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Banff area is very nice, but a tourist trap and very overrated - IMHO.
Wow...your the first person I've ever heard describe it this way. IMO a lot of places that have natural beauty eventually have the problem of too many people going there to see it i.e. Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon...etc. But each place can be like paradise if you know where to go and when to go.

People that only go to the easy to get to highly "tourist" parts of any National Park don't really get to experience the true wild essence of the park and it's surroundings. You have to get off the pavement and go into the back country, walk the lesser known trails and not go at peak times of the year.

Also too I find it interesting in general that no matter where we live we always want to go to some far off destination. There is tremendous beauty in the mountains a few hours from my house and I probably take it for granted. Also for example people that live in San Fran and can ride up HWY 1 along the coast anytime they want may want to visit Montana instead to see some different scenery. Meanwhile those that live in Montana might want to go visit San Fran and ride up Hwy 1! :unsure:

We always want to go somewhere else than from where we live...even if we live in a beautiful area ourselves.
+1, You nailed it!!

 
1) Isle of Mann TT Races

2) Peru / Argentina

3) ex's funeral/oops um/ US Contnetal Divide Trail on Adv Bike

"I'm "crushed" that southern Utah didn't make anybody's list!"

Lots of us have already enjoyed 4 or 5 rides in that area though I would go back in a heart beat.

 
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- Tellico Plains, TN to Helen, GA via the Cherohala Skyway

- Empire to Estes Park, CO via Granby

- Circuit of N. Arizona & S. Utah National Park / Monuments (Grand Canyon, Byrce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Zion)

Not as grand as some lists, but all realistic for the wife and I.

 
- Tellico Plains, TN to Helen, GA via the Cherohala Skyway

- Empire to Estes Park, CO via Granby

- Circuit of N. Arizona & S. Utah National Park / Monuments (Grand Canyon, Byrce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Zion)

Not as grand as some lists, but all realistic for the wife and I.
YAY!! Southern Utah finally made the list.

Thanks Sparky!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

 
Here's my top 3 places I have no desire in ever going to.

1. Flint, MI

2. Las Vegas, NV

3. Anywhere in the Middle East

 
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Also too I find it interesting in general that no matter where we live we always want to go to some far off destination. There is tremendous beauty in the mountains a few hours from my house and I probably take it for granted. Also for example people that live in San Fran and can ride up HWY 1 along the coast anytime they want may want to visit Montana instead to see some different scenery. Meanwhile those that live in Montana might want to go visit San Fran and ride up Hwy 1! :unsure:

We always want to go somewhere else than from where we live...even if we live in a beautiful area ourselves.
And then there's those of us who live in flatland. We just want to get somewhere with curves and elevation. We do have good BBQ here though. :D

 
I've been everywhere, man. I've been everywhere.

Unfortunately, primarily all I get to see are hotels and airports. We never stay long and I don't have time to rent a bike.

1. Antarctica - the only continent I haven't been to.

2. I'd like to spend more time in South Africa - that trip was too quick.

3. Home - most of the time I'd just like to be home for a change.

 
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I 'm not surprised no one mentioned Iceland but if you have any dual-sport experience whatsoever this is a must do.

I've ridden in the Italian Alps but not the Dolomites which I'm taking care of this summer with the Donald.

I've also ridden New Zealand which also should be on everyone's bucket list.

Here is what I have on my own Bucket List ...

  1. Isle of Mann TT Races
  2. South Africa
  3. Peru / Argentina
Wilhelm, great minds think alike; if GeorgiaRoller had asked for four destinations, South Africa would also have made my list! We have a wonderful couple in AZ Beemers, Jim and Lynn Mulhall; they just got back from riding South Africa and here is Lynn's blog: https://www.behinddot.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-1-pretoria-south-africa.html

And here is just a small sample of Jim's excellent Ride Report and beautiful Photographs:

Sunday, March 11

Today was the first day of our actual ride. We rode northeast into some spectacular scenery, from lowland African bush land, and finishing at the Magoesloofkopf Hotel, set high on a mountain that you would think is set in Western Colorado. We saw the typical rural animals, cows, goats, dogs, etc., and a “pack” of monkeys right along the roadside. All roads in South Africa are “open range”. The roads were very good, but without shoulders. The bike I am riding is a 2011 R12 GS, which rides wonderfully, although I prefer my GSA with its higher profile and greater wind protection. We also saw the largest and oldest baobab tree in the world, and it actually has a bar inside. Unfortunately, no drinking while riding.

Monday, March 12:

Today was rather uneventful, but fantastic. Riding from Mpulangana Pass to Hazyview, just outside of Kruger National Park was wonderful. This place is great riding country. Think Western Colorado, Western Montana, with BIG rolling hills and BIG Mountains. We saw several baboons crossing the road, and again some monkeys. Towards the end of the day all five wives opted to ride in the van when it began raining. Typical. But, the rain was wonderful on the bike, as it was hot, and cooled me off considerably, even though I did not wear rain gear. We are now at the Numbi Hotel, just outside the Paul Kruger gate, at Kruger National Park.

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Up near Mpumalanga Pass

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Roadside break

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The best picture I could get of the Union Buildings in Pretoria

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Did I tell you the scenery here is fantastic

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Jonathan and Kevin after a hike to God's Window, along the Panorama Route
 
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Sorry to be so boring, but the ONLY place on my bucket list is The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.

 
First of all, great thread. Thanks, G.R. I kind of ignore threads like "What do you keep in your pockets?" or "How many miles do you get on a tank of gas/set of tires/pair of boots," but this one gets you thinking about fun stuff. :) And let me say, I loved UberKul's list!

Trouble with the thread is, too many choices. And too many places you don't know to include till you see them--like South Africa, now. But not until I saw that post just a couple back.

So, mine? Well, I'd like to go to: 1. Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, and ride a few days with Nik Isham while he documents the trip on film, for one. (Where ya been lately, Nik?)

2. Go back to Turkey where I was stationed way back when and see everything I missed. And see all the stuff I already saw once, again. (I'm including Greece in the same trip. Why not? It's my dream.)

3. The whole damn east coast and inland mountains. Throw in all the Civil War sites and monuments, too. Just hate to ride across the damn flat parts to get there (and back), but maybe someday. . .

Places I don't want to see? Ever? Quite a few, but no point offending anybody. In general, though, they'd all be flat. And hot. :eek:

 
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I need to get out more, so I'll be vague.

1.The other 36 states I haven't seen yet.

2. Africa

3. Australia and while close by, New Zeland.

Or maybe Asia, or maybe South/Central America.

Too many to choose from.

 
The great thing about a bucket list is that as soon as you knock off one of those top three places to see, there's about a hundred others right below it to fill that void. :p

 
Sorry to be so boring, but the ONLY place on my bucket list is The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.
Wow!

Um, I'm not even sure how to respond. I mean, I went there and it was a total letdown. I felt like asking for my money back. It was excactly like being at Hard Rock Cafe except they didn't serve me a cold burger and stale fries.

 
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