RESCHEDULED: 2-up/Sweethearts ride 4/18

[mostrobelle]

This ride is 2-up friendly, but it doesn't mean that you have to have a passenger.  The point is to devote the ride to a pace that might be a bit more appealing to that special person in your life that thinks that you ride around with your hair on fire all the time.  This ride is a good one for newbies or people that want a nice cruise, too.

Safety stuff:  OK, in case you don't get it, this isn't a "balls out" type of ride unless your passenger is down wit' it, and even then I'd suggest that you try to do most of the thinking above the belt--this goes for the chicks, too.  Crashing your own sorry butt is one thing--taking someone down with you is beyond uncool and it's twice the slippery blood and guts for the rest of us to ride through.   Get your bike in shape suspension-wise for taking two people, too.  I'd like to emphasize riding "The Pace."  http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/flashback/122_0911_the_pace_nick_ienatsch/index.html  For those of you who want the Cliff Notes it means that you ride within your limits, your lane and the speed limit for the most part.  Wick it up in the corners, but keep it reasonable in the straights.  We do this to allow folks to catch up and to avoid tickets.  And PLEASE try to get your passengers geared up for safety and warmth as best you can.  I have an extra Aerostich that I can lend out, gloves, and a few other armor odds and ends.  And if anyone else has gear that they're willing to lend out please post up and I'll put your name on a list.  

Who's in:

1. 'Belle (lead if alone, sweep if with passenger)**
2.  Enzo/Jocelyn* (lead or sweep?)
3.  Nick/Kelly (friends of Belle/Enzo- tentative)
4. Tigre/Beckie
5. Spidey**
6. Mr. I (Somegirl can lend helmet)**
7. Desmoquattro/BikerGoddess
8. Michael Moore - can take a pillion and I can personally vouch for the smiles-per-mile goodness of the scoot.
9. smducman/his woman
10. PhoenixS4R
11. Desmostro**
12. Thunderpuppy/Pam
13. Rafa
14. Sally101
15. Meltz


*     needs gear
**   has gear to lend

MEET SPOT: Tam Junction: 247 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley 7:45 MEET, 8:15 DEPART  I know it's early, but trust me, it's worth it.  The fewer the cars the better, and the less DY passing we have to do with pillions on board.  

Brief safety speech, dividing into groups as necessary and identifying of leads and sweeps done here.

This is the basic route (the normal North Bay Loop):
Over Panoramic into Stinson Beach
BRIEF STOP Bakery just past Pt. Reyes/Petaluma Rd. (don't know the name of it, but it ain't the Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes.  Bathroom here.)
R at Tomales-Petaluma Rd.
R on Chileno Vly.
R on Wilson Hill.
L onto Hicks Vly Rd.
R onto Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd.
L at Nicasio Vly.
LUNCH STOP: The Cheese Factory, Nicasio (Bathroom here.)
L onto Lucas Vly. Rd to 101 and home... 101S back to SF and S. Bay.  E. Bay folks can hook up with 580E to the Richmond Bridge.

Total loop is about 100 miles, not including travel to get there--very doable for passengers.  

[Spidey]

I've got extra gear.  And if the Blonde doesn't come, I've also got some extra girl-specific gear.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I may be in, but obviously, I'd be riding solo. I don't mind taking a passenger if there be an excess. I'll be on the little bmw, which isn't bad for a pillion.


Perhaps P would be willing to loan gear.

[mostrobelle]

Sweet.  Specifically, I need a small or extra small helmet for my friend, Jocelyn.  Medium might work OK, too.  Gloves and boots are always in high demand, but not as critical.

[mostrobelle]

I may be in, but obviously, I'd be riding solo. I don't mind taking a passenger if there be an excess. I'll be on the little bmw, which isn't bad for a pillion.


Perhaps P would be willing to loan gear.

I *might* join you on the BMW.  If we need leads then I might just go solo. 

[desmoquattro]

Maybe!

[smducman]

It s fun , we should be in .

[Michael Moore]

Pillion spot available here too. Vespa or Streetfighter - 22hp or 155 - your choice. 

[somegirl]

Happy to loan gear, bummed I can't go on the ride.  My helmets are XS.

[Popeye the Sailor]

Happy to loan gear, bummed I can't go on the ride.  My helmets are XS.

Let's go buy a Ural. 

[mostrobelle]

Let's go buy a Ural. 

awwww....    thanks for the gear offer, P.  I think I might have my friend take you up on that if I can't find something closer.

[sidm]

Out for the ride...likely in for the races at Chez Tigre.

[r_ciao]

sounds like much fun, but
damn, out of town.

on vaca though.
maybe next time.

[PhoenixS4R]

I have no one to ride with, however I'd enjoy to see you guys, I'd like to attend (work permitting, will be more assuring as the date approaches)  I apologize but I have no gear to lend out.



Crazy.

[desmoquattro]

Potentially out, but for a very good cause to be explained later...