F6Bster hit the nail on the head. Hydration is as important in the high country as it is in the desert. Carry water on the bike don't depend on finding it when you stop. You will most likely stop at overlooks and points of interest where there isn't any water.
See everyone in a few days.
Az Wingrider
Road from Flagstaff to Hoover Dam today, Temps were high 90's last 60 miles. Was about 107 deg at the Dam taking the tours and walking around.
Riding up to North Las Vegas afterwards was about 112 deg. I don't think I have ever ridden in that kind of heat. Going up to Zion tomorrow, should be a little cooler.
Zion from Cortez can be a nice ride. Utah-95,Utah-24, Utah-12, Us-89 and then Utah-9 is a very scenic route. Zion will be warm but Bryce Canyon on Utah-12 is at 8,000 ft and is beautiful and a lot cooler. I was at Zion last month and the crowds are huge so bring some patience.
Have a great ride
Az Wingrider
Were you able to go (with the bike) to the front of the line with the tunnel escort?Originally Posted by Az Wingrider
Floats Like a Butterfly, Stings Like a "B"
What does the B stand for? B-Courteous. B-Safe. B-Seen.....B-CNU on the road!
When I was leaving Zion there was a wait at the long tunnel but there were only about six or seven vehicles ahead of me so I just stayed in line. My experience has always been that the waits are usually just a few minutes. When traveling west on highway 9 the long slow climb towards the tunnels usually means that when I stop the fans come on. I wait for them to cycle and then kill the motor and enjoy the view until its time to move on. Zion is such a marvelously beautiful place that it is hard not to have a good time even with crowds.
I urge everyone to visit Zion if they are ever in the area it is one of the most beautiful of our National Parks.
Az Wingrider
We were in Zion the week before the Cortez Rally. Did have to wait a bit right there, was up front at beginning of line.
Yes I did have the purple Spyder right then.
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When I rolled into Vegas this past Monday it was hovering between 106 and 108. But happily I had my camel back, evaporation vest and neck wrap ..In my top box.
Got out early yesterday morning from North Las Vegas and rode up to Zion, much better. It was a little warm in Zion, but nothing compared to Vegas.
Left Vegas on Friday and went to Bryce Canyon for the night. Saturday we went from Bryce to Moab. Did Arches on Sunday morning and then road on to Durango. Hoping to see you guys on Wednesday and maybe join one of the rides on Friday.
For those new to the high altitudes, don't be surprised at the octane ratings on the gas pumps. 85 octane at Colorado altitudes has the same anti-knock as 87 at the low altitudes. I run the 85 all the time and it never pings. Take it to lower elevations, and ping, ping, ping.
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