Lava Run - August 2020

[daboo]

I went to Sisters, OR last weekend for the "Lava Run", an event held by the Concours Owners Group (COG) each year.
I looked at the temperatures and decided to do the "return" leg of the trip on Friday, instead of Sunday.  Even at that, on the way home, it was over 100F on the west (cooler) side of the mountains.  
So my route took me across I-90, then down through the Yakima River Canyon on the east side of the Cascades.  I really enjoy this short stretch of highway that is bypassed by the interstate to the east.  Twisty curves that beg to be ridden about 20 mph faster than the speed limit...and is often set up with multiple speed traps because of it.  :D
This was my lunch break location.

A break along the way.  The park was open, but the restrooms were closed. 

Mt. Hood at the White River.

On Saturday, the group took off on the actual "Lava Run" ride.  Here we are at the first break.

Another rest stop at the Green Peter Lake.


We saw thousands of these on the ride.  They are the California Tortiseshell Butterfly.

It amazes me that plants can find a way to live out in these lava fields.


Obligatory motorcycle pic.  :)

Had a great time.  This group has some riders who think nothing of crossing a couple states to attend one of these rallies.  And in the evening when the riding is done, they like to have a good time swapping stories of what they have done...or would like you to believe they have done.  :D
Chris

[keithu]

My back yard! I never get tired of the Cascades.

[Stew]

Those first couple of photos looked really refreshing, with the cool of the water against the heat of the day.
That is some amazing scenery you rode through there.

[texscottyd]

Spectacular pictures @daboo! 

You really do need to put your FJ on a diet, however...   

[daboo]

3 hours ago, texscottyd said:

You really do need to put your FJ on a diet, however...   

😏 Yeah, I understand.  It fits me though.  The Tracer GT is on my short list, should I need to replace this bike.  But it is likely that this will be my last bike.  I'm good with that.  The F800GT is lower to the ground and fits my short inseam body like a glove.  Like the Tracer GT, it is light at 470 lbs wet.  And it goes fast enough to get me up to killing speed just fine. 

Chris