Mellow Group Ride - 5/31

tfkrocks · May 24th, 2014, 09:48 PM

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...d.php?t=455533

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Meet Place 1: Park & Ride @ Woodside Road & 280 (West side of 280)
Meet Time 1: Sat, 8AM, KSU 8:15AM 5/31/14 (Please be on time)

Meet Place 2: Golden Gate Vista (North Side of Bridge)
Meet Time 2: Sat, 9AM, KSU 9:30AM (Please be on time)

Meet Place 3:Arco, 251 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94941
Meet Time 3:Sat, 9:30AM, KSU 9:50AM

Planned in-route lunch spot: Marshall Store, Marshall CA.

Weather may cancel ride. Check back in thread the day before!!

Skaggs Ride

Warning: This MGR ride is a bit different than usual. We are riding ALL DAY. 300+ miles today. Not suggested for anyone with under 2K miles experience, or anyone who doesn't like to ride more than 100 miles in a day. Today's ride will last from 8AM till 8PM, plan for it. We will make pit stops and a lunch stop on the way, but will be a much longer ride, with fewer stops. Gas options will be available every 100 miles or so. If you can't go that far... bring a gas can. Any questions or concerns, PM or post up.

Things to know:

Arrive with a full tank of gas. We are meeting near a gas station. Easy fill up there.
Make sure your bike is in good operating condition. (Chain lubed? Check tire pressure?)
As usual we will break into groups depending on who shows up (to accommodate varying skill levels) if necessary.
Everyone is expected to ride within their comfort level.
Safety is our priority.
Experienced riders who wants to ride a mellow pace are always welcome.
Volunteers for lead and sweep always welcome and appreciated.
We will be making a few planned stops to regroup and stretch any sore legs.
All riding levels are welcome, Mellow pace required. PM or post if you have concerns.
All riders are expected to have a basic understanding of our planned route.
We will NEVER have a “A pace” group. Drag knees? No. Find a different ride.
You can't ride without getting an 'achievement award'.... Find a different ride.

Route: (approx 300+ miles, 7 hours seat time + Pit stops + lunch)

http://goo.gl/maps/v4dvM

Really long ride, but well worth it

Singh2jz · May 25th, 2014, 02:47 AM

How often do these kinds of rides take place? This is something I would have really wanted to do, but will not be able to get back on the bike after a 4+ month hiatus and do a ride like this! I don't deserve my bike

lol

tfkrocks · May 25th, 2014, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

How often do these kinds of rides take place? This is something I would have really wanted to do, but will not be able to get back on the bike after a 4+ month hiatus and do a ride like this! I don't deserve my bike

lol

BigB does rides most weekends. They're usually from morning to a bit after lunch and stick around the Bay Area (mostly south bay). The long rides, like this one, are typically only once or twice a year. There will be plenty more rides happening so just keep checking BARF.

Singh2jz · May 25th, 2014, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

BigB does rides most weekends. They're usually from morning to a bit after lunch and stick around the Bay Area (mostly south bay). The long rides, like this one, are typically only once or twice a year. There will be plenty more rides happening so just keep checking BARF.

Oh, ok. I should take it easy anyway lol. I forgot about BARF, hahaha..maybe my password as well.

Thanks for posting here and letting everyone know!

NevadaWolf · May 25th, 2014, 08:38 AM

Sounds and looks like a fun ride. Bugger I am on "must save money" mode otherwise a hop over the hill would be cool.

Have a blast to those who go!

Motofool · May 25th, 2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

........Really long ride, but well worth it

It seems to be very well organized.

tfkrocks · May 30th, 2014, 08:40 PM

Reminder that this is happening tomorrow!

algs26 · June 1st, 2014, 11:08 PM

Let's play find @tfkrocks' bike

Found this on BARF:

tfkrocks · June 2nd, 2014, 12:18 AM

Here's a blog post a photographer made after running into us at our initial meeting point. I and/or my bike are in every picture

http://motosofsf.com/post/8744754731...-of-the-mellow

I'll get around to posting a vid of Skaggs to show what all the fuss about that road is about haha.

CC Cowboy · June 2nd, 2014, 08:00 AM

Piss stop?

May 25th, 2014, 02:47 AM	#2
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	How often do these kinds of rides take place? This is something I would have really wanted to do, but will not be able to get back on the bike after a 4+ month hiatus and do a ride like this! I don't deserve my bike lol __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

May 25th, 2014, 08:38 AM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Sounds and looks like a fun ride. Bugger I am on "must save money" mode otherwise a hop over the hill would be cool. Have a blast to those who go! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

June 2nd, 2014, 08:00 AM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Piss stop? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Here's a blog post a photographer made after running into us at our initial meeting point. I and/or my bike are in every picture http://motosofsf.com/post/8744754731...-of-the-mellow I'll get around to posting a vid of Skaggs to show what all the fuss about that road is about haha.