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  • About
  • Adventures
    • Husqvarna Norden 901 Rides
    • Moto Guzzi V85TT Rides
    • KTM 450 XC-W Rides
    • Husky TE 300i Rides
    • Husky 701 Rides
    • BMW R1200GS Rides
    • Other Rides
  • Races
    • 2020 Sonora Rally
    • 2016 Baja Rally
    • 2015 Mexican 1000
    • 2014 Mexican 1000
    • 2013 Mexican 500
    • 2013 Mexican 1000
  • Bikes
    • 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901
    • 2017 KTM 450 XC-W
    • 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT
    • 2021 Husky TE300 TPI
    • 2018 Husky 701E
    • 2006 BMW R1200GS
    • 2009 Husaberg Rally
    • 2015 Husqvarna 501
    • 2011 Husaberg 570
    • 2009 Husqvarna 310
    • Bikes I Grew Up With
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Trips on the BMW R1200GS

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Utah
September 2020

This ended up to be a solo ride around Utah; visiting Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Arches National Parks.
Utah - Sep 2020
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​Lost Coast of California
August 2017

This was a solo trip down the coast of Oregon, around the Lost Coast of California, and then back to Camas, WA.
Lost Coast - Aug 2017
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Las Vegas, NV to Camas, Wa
October 2016

Another ride on my BMW from Las Vegas, NV (where I had stored in at my Mom's house for various rides) back to Camas, WA.
Vegas to Camas - Oct 2016
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Lost Coast of California
August 2016

This was my first ride to the Lost Coast of California on the BMW.
Lost Coast - Aug 2016
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Nevada-Utah-Colorado-Arizona
July 2015

A great summer cruise with good friends through the southwest. I rode my GS, and my friends rented Harleys in Vegas.
NV-UT-CO-AZ - Jul 2015
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Las Vegas, NV to Camas, WA
​July 2014

I rode my bike back from Las Vegas, NV to Camas, WA. This trip took me along Hwy 395, taking time for a little offroad in the Mammoth Lake and June Lake areas.
Vegas to Camas - Jul 2014
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Let's See the Whales - Baja
March 2014

Les Martin, my race mechanic, organized a ride with a bunch of Las Vegas riders to go see the whales near San Ignacio, Baja.
Whales Tour - Mar 2014
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Southern Washington
July 2013

A solo ride for two days through southern Washington. Spent as much time oon dirt and forest roads as possible.
Southern Washington - July 2013
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Gifford Pinchot Forest
2008 - 2012

I made several solo rides around the Gifford Pinchot Forest in Southern Washington between 2008 and 2012.
Gifford Pinchot Forest - 2008-2012
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2010 Death Valley Noobs Rally
March 2010

The 2010 version of the Death Valley Noobs Ride, organized by my friend Joel. It's an opportunity for experienced riders to help both new riders (noobs) and those  experiencing Death Valley for the first time.
Death Valley Noobs Rally - Mar 2010
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White Mountain Research Station
August 2009

The White Mountain Research Station has an open house on the first Sunday of August allowing you to get past the gates to ride to 12,000+ feet in elevation.
White Mountain Research Station - Aug 2009
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BC Big Trailie Ride - 2009
June 2009

Another ride through British Columbia with some of my Canadian riding friends I met through the Adventure Rider Forum.
BC Big Trailie Ride - Jun 2009
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To Hell and Back
April 2009

I had fours days to ride, and set out on a Thursday without any particular destination in mind. By Saturday, I was in the Hells Canyon area of Oregon.
To Hell and Back - Apr 2009
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2009 Death Valley Noobs Rally
March 2009

My first adventure at the Death Valley Noobs Rally, where I met a group of riders that have been friends and great riding buddies ever since!
Death Valley Noobs Rally - Mar 2009
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BC Big Trailie Ride - 2008
June 2008

My second ride with a group of Canadian adventure riders through British Columbia. Just as awesome as the first!
BC Big Trailie Ride - Jun 2008
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Cochrane to Crowsnest Highway
September 2007

A solo trip east of Calgary to break-in my new Ohlins shocks. Once off the highway, it was most dirt and gravel roads combined with beautiful scenery.
Cochrane to Crowsnest Hwy - Sep 2007
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Spray Lakes Road
August 2007

A solo trip from Edmonton to Canmore on a Friday afternoon, with a ride on Spray Lakes Road and the Powderface Trail on Saturday.
Spray Lakes Road - Aug 2007
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North-East of Edmonton
August 2007

With no particular destination in mind, this ride took me north-east of Edmonton and through Elk River National Park.
North-East of Edmonton - Aug 2007
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BC Big Trailie Ride
June 2007

I heard about this ride on the Adventure Rider Forum, and definitely wanted to participate. A great ride through Southern BC.
BC Big Trailie Ride - Jun 2007
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Edmonton to Jasper
May 2007

This was a ride to Jasper to spend the night, and back to Edmonton the next day - two days of fantastic riding and beautiful scenery.
Edmonton To Jasper - May 2007
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Edmonton, AB to Camas, WA
October 2006

It was time to take the bike back to my home in Camas, WA before winter truly arrived in the Great White North.
Edmonton to Camas - Oct 2006
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Elk River Road
August 2006

A one day ride to explore Elk River Road, which heads west from just north of the Brazeau Reservoir towards Lodgepole, Alberta.
Elk River Road - Aug 2006
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Wildhorse Lake
August 2006

A fun ride to Wildhorse Lake (between Hinton and Jasper), and some exploring between Cadomin and Nordegg.
Wildhorse Lake - Aug 2006
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Rocky Mountain House
August 2006

This was a casual 1-day ride that would take me towards Rocky Mountain House, a kind of gateway town into the Canadian Rockies). 
Rocky Mountain House - Aug 2006
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Shakedown Ride - NV-UT-AZ
June 2006

After buying the GS in Las Vegas, a friend joined be on a ride to break-in the GS before riding it 1500 miles up to Edmonton, AB, where I was working at the time.
Shakedown Ride - Jun 2006
Currently residing in Lake Havasu, Arizona
larry @ galacticgs dot com
  • Home
  • About
  • Adventures
    • Husqvarna Norden 901 Rides
    • Moto Guzzi V85TT Rides
    • KTM 450 XC-W Rides
    • Husky TE 300i Rides
    • Husky 701 Rides
    • BMW R1200GS Rides
    • Other Rides
  • Races
    • 2020 Sonora Rally
    • 2016 Baja Rally
    • 2015 Mexican 1000
    • 2014 Mexican 1000
    • 2013 Mexican 500
    • 2013 Mexican 1000
  • Bikes
    • 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901
    • 2017 KTM 450 XC-W
    • 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT
    • 2021 Husky TE300 TPI
    • 2018 Husky 701E
    • 2006 BMW R1200GS
    • 2009 Husaberg Rally
    • 2015 Husqvarna 501
    • 2011 Husaberg 570
    • 2009 Husqvarna 310
    • Bikes I Grew Up With
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