Saturday, May 6, 2017 Mini Stampede

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2017, 11:23:59 PM »
Much like the stampede, it will be gravel roads, a few no maintenance roads depending on if it has been raining and some black top running. We will have fuel stops planned and of course some great place to eat lunch.  We will be staying overnight on Friday and plan to eat at Benny's Westside for a steak on Friday evening (assuming it is still open for business).  I have always had a great time with other riders there.

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2017, 02:14:50 PM »
will there be camping at the lake like before? i've got 3 other riders that want to come if they have a place to camp. will we still meet at the lake to brake up into groups? 

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2017, 03:27:17 PM »
We will ride on Saturday, April 29, 2017, kickstands up around 8:30 am at the Blue Stem Motel

I'm going to ride up Saturday morning, it's a little over an hour by slab; please try to not leave without me if I'm tardy  ;D
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2017, 04:38:44 PM »
will there be camping at the lake like before? i've got 3 other riders that want to come if they have a place to camp. will we still meet at the lake to brake up into groups?
On this ride, you are on your own to arrange for your camping, we are staying at the Blue Stem Motel and will leave from there. I believe the lake is a city owned lake so I would contact the City of Eureka about securing a camping site.

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #19 on: April 14, 2017, 04:40:02 PM »
We will ride on Saturday, April 29, 2017, kickstands up around 8:30 am at the Blue Stem Motel

I'm going to ride up Saturday morning, it's a little over an hour by slab; please try to not leave without me if I'm tardy  ;D
We will treat you like a state worker at a KDOT meeting and wait for you.

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2017, 06:24:06 PM »
We will ride on Saturday, April 29, 2017, kickstands up around 8:30 am at the Blue Stem Motel

I'm going to ride up Saturday morning, it's a little over an hour by slab; please try to not leave without me if I'm tardy  ;D
We will treat you like a state worker at a KDOT meeting and wait for you.

If it helps, I worked for KDOT for a couple summers in my youth  :)
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2017, 07:26:54 PM »
We will ride on Saturday, April 29, 2017, kickstands up around 8:30 am at the Blue Stem Motel

I'm going to ride up Saturday morning, it's a little over an hour by slab; please try to not leave without me if I'm tardy  ;D
We will treat you like a state worker at a KDOT meeting and wait for you.

If it helps, I "worked" for KDOT for a couple summers in my youth  :)

Fixed.    ;D
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2017, 09:34:07 AM »
Well..... While riding yesterday.... I get this text from the Hodaka man..... Got a great route? 

Guess what the Easter bunny left at my house!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9sfmodxbxyi0zdc/Eureka2017.kml?dl=0

200+ miles, lots of gas stops.  Looks like lunch in Sedan or push to CedarVale. 
Pray for no rain!  Some of the roads are min. maintenance.
This is a hybrid of a "Tom approved route!"

You don't need to create a Drop box account to download.  Just click the little x in the top right corner of the login panel.
Download the KLM file, install Google Earth on your PC.  import the KLM file and enjoy!

Who wants to try out their GPS skills and lead?  I can ride sweep if we get separated,dazed or confused.

If you need to convert the KLM file to your specific GPS format, use GPS Babel.  It's free and works!
« Last Edit: April 16, 2017, 07:25:04 PM by will_kc »
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2017, 04:57:38 PM »
Well..... While riding yesterday.... I get this text from the Hodaka man..... Got a great route? 


All of Will's routes are great!





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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2017, 12:38:29 AM »
will there be camping at the lake like before? i've got 3 other riders that want to come if they have a place to camp. will we still meet at the lake to brake up into groups?
I'm sure the city lake can accommodate you for primitive camping! They have public showers on the south end of the lake maintenance building I think it is right on the road at the east end of the lake....
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2017, 12:40:41 AM »
I will not be able to make this ride unfortunately because on the 28th I'm having my gallbladder removed, don't think I'll be feeling up to the backroads by then but you guys be safe and have a damn blast!!! I wanna see lots of pictures and some ride reports to entertain me while I recover....
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2017, 06:56:46 AM »
Well..... While riding yesterday.... I get this text from the Hodaka man..... Got a great route? 

Guess what the Easter bunny left at my house!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9sfmodxbxyi0zdc/Eureka2017.kml?dl=0

200+ miles, lots of gas stops.  Looks like lunch in Sedan or push to CedarVale. 
Pray for no rain!  Some of the roads are min. maintenance.
This is a hybrid of a "Tom approved route!"

You don't need to create a Drop box account to download.  Just click the little x in the top right corner of the login panel.
Download the KLM file, install Google Earth on your PC.  import the KLM file and enjoy!

Who wants to try out their GPS skills and lead?  I can ride sweep if we get separated,dazed or confused.

If you need to convert the KLM file to your specific GPS format, use GPS Babel.  It's free and works!

This route looks GREAT!! I know how much of a tedium making a route can be- thanks so much for cooking this up! It looks super fun! I'm planning on running this one, and i'll be slabbing it up in the AM. too.
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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2017, 05:34:43 PM »
I will not be able to make this ride unfortunately because on the 28th I'm having my gallbladder removed, don't think I'll be feeling up to the backroads by then but you guys be safe and have a damn blast!!! I wanna see lots of pictures and some ride reports to entertain me while I recover....
I guess I need to take up having my gallbladder removed as a hobby, maybe my friends would bring me pizza and beer at the hospital.

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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2017, 07:37:40 PM »
will there be camping at the lake like before? i've got 3 other riders that want to come if they have a place to camp. will we still meet at the lake to brake up into groups?
I'm sure the city lake can accommodate you for primitive camping! They have public showers on the south end of the lake maintenance building I think it is right on the road at the east end of the lake....

You'll want to check with the City if you're interested in camping at Lake Eureka. I was just looking at their website, and I wasn't able to find any references to fees or if it's open for use, or what, though they do mention camping http://www.eurekaks.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5759713d67cc2



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Re: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mini Stampede
« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2017, 09:15:51 PM »
Will, the route looks like fun. Do you have a gdb or gpx file to download??

I'm looking forward to the ride. It's been tooooo long since I've been out on the KTM.

Thanks
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