Where to go? Mr. & Mrs. ChinaV do the USA

**ChinaV** · 08-04-2010, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by euphonius

ChinaV! You rode right through my ancestral turf -- California Route 1 north from San Francisco, right up through Elk and Mendocino, and Route 101 through Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties! OMG. How did you possibly decide where to eat, drink and stay??

More importantly, how's the young marriage surviving 6000km in the saddle??

Absolutely amazing motorcycle country, my wife has already decided we should move there. She is also holding up well on the bike and loves camping every night. Lot's of great places to eat and sleep, but $40 for a camp sight and $50 for a light meal is pretty tough on the wallet. California dreaming sure does have one heck of a price tag.

Originally Posted by TexasAggie

You are now simply rubbing salt into the wound!

Go South, East. or West from where you are and you cannot go wrong. I am not a Harley rider but if you are any where near Sturgis August 9th thru 15th, you need to go! Enjoy.

We're heading to Beartooth pass and Yellowstone, should be fun. Sturgis….been there a few times during the rally many years ago and it's not quite my cup of tea any more. Would be fun for a day, but we decided to pass on the Black hills and hit Rocky Mountain National instead.

Cheers!
ChinaV

**DanKearney** · 08-06-2010, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by ChinaV

. . .we decided to pass on the Black hills and hit Rocky Mountain National instead.

Cheers!
ChinaV

ChinaV,

I haven't been on MCM in a while and just saw your thread this evening. I live about 45 minutes south of Rocky Mountain NP. When you know when you'll be down this way, give me a shout if you'd like to hook up for a beer or a little riding, or if you need a place to do some bike service or whatever. There's some great dirt road riding in this area also. You're welcome to use my F650 or XT225 if you want to try them out.

Cheers,

Dan K.
720.295.5678

**TexasAggie** · 08-06-2010, 02:13 AM

If you get a chance to take the 550 from Ouray to Silverton, you will not be disappointed. A detour off 550 to Telluride is not a bad afternoon but Telluride is box canyon unless you are on true off road dual sport as the jeep road is actually more of a single track.

**Supersignet** · 08-06-2010, 04:20 PM

Looking Good ChinaV. I've been Living in China so long, I forgot there were still blue skies in the world. Have a great trip. Ride safe. Hope to see you soon when you get back.

**VTR1000** · 08-07-2010, 01:51 AM

Euphonius is right about cali there is a lot to see here....you could not go wrong we do have a redwood state park here in guernville a few trees that are 1400 years old and hwy 1 is nice to cresset city.....and the kobel champain is here and tons of winerys !.....take it from enphonius and me VTR1000.....happy planning !!

**CrazyCarl** · 08-11-2010, 02:47 PM

In terms of riding within just one country with a wide range of geologic diversity, the US and China are on the tops. Russia and Canada are also damn big and beautiful but they lack the tropical climbs.

At some point in time ChinaV is supposed to be arriving here in the DC area but ah ain't heard from him in a while. Will keep everyone posted if I hear anything.

CC

**DanKearney** · 08-11-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by CrazyCarl

At some point in time ChinaV is supposed to be arriving here in the DC area but ah ain't heard from him in a while. Will keep everyone posted if I hear anything.

CC

CC,

I spoke on the phone with ChinaV last night. They arrived in Colorado yesterday and spent the night in Ft. Collins. They've got plans to go to Rocky Mountain NP today to snag a camp site and I gave him a number of proposed twisties up in the Rockies to ride around on. We may be able to hook up later today or tomorrow, but neither he nor I know what the schedule is at the moment. He's going to call me later today.

Cheers,

Dan K.

**CrazyCarl** · 08-11-2010, 03:57 PM

Much thanks for the update Dan! BTW, August issue out next week!

Paz,
CC

**ChinaV** · 08-23-2010, 03:05 AM

Howdy folks, just another brief update.

After a week of relaxing at my Mom's house in Wisconsin, we're getting ready to hit the road again. So far we've covered 8,000 miles (12,875 kilometers) and tomorrow we will head south to find the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our goal is meet The Man, Top Dog, Numero Uno, Head Honcho, The Big Cheese... aka Crazy Carl at the end of the week.

We wanted to extend a quick note of gratitude and let everyone know that our good brother Dan Kearney gave us some great intel on the roads in Colorado. Thanks Dan! sorry we didn't get a chance to ride together, but the route you planned for us was awesome

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Our journey so far....

Thanks again for all the good suggestions and kind words.

Cheers!
Mr. & Mrs. ChinaV

**Pfaelzer** · 08-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Great trip ChinaV. Unbelievable!!!

Looking forward to see your report and more pictures... I am leaving the office now however. Can't stand looking at the screen anymore - need some air and wheels...

Live on the dream - ride safe!
Greetings from Indonesia,
AW.