Riding Into Spring

They call it Chamber of Commerce Weather, I call it freeking AWESOME!

This is the reason I moved here, I probably have already said that a few times in the past few weeks, but you just will never understand unless you get out and ride.

I took a trip to my favorite place today, a little town called Tortilla Flat. The road is one that I normally run at a much more aggressive pace, but today I had to take some time to view the flowers. Miles and miles of the desert in bloom is awe inspiring and you have to take this beauty in while you can, because it doesn't last long.

In a mere month we will be in the 100's and then the riding is just as good, bit maybe not as beautiful.

Yes, I'm going to say it. Sometimes you have to stop to smell (and enjoy) the flowers!

It Was A Good Day

Actually it was an awesome day to ride. It all started out when Tom a guy from Michigan that I met via ST-Owners.com called me up and asked if he could stop by so that I could look at his bike. He had brought it here to Arizona in the back of his pickup and wrapped in shrink-wrap.

Well, the shrink wrap had rubbed his paint and even worn through in a couple places, but all in all not that bad.

We decided to run down to Tortilla Flat on AZ88 (Canyon Lake Road) probably my favorite ride.



When we got to the town of Tortilla Flat it was packed, so I decided to show him the South West Rides secret which is the Canyon Lake Restaurant and Cantina. It of course offer good service and excellent food!

I have to say that the road is still not in really good condition, hopefully it will clear up soon, or I might have to start a drive to get it paved.

Black Friday Ride

It is amazing how cold it can be in the morning here in the desert.

Today was yet another great day for a ride. A little chilly at 59 degrees in the morning, but things eventually warmed up.

Who wants to waste a day like this on shopping? Instead a group of us headed out to Tortilla Flat to have some good grub and chat a bit.

Then back to the house to set up Christmas decorations, a yearly tradition.

Hmm, Christmas is coming soon!