2022 Pikes Peak Run

[aviationfred]

A just for fun event.... A 'Been There... Done That' sort of thing.  

19-21 August 2022 Colorado Springs, Colorado.

I will be arriving in Colorado Springs on Friday afternoon the 19th. The Hotel/Motel has yet to be determined.

Saturday the 20th....The plan is to meet with a few other FJ owners and maybe a couple of other Non-FJ owners and Ride up to the Summit of Pikes Peak after an early lunch at Rudy's BBQ https://rudysbbq.com/location/detail/colorado-springs-co

Once back down from the summit a relaxing evening spending time with fellow FJ owners.

Sunday, the 21st is departure day and head back to Fly-Over-Country.

Fred

[giantkiller]

Hey Fred. I already talked to my sister. About that weekend.  She lives in Golden. I will be there probably alot longer. My girlfriend wants to come too. So will have to see what she can get for vacation. She likes to ride with me on the 89. So if she comes along on the Pikes Peak run. I will be wallowing at the back. You guys might have a long wait at the top and bottom. Lol.
But unless something major happens I'll be there.  

[fj1289]

I'm in 

(Now that'll force me to get the 89 back on the road!) 

[Toddr44]

Awesome!! I'm looking forward to it!!

[Firehawk068]

I'm in 

(Now that'll force me to get the 89 back on the road!) 

Let me know if you need a hand along the way with this.
I'm sure I can find some time this summer to come down and give you some help if you need it.

[Firehawk068]

As far as Rudy's goes..........I absolutely love their BBQ!
I am going to mention one thing about them however.
If you're a "Ribs" connoisseur ( I am!) don't expect to go there and get fantastic Ribs.
I've ordered them there on two different occasions, and have been disappointed both times..........I won't order them there again. 
I don't know what it is about the way they prepare them, but they don't do them right. They taste (and chew) like Ham to me............not like Ribs should.

You've been warned!

The rest of their Menu is Killer!
The "Moist Brisket" is where it's at.............I'll ride all day long to get some of that!
Add a Jalapeno Sausage Link and a cup of Green-Chili Stew and I'm in heaven! 

See you all there! 

[aviationfred]

 I am looking at another bike purchase..... stepping into the Fuel injection realm. Plus the added technology of a Vtec V4 engine. If all goes as planned, I will be picking this up the 1st weekend of March.
This may be in consideration to do the Pikes Peak run due to the elevation that we will be riding at and the VFR800 has fuel injection.

[Millietant]

So, which one are you selling then Fred ?

[Millietant]

I knew it would happen.................just didn't think it would be Brownie Thunder, actually thought it might be Minnie that was getting the boot 

But then again, with the best bit's taken off Thunder and put onto Casper, maybe it was a bit more obvious than I thought !

[aviationfred]

I knew it would happen.................just didn't think it would be Brownie Thunder, actually thought it might be Minnie that was getting the boot 

But then again, with the best bit's taken off Thunder and put onto Casper, maybe it was a bit more obvious than I thought !

I am not actively posting anywhere about the sale of Brownie Thunder. I did post on Facebook as more of a feeler gauge to see if there would be any interest.

I don't HAVE to sell it.
As someone said to me recently....

I have become more of a collector and you are more of a rider.... With Brownie Thunder being the bike it is, do not sell it. Park it, maintain it and turn it into a Collection bike.

It may end up as a once a month type of bike.

Fred

[Millietant]

That's more like it Fred 

[gixxerfixxer]

sounds like something i would like to do
i am in Westcliffe, about 50miles SW of Canon City- thats pretty close
i hope this ride will still happen

[aviationfred]

sounds like something i would like to do
i am in Westcliffe, about 50miles SW of Canon City- thats pretty close
i hope this ride will still happen

The date is set. I will be making reservations at a Hotel/Motel in Colorado Springs the 1st week of May. I will post the details after the reservation is made.


Fred

[Firehawk068]

Just some FYI about riding/driving to the top of Pikes Peak.

For the August dates, admission through the Gate to get up the mountain is $15 per adult.

In addition to that, they are implementing a "Timed Reservation" system starting May 27th of this year, in order to be able to drive your own vehicle to the summit.
You have to make the reservation in advance, and it costs an additional $2 per car or motorcycle.

https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak

I will try to call their offices and ask what to do if we have a group of motorcyclists of a known number, that all want to ride up the mountain together?
I'll post up any additional info that they tell me.

[aviationfred]

I guess they have to pay for the New Summit Visitor Center/Gift shop.

Thank you for posting with the new fees.

I still plan on doing this.


Fred