Bridgeport - Sept 2008

[Tyler]

All my pics here.

Our fearless leader gives everyone the speech… Ride Your Own Ride!


I’d vote for the guy


What a group!


Henry was feeling the, um, moment


Some of this


Followed by a wee bit of this


Mark/haket on Pools Station Rd.


Sippin’ away


Bill was having a good time

[Tyler]

Big bear on Hwy 4


Ebbetts Pass – even though I had just ridden this a few weeks ago, it always amazes me at how every time it looks different… the shadows, the colors, the air… achingly beautiful and makes the soul soar


Monitor Pass – colors starting to change




I came across a familiar profile – just chillin’ and enjoying the moment


Golden moments


Looked ominous but only a few drops fell


Cool cloud formations backlit by the sun

[Tyler]

Our host, Jimmy, cooking up our steaks and enjoying his work too!


Making new friends, enjoying an adult beverage, relaxing at the settlement






No if’s, and’s, or butts about it


A friendly reminder


This is what a hardwall tent cabin looks like from the outside


And this is what the inside looks like when occupied by hillbilly motorcyclists

[Tyler]

Lotsa veggies to offset all that meat


Time for sitting around the campfire… I don’t have any other pictures from the evening since I borrowed someone else’s camera.


Hi Gary!!


New buddies


Sonora Pass

[Tyler]

Our pilot and co-pilot


Lunch at the 50’s Road House in Knight’s Ferry




Orange Blossom Rd I think… Patrick led us along a bunch of backroads before we finally had to bite the bullet and slab it back


'Bout time you got home


FIN

[EyeOnTheSky]

It sounds so obvious but, WOW! I really enjoyed that write-up. I want to witness this scene in person (where is this?):

[ssbarbich]

Tyler, Great pictures, we have ridden (is there such a word?) that area three times this year just love it up there. Where was it you stayed for the BBQ? Looks like a nice place to stay. Guess we need to do it once more soon, I would like to see the changing colors.
Steve

[EyeOnTheSky]

OK, found this pic on Pashnit. It's Monitor Pass. What a beautiful place!

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by ssbarbich

Tyler, Great pictures, we have ridden (is there such a word?) that area three times this year just love it up there. Where was it you stayed for the BBQ? Looks like a nice place to stay. Guess we need to do it once more soon, I would like to see the changing colors.
Steve

If you're gonna go, better go quick. Might have another week or two from what the locals are saying.

We stayed at the Virginia Creek Settlement just outside of Bridgeport. We stay there every year... Patrick, who organizes the ride, buys the place out so we have the run of it! Jimmy, the owner, does a big steak dinner just for us. They do have a restaurant on site as well.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by EyeOnTheSky

OK, found this pic on Pashnit. It's Monitor Pass. What a beautiful place!

Yup, that would be the place... it's an awesome view (and the road ain't too bad either)!