving on Tuesday morning.  Unfortunately I will be staying 52 twisty miles from the Rodeway.  Hey, I guess thats better than being 52 slab miles away.

[Mac]

52 miles is just a short warm up before breakfast.

[sprocket]

Hey Mr. Sprocket,

Since I will be staying somewhere around Branson in the rv, I will need some ride time in the morning to get to the Rodeway and hook up with you guys.  What time do you suspect your tours will be departing?   I don't want to wake up and get there to early because knowing the pace of your tours - I will need all the rest I can get!  (also need all of the beauty sleep I can get)  Plus it takes me about an hour to fix my hair in the mornings...so I need to know when to set the alarm.

C'ya,
Mark

Yes you do need all the beauty sleep you can get and then some!
I would say at least by 8:00 AM. (thats kickstands up and on the gas). Because its gonna be so dang hot I would say at daylight, but I dont expect anyone would prefer that.
A 300 to 400 mile day ride and be back in plenty of time to catch a shower then dinner, leaving by 8:00 should provide plenty of time.

[1moreroad]

It looks like I may join you on Wednesday if I can.  After we get past Push Mountain I'll just head east home.

[glory racing]

Looks like it is gonna be hot and humid, so stands up and rolling by 8am is good.
I will have all day Monday to ride but I am going to stay north of the state line and check out southern Missouri and see what Mark Twain Nat'l forest has to offer.  Therefore, I will see ya Tuesday Morning in time for coffee and hair combing prior to stands up.  
Ride safe,
Mark
 

[Bunbun]

I think dove and I would like to get in on some good "spirited" riding.  I have your routes plotted and printed!

Bun

[snuffy]

Howdy and welcome to all you riders headed to Arkansas this week.

I plan to be on 341 this Wednesday and look forward to seeing y'all.

As of last weekend I can no longer put out any roadside signs to let riders know that I am up ahead.  Seems the state has taken offense at me doing that.  I am setup about 8.8 miles from the south end of Push Mountain road.  I would appreciate it if y'all could space yourselves out some in order for me to have a chance to get a good shot of each one of you.

All are invited to stop by and say hey.  I'll make a group photo and give it to y'all if you do.

I can't say for certain about this Wednesday, but I do know that the forest ranger had the day off last Wednesday.

Have fun and ride safe.

[1moreroad]

Great rides!  Sprocket did a terrific job planning out the routes.  Jetpilot set a good pace Tuesday when I joined everyone.  Sprocket and Bunbun set a slightly more... spirited pace yesterday.

[Hickey]

I had a really great time Tuesday riding with you all.  Thanks especially to Sprocket for leading the way!

[stromgal]

Thanks, Sprocket, for the routes and ride-leading. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride on wednesday, despite cutting out later in the afternoon because the heat was getting to me. Guess I continued my tradition of missing out on group pictures, as I heard you all got 'shot' on Push Mountain road.  

[Jetpilot5]

Sprocket, your rides rocked!  

[snuffy]

Just a reminder to all who made the Wednesday ride on 341, to email me for a copy of the group photo.

Thanks for stopping by.

pushmountainpics@yahoo.com

[sprocket]

Everyone is certainly welcome, it was my pleasure! Just simply a matter of riding some of my favorite rodes in Arkansas, and having some new friends to hang out with while doing it.
Now when we talk about a spirited paced ride we will all be on the same page
Man that was some kind of fun, at times I pushed it pretty hard and could never get bunbun dove, and glory out of my mirror for very long!
Yep, next year boys, if you don't want to get whupped by a girl, don't ride with dove, bunbun has taught her well!
This was a great group of guys and gals to ride with!
I was impressed with the riding abilities everyone had, its kinda of rare to have this many people on a ride and not one squid in the bunch.
A big hats off to (I hope I get this right) Dave, the dude on the BMW that went down on 23 and broke his mirror off. This guy goes down doing 45+, slides into the ditch, gets back up throws some duct tape on the mirror and rides the rest of the day with no problems or complaints.
bunbun, dove, jetpilot, glory, hickey, mcgyver, mxvet, stormgal, atypical, 1moreroad, dredhead, doug and garry, I know there were others I just cant remember the names.  It was so nice meeting everyone and I'm looking forward to Colorado

[mxvet57]

it was great riding with every one. and yes i was the old and slow one usually bringing up the rear.

[stromgal]

it was great riding with every one. and yes i was the old and slow one usually bringing up the rear.

Riding Sweep is an important job!  

[mxvet57]

Riding Sweep is an important job!  

i was just hoping they waited for me at the next corner  

[Hickey]

i was just hoping they waited for me at the next corner  

They always waited for me without complaint on Tuesday morning.  It was great.  I could ride my own pace and never feel like I was in danger of getting left behind permanently!  

[Bunbun]

Sprocket, Dove and I had an excellent time and absolutely LOVED the rides.  Perfect pace, fantastic routes and an all around fabulous time.  MUCH appreciated for the time!  Thanks for the compliments, but we couldn't have done it without an outstanding leader  We had a blast on both days and had a great time riding with everyone -- Dave, I hope that buffs out  I can't remember the name of the guy on the new Connie that had blown his rear suspension, but I hope you get that fixed up!

Glory, Sprocket and MacGuyver-- special thanks to y'all and it was great riding with ya!

Bun

[DredheadV2.0]

They always waited for me without complaint on Tuesday morning.

And on Wednesday you were in NO danger of getting left behind  

[Hickey]

And on Wednesday you were in NO danger of getting left behind  

Well, not as much danger.  But make no mistake, you and Krismark each set an exciting pace and it was fun work keeping up.  

[glory racing]

This is the second time in as many months that I have had the fortunate occasion to ride with/follow Sprocket through the twistes in AR.  Both were outstanding routes, fun pace, and his leadership and concern for the entire group is  to be commended     If he wasn't already married and so damn goofy, I might just change my ways and marry him.

Thanx Sprocket, once again, you done great!  Good luck on your CO ride and hopefully our paths cross again soon,
Mark