A few months ago my brother-in-law took some pictures of my wife and I on the bike. Luckily the bike wasn’t too dirty. He picked a great location with torn up pavement and asphalt in the background that really gave the pictures a fun touch. We had a lot of fun taking pictures on the bike.
I’m sure if you are interested in pictures like these he’d love to work something up with you. Feel free to visit his website and take a look around (www.Remeber4Ever.com).
Here are some pictures:
My favorite time to head out on the bike is in the fall. Although the mornings can be brisk, the afternoons and evenings are a perfect time to hit the road. The fall colors are an added bonus, but when is the best time to go?
I did some research online and found a great map from Accuweather.com that shows where and when the colors can be seen:
Whenever I find myself near Capitol Reef or Bryce Canyon National Park I always yearn for a ride on highway 12. This is one of the best rides Southern Utah has to offer. It passes through valleys, over plateaus and provides picturesque views.
~132 mi – ~3 hours 18 mins
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Warning: There is NO gas between Blanding and Hanksville. (at least last time I was there)
This is a great ride through south-eastern Utah. The beautiful sandstone has been beautifully carved for some great views. You’ll pass through some canyons and over Lake Powell. The last time I did this ride we got caught in a major rainstorm, so be prepared for what Mother Nature has to offer.
~126 miles – ~4 hour 11 mins
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Logan canyon has many things to offer including camping, hiking, fishing, and of course scenic drives. This road winds along the Logan river for much of the ride, the same river that carved the steep canyon out of the hard limestone walls. When you get to the summit and begin the decent you will have a great view of the beautiful Bear Lake. Be sure to get a great raspberry shake when you get to Bear Lake!
~40 miles – about 1 hour
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This is an amazing ride with amazing fall colors. You’ll twist and climb to over 9,000 feet for some picturesque overlooks as you pass through the Uinta National Forest. Mt. Nebo is 11,928 feet tall, and is the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range.
Be sure and pack a camera for this adventure, as there are many overlooks and wonderful viewing opportunities. Sights include Devil’s Kitchen, Walker Flat and Mt. Nebo Wilderness.
38 mi – about 1 hour 30 mins (closed for winter)
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The “Mirror Lake Highway” is a beautiful ride through the Uinta Mountains. This road winds up Bald Mountain Pass to an elevation of 10,687 feet. Expect to see some breathtaking views, picnic areas, and possibly some wild-life. Kamas is a great small town with several good places to eat, expect to see a lot of bikes on these roads in the summer, especially on the weekend!
~55 mi – about 1 hour 15 mins
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This is a fun ride winding through the narrow Ogden canyon, past sparkling Pineview reservoir and up into the Hills Past Monte Cristo Peak (~9000 feet). There are breathtaking views and fun curvy turns!
~64miles – about 1 hour 30 mins
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This is a beautiful ride through the Uintah National Forest with great mountain views, twisty roads and a great view of Mount Timpanogos . This is a nice cool ride, a nice way to get away on a hot summer day! Although this area does require a day-use fee, I’ve been able to tell the ranger that I am JUST driving through and haven’t had to pay. I’ve done this ride many times. Here is some information on the ride itself:
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For a full map of this ride click here:
The 6th Annual L-3 Communications Motorcycle Ride, A RIDE FOR “LOVE”, is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2008. This Ride is sponsored by L3 Communications, and all the proceeds will be going to a local family in need. The ride itself will cost $30/person, which includes a T-shirt, ride pin, and the cost of lunch. There will also be the following events to help earn more money for this charity event:
(questions? contact Cherise Palmer; cherise.palmer@L-3com.com or 801.594.3522)