Leaving Dewey Okla 5/27/16

[barn...@gmail.com]

All Leaving Dewey Okla 5/27/16 looking for other riders on the trail heading west for the next 10 days I will be going to Moab possibly further.

[barn...@gmail.com]

On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:03:00 PM UTC-6, barn...@gmail.com wrote:
> All Leaving Dewey Okla 5/27/16 looking for other riders on the trail heading west for the next 10 days I will be going to Moab possibly further.

Prepping the Big Ugly Buell for the ride

[dddf...@gmail.com]

On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:03:00 PM UTC-6, barn...@gmail.com wrote:

> All Leaving Dewey Okla 5/27/16 looking for other riders on the trail heading west for the next 10 days I will be going to Moab possibly further.

Im leaving Liberal, KS today. Message me, I could always catch up

[Wesley Jones]

Kevin,

I noticed on your site that the section 27 map shows that it’s been updated for 2016. It’s still showing the red route from New Mexico up into Colorado to Branson as an option. If this is the same route that was included in the tracks last year, it is a hard dead end at a very determined rancher’s property. There is a fortress quality locked metal gate and substantial fence blocking this route and while there, we met the owner who informed us that while the road might “technically” be a public road, that it hasn’t been maintained by public funds in over 30 years; he considers it part of his ranch; and he also informed us that he’s made it impassable to get out the other side to continue even if he let us through. In any event, there is a local determined owner who is not welcoming of TAT traffic.

Again, if this red route is the same, it’s a mistake to include it on your tracks and map. It’s a pity because the ride out to the ranch was an easy but very fun and scenic ride. After Oklahoma, we were looking for a challenge so we took the red route. However, following it and having to turn around and back-track to the normal route will put a lot of riders in a fuel situation. We had to jump off the route to go find fuel before continuing to Trinidad.

Wes

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[barn...@gmail.com]

On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:03:00 PM UTC-6, barn...@gmail.com wrote:

[barn...@gmail.com]

On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:03:00 PM UTC-6, barn...@gmail.com wrote:

> All Leaving Dewey Okla 5/27/16 looking for other riders on the trail heading west for the next 10 days I will be going to Moab possibly further.

Rode section 22 on 5/8/16 A pre ride for the up coming trip. Loaded up the Buell average 45 mpg. No major issues on this section. Several freshly graded area's Which in turn means a lot of loose gravel on road. But all in all great day for a ride,70 degrees and a little overcast. And one section down. Will pick up on section 23 to 26 weekend of 5/14 - 5/16

[carbon...@gmail.com]

any updates on this ? so should we stay on the blue route thru this area ?

[Wes]

The red track there is a dead end at a big locked gate and a very determined rancher.

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