In the spirit of getting back on that horse (thanks for all the encouragement NYMMC)...
This Sunday... riding. Who wants in?
DISCLAIMER:
Standard SOP applies -
- All skill levels are welcome but be prepared for some technical roads
- Full gear is not required but is very highly recommended
- Please make sure you are able to prove that you're legally able to operate your bike; "M" endorsement on you license, current reg & ins papers
- Speed limits and traffic laws will be obeyed EVERYWHERE unless I think it's appropriate to disregard any laws. In these cases you're encouraged to use your own judgement.
Not to scare people away or anything but... riders going down on my rides are becoming a regular occurrence and the crash percentage is getting higher and higher. I feel responsible in part but in reality, there's only so much I can do. I always try make sure that each and every person has fair warning about my road choice and pace. In the end, it's up to each rider to decide their pace and it's up to each rider to make sure that they DO NOT ride above their skill level in order to try to keep up. It's not a race and we don't get trophies at the end of the day. As most of you folks already know, I'll wait at each turn off or intersection for the group to reform before moving on. These rides aren't testosterone fests, they're just about having fun while trying to achieve smoothness with your bike.
All that being said...
You all know my steezz by now... Meeting up in the am, then heading to points north or west. The route isn't set yet but it'll be fun. Expect the stops to be at a minimum (although my bike is VERY thirsty), and expect to be home late. Slab will be at a minimum until the long, dark, and cold ride home.
If it would help any interested parties, I can email you the route (once I come with it) before the ride on Sunday so that there won't be any surprises.
Seriously now, these rides are fun - not scary at all. Who's in?
IN -
- me
Say Word! [moto]
ill be in Massachusetts this weekend, but the following sundays im in [thumbsup]
Quote from: Beattie_Yoo on October 07, 2008, 06:25:25 AM
ill be in Massachusetts this weekend, but the following sundays im in [thumbsup]
Don't know if I'll be riding the following weekend (the 19th), and we're going to GPNY on the 26th... just putting that out there. You going to GPNY Beattie? If so, bring you the Mori link and US T's...
Low 50's high 60's I'm in this time. Sorry about last Sunday.
Quote from: rcpete on October 07, 2008, 10:07:06 AM
Low 50's high 60's I'm in this time. Sorry about last Sunday.
[thumbsup]
I'm definitely going teddybear this time...
I should be in for this one... thanks again Cru!
Quote from: patricks2r on October 09, 2008, 09:42:16 AM
I should be in for this one... thanks again Cru!
de nada mi amigo [thumbsup]
Hey All,
I need to man up & get in on this ride but need to clear up my Monday morning first; as is, I get to the office at 6am... [puke]. What time you guys usually get back?
Keith
it depends. this ride i have a feeling will be a longer ride as i'm guessing we're gonna try to hit the roads we didn't last weekend. with that said, i'd expect to get back into the city ~11-2.
Quote from: Kroe on October 10, 2008, 08:09:07 AM
I need to man up
Come on man... so you might be a little tired when you get to work on Monday ;D... ask us about the time we got home at 4:30am! [bang] But seriously, I'm hoping that we won't get home too late - I'm either starting to feel the effects of my age, or I'm getting soft... in either case, I actually like getting home at a decent hour. The route isn't set yet so I'm not sure if we'll be venturing off to the same intended destination as last week. This being the case, I'm not sure where the jump off will be... pm me for further details if you're interested.
Above all else, just come along, I swear, Pat's gonna wear underwear this time...
There's still PLENTY OF ROOM in the ride so don't be shy! The weather's supposed to GORGEOUS - sunny with highs in the low 70°'s
IN-
- me
- Cru
- Pete
- Pat
Quote from: goldenchild on October 10, 2008, 08:51:37 AM
The weather's supposed to GORGEOUS - sunny with highs in the low 70°'s
Lucky bastids
Cool guys, thanks. Let me try and get my schedule straight. GC, I'll pm you by tomorrow if I'm 100%.
Quote from: Kroe on October 10, 2008, 11:18:52 AM
GC, I'll pm you by tomorrow if I'm 100%.
Okay.
I just finished the route, looks like we'll be leaving from Bklyn again... instead of Gorilla, let's meet up at Southside (http://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-coffee-brooklyn) at say 9am SHARP. If this meeting place a problem for anyone, please speak up ASAP! Gas and air will be available en route to the city.
Quote from: goldenchild on October 10, 2008, 11:29:39 AM
Okay.
I just finished the route, looks like we'll be leaving from Bklyn again... instead of Gorilla, let's meet up at Southside (http://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-coffee-brooklyn) at say 9am SHARP. If this meeting place a problem for anyone, please speak up ASAP! Gas and air will be available en route to the city.
"The only coffee shop in the Slope not overrun by strollers and sticky kids." [laugh]
Quote from: goldenchild on October 10, 2008, 11:29:39 AM
... instead of Gorilla, let's meet up at Southside (http://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-coffee-brooklyn) at say 9am SHARP.
