August 12 2007

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Johnj
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Real Name: Johnny Strabler
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Location: Kansas City KS

August 12 2007

#1 Unread post by Johnj »

It's been hot here so about 7:00am I was cutting through the city, I-635N to I-70W out to the racetrack and north on I-435

to cross the river and get to MO-45.
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North to St.Joseph the road runs along the lower part of the bluff with a flood plain about a mile to the river. Lots of corn and beans

growing.
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At Beverly the road rises to meet the bluff, entering the rolling hill country Missouri is known for. Skirting Weston and the tobacco

farms with their drying barns,
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then back down to the flood plain, north to the intersection with US-59. I pulled into the lot with the small cafe, The Broken Spoke.
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I ordered two eggs, hashbrown potatoes with cheese and onions, toast, and orange juice. I got all that and 4 link sausage. I like this

place. On north to the south end of St. Joseph I cut over to the Boulevard which is a curvy parkway through the city, I head up to King

Hill for the view
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then back to the Boulevard. This section is fun even at 30 to 40 KPH.
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I end up at 22nd Street. I turn south and the city falls away. The highway signs call the road 371 and it winds its way through each

small town it encounters. About a mile west of I-29 not many travel this road anymore, but I like hills and curves and little towns. The

smell of the cut hay.
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Finding a covered bridge that some farmer bought when it was to be replaced, and rebuilt at the side of the road.
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The corn looks good too.
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When I left the house it was 27°, when I got to St. Joseph it was 34° and when I got home it was 38°.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
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Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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jstark47
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#2 Unread post by jstark47 »

Nice trip report and pics. 38C is a bit toasty for riding for me, since I won't ride without gear.

What year is your Conks?
2003 Triumph Trophy 1200
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S

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