Global Warming

Trout · Post by **Trout** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:45 pm

I guess one positive side affect of global warming is the ability to ride the high country late in the season. I cut out of work early one day last week and did "the loop" out of Boise. The road was greasy in a few shady areas, but not bad for a road that is usually not very accessible this time of year.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:38 pm

Great picture...and great looking bike..

As for global warming...I'd rather warm Summer weather any day rather than Winter's cold and wet weather..

DJ

Post by **dnat928** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:59 pm

Sorry, but you started it...I read an article (editorial section) in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week, by one of the contributors to the BIG GW report (one of the 2500...)...says he got 0.0004 of a Nobel Prize - and noted that the ice pack around Antartica is the LARGEST on record...hhhmmm.

soggybottom · Post by **soggybottom** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:01 am

Winter of 06 it snowed so hard one evening at my home in Scottsdale Az that my Dish TV ant filled with snow, had to go out and brush it off to regain reception. They say it hasn't done this maybe for 30 yrs? I thought I was back in Jersey

Post by **NAIAD** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:42 pm

Beautiful bike and beautiful road!

Just curious though, what is the "loop" out of Boise?

I'm planning on some rides over that way next summer (sooner if Global Warming cranks up more!). I've explored most of the roads in my neck of the woods (Western Washington) and feel the need to explore a bit further afield.

And, by the way, welcome to the board!

Ciao! BJ

Trout · Post by **Trout** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:27 pm

NAIAD wrote:Beautiful bike and beautiful road!

Just curious though, what is the "loop" out of Boise?

I'm planning on some rides over that way next summer (sooner if Global Warming cranks up more!). I've explored most of the roads in my neck of the woods (Western Washington) and feel the need to explore a bit further afield.

And, by the way, welcome to the board!

Ciao! BJ

"The Loop" is one of the finest runs in the West... and it's something I can do after work in the summer when the days are long.

From Boise, take highway 21 to Idaho City, continue along 21 to Lowman, left at the junction in Lowman to Garden Valley, continue on to the Highway 55 junction at Banks, south along 55 to Horseshoe Bend and over the hill back into Boise on 55.

It's about a 165 mile run and takes about 4 hours with a break or two.

I rode it again Saturday. It's hard to believe I can still ride it as late as November. Most of the "regular" riders around here have already tucked their bikes in for the winter. The route has probably 5 or 6 "Park & Ski" lots for cross-country skiing... not even a skiff of snow.

Once you leave Boise, there's only one stop sign for the entire trip at the 55 junction. The loop is very scenic and traffic is always low. The section from Idaho City to Lowman is the best... non-stop curves and almost never any cars.

When you get ready to plan some rides over here, let me know and I'll summarize all of the great roads/rides in central and southern Idaho. Maybe I'll join you.

Post by **NAIAD** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:50 am

Thanks for the road information...I've got a good friend in Ketchum that I've been meaning to visit. So that Central Idaho country is appealing. Only been thru there once on a bike, from Nevada many, many years ago. Stopped in Boise to see a buddy who worked at the Interagency Fire Center. Then the following day went to Missoula via Salmon, great roads and terrific scenery.

Why haven't I been back? Don't know!!!

Maybe we can hook up when I come over, probably in June or July...

Thanks again, BJ

PS. Black IS beautiful, but Silver is Quicker!