DC/VA/MD Riders

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by mholme

Right here. Just added another year to the 30+club yesterday

I've been trying to follow these group ride threads but haven't been able to commit(I was out of town last weekend). I also work crazy hours and weekends. I would definitely like to meet up with people if my schedule allows it.

Happy belated birthday!

Thank goodness, someone in the 30+ club. Phew.

Hopefully you can join us on the 18th (see the other thread.)

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by mholme

Right here. Just added another year to the 30+club yesterday

I've been trying to follow these group ride threads but haven't been able to commit(I was out of town last weekend). I also work crazy hours and weekends. I would definitely like to meet up with people if my schedule allows it.

Happy birthday!

[mholme]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Happy belated birthday!

Thank goodness, someone in the 30+ club. Phew.

Hopefully you can join us on the 18th (see the other thread.)

Thank you!

I will let you know about the 18th. I'm always down for meet ups in the evening during the week too.

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Happy birthday!

Thanks!

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by mholme

Thank you!

I will let you know about the 18th. I'm always down for meet ups in the evening during the week too.

Where are you located in MD? (You probably told me before, if you did, sorry I forget.)

[mholme]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Where are you located in MD? (You probably told me before, if you did, sorry I forget.)

I'm in Catonsville. My folks live in Columbia right near Merriweather and my lady friend works in Elkridge, so I'm usually running around those areas when I'm off(like today). I'll be heading out to Columbia in a bit after I finish watching the rebroadcast of the superbikes in Silverstone.

[Minikin_Jo]

Hmm...I passed a black 250 a couple weeks ago in Columbia and I thought it was another forum member but he did not say it was...was in the area of Rt 175/108 (near Costco & Restaurant entrance.)

Anyhow, okay sounds like you're all up in my neck of the woods so will keep my eyes open for ya. I work by Merriweather and live in Elkridge so I'm surprised I haven't seen you around sooner or more often?

[Stingray1000]

Does everyone in MD live off of 40?????? LOL

[mholme]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Hmm...I passed a black 250 a couple weeks ago in Columbia and I thought it was another forum member but he did not say it was...was in the area of Rt 175/108 (near Costco & Restaurant entrance.)

Anyhow, okay sounds like you're all up in my neck of the woods so will keep my eyes open for ya. I work by Merriweather and live in Elkridge so I'm surprised I haven't seen you around sooner or more often?

For the most part I just commute on mine, so I'm usually only out in the 695/70 stretch on my way to Ellicott City for work. And yes, I am all up in your neck of the woods...You have a PM coming.

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Does everyone in MD live off of 40?????? LOL

Only us cool peeps!

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Only us cool peeps!

LOL I live 5 min away from the same 40 so :P

[DennyV]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Hmm...I passed a black 250 a couple weeks ago in Columbia and I thought it was another forum member but he did not say it was...was in the area of Rt 175/108 (near Costco & Restaurant entrance.)

Anyhow, okay sounds like you're all up in my neck of the woods so will keep my eyes open for ya. I work by Merriweather and live in Elkridge so I'm surprised I haven't seen you around sooner or more often?

hmmmm do you work at hcc? trying to guess based on that area...

[robmilchling]

Win Kelly is practically across the street from where I work, but sadly I don't really know much about them.

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

LOL I live 5 min away from the same 40 so :P

I didn't realize it went up that far?

Originally Posted by DennyV

hmmmm do you work at hcc? trying to guess based on that area...

Yup! Sure, do! I don't usually ride my bike to work though. If you were in the west parking garage a few weeks ago you drove past my car. LOL

Originally Posted by robmilchling

Win Kelly is practically across the street from where I work, but sadly I don't really know much about them.

I don't either. I tried to search for reviews but didn't really come across much.

[DennyV]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

I didn't realize it went up that far?

Yup! Sure, do! I don't usually ride my bike to work though. If you were in the west parking garage a few weeks ago you drove past my car. LOL

I don't either. I tried to search for reviews but didn't really come across much.

