Another one from the USA.....

[cousin jack]

I'm blessed to be living in a very good area for motorcycle touring. Generally, anywhere I head on the points of the compass, I can hit a pretty good touring road for my Pan within an hour..... here's another ride from my home in central Washington State to the Columbia River and back, a ride we refer to as the "bluebird," or the "klickitat," depending on a variation of it. Hope you enjoy it....

It begins flat and open, except for 12,000' volcano, Mt Adams, in the hazy background......

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride001.jpg

Looks hopelessly flat and straight down the Centerville Road, huh?

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride002.jpg

but...in a few miles, it begins to get interesting:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride004.jpg

And then damn interesting! A road worthy of a pan.....

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride006.jpg

All too soon, I run into the Columbia River Gorge, turnaround point this time.....

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride008.jpg

Here I am looking down at the Klickitat River, a premier trout stream, and my return route, the curvaceous Hwy 142!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride007.jpg

Curves upon curves upon curves.... I live to ride roads like 142!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride009.jpg

And, after 280 miles, home again alongside another premier trout stream , the Yakima......

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/roscinante/2ndAprilride010.jpg

[Ratser]

That just looks fantastic.

Wish I was there instead of this crappy country.

Thanks for sharing CJ.

[j4ff]

Now that looks nice defo more my scene.The road conditions look superb I dont think ive seen so much even tarmac.Its pot hole alley here.

[Guest]

All are really very pretty nice photos. I have seen that most of the people were liked to gone for the USA tour. I have also rumour with my friend. It was great When I was rode the bike around there area and enjoy with my friend. I wish that You will also enjoy there.

[TC]

Looks fantastic CJ

Not a pothole in sight.

[archiec]

Awesome roads and the perfect bike for them.......

[mojobanana]

Saw tarmac and looked for potholes...saw none. Very jealous!

Awesome, love seeing your posts and photos on TMBF.