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Iron Butt ride

NoleDiver — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:30:33 GMT

Any motorcyclists out there interested in doing an Iron Butt ride? I want to go across I-10 to the Texas state line and back. The weather is good and the gas isn't gonna get any cheaper! Come on!

http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm

NoleDiver's Alaska Trip????

cyGraphics — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Has Noley left on his trip yet? I was hoping he will stop along they way post some photos of his two wheel journey to the tundra.

Apalachicola National Forest

NoleDiver — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:26:38 GMT

I rcvd this via email:

From Cathy Briggs.

CHANGES FOR ROAD AND OHV TRAIL USE
APALACHICOLA NATIONAL FOREST (ANF) (REVISED 6/20/2008)

OCTOBER 1, 2008

CHANGES TO ROADS AND TRAILS ON THE ANF ARE COMING OCTOBER 1, 2008
 EA decision designates a system of roads and OHV trails and areas on
the ANF.
 1652 miles of system roads for licensed vehicles
 56 miles of OHV trails (34 miles of trails + 22 miles of mixed use
roads) (Leon County)
 57 miles of off road motorcycle trails (55 miles of trails + 2 miles
of mixed use roads) (Leon County)
 28 miles of mixed use roads (primarily for use during hunting
season) (Liberty County)
 21 miles of mountain bike trail (Leon County)

BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2008 - INCREMENTAL CHANGES
 We are in the process of signing roads and trails, and constructing
trails and trailheads.
 Roads - Continue to ride on existing roads and trails. When a new
road is numbered, unlicensed vehicle use is no longer allowed (except
for mixed use roads).
 OHV Trails - Continue to ride on existing unnumbered roads and
trails.
 Closed Areas – No OHV use allowed in closed areas, except the
motorcycle trail out of Lost Lake.

STARTING & AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2008 (INCLUDING HUNTING SEASON) - CHANGES
 Roads - Licensed vehicles will be allowed on numbered roads. Roads
without numbers will not be open for motor vehicle use. OHVs will not
be allowed on numbered roads, except mixed use roads.
 OHV Trails - OHVs will be allowed on designated OHV trails and mixed
use roads only. ATVs, utility vehicles, and motorcycles on YELLOW
trails; off road motorcycles and dual sport motorcycles on WHITE
trails. Travel is two way.
 Mixed Use Roads - Mixed use roads (30mph speed limit) have both
licensed and unlicensed vehicles. Shared Road Use signs alert street
vehicles to watch out for OHVs. Mixed use is allowed on numbered
roads from one section of OHV trail to another, not the full length of
the road.

REGULATIONS
 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 – New STATE Requirements for Riders under 16
years old
Complete ATV or motorcycle safety course; have adult supervision; wear
eye protection, over the ankle boots, and approved safety helmet.
(See www.Floridaohv.org for more information on this regulation.)
Register for ATV safety training at www.atvsafety.org. Register for
motorcycle safety training at www.dirtbikeschool.com. $75/under 16
years old; $125/adult.
 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002 – STATE OHV Titling Fee for OHVs
$38.35 plus proof of ownership to local tax collector or DMV office.
(See www.hsmv.state.fl.us for more information on this regulation.)
 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008 – New FOREST SERVICE OHV Trail Fee
Fees: $75 (365 days); $25 (7 days); $10 (3 days); under 16 years old
$5 (3 days). Parking to access OHV trails will be allowed only at
designated OHV trailheads.
 Call before you haul: 1-866-607-2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
850-926-3561 850-643-2282 Apalachicola National Forest
Wakulla District Apalachicola District website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida
57 Taff Drive P.O. Box 579
Crawfordville, FL 32327 Bristol, FL 32321

ANF ride 7/26/08

NoleDiver — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:16:51 GMT

Took a little spin through the woods checking things out for the upcoming season. Two other riders and I were having some fun doing a bit of mud bogging and so on with the bikes.

[img]http://www.sdc.smugmug.com/photos/339295232_ycf8x-M.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sdc.smugmug.com/photos/339296777_ELaL8-M.jpg[/img]

All was going well until my bike's throttle stuck WAO and I went straight into a pine tree. Musta been doing about 30+ mph but it felt like 100! Since there is no cell phone reception one of my buddies headed out to locate the paramedics. Well, the whole freakin' Wakulla emergency services showed up. From what I remember there was FHP, Wakulla SO, Leon SO, EMT, FWC, Forestry (x2), and a couple more. No wonder it took 'em two hours to find me.:crazy:

[img]http://www.sdc.smugmug.com/photos/339298394_UYWVW-L.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.sdc.smugmug.com/photos/339299516_es7MX-L.jpg[/img]

Well, a plate, 7 screws, a bunch of sutchers, and 37 staples later and I'm back together. :cool:

Looking forward to riding again!

Savannah May, '08

NoleDiver — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:23:46 GMT

A couple o' pics from a recent road trip to Savannah and the GA mountains.

[img]http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/NoleDiver1/May%2008%20motorcycle%20trip/053leavingSavannah.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/NoleDiver1/May%2008%20motorcycle%20trip/082LakeRabun.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/NoleDiver1/May%2008%20motorcycle%20trip/080.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/NoleDiver1/May%2008%20motorcycle%20trip/127hairpinturn.jpg[/img]

Tate's Hell ORV trails

NoleDiver — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:55:08 GMT

Tate's Hell State Forest is a great place to wander and a large section on the southeast side is open to ORVs. Have a look:
http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/thsf_ohv_index.html

I have ridden the motorcycles out there several times and have never seen another soul. It does get a bit sandy in some areas so the two-wheeled vehicles need to be more careful.