I didn't plan on riding today. Got up early this
morning and looked out the window. Damn another blue sky day in Spokane
and the temps will be in the 60's. Check the forecast - no rain in the
forecast. Hell lets go for a ride while the getting is good - it will
be hot this summer so now is the time.
Check out the Idaho map to find some new roads or scenic byways but none were close. I am riding Dam Tour which is hosted on Facebook this year and Nine Mile dam is nearby as are some excellent roads northwest of Spokane. I whip out a route and load it into the Garmin. I have been on these road enough to know a twisty day is in store. Yeah! While plotting my route I find a road called Corkscrew Canyon road.
I was so jacked I stopped to take a photo.
Other than a mild climb up with a few gentle turns the road was straight. It didn't look to twisty on the map either but I had to give it a go.
Lonely tree, puffy clouds and green grass.
Long Lake Dam
The FJR near Long Lake Dam.
The next two pics are Little Falls Reservoir.
Rode on some good black asphalt pavement just before Wellpinit. Damn near had a heart attack it was so nice. Reality returns with the usual rough cheap seal. It is hard on the tires. The Dunlop RS3's, with 9500 miles, are exceeding the mileage of any other tires, mostly PR2's, Bridgestones and PR4s. The front tire wear bars are still showing so I am looking for 10,000 miles.
Good pavement and a turn.
Cheap seal, blue skies, puffy clouds and a great FJR with 91,000 miles on the clock.
Where are we going FJR? Infinity Mr. Fontana. Ok FJR works for me.
Turtle Lake.
Mudgett Lake.
I stop to take a photo of this old barn. A wood roof barn is rare these days.
Well, I've got to run to keep from hiding
And I'm bound to keep on riding
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider.....
Twas a nice day to be retired and riding the FJR.
Check out the Idaho map to find some new roads or scenic byways but none were close. I am riding Dam Tour which is hosted on Facebook this year and Nine Mile dam is nearby as are some excellent roads northwest of Spokane. I whip out a route and load it into the Garmin. I have been on these road enough to know a twisty day is in store. Yeah! While plotting my route I find a road called Corkscrew Canyon road.
I was so jacked I stopped to take a photo.
Other than a mild climb up with a few gentle turns the road was straight. It didn't look to twisty on the map either but I had to give it a go.
Lonely tree, puffy clouds and green grass.
Long Lake Dam
The FJR near Long Lake Dam.
The next two pics are Little Falls Reservoir.
Rode on some good black asphalt pavement just before Wellpinit. Damn near had a heart attack it was so nice. Reality returns with the usual rough cheap seal. It is hard on the tires. The Dunlop RS3's, with 9500 miles, are exceeding the mileage of any other tires, mostly PR2's, Bridgestones and PR4s. The front tire wear bars are still showing so I am looking for 10,000 miles.
Good pavement and a turn.
Cheap seal, blue skies, puffy clouds and a great FJR with 91,000 miles on the clock.
Where are we going FJR? Infinity Mr. Fontana. Ok FJR works for me.
Turtle Lake.
Mudgett Lake.
I stop to take a photo of this old barn. A wood roof barn is rare these days.
Well, I've got to run to keep from hiding
And I'm bound to keep on riding
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider.....
Twas a nice day to be retired and riding the FJR.
I need to fill in some color on this damn map.
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