(The other) March 17th ride
- Thread starter JackTheTripper
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MrCrash
King of FAIL
Dark Angel said:Hey! You guys are posting about the wrong ride on the wrong thread.Err, well you know what I mean.
Hm, I'm not sure what prompted Steve to comment on the Saturday ride proposal on this thread, all I did was provide options to JTT's original route to give him more ideas (as per his request)! Steve must have had something funny to drink last night
But I would like to do that ride sometime with ya Crash but Saturdays aren't good for me. Maybe one of these days you can take us up there on a Sunday.
Looks like Saturdays aren't the best choice for a few people here. After hearing about the negative police attention to sport riders in Marin on Sundays, I do my best to avoid it then. Even so, the route I chose minimizes time spent on "major" Marin county sport riding roads. I've seen Highway 1 staked out in a few different places, and almost fell victim to a blockade + Cessna police plane deal myself years ago.
I'll be more than happy to do it one Sunday later on this year. More daylight = more roads, or more rest stops to allow the less experienced riders to go the full distance of the ride. Once Daylight Savings Time comes into effect, we can talk more about it!
rsrai said:
Last time I did those roads was last fall on an Aprilia Falco. They were pretty torn up back then also. I withhold from using the term "sucks" as I try to ride every road for what it is.
If the road is better suited for a dirt bike, I try to ride the bike like one, regardless of what I'm on! Elbows out, standing on the pegs, back braking into corners so as to not load the front over pavement imperfections, gassing out while sometimes pushing the bike beneath me to get all my weight on the outside peg - it all makes for a great ride, but in a different way!
In any case, it's a suggestion, despite your perception of "suckage" it sounds like you had a good time as well. Will the rest of the group have a similar attitude? I don't know, I'd say there's only one way to find out!
- Mike
rsrai
Well-known member
ya i had fun on eureka, it makes u feel like ur the only one who travels that road, until u hit the backside and see all the peddlers on the road. then u have to watch out for them coming up through summit and nailing u with their jettas with bikes loaded on top and behind. its kinda like a wooded mines road in the sense that theres no lines or dividers.
JackTheTripper
Shotline For Mod
OK. Looks like rain on Sunday. Watch this thread to keep updated.
If it is nice, ride is on. If it's raining there will be a mid day get together at Starbux on Bascome and Hamilton avenues in Campbell. We'll hang for a couple of hours then head for the Campbell St. Pat's day fest.
Meeting time is 10:00 if the ride is on or 12:00 if it's cancelled. I will be bringing my bike either way since it's all I have. Others will be too. If you can bring it. It's just water and you won't be riding hard on city streets.
Again, watch this thread for updates.
If it is nice, ride is on. If it's raining there will be a mid day get together at Starbux on Bascome and Hamilton avenues in Campbell. We'll hang for a couple of hours then head for the Campbell St. Pat's day fest.
Meeting time is 10:00 if the ride is on or 12:00 if it's cancelled. I will be bringing my bike either way since it's all I have. Others will be too. If you can bring it. It's just water and you won't be riding hard on city streets.
Again, watch this thread for updates.
Dark Angel
Well-known member
Oki-doki.
JackTheTripper
Shotline For Mod
Well as you can see it looks like rain. I vote for sleeping in and meeting for coffee at 12:00. Any objections?
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JackTheTripper
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Hey, if you smear yourself all over 280 (or any other freeway) don't blame me.zumgale said:Where's a good Santa Ana when you need it? O.k. JTT, if you have to ride in the rain I'll ride. Comrades in arms and all that shit
On second thought maybe you should bring the truck. I mean this is a BARF meet. Someone will be going down.
JackTheTripper
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Raining R!, sorry. Plan B in effect. Meet at the starbux on Bascome/Hamilton for coffee. I'll be there between 11:30 and 12:00. Here is a map. It's right where the O is in Hamilton on the map. When you're at the intersection it's easier to look for the Blockbuster. Just go into that parking lot.
C U there.
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C U there.
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I'm ducking. I have to finish a project for the office this weekend. Have fun sucking down lattes! :coffee
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Hey Steve, you're on, we'll be happy to join you guys some sunny Sunday. We'll see about pace once we check you guys out, riding with a new group always presents challenges as different skill levels and egos mesh...it's all fun and games till somebody lays a bike down...:burnout