Quote from: Spidey on October 05, 2009, 08:25:40 AM
I thought the Porsche was gonna a problem too as he was movin' at a decent clip and looked like he wanted to play.  But he pulled over quickly, let us by and then didn't chase us down and blow our wheels off (which he coulda done easily -- the stability of 4 wheels on those twisties inspires a lot of confidence).  Thanks, Porsche guy.      And boo to all Prius drivers.  You suck. <middle finger>

BTW, thanks for letting me rope you into leading the fast group, 'belle. 

Ya that was amazing. Nice Carrera too. Also astounded at the Prius being true to "its" nature as if a bread of dog.
PAIN IN THE ARSE.

Its not easy being in back because the front gets around the cars in the good spots, then the back gets stuck and has to play catch up. Once there's a gap, everyone who pulled over or waited in a driveway, jumps back in.
Its definitely easier in small groups.  [moto]

Thanks for leading belle. That was a blast.

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on October 04, 2009, 11:00:32 PM
Ruined for me by no less than three different oncoming cars crossing the double yellow into my lane. Gave me the heebie jeebies and totally sapped me of confidence 

sheet that sucks. I only counted one (PRIUS in mill valley - WAY over the DY) and a Volvo popping out of a driveway in Dogtown.
I got all motherly and concerned about you finding that one after I just barely got around her.
But dude, fix the headlight. fook, that can't help.

Excellent day all in all. Glad the only poo aspect was a sheit ticket. Sorry SPDY. After we chased through the whole village, you get the 3MPH ticket.  That's just stupidness.

The Porsche was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal set of cars on that section.

I pulled on the guy relatively slowly (he was hauling ass) but as soon as I got on his bumper he actually used a turnout 

And I think I got more folks in cars clipping the apex over the double yellow after I got stuck behind traffic and spread out from the rest of you guys.

Large groups of bikes approaching tend to a) make cars move over but also b) rile up the chuckleheads into thinking they can drive faster.

And the headlight's fixed. Because without it how are cars going to notice a bike MADE ENTIRELY OUT OF BLING 

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on October 05, 2009, 11:02:24 AM
And the headlight's fixed. Because without it how are cars going to notice a bike MADE ENTIRELY OUT OF BLING 

Can someone read the above sentence to me?  My corneas are still bleeding from that ridiculously shiny Chromo that shoed up on Sun.

My horn stopped working on the ride.  No bling for me.   

Are you guys talking about the Porsche SUV that was ripping through?


he passed me.......but that's not saying a lot

I had a great ride yesterday!  Thanks DesmoQ and Spidey for leading and sweeping the slow guys.

Our ride inland was fantastic.  We took a short stop to show Cyrus the view of the valley, which I had never stopped to look at before.  Pretty great, thanks again go to Joe for leading the tour.

Quote from: cyrus buelton on October 05, 2009, 02:31:12 PM
Are you guys talking about the Porsche SUV that was ripping through?


he passed me.......but that's not saying a lot

No...this was a *real* Porsche.     It was after we split off.  He was looking like he might know where the gas pedal was--but he didn't.  That or his passenger refused to let him use it.  I would not have given chase had he decided to play. 

Quote from: mostrobelle on October 05, 2009, 02:47:59 PM
No...this was a *real* Porsche.     It was after we split off.  He was looking like he might know where the gas pedal was--but he didn't.  That or his passenger refused to let him use it.  I would not have given chase had he decided to play. 

It like the guy with the yellow SS... This guy slowed me down almost everywhere!!!!!



Seriously, thanks DQ for the lead!

Quote from: Le Piou on October 05, 2009, 05:22:49 PM
It like the guy with the yellow SS... This guy slowed me down almost everywhere!!!!!

Hey, they told me to lead the slow group. If you didn't like my wheelies and snail's pace, you shoulda run with the fast group

Anyone notice MM and Solon sweeping past going north while we were going south on 1? Two spanking new streetfighters and a third bike.
I hear MM hit a bird. and then?

If that's true about hitting a bird then the MOB did a pretty good job of slaughtering part of the winged population in N. Bay.  I hit a dove or a quail or something earlier in the day...

hmmmm....   I hit two birds on the 9/19 ride. The first north of Tomales and the second on the way back from Bodega.   

Quote from: Desmostro on October 05, 2009, 10:26:08 PM
Anyone notice MM and Solon sweeping past going north while we were going south on 1? Two spanking new streetfighters and a third bike.
I hear MM hit a bird. and then?

No, the birds got their revenge on me.

I was parked in Pt. Reyes Sta., at the curb not far from where Enzo's bike got backed over. The bike was a little upright owing to the heave in the pavement. Anyway, I hear "oh my god" and turn around to see a crow flying away from my bike, and my bike slowly tipping to pavement. You know, that kind of slow-mo where you have time to think, "am I going to throw up now?"  And then >>crunch<<, the SF hits the pavement.  I run over to check the damage. Luckily the frame slider and CRG mirror have taken the brunt. Tank - OK, Termis - OK, bodywork - OK. The total damage: one CRG mirror, one Speedymoto frame slider, the tip of the front brake lever, and the rear brake lever bent a bit inwards.  F'ing incredible.

Note to self: ride with a pellet gun from now on...

Quote from: Michael Moore on October 06, 2009, 08:21:33 PM
No, the birds got their revenge on me.

I was parked in Pt. Reyes Sta., at the curb not far from where Enzo's bike got backed over. The bike was a little upright owing to the heave in the pavement. Anyway, I hear "oh my god" and turn around to see a crow flying away from my bike, and my bike slowly tipping to pavement. You know, that kind of slow-mo where you have time to think, "am I going to throw up now?"  And then >>crunch<<, the SF hits the pavement.  I run over to check the damage. Luckily the frame slider and CRG mirror have taken the brunt. Tank - OK, Termis - OK, bodywork - OK. The total damage: one CRG mirror, one Speedymoto frame slider, the tip of the front brake lever, and the rear brake lever bent a bit inwards.  F'ing incredible.

Note to self: ride with a pellet gun from now on...

I'll start aiming for crows on my next ride out.  I really like crows though.  You sure it was a crow?  I'll take on a crow, but not a raven.  Too big.  That's a lotta feathers to clean off. 

Well, at least I got some great pics out of it, courtesy of Wayne (cstlwtr):