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Superdavetfft
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm thinking of heading to the great Northwest from South Dakota this summer and was wondering what jewels await as I've never been north of Frisco. Are there any little riding gems out there like Deals Gap etc?

superdave
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Fuzzz
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No Idea...

(Message edited by Fuzzz on January 14, 2011)
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Buellkowski
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Palouse of SE Washington...

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M2statz
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you are going thru Southern Oregon you can NOT miss riding into Crater Lake National Park. Great roads no matter how you get there. Depending on when you go in the summer, be prepared for snow on the ground, they average over 500 yes 500 inches a season there. We were there on July 4th one year and had a snowball fight.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just out of Anatone, between Enterprise and that state line.....

It looks like somebody took a piece of spagetti and dropped it on the map

rarely a cop
good no tickets
bad you go off, you are there for days
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Scooter808484
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Most of these aren't Tail of the Dragon like, but you're less likely to get killed while gawking at the awesome scenery.

-WA142 from the Columbia River to Goldendale
-Near Lewiston, ID from US 12 there's a windy cutoff up the gorge connecting to US 195.
-I like US 26 coming from the dry side across Mt. Hood, then cut down OR 35 to Hood River (and eat lunch at Full Sail Brewing.)
-+1 on Crater Lake!! (Deschutes Brewing in Bend)
- North Cascades Highway (WA 20) not technical but scenery is spectacular. (Little Red schoolhouse brewery in Winthrop, deck on the river.)
- North out of Vancouver, BC to Whistler on Sea to Sky Highway continue north out of Whistler to Lillooet or Cache Creek then back down the Fraser River canyon back to Vancouver. (Beer sucks in Canada... but one good brewery in Squamish)
- Pretty much any road in BC, near as I can tell.
- Outside of Yakima the road through the Yakima river canyon.
- WA 153 from near Pateros up Methow River valley to Twisp then on to Winthrop.

Since I like to have a destination, and I like beer, I edited my post to include good craft beer that I would recommend. And if you're in Bellingham, WA, Boundary Bay has the best IPA anywhere. Eugene, OR find Ninkasi Tricerahops. Seatle has Hale's Ales, Big Time brewing, and Pike Place among others, though Seattle not recommended for good riding.

Don't be afraid of WA State ferries to get to Olympic Peninsula, lines are long, but bikes are first on and first off.

(Message edited by scooter808484 on January 13, 2011)
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Superdavetfft
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Scooter I like your idea! Every road trip should have a purpose so this years purpose will be to ride to Seattle for a beer!

A couple years ago I hit DC just to get an appetizer. There's this little place called Thai Roma and they have these little wrapped shrimp things, 'gnoong gang' or something like that, they're awesome!

Speaking of eats... what kind of food is the northwest known for?
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Debueller
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Go here to advrider for a GPX file for your GPS of many brewerys in the PNW:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3412 804&postcount=1
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Buellkowski
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Salmon & coffee.
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Borrowedbike
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ping us in the PBR thread (Stormfronts) when your plans firm up.

We can put you on to the real roads in these parts, but need to know the general intended path.
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Akbuell
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Dragon is tight, technical, and short. It also has lots of traffic, and lots of law enforcement. Nice for 30 mins or so, once in a while, but I prefer the ride to it and back.

As to NW rides, I have done the Vancouver to Cache Creek and down the Frasier River Canyon ride, and it was great. The road from Vancouver to Whistler was all construction when I made the trip (preparing for the recent Winter Olympics) but should be nice now. One bit of advice if you start from Vancouver, Do Not pass the gas station (there was only one) in Whistler w/o refueling. Puts Cache Creek well within range.

Hwy 1 north from San Fran is not bad either. You can continue onto 101 all the way up into Wa state. Redwood forests, quaint seaside towns, ect.

While much more oriented toward touring than 'challenging the roadway', both are worthwhile.

Let us know how it goes, I envy you the trip .... Dave
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Scooter808484
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Sea to sky to Whistler is all complete now ... MUCH nicer as far as traffic than it used to be. You can get gas in Squamish, after you have lunch at Howe Sound Brewery.

The whole Northern California "Big Trees" route was very cool.

I'd like to try the California Gold Country/Yosemite/Sierra route, but haven't made it there yet.
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Jim2
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

After your done looking at Crater Lake, Oregon, take Oregon Hwy 66 which connects Klamath Fall Oregon with Ashland Oregon. This is just North of the California/Oregon border.
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Superdavetfft
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When's the best time to ride through the NW? I'd like to stay dry n warm as much as possible as you might imagine ; )
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Essmjay
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The driest time of year is July 7 to Aug 5. After that August can be unsettled through the second week of September, then usually a couple dry spells into October. But if you really want your best shot at warm and dry, plan for the last two weeks of July.
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Cvc
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Best I have ever seen US 12 Missoula to Lewiston/Clarkston the clear water river and valley live up to their name driving my bus (rv) I could see the salmon swimming up stream most amazing thing.. also I80 from Winemuca NV to Salt lake (after Crater lake) I once saw a double rain-bow in front of me while to the north bright sunshine south white out snow and hitting the car hail. Would not recommend spring time there on a bike but more beautiful than I could have ever imagine. CV
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Scooter808484
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The driest time of year is July 7 to Aug 5. After that August can be unsettled through the second week of September, then usually a couple dry spells into October. But if you really want your best shot at warm and dry, plan for the last two weeks of July.

Sad but true....but if you stay east of the Cascades (the dry side) that period expands greatly on either end. Truth be told anytime from July 5th ( it always has to rain on the 4th) until middle of October has a good chance of being dry. It's never warm, however.
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Slamber777
Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

www.pashnit.com The best sight for riding in Northern CA ever!! Look me up when you get close. l'd love to ride with you over the North Cascades Hwy - Hwy 20.
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