Hey guys, my name is Mike and I ride a stock '04. I live in Orem and would like to ride the Alpine Loop tomorrow morning. I ride the Alpine loop several times every summer, so I am somewhat familiar with it. It is a slower ride, especially if there is traffic, but really good views. It is as challenging as you want it to be. Would you just like to do the loop, or there is a pretty cool ride from about the halfway point in the loop that takes you to Cascade Springs. The road out there is a little more "high speed" and has some fun twisties. Cascade springs is a pretty cool place to stop for a break...
I went over the loop about 3 weeks ago in the evening (about 6:00) and it was pretty chilly. I would suggest dressing warm.
Let me know if you want to go, when and where to meet. Do you guys want to start in Provo Canyon or Alpine? The Provo side is serious (slow) switchbacks, where the alpine side is faster with less twisties. It is a state park, so there is a fee ($2-3.00??). If you tell them you are riding straight through with no stopping, they will let you through without paying. If a ranger sees you stopped, and you don't have a recipt they will fine you.
Thanks, Mike