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MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 04:27 PM

maybe we should organize our own ride next year. Like our own tour of Yellowstone.

Farrah's grandfather has a cabin a few miles from the Northwestern entrance to yellowstone. That could be our rendevouz point. A wife or two in a supporting roll (dropping off tents and food or somesuch).

Could be an adventure. Survival and cycling mixed together.

The Borg · 08-13-2007, 04:42 PM

I would do something like that. As a matter of fact...a fellow here at work does that every year. If you time it right, the week before the park open, you can ride your bike through with zero traffic. That would be a great time.

(I just need to make sure there is at least 1 cyclist that is slower than me! ...for when a bear comes around!)

MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Borg

I would do something like that. As a matter of fact...a fellow here at work does that every year. If you time it right, the week before the park open, you can ride your bike through with zero traffic. That would be a great time.

(I just need to make sure there is at least 1 cyclist that is slower than me! ...for when a bear comes around!)

you mean bicyclists can get in before cars can?

RC Vikings · 08-13-2007, 05:23 PM

I've done the upper loop once and the lower loop four times. If you start in West Yellowstone both are about a 125 mile loop. My favorite time to go is early September when the traffic is low and the weather is a little more predictable then April when they open the road to bike traffic only.

It is an absolutely beautiful ride either way you go. The lower loop follows the river into Old Faithful and then takes you over the continental divide twice before you get to Lake Yellowstone. After the lake you go through Hayden Valley and all the buffalo herds. After that you get to my all time favorite 14 miles for biking. From Norris into Madison is mostly downhill and with the waterfalls just off to the side it really is a great experience.

The upper loop is less traveled but is a harder ride. The climb from Tower to Canyon is brutal. I want to do this ride again but that climb keeps popping up in my head.

Count me in for something like this.

MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 05:31 PM

I am guessing you can get snow in April without too much trouble, given that last time I was there in June it was snowing.

What's the worst case scenario for April, and what's the most realistic scenario?

RC Vikings · 08-13-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I am guessing you can get snow in April without too much trouble, given that last time I was there in June it was snowing.

What's the worst case scenario for April, and what's the most realistic scenario?

Worst case is it's 35 degrees, snowing and the wind is howling. What happens often is that not all the roads are open yet so it would only be an out and back ride.

creekster · 08-13-2007, 07:34 PM

no cars sounds appealing, but I think Sept. might be nicer. We could always do loaded touring, if Arch would deign to ride somethign that could actually have panniers attached to it. We have been talking about a family vacation to Yellowstone next year anyway. This mught be a good cahcne to do it.

Archaea · 08-13-2007, 07:51 PM

Viking has already promised to do Lotoja next year. So we could finish Lotoja and next day go to Yellowstone.

MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 07:57 PM

There are also the rides put on by Cycle America.

In 2005 they had Pedal the Peaks in New Mexico. My RAGBRAI friend did this one.

http://www.cycleamerica.com/pedalthepeaks/route.htm

They didn't have one this year, but maybe next.

There are also the cycle america national park tours.

http://www.cycleamerica.com/np2yellowstone.htm

RC Vikings · 08-13-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

Viking has already promised to do Lotoja next year. So we could finish Lotoja and next day go to Yellowstone.

Just a nice little 125 mile spin to get the soreness out of our legs. I need a motivator and that sounds like a good one.

08-13-2007, 04:27 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Next year... maybe we should organize our own ride next year. Like our own tour of Yellowstone. Farrah's grandfather has a cabin a few miles from the Northwestern entrance to yellowstone. That could be our rendevouz point. A wife or two in a supporting roll (dropping off tents and food or somesuch). Could be an adventure. Survival and cycling mixed together.

08-13-2007, 04:42 PM	#2
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	I would do something like that. As a matter of fact...a fellow here at work does that every year. If you time it right, the week before the park open, you can ride your bike through with zero traffic. That would be a great time. (I just need to make sure there is at least 1 cyclist that is slower than me! ...for when a bear comes around!) __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO!

08-13-2007, 05:23 PM	#4
RC Vikings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 2,236	My experience with Yellowstone I've done the upper loop once and the lower loop four times. If you start in West Yellowstone both are about a 125 mile loop. My favorite time to go is early September when the traffic is low and the weather is a little more predictable then April when they open the road to bike traffic only. It is an absolutely beautiful ride either way you go. The lower loop follows the river into Old Faithful and then takes you over the continental divide twice before you get to Lake Yellowstone. After the lake you go through Hayden Valley and all the buffalo herds. After that you get to my all time favorite 14 miles for biking. From Norris into Madison is mostly downhill and with the waterfalls just off to the side it really is a great experience. The upper loop is less traveled but is a harder ride. The climb from Tower to Canyon is brutal. I want to do this ride again but that climb keeps popping up in my head. Count me in for something like this.

08-13-2007, 07:34 PM	#7
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	no cars sounds appealing, but I think Sept. might be nicer. We could always do loaded touring, if Arch would deign to ride somethign that could actually have panniers attached to it. We have been talking about a family vacation to Yellowstone next year anyway. This mught be a good cahcne to do it. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

08-13-2007, 07:51 PM	#8
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Viking has already promised to do Lotoja next year. So we could finish Lotoja and next day go to Yellowstone. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-13-2007, 05:31 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I am guessing you can get snow in April without too much trouble, given that last time I was there in June it was snowing. What's the worst case scenario for April, and what's the most realistic scenario?

08-13-2007, 07:57 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	There are also the rides put on by Cycle America. In 2005 they had Pedal the Peaks in New Mexico. My RAGBRAI friend did this one. http://www.cycleamerica.com/pedalthepeaks/route.htm They didn't have one this year, but maybe next. There are also the cycle america national park tours. http://www.cycleamerica.com/np2yellowstone.htm