Cameron Pass - Colorado Autumn

sfarson · 11-05-2006, 3:40 AM

Gathered with four other riders two days ago. Three on XX's, the other two were former XX owners. One now on a ZX-14, the other on a GS (But rues the day he sold his mint '02 silver bird).

We explored Northern Colorado for 400 miles. Rode three canyons, three mountain passes, had two meals, enjoyed the weather, the autumn colors, the bikes.

Was a lazy videographer this day. Just threw a digital camera and suction mount for the tank in the Corbin Smuggler hatch. Decided to record the ascent of 10,268ft. Cameron Pass at the end of the 60 mile Poudre Canyon. Despite recording through my hazy seven year old stock screen, the video turned out decent.

If you're looking for a see-how-fast-I-can ride video, save your bandwidth. If a tune from the 70's does nothing for you, save your bandwidth. If you want go on a group ride following four in synch riders, see the Aspen gold and the snow up high, use your bandwidth.

Cameron Pass - Colorado Autumn - Streaming Video

Images attached below...

- At the top of Cameron Pass, with rueful Chris and his GS...
- Pausing at Pass #2...
- With the sun low in the western sky, looking north along the Continental Divide from Berthoud Pass. Something about a rumpled and endless carpet of green forest...

(Interesting how one cannot link to a small image here. Only attachments? Have never seen this vBulletin image linking capability crippled before)

haWHYnXX · 11-05-2006, 6:03 AM

Looks like it was a great ride. Good pics too! Had this weekend off but could't ride at all - it's just pouring here in the Pac NW. App 2" in the last 24 hrs.

Keep those pics coming. BTW, my wife was in awe (as was I) of the pics and video from your trip to the Swiss/Italian Alps!

ConqSoft · 11-05-2006, 10:43 AM

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sfarson · 11-05-2006, 5:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haWHYnXX

Looks like it was a great ride. Good pics too! Had this weekend off but could't ride at all - it's just pouring here in the Pac NW. App 2" in the last 24 hrs.

Keep those pics coming. BTW, my wife was in awe (as was I) of the pics and video from your trip to the Swiss/Italian Alps!

haWHYnXX... thanks, and good memory about the Swiss/Italian Alps report! Happened to use the same digital camera for the recording of that trip (Small size for a jammed suitcase!). Thanks again and good riding,

Steve

trkracer · 11-06-2006, 4:57 AM

Wow. After riding some shyte Sicilian roads yesterday with parched earth, goats and horse poo to look at, that video is making me drool! Nice pavement, gorgeous scenery and a bunch of like-minded individuals. Great job!

sfarson · 11-08-2006, 2:35 AM

Thanks... it was a great ride. Wish I had the better camera and mount with me but it was still decent.

BTW, had a great trip through the Swiss and Italian Alps this past summer following business there. Saw more than a few XX's. Images and video here:

A Yank in the Alps, 20 Passes, 13 Videos, 5 Days, Images & Impressions - ADVrider

peterpan · 12-08-2006, 5:11 PM

hi great camera work.what make of camera and zoom size.fantantic scenery,i would like to go to lugano as some of my ancestors left that area in 1854.lucky you was not going hard when the bus came around the corner.all have a merry xmas and hope to see you on this site next year.regards

79cbxmike · 01-05-2007, 5:18 AM

Sept. 9, 2006

Hwy 14 was the best road I've ridden anywhere, this includes the infamous "DRAGON". But the town of Walden sucks; crummy motels and bad food. Caught a skin disease in The Chedsey Motel, took months to get rid of it. I'm told it's first class moose country; well maybe a moose slept in my room the night before I did.

79cbxmike · 01-05-2007, 6:04 AM

sfarson ,

By the way; very nice pics and video. I like your riding pace.

Very nice resturant in Rustic, a good place to pause, had an excellent lunch.

I have friends in Ft. Collins and plan to visit there again this year or next. Maybe we could get together.

Mike

lacombe75 · 01-05-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfarson

Gathered with four other riders two days ago. Three on XX's, the other two were former XX owners. One now on a ZX-14, the other on a GS (But rues the day he sold his mint '02 silver bird).

We explored Northern Colorado for 400 miles. Rode three canyons, three mountain passes, had two meals, enjoyed the weather, the autumn colors, the bikes.

Was a lazy videographer this day. Just threw a digital camera and suction mount for the tank in the Corbin Smuggler hatch. Decided to record the ascent of 10,268ft. Cameron Pass at the end of the 60 mile Poudre Canyon. Despite recording through my hazy seven year old stock screen, the video turned out decent.

If you're looking for a see-how-fast-I-can ride video, save your bandwidth. If a tune from the 70's does nothing for you, save your bandwidth. If you want go on a group ride following four in synch riders, see the Aspen gold and the snow up high, use your bandwidth.

Cameron Pass - Colorado Autumn - Streaming Video

Images attached below...

- At the top of Cameron Pass, with rueful Chris and his GS...
- Pausing at Pass #2...
- With the sun low in the western sky, looking north along the Continental Divide from Berthoud Pass. Something about a rumpled and endless carpet of green forest...

(Interesting how one cannot link to a small image here. Only attachments? Have never seen this vBulletin image linking capability crippled before)

you have verrrrry nice pics

tripledigits · 01-05-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79cbxmike

Sept. 9, 2006

Hwy 14 was the best road I've ridden anywhere, this includes the infamous "DRAGON". But the town of Walden sucks; crummy motels and bad food. Caught a skin disease in The Chedsey Motel, took months to get rid of it. I'm told it's first class moose country; well maybe a moose slept in my room the night before I did.

I wonder what her name was....