Ah yes this is my stomping grounds. I just got home from riding in
northeastern Washington. do not discount Oregon either. They have excellent
roads if you take the time to find them.
Garrett Welch
Everett Wa USA
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Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 8:01 PM
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Subject: Re: Ride Report - Hwy 12 Idaho/Montana
Mike, I have ridden that road many times, and I LOVE that sign.
The last time I was on it was on the GTS and yes the foot pegs took a
beating!
Don't forget to stop at the Hot Springs on the way!
Grant Gall
Michael Cordon wrote:
> Got back a few days ago from a ride from the Bay Area to Mt. Saint
Helens, WA across Idaho, and into Montana. The roads around Mt. St. Helens
(not to mention the scenery) are awesome. But, if your GTS travels across
the U.S. take you any where near the Montana/Idaho area, make sure that you
take Hwy 12 from Lowell, ID to Missoula, MT. It's a spectacular 100+ mile
road with thousands of twisties (and only an occasional cage). In fact,
just outside of Lowell, there's a sign that I can't seem to get out of my
mind. It reads, "CAUTION, Winding Road Next 77 Miles." I've ridden most
roads in the western United States, and this is definitely one of the
finest, prettiest roads I've ever ridden. For most of the ride, the road
hugs a spectral river to the south. If you slow down to catch your breath,
you may see fly fisherman wading in the river below. The GTS was made for
this road.
>
> Also, if anyone's into mountain bike riding (I find it a nice,
aerobic compliment while on motorcycle vacations), Helena, MT and Bend, OR
have excellent rental bikes and great trails within a few miles of the
downtown bike shops.
>
> Mike Cordon
> '94 GTS (the non-surging model)
>
> P.S. If you're in Missoula, drop by Fred's.