Sadly I go to Montgomery college so no I didn't see your car, but you can sometimes find me at columbia maall

[Minikin_Jo]

Dangit! That means, there's another 2012 green ninja out there in columbia and I dunno who it is??!

[DennyV]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Dangit! That means, there's another 2012 green ninja out there in columbia and I dunno who it is??!

Lol mines a 2010 and its blue....

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Dangit! That means, there's another 2012 green ninja out there in columbia and I dunno who it is??!

Stalker! LOL Yes 40 goes all the way to New Castle, de which is the last town against the water in Delaware and goes all the way past B-more. Dunno how far.

[Old Lemon]

im sure you guys saw my rant earlier but im finally getting it back today. to recap: They said it would be done on monday, i called on tuesday and they said they will start working on it on wednesday, i call wednesday and they say they will start working on thursday. I say no, im picking it up and taking the parts home with me today. He was like, i promise to get it done by noon thursday. Nope im gonna fix it my self like i should have done. Happy day!

[hybridkid]

A of couple buddies and I are meeting up tomorrow for a nice ride out west tomorrow morning. This will probably be the last ride I have with my 250R and I want to enjoy it one more time before I sell (just purchased a 600rr). Let me know if you are interested. All riders welcome.

Time: Sunday, August 18th, 10:00 AM

Where: Meeting @ Giant in Fairfax, VA across from George Mason University (Intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Rt 123) and Braddock Road -> http://goo.gl/maps/kRkH4

We are planning stops around Middleburg and near West VA

This is the google map route we came up with (but may change depending):

http://goo.gl/maps/1YabM

Sorry for the late notice but I'm just getting the chance to post this now

[robmilchling]

I'm planning on heading out for a ride tomorrow, but sadly this is just a bit too far down the road for me to join you all.

Have fun, and ride safe!

[Guaire]

Hi - Anyone still doing any rides? I'll keep a look out here and try to show up.
Cheers,
Bill

[Stingray1000]

Last chance to get a nice ride to Ocean City, MD. We have 6 riders and 3 cages total and the more the merrier! Come on people! Leaving from Newark, DE Aug 25th 11am. PM Me for details.....

[BlueHairSar]

I'm a noob right in DC (in NoMA right near ny ave and florida av). I'm planning to do a bit of practicing in my quieter residential streets and the hilly curvy cemetery down the street. Anyone have any suggests for good places to ride that I can get to without having to deal too much traffic (especially the beltway) until I'm a little more comfortable with the bike?

Thanks!

[Guaire]

Hi BlueHair - You might try west of where you are. You can take Mass. Ave west across to Gtown, via P or Q Street bridge(s), then up to R St., then south a block to Reservoir Road, all the way over to MacArthur Boulevard, then Left on Arizona Ave takes you to Chain Bridge.

So far you have avoided a lot of heavy traffic where you could be picked off.

Across Chain Bridge you're on Glebe Road. Turn right on Chesterbrook Road you end up on the back roads of McLean. Ride past there, the next light is Williamsburg Blvd. You're good to go for awhile there. You will be riding west toward Falls Church.

Earlier, just up the hill from Chain Bridge take the turn off to Military Road it takes you all the way to a fork at Nellie Custis Drive. Take the left fork to Nellie Custis Dr. It t-bones at Lorcum Lane. Turn left go up the hill to the light. Through there is Spout Run Parkway, turn left. Ride along and you will merge onto the George Washington Parkway. Head south to Old Town. Take a break at the water side. You can head south to Mt Vernon, or go back north and take 14th St bridge back home (that's a heavy duty route) or keep going back north on GWP, after Key Bridge stay on the left. Fork left to return north on Spout Run Pkway. Turn right on Lorcum Ln. Turn right on Nellie Custis, merge right onto Military Road go north to Chain Bridge and go into DC east the way you came.

In VA watch the speed limits. Ride like the car people can't see you.

