I have a dream

Drunken Monkey · January 18, 2009, 01:53:28 PM

... of going on a ride tomorrow.

Anyone else got something planned?

mostrobelle · January 18, 2009, 02:18:09 PM

What are the details of this dream just in case you have company?

Drunken Monkey · January 18, 2009, 03:04:31 PM

Solo, I'd probably go no further than one of the standard Marin Loops

In a small group I was thinking Mt. Hamilton via Livermore.

Labbedds · January 18, 2009, 03:09:55 PM

I had that same dream then I woke up with a cold/flu today

Desmostro · January 18, 2009, 05:56:05 PM

I have a dream that one day MLK jr. Day will be a real holiday that I get off. Until then, I'll be dreaming of you guys going to Mt Hamilton and back.

So take some friggin' pictures and post them so we working sod's can looky at least.

mostrobelle · January 18, 2009, 06:35:41 PM

Enzo and I both had our moto fun yesterday. In an attempt to be responsible n crap we should probably pass on this one. (I went dirtbiking for the first time yesterday. It was fun. Mucho fun.)

Drunken Monkey · January 18, 2009, 07:14:45 PM

The good: My corporate masters gave us MLK day off this year

The bad: Apparently we lost president's day in exchange

The Larry giveth and taketh away...

Michael Moore · January 18, 2009, 07:22:35 PM

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on January 18, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
... of going on a ride tomorrow.

Anyone else got something planned?

So... the bike is running then?

I gotta meeting at 10 else I might do it. Of course my butt is a bit tender after a 100 miles on the Vespa today. Jackie's sister was in town so we did a scooter loop in Marin. (It takes a lot longer on a scooter than on a Ducati, for some reason.)

johnc · January 18, 2009, 08:07:04 PM

marin is a century loop?

were you riding like a scooter hooligan?

Quote from: Michael Moore on January 18, 2009, 07:22:35 PM
So... the bike is running then?

I gotta meeting at 10 else I might do it. Of course my butt is a bit tender after a 100 miles on the Vespa today. Jackie's sister was in town so we did a scooter loop in Marin. (It takes a lot longer on a scooter than on a Ducati, for some reason.)

Michael Moore · January 18, 2009, 08:30:04 PM

Nah, no hooligan chops what with the missus and her sisiter along. I had to behave myself.

And yeah, Mill Valley > Stinson > Pt. Reyes Sta. > Tomales > Chileno Valley > Nicasio > Lucas Valley Rd = ~100 miles.

Drunken Monkey · January 19, 2009, 12:19:14 AM

Looks like I'll be riding....

Quote from: Michael Moore on January 18, 2009, 08:30:04 PM
And yeah, Mill Valley > Stinson > Pt. Reyes Sta. > Tomales > Chileno Valley > Nicasio > Lucas Valley Rd = ~100 miles.

And I don't mind starting late if you're up for a later ride... after all I want to avoid people going to work.

Desmostro · January 19, 2009, 04:01:51 PM

Happy MLK jr Day btw to everyone!

I have a dream TO GET OUT OF HERE in 30 min.s and go ride.

4pm.... can't come soon enough...

tick tock

tick tock...

How was the riding today? There wasn't a car on the road this morning. It was amazing.

Drunken Monkey · January 19, 2009, 05:05:40 PM

Quote from: Desmostro on January 19, 2009, 04:01:51 PM

How was the riding today? There wasn't a car on the road this morning. It was amazing.

Not to rub it in, but today was pretty much the best day of riding I've had in about 5 years.

The roads were clean, not a lot of traffic, the temperatures were perfect, and it was so clear the Farallon Islands looked like they were a mile offshore. Plus everything was green for a change.

My only regret is I didn't leave until about 11:30 and that I ate lunch at some overpriced diner in Pt. Reyes instead of holding out for oysters in Tomales Bay

Ended up joining up with a few different packs of riders during the ride. A gaggle of supermotos heading into Stinson Beach, and then random solo sportbike riders for the rest of the trip.

Also only saw two LEOs the whole ride: Followed a highway patrol car going down into Stinson for a mile or two, and a local cop somewhere near Two Rock (I think. I was sort of meandering around there)

Also sighted a 696 (two up) stopped by the turnoff for Bolinas. Anyone ? Bueler? Anyone?

Desmostro · January 19, 2009, 07:08:04 PM

What a day what a day.
I finally got out and did a baby loop around the headlands. It was incredible. Very few cars that were easy to get by - the view amazing.
More of that please.

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on January 19, 2009, 05:05:40 PM
Not to rub it in, but today was pretty much the best day of riding I've had in about 5 years.

The roads were clean, not a lot of traffic, the temperatures were perfect, and it was so clear the Farallon Islands looked like they were a mile offshore. Plus everything was green for a change.
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Also sighted a 696 (two up) stopped by the turnoff for Bolinas. Anyone ? Bueler? Anyone?

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