Ride this Saturday the 2nd

JackTheTripper

JackTheTripper

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We will be meeting at the (Shell I think) gas station at the base of 9 in Saratoga. (Intersection of 9/Saratoga Ave/Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd) Meeting time will be anytime between 9:30 and 10:30. Leaving at 10:30 on the nose.

Map:

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This ride will be a "Supper Bowl" ride with 1st and second place winners receiving prizes. (They arn't very exciting but they're free.:twofinger)

Rules for the game will be provided at the begining of the ride. (Hint, it's similar to a Poker ride.)

The route is not set at this point so any suggestions are apreciated. If we stay on 9 we can take a short detour (about 10 or 15 minutes) to a winery I used to work at that is just up Bear Creak Rd. Has a nice view of Monterey Bay and it's just a nice place to stop. We can decide that later.

Map to winery:

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It's kind of an open day so now worries. Just show up and let's ride. I personally am just out for the ride so I'm not going to be pushing it so if it's still a little wet I'm still going to be out there. But if it's supper wet. (Rained up until 8:00 AM or still raining) I'm staying home.

Please reply if you are planning on coming. I'll start making a (mental) list. (I hate lists.)

Again, if you can think of anything to add please do. I'm a virgin ride planner so be gentile.
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Jack:D
 
Port4mance

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I'll be on the same criteria as you, if it's raining late the night before or early that morning I'll be sleeping in. Other than that see you there. I'm not that much of the leader on the bike so what ever is clever!
 
Instance

Instance

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I'm down. Cbr Vixen wont be able to make it, she's gotta work, but I'll be there. But like you guys, if its wet, I'm out........... I'm all for a normal ride considereing how cold its gonna be.:D :D

Hey Port4mance, I'll be coming down 80........do you want to meet up somewhere in Fremont??




Be Safe
 
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theSteveCo

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Sucks -- I positively have a commitment for the whole day so I can't make it. The evil half of me is hoping it rains so I don't miss out, the other half of me hopes you guys have an awesome time and can't wait to see the pics and hear about Jack's game.

All work and no play...
 
250gpracer

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bad road conditions/weather?

There's still a good amount of snow on parts of 9... we also gotta worry about ice!! U guys know how long it takes 9 to dry...
below freezing temps(at night)+wet roads = ice... right?... I know parts on 9 are still going to be wet from the storm we had a few days ago... but patches of black ice in mid corner could really fuck us up....

But, if the road's in good condition i'll be up there.
 
theSteveCo

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You'll be up there regardless! You're always up there! You're like all the turns and signs on the road... if I don't see you when I ride 9 I think there's something wrong! :cool
 
Port4mance

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Hey Port4mance, I'll be coming down 80........do you want to meet up somewhere in Fremont??
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I'm down to meet, there's a Chevron off of Automall that would probably be a good place to meet. I don't know how fast your ride so I don't know what time we should meet. It usually takes me about 45 minutes to get to Shell riding fast.
 
JackTheTripper

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I heard this morning that it's supposed to warm up the rest of this week and no rain 'till Sat night! WhoooHoooo!:D

We'll see how the ice thing pans out though=|
 
Instance

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Port4mance, ok lets say I'll meet ya there at 9:00 a.m. The pace on the way there doesnt matter too much just as long as we aren't saying "Mr. Officer, we want a ticket".....:D :D

See Ya SATURDAY.
 
Port4mance

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Unfortunate Change of plans

Well it turns out I'm not going to be able to make it on Saturday. I got laid off yesterday so I need sometime to get my affairs in order. You guys have a great time and I hope I'll be able to make the next group ride.
 
JackTheTripper

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Re: Unfortunate Change of plans

Port4mance said:
Well it turns out I'm not going to be able to make it on Saturday. I got laid off yesterday so I need sometime to get my affairs in order. You guys have a great time and I hope I'll be able to make the next group ride.
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Wow! That sucks! Sorry to hear.:( My wife was layed off in October and just got a job this morning. What kind of work are you it? Maybe somebody know sombody who knows... Bla bla bla... who can get you a job.
 
theSteveCo

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Ouch - that sucks. Sorry to hear it. Whatever happened to courteously laying people off on Monday morning?

Sorry, amigo. :(
 
Instance

Instance

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Since you mentioned it MStingray, I'm not too keen on doing twisties this weekend either but I am down for some normal non-twistie riding though. Anyone down for a basic long ride with like a lunch stop in between or something, I dont know what everyones time restraints are that day, so speak up!!!!.....:D :D
 
JackTheTripper

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FUCK!!! I HATE THE COLD WEATHER!!!:finger :flame :mad :flame :finger
I live in Cali for a reason. That reason: I can live where it's warm. If I want snow, it's 3 hours away!

OK, I was wondering if there are any low altitude twisties anyone knows of? If not, I'm down for just riding around all day and making a couple of stops here and there and hanging out getting to know everyone. Any suggestions?
 
250gpracer

250gpracer

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i'm out...

straight roads suck:twofinger ... I'll be on 9 despite the conditions, just to check out what it's like for myself... I think it should be fine mid-day saturday. No rain expected friday, only cloudy skys, cloudy means warmer nights(cloud cover holds in heat from the daytime) which means there's a less chance of temps going below frezzin on 9... so no ice... maybe. Anyways I think i'm goin to check it out on saturday around noon.

Sorry your group ride didn't work out as planned jack... maybe next time...
 
theSteveCo

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I knew you'd be up there regardless, GP. :toothless

Quit dodging the "straight" rides. No one is going to ditch you, and it's not like your bike is THAT slow!
 
250gpracer

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Mr. Steve have u ridden a ninja 250!?!?

I've ridden a 6 and it blew me away:eek .... much much much faster than my little 250... it's no fun riding the straights on my slow ass bike. Can't pop wheelies unless i'm going about 5mph:(
Although stoppies are possible. If i had the money i would have started out on the EX-500...but atleast i ride, what were u riding at my age:twofinger


The next time u ride with me i gotta show u somethin cool... I wore the rubber off my pegs and now when i drag i SPARK:D I never knew i sparked until art(who was riding behind me) told me. I'm pretty much getting pegs down on every corner now, when i get some proper gear, i can start hanging off and maybe i could keep up with u. So maybe next weekend...
 
theSteveCo

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Re: Mr. Steve have u ridden a ninja 250!?!?

250gpracer said:
...but atleast i ride, what were u riding at my age:twofinger
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Back in high school my friends and I tore it up on a YSR50 that we crashed numerous times every weekend and an old Honda enduro. I waited for the sportbike 'cause I woulda killed myself (I had NO restraint when I was younger.. haha).

Go easy on those hard parts (pegs), my friend... once you're draggin those you can't lean any further. Don't ball that thing up, now... ya hear?? :D

rsrai and TypeIII have ridden behind me when I was draggin' pegs and he said mine didn't spark. Wonder what the difference is??
 
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