Annual New Years Day ride!
I've been the last three years to the traditional 1st ride of the year to Tortilla Flat, and it's always great to see all the bikes that come out of the woodwork for this. I don't know who started it, but there are several groups, clubs, individuals, etc., that head out. It's not a spirited ride at all, in fact it can be a slow parade lap getting out to the restaurant, but for me it's become more of a right of passage than a ride. :) We usually meet for coffee, head to the restaurant, and then break off for runs up to the end of the pavement when the mood hits us. Rest of the time is spent mingling with other riders, listening to the sounds, and taking pics. Possibly grabbing some lunch on the way back to town. [thumbsup]
I propose this meeting spot/group ride outm on Jan 1st, 2010, please join us!
Meet at Coffee Rush at 8am. It's on the SE corner of Baseline & Gilbert (just south of the 60, exist at Gilbert): http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeRush (http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeRush)
Kickstands up at 9am, sharp! We'll get gas close by and head to Tortilla Flat. http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeRushToTTF (http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeRushToTTF)
Hope to see some of you!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
[moto]
D. since we're in the same neighborhood, maybe I'll meet up with you for the ride to Gilbert.
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Quote from: IZ on December 28, 2009, 05:02:58 PM
D. since we're in the same neighborhood, maybe I'll meet up with you for the ride to Gilbert.
Cool. Maybe we can meet right off the 51 somewhere. I could exit at Colter (for Camelback), meet you near Trader Joes or something, and we could pop back on at the Highland exit.
Whoohoo!
[moto]
Quote from: Dietrich on December 28, 2009, 05:09:07 PM
Cool. Maybe we can meet right off the 51 somewhere. I could exit at Colter (for Camelback), meet you near Trader Joes or something, and we could pop back on at the Highland exit.
Cool..I'm A block from Trader Joes! [thumbsup]
I heard, from another guy who goes to Tortilla Flat every New Years, that the best time to get there is after 1:00pm because most guys don't head up early because of the cold weather. He said the best vintage bikes don't even get there until 2:00pm.
Well, I quickly punched that guy right in the face and told him that Ducati riders are tough as nails and don't care what other people do.
But then I got to thinking ... what if we did this route -- click here for map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1555+North+Gilbert+Road,+Gilbert,+AZ+85234-2322+(Coffee+Rush)&daddr=S+Gilbert+Rd+to:33.373545,-110.738754+to:AZ-77+S+to:Tortilla+Flat,+AZ&geocode=FW5Q_QEdAUFW-SFetIcarc-01SkBz9LO56grhzEUIvpZxELLkA%3BFTB3_QEdfD5W-Q%3B%3BFXpa9wEdGMpl-Q%3BFaSS_wEdZFNc-Sn5jFJ5fcYrhzFy0oWvDfI05g&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=1,2,3&sll=33.394759,-110.797119&sspn=0.193768,0.237579&ie=UTF8&ll=33.23639,-111.275024&spn=1.552938,1.900635&z=9) -- ?
It's a combo route that includes sample dishes from both the Winkleman ride that Nate posted and this Tortilla Flat ride.
Just an idea to kick around. I'm not married to it.
[coffee]
Whatever happened to the idea of going to TF through the top-side from Roosevelt? Pussies!
Quote from: rule62 on December 29, 2009, 07:38:29 AM
Whatever happened to the idea of going to TF through the top-side from Roosevelt? Pussies!
Just looking out for those who might need to put a foot down, especially when that foot is still wrapped up in a temporary cast. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Michael on December 29, 2009, 07:20:56 AM
But then I got to thinking ... what if we did this route -- click here for map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1555+North+Gilbert+Road,+Gilbert,+AZ+85234-2322+(Coffee+Rush)&daddr=S+Gilbert+Rd+to:33.373545,-110.738754+to:AZ-77+S+to:Tortilla+Flat,+AZ&geocode=FW5Q_QEdAUFW-SFetIcarc-01SkBz9LO56grhzEUIvpZxELLkA%3BFTB3_QEdfD5W-Q%3B%3BFXpa9wEdGMpl-Q%3BFaSS_wEdZFNc-Sn5jFJ5fcYrhzFy0oWvDfI05g&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=1,2,3&sll=33.394759,-110.797119&sspn=0.193768,0.237579&ie=UTF8&ll=33.23639,-111.275024&spn=1.552938,1.900635&z=9) -- ?
It's a combo route that includes sample dishes from both the Winkleman ride that Nate posted and this Tortilla Flat ride.
I thought about that. If Nate's group was leaving about 2 hours earlier I would be more interested in it. As it is...They are meeting at 9, probably leaving around 10 (?). then 4-6 hours ride time including gassing and BS'ing. We have left earlier than 8 before, not been too cold, and TONS of bikes. I'm telling ya! We can always ride the Kearny/Winkelman loop anytime (it's one of my favs) but only once a year is the first of the year! :)
Vote for Pedro.