This movie shows some of the ride in McLean, the GWP and Old Town.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frbejxkciw4

Cheers,
Bill

[hybridkid]

Definitely ease your way into it. I think city riding is a great way to learn reflexes. I recommend shadowing your brake and clutch in the city at least (one finger) while you ride. Cuts down on your reaction time and you are always ready. Just stay loose, put yourself in good position to be visible, expect that people don't see you, and get use to looking inside other cars and behind you. Ironically, the people who seem the craziest are the DC taxis and the bridge & tunnel folks coming from NoVA and MD. Usually, the DC license plates are use to motorcycles and scooters.

[poyermet]

Hey there.
I'm in Batimurder City, ride mainly around Eldridge, ellicott city, and glen burnie areas.
Still learning, but trying to get more miles in when not too hot/humid.

[Minikin_Jo]

Originally Posted by poyermet

Hey there.
I'm in Batimurder City, ride mainly around Eldridge, ellicott city, and glen burnie areas.
Still learning, but trying to get more miles in when not too hot/humid.

Welcome. I live in Elkridge (I think that's what you meant)?

[poyermet]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Welcome. I live in Elkridge (I think that's what you meant)?

Yes, sorry iPad autocorrect messed it up, and I hadn't noticed it.

[Stingray1000]

Hey guys for anyone Interested I created a FB page for our area's Group rides. I'm going to make 1 or 2 people admin's in each area. I'll be the admin for northern DE, @Minikin_Jo is gonna be the admin for northern, MD. @koenigcitizen will be the admin for south eastern, MD and southern DE. I was thinking about making @rmorse the admin for south western,and central, MD and @Miles_Prower the admin for south central (SOUTH SIDE! lol), PA I need one for Philly and 1 for Central/South Jersey and North Jersey (North Jersey was thinking about @nycsteve if he ever joins FB lol) If anyone has any idea's or plans let me know!

Join here

[Guaire]

Here's MXSteve and myself in MD. That's my 1989 VTR 250 in there.

[scorch]

guys im meeting guaire in the rockville towncenter near the bank of america parking lot at 1:20pm if anyone wants to to ride.

come on out.

the bank of america is near 155 gibbs street. i will be in a red ninja 250

[jeff.roark]

Originally Posted by mholme

Thank you!

I will let you know about the 18th. I'm always down for meet ups in the evening during the week too.



Thanks!

C-ville Represent.

[MXSteve89]

Anyone thinkin about a road trip to nyc on thursday?

[Minikin_Jo]

Nah that's a little too far - plus all those tolls!

[robmilchling]

Well, I'd still like a chance to ride with you all, but I sold my ninja a few days ago. I will be picking up a Daytona 675 tomorrow though, so as soon as I get acclimated to the new bike, let's ride.

Meet up somewhere around Howard county since a lot of newer members seem to be from around there?

[Minikin_Jo]

I'm not sure yet but we MIGHT be riding on Saturday morning.

[Minikin_Jo]

Went riding last weekend with my husband, @Old Lemon, @DennyV and a couple friends of ours. Was only supposed to be about 6 of us. We waited for the last one in Glen Burnie to join us, and he was taking forever...but apparently, he invited some friends, who invited friends, who invited more friends...you get the picture. There was 21 of of us by the time we were ready to roll. Anyhow, here's "Part 1" of the day's ride...half of us were ready to leave and the other half joined us later. Some of these guys were cray to keep up with on our 250s. @DennyV was the newest of the group so it gave him good experience and he kept up pretty good Anyhow, here's the vid. Oh, there's no sound because YouTube changed their settings and is now lame.

Um, I just realized I'm not sure how to embed the video.

We also rode 'roughly' 180 miles round trip. We rode from Glen Burnie, MD to just inside the PA line.

http://youtu.be/l9TpNvNP52s

[Old Lemon]

well there is sound where it says go denny go at like 2:05 and like the last 20 seconds

[Minikin_Jo]

Ok I meant there's no music, smarty pants.

[Minikin_Jo]

And where's your video, @Old Lemon? You always take video and you never share.