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Title: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 03, 2009, 08:25:52 AM
It is currently fantastic in the Peninsula. The area is crisp and clear, there is nothing on the roads (save for where the construction was on 84), and hardly any traffic. Temp, everything, just perfect.


If you haven't escaped lately, I would go do it today. I have never seen it so nice out.
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: Drunken Monkey on November 03, 2009, 09:35:44 AM
You're the devil.

But yes, you are correct that the weather is fantastic.
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: velocess on November 03, 2009, 10:18:34 AM
Perfect moon last night on HWY 17 @ 11pm.  Had it to myself on my 900cr until that black Monster caught me in Scotts Valley.  Nice ride.
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Post by: desmoquattro on November 03, 2009, 10:43:14 AM
I'm sitting in my cube in San Mateo, a badly undersprung FZ1 sitting outside tempting me with dreams of wobbly corner exits and rear wheel slides. If it wasn't for that topcase full of work to do, I'd head up 92 right now...
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Post by: sroberts152 on November 03, 2009, 10:54:46 AM
I got a quick little 20 mile lunch ride in with my coworker - to and from Chipotle.  Nasty accident on 101 S @ Embarcadero blocking at least 1 lane.
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Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 03, 2009, 11:08:50 AM
Empty twisties people.



Go fake a stomach ache.
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: sroberts152 on November 03, 2009, 11:41:05 AM
If I wasn't the only sucker in today I would...
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: Desmostro on November 03, 2009, 01:37:44 PM
Did you get a ride finally MrI?

Presentation tomorrow, flying away Thursday to AZ, Hong Kong, China... Missing Indian Summer.
Adulthood sucks. 

Road real fast to work 1.5 mile
then to lunch. 7 mile
Can't wait for tonight  [laugh]

Maybe I won't go right home.
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Post by: somegirl on November 03, 2009, 01:39:10 PM
If I weren't in San Diego working, and if MrI hadn't stolen my bike, I'd go. [roll]
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Post by: johnc on November 03, 2009, 03:36:30 PM
i rode to australia and back today ... weather was a little dodgy when i wheelied over the equator, but cleared up soon thereafter.
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Post by: Michael Moore on November 03, 2009, 04:10:55 PM
Meh. Slabbed it to Berzerkeley and back today. Temp gauge on the scoot read 82 frikken' degrees. Wow.
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Post by: desmoquattro on November 03, 2009, 04:30:30 PM
Rode 101 to San Mateo today...dodging idjits in cages the whole way.
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Post by: DucNrun on November 03, 2009, 04:46:05 PM
I was out and about on Alhambra Valley/Rezliez Valley/P-Hill Rd, back to Alhambra Valley, then Bear Creek to SP Dam Rd. on home...it truly was a gorgeous day to be out on two wheels.  Days like this are good reminders of why we deal with the retarded cost of living and politics here in the bay area.   [thumbsup] [beer]
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Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 03, 2009, 07:02:10 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on November 03, 2009, 01:37:44 PM
Did you get a ride finally MrI?


Got two of 'em in.


Suck it, city dwellers.
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Post by: ROBsS4R on November 03, 2009, 08:26:52 PM

I road about 70 Miles then went on a nice 6 mile hike to the top of Mission Peak. It was a great day.

Here is a panoramic picture I took up there.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/4054598839_ec53b4594f_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: enzo on November 04, 2009, 06:13:45 AM
I quit my job and rode.
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Post by: desmoquattro on November 04, 2009, 06:23:45 AM
Quote from: enzo on November 04, 2009, 06:13:45 AM
I quit my job and rode.

[clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
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Post by: duckwrench13 on November 04, 2009, 07:32:06 AM
It looks just as great today, too! You all are suffering from "anal glaucoma"... You can't see your asses at work on a day like this!
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Post by: sroberts152 on November 04, 2009, 07:59:31 AM
Quote from: enzo on November 04, 2009, 06:13:45 AM
I quit my job and rode.
In order to have gone riding yesterday, I would have had to quit.  Then I can't pay for my bike.
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Post by: Spidey on November 04, 2009, 08:00:26 AM
Quote from: enzo on November 04, 2009, 06:13:45 AM
I quit my job and rode.

Nice.   [thumbsup]  Did you actually deliver the news yesterday?  Or was it your last day?
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Post by: hadesducati848 on November 04, 2009, 08:15:02 AM
well, i didnt quit but i did ride the 40+miles to get to work today... through horrible bumper to bumper traffic, and in the rain + i am sick and wanted to call off anyways... so life still sucks even after buying my ducati [bang]
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Post by: enzo on November 04, 2009, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: Spidey on November 04, 2009, 08:00:26 AM
Nice.   [thumbsup]  Did you actually deliver the news yesterday?  Or was it your last day?

Nah, I gave notice two weeks ago, but my project wrapped up a week early, so I'm getting a little break before the new gig starts on Monday.
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Post by: desmoquattro on November 04, 2009, 11:44:37 AM
Quote from: enzo on November 04, 2009, 11:41:18 AM
... so I'm getting a little break before the new gig starts on Monday.

Where's the damn "Like" button when I need it? Damn...glad to hear you found something.
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: sroberts152 on November 04, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
Quote from: desmoquattro on November 04, 2009, 11:44:37 AM
Where's the damn "Like" button when I need it? Damn...glad to hear you found something.
Like this:

"Like"
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Post by: desmoquattro on November 04, 2009, 04:16:05 PM
Quote from: sroberts152 on November 04, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
Like this:

"Like"

Yeah, but that involves writing. And effort.
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Post by: MendoDave on November 05, 2009, 05:20:22 AM
I had to work. In the woods. I made my way down from the top of the ridge to within sight of the river. Found a real nice mushroom and a dog collar down there. Then after work I got in the car and drove to Stockton.
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Post by: Desmostro on November 05, 2009, 11:16:04 AM
Last might during a sf/ china/meeting it was decided someone needed to go to PaloAlto to research a doohicky. I elected to go... Down hwy 1 to 84  ;D

Yes! Spectacular day! A little cooler but gorgeous.

The funniest thing is ran into MrI  and Somegirl Getting lunch [laugh]
guilty!
Title: Re: Go ride today. Skip work. Leave early. Seriously.
Post by: somegirl on November 05, 2009, 01:20:15 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on November 05, 2009, 11:16:04 AMThe funniest thing is ran into MrI  and Somegirl Getting lunch [laugh]
guilty!

;D [beer]