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Quote from: Dietrich on December 29, 2009, 08:03:43 AM
Just looking out for those who might need to put a foot down, especially when that foot is still wrapped up in a temporary cast. [thumbsup]
Who broke their foot?
Charles has his foot in a cast. :(
Hey Dietrich, so not lunch at Tortilla Flat, but somewhere on the way back?
I'd like to put in a suggestion -- www.mokis.com (http://www.mokis.com/) (I made their website)
Delicious, healthy, vegetarian meals available, and guaranteed no food poisoning. It's right off the freeway on Val Vista.
(http://www.mokis.com/images/logo.jpg)
Charles is kind of a frail lil' man isn't he? First he cries about getting rearended..
:p
I get back in town just in time to winch my name out of the mud. I am brace and crutch free and will be there on the 1st.
Quote from: IZ on December 29, 2009, 10:09:04 AM
First he cries about getting rearended..
Nick says hi. :-X
Quote from: pennyrobber on December 30, 2009, 01:18:57 PM
I get back in town just in time to winch my name out of the mud. I am brace and crutch free and will be there on the 1st.
Awesome!
See you soon, Mr. Somewhat Less Gimpy!
:)
OK..so what's up with the ride out D & H?
I'm in. Would you guys care to swing into the Dash (that last gas station on the right, at Apache Trail and Brown Rd) and meeting me there? Since I live at Brown and Ellsworth, I'm already 3/4 the way to the lake.
Quote from: MostroNero on December 31, 2009, 08:15:36 AM
I'm in. Would you guys care to swing into the Dash (that last gas station on the right, at Apache Trail and Brown Rd) and meeting me there? Since I live at Brown and Ellsworth, I'm already 3/4 the way to the lake.
No problem, we'll roll into the Dash on our way by. Say about 9:20?
Quote from: IZ on December 30, 2009, 08:53:17 PM
OK..so what's up with the ride out D & H?
Adam - We might have a slight change in plans, might not be roling down the 51 in the morning, starting from a different part of town. Will try to come up with an alternate meet spot near Tempe...
EDIT: How about this, meet at the Starbucks on the East side of Rural Rd., just south of the 202 at 7:40 am, motors running, and head straight to Coffee Rush in Gilbert by 8am:
Charbucks location (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=starbucks&sll=33.43402,-111.926136&sspn=0.050211,0.088406&ie=UTF8&hq=starbucks&hnear=&ll=33.433089,-111.91987&spn=0.048421,0.088406&z=14&iwloc=E)
Quote from: Dietrich on December 31, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
Adam - We might have a slight change in plans, might not be roling down the 51 in the morning, starting from a different part of town. Will try to come up with an alternate meet spot near Tempe...
EDIT: How about this, meet at the Starbucks on the East side of Rural Rd., just south of the 202 at 7:40 am, motors running, and head straight to Coffee Rush in Gilbert by 8am: Charbucks location (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=starbucks&sll=33.43402,-111.926136&sspn=0.050211,0.088406&ie=UTF8&hq=starbucks&hnear=&ll=33.433089,-111.91987&spn=0.048421,0.088406&z=14&iwloc=E)
cool.. I'll text if any change but looking forward to getting out there! [thumbsup]
Good times! [thumbsup]
I mean... got passed by a bicycle, but GOOD TIMES!!!
Fun as always! Great food suggestion for lunch...thanks Michael!
No crashes that I saw or heard about all day. [thumbsup]
And of course, tons of bikes as usual! My bike was so excited by it all I was ripping 2nd gear wheelies with ease at the top of the world! 8)
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Thanks for getting that photo of the little Kawi Tripple for me! What a great bike.
That Moto Guzzi is lovely! Here is some information (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.magni.it/storia.htm&ei=Wb4-S_yPFZTQsQONrIXGBA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmoto%2Bguzzi%2Bmagni%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dcom.ubuntu:en-US:unofficial%26hs%3DHaa") about that Magni
Today was a fun ride, even with the bicyclists in the way and those (dangerously) rude HD guys on the highway....
Good to see ya'll and celebrate the first day of the new decade!
Quote from: hoyden on January 01, 2010, 05:40:28 PM
Today was a fun ride, even with the bicyclists in the way and those (dangerously) rude HD guys on the highway....
Good to see ya'll and celebrate the first day of the new decade!
Yeah, what was up with those guys cutting in the middle of the pack on the highway?! I looked in my rearview and saw one on my azz. Glad I didn't make any movement..IN MY OWN LANE!
Thanks for the pics D!
Hey IZ, where did you guys go? Did you just need to head home early?
Yes. Still trying to get things moved into the place.