That's the good bike. The road is paved for about 10 miles, and then changes to dirt at this point, for another 13 miles. I started at the nearest town (about 25 mile away?) and turned around when the pavement ended. I took the bike about 100 yards on the dirt, because I'd never been to the place before, and the scenery blew my mind, I wanted to see more.

If this is the part of the thread where we post photos of our bikes (leaning up against makeshift kickstands) here are a few more.

A sign post makes a good stand:


The guard rail will do in a pinch:






Even a log can work:


I've gone so far as to use a snow bank!