I was wondering how long it would be until this would be the new meet-up joint. [coffee]
no problem . Southside at 9am [coffee]
Thanks for the amazing ride fellas, I had a great time all day long!
Since there were just the 4 of us (Cru, rcpete, patricks2r, and myself) we were able to move with the quickness and keep a fast pace all day. After a late or should I say casual start (10am) in Bklyn we make our way to the curvy kind of roads that we love near PJ and roll through Hawk's Nest by 11:30. We didn't see the PA Monster contingent so we kept on rolling.
Another 350 fast twisty miles later we surprisingly find ourselves on our way home - AND IT'S STILL DAYLIGHT. Even though all the roads we did were nothing new, I found a new appreciation for them since I was basically riding for myself. What I mean is, the group was so tight yesterday that it was absolutely no work for me to be leading. All I had to do was ride my own ride, think about my own line and worry about my form and we'd all magically manage to get where we're going. There was a long laundry list of hooliganism throughout the day but my favorites were the 30 mile stretch of 20-30mph sweepers in PA ridden at a sustained 90+mph, the intense video game-like ride down a 'Skills classic, and the Grilled Cheese Run style trip home (now I REALLY want a quick shifter). Stupid I know, but I never said I was smart... US's - clever and witty? Hell yes! Common sense? Not so much.
I'm also very pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed the roads. Since our trip down south I've become jaded about our quality, or lack thereof, of riding around here. Even the roads we travel 200 miles away to get to just seemed like they wouldn't be any fun anymore, and up until yesterday, they didn't. I'm not sure what the difference is between the last 2 rides and yesterday's ride was but the fact that we had a small group that is very used to riding together probably had something to do with it. As mentioned earlier in another thread, while I love riding with new people each and every time I go out (although that rarely happens since none of you seem to want to ride with us), yesterday was a refreshing change of pace since it was just us. Kinda like a GCR which I sorrily miss.
Since we were too busy riding, I only managed to snap one picture. Pat's got a few that he might be willing to share too...
The bugs are still around, a good sign that there'll still be warmish riding weather... at least for the next couple of weeks -
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq37/redblackmonster/suomy.jpg)
Yesterday was a great ride guys. The weather/scenery was amazing. Thank for planning/leading GC -even if it didn't feel like work. Alan, thank you sooooo much for letting me borrow some of your gear again. Pete, it was awesome riding with you again. It's been too long! It would have been an even better ride if I didn't have this damn cold. Underneath that helmet I was a mess and it was really bumming me out - Thank you host monkeys at the office.
(http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp25/patricks2r/IMG_0173.jpg)
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Wait, there was a monster on that ride?! How did that happen?! :o
;) ;D
Yes, yesterday was the business. Tight group like GC mentioned meant everyone was moving at a quick pace (probably too quick for our own good! [laugh]) & the stops seemed to be a good amount of mileage in between. It was good to ride the 'Skills again & I've found a new appreciation for some of roads as doing 3x the suggested for a turn seemed to have something to do with it. ;D
GC - Big ups for leading, even if it didn't feel like you were. Also, thanks for the back protector. I've got something for you as soon as I sell my old one.
Pat - Glad you made it out one last time before you head back to the left coast. Sorry you felt like crap, but at least you didn't ride like it. [thumbsup]
Pete - It's been too long since you rode with us last & it was good as always to have another RC on the road with us. [clap]
Quote from: EvilSteve on October 13, 2008, 09:49:36 AM
Wait, there was a monster on that ride?! How did that happen?! :o
;) ;D
Pat's a baller, he's bicoastal - gixxer on the west coast, monster on the east coast!
Do you have a functioning bike and are you able to ride any time soon?
Quote from: Cru Jones on October 13, 2008, 09:52:30 AM
thanks for the back protector. I've got something for you as soon as I sell my old one.
Like I told you, no worries. Merry Xmas [cheeky]. Just glad that you're finally comfortable.
Quote from: goldenchild on October 13, 2008, 09:53:21 AMPat's a baller, he's bicoastal - gixxer on the west coast, monster on the east coast!
Do you have a functioning bike and are you able to ride any time soon?
Yes, picked my bike up on Saturday. Only did like 180 miles on it but new tires and fully tuned. Just waiting for some new rotors and it'll be stopping, not just running, like a beast.
Must say, riding away on it put a smile on my face, the thing goes. ;)
Glad you guys had a great time and an uneventful [roll] ride. The weather was great yesterday. Still no riding for me yet, but got to take the dog swimming.
What great ride yesterday. Its always a pleasure and fun riding with GC, CRU and PAT. Its one of the best moments i've had on the bike. [thumbsup] to GC for planning this routes you always pick the best roads out there. Thanks for the great pics Pat. Hope you feel better. Hey Dan, glad you got your bike all sorted out. Maybe we can plan a ride in your neck of the woods before the season ends.
That would be good, should be done this weekend. :)