May 26th, 2010, 12:11 PM | #121 | |
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May 27th, 2010, 09:55 PM | #122 |
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I'm riding out on Sunday. It will be a long ride and will take most of the day. I may have to cut out early to go to another engagement. But, the group is meeting at 9:30 location:
Nick's Restaurant & Nightclub 642 S Pickett St Alexandria, VA 22304 The route is from Nick's we'll take 495 to 66(fastest way to get to Haymarket. We'll stop at Sheetz in Haymarket, then we'll take 55 to some really nice backroads that go around Skyline dr. We'll grab some lunch in Luray. After that, well take famous 211 and again backroads to 66. It will be a relaxing pace. No need to worry about doing breakneck speeds. It looks like there will be a mix of sport bikes and tourers. It's a cool group and they welcome new riders. If you can make it, let me know so I can look out for you. I will be on the green ZX6, not the 250 this ride. |
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May 28th, 2010, 04:38 PM | #123 |
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Hour and 15 minute drive to get there from the new pad... I may have to consider this one. I've been getting mixed weather reports, one says rain on sunday and the other says clear and sunny on sunday...
(We aren't stopping at bars this time right?? Tehe!)
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May 28th, 2010, 05:14 PM | #124 |
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New pad? Congrats!
The weather seems a little flaky. Too many mixed reports. If it says rain tomorrow night, more than likely it will be cancelled. This group loves the twisties. So anything that might prevent them from getting their total "lean on" may change the status of the ride. But if not, it will be good to ride with you again Tyke! And, no bar stops this time. This crew is pretty chill compared to the Solomon's Island group. I know how much you enjoyed that one! |
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May 28th, 2010, 08:51 PM | #125 |
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Count me in for Sunday!
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May 28th, 2010, 10:55 PM | #126 |
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Haydn's in! Tyke is a maybe.
Rsamtani, there's some people coming from Gaithersburg. If you are interested, I can put you in touch with them to ride to the meetup spot in VA. Otherwise, I'll let you know when we ride around your area again. It's a pretty popular spot given the nice roads up there. This is going to be an all day ride, until 5pm or so. Unfortunately, I will have to roll out early to go to another engagement, probably around 2pm. But, I'm hoping I can stay for the whole ride. |
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May 29th, 2010, 07:21 AM | #127 | |
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May 29th, 2010, 06:03 PM | #128 |
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Today was fantastic. Tomorrow looks to be just as good. Just a tad bit hotter, with no chance of rain. So, we are on! Please give one more shout if you can make it. That way I will look out for you.
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May 29th, 2010, 08:39 PM | #129 |
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I am still in... if I can find my pants.... That is the worst thing about moving.. Things do get misplaced ><
If worse comes to worse I'll wear my textiles... :: grumble ::
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May 30th, 2010, 04:56 PM | #132 |
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Oof, 10-hour ride.
It was great fun though! Looking forward to the next one. |
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May 30th, 2010, 09:05 PM | #134 |
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I really appreciate Hadyn and Tyke riding out. It turned out to be a good ride. A LONG one. But, good. Even the little adventure on the dirt and gravel was ok, though I never want to do that again. And I don't believe Hadyn has been riding for just a month. He was taking those twisties like a pro!
Hopefully, this will inspire some of you other local riders to come out. I know it's hard to schedule a ride. But, there is an organized ride literally every weekend somewhere in the DMV area. If you want to go for a ride with a decent group, let me know. It would be great for you to come out. |
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May 31st, 2010, 09:56 AM | #135 |
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I am thinking a patomic ride... hit the ferry? That would be neat...
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May 31st, 2010, 11:21 PM | #136 |
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You know I am ready whenever you give the word.
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June 1st, 2010, 05:09 AM | #137 |
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I could probably do that run, depending on the day.
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June 1st, 2010, 03:26 PM | #138 |
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I am just throwing out ideas. I am thinking of tweaking some but yeah...
Something similiar to this: Scenic rural and park loop near Harpers Ferry Whites Ferry Run DC-VA-MD trip
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June 2nd, 2010, 12:30 PM | #139 |
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For those that couldn't make it to the Skyline ride, here is a glimpse of what you missed. It was a very good ride!
Skyline Ride |
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June 2nd, 2010, 12:43 PM | #140 |
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Hey guys, damn my Internet died this weekend so i just managed to check this. That ride looks amazing! I wish I coulda gone. If anyones doing anything again anytime soon let me know.
I am afraid that my lil 250 wont be able to keep up with the big bikes though. Anyone know how the ninja fairs in group rides? |
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June 2nd, 2010, 04:04 PM | #141 |
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I am sorry I missed that, looks like it was a good ride.
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June 2nd, 2010, 04:42 PM | #142 | |
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June 2nd, 2010, 05:28 PM | #143 | |
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June 2nd, 2010, 08:03 PM | #144 |
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Like Drew said, you should have no problems keeping up. Passing cars and long straight-aways will humble you a bit. (BTW, that's what persuaded me to get a bigger bike!) But, it's no biggie. Ride at your own pace.
I've been real fortunate to ride with groups that don't have a problem with 250s. The group we rode with on Sunday will NEVER leave anyone behind, at least on purpose. We go through a walkthru of rules and guidelines before each ride. Everyone stops at each major intersection or fork in the road. And there is a person that is the dedicated trailer of the group, to make sure no one gets off track. At least with this group, please don't feel like you can't or shouldn't participate in a ride because you have a 250. Everyone and every bike is welcome. We just had a woman ride with us on Monday (Kawi ER-6N) that only had 2 weeks of riding under her belt. It was her first group ride, not to mention, her first ride in the twisties. And let me tell you, the route we took was no joke. But, she did fine. She rode at about 40 mph the whole way, while the rest of us blasted through. She didn't get left behind. It was a good time. |
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June 2nd, 2010, 08:48 PM | #145 |
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sounds like I need to ride with you guys! when yall going out next?
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June 2nd, 2010, 10:01 PM | #146 | |
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June 2nd, 2010, 10:05 PM | #147 | |
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June 4th, 2010, 04:17 PM | #148 |
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I stand with the others in saying:
Riding your own pace is a must So far, and I've ridden with Andre twice now, I've never been left behind And the 250's as far as I know have never been excluded for their size. As for rides... Leme see if I can rope some people into helping me plot the course. I know a lot of people that are familiar... and I don't mind any type of bike. The only thing is if I am leading I am not going to fast...
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June 5th, 2010, 09:11 PM | #149 |
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I am pretty sure I will be bored tomorrow. Was thinking of take the bridge tunnel up route 13 and check some stuff out. There is a free NASA visitor center, the Assateague Lighthouse, other junk. Anyways, might do that if anyone near Norfolk wants to take a ride let me know.
Was thinking Blue Ridge, but since it's so late, might not be able to get others to go by morning.
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June 5th, 2010, 09:41 PM | #150 |
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FYI - from Whites Ferry (VA to MD direction) into Poolesville, watch out for a speed camera in Poolesville - if that is the path you all are planning.
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June 6th, 2010, 05:40 PM | #151 |
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I went out with the group on Saturday. Amazing time, I had a ton of fun! Looking forward to doing more group rides. It was my first
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June 6th, 2010, 05:48 PM | #152 |
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Group ride
I would be interested. I have a ninja 250 2007 model but need more confidence. I live in Herndon VA. I have passed the MSF class. And practice in my nieghborhood and have the basics down. But I am still a noob.
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June 6th, 2010, 06:01 PM | #153 |
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Well, I didn't go today. See the wife went up to CT to visit her parents for the week and if usually takes me a day or 2 to get use to the house being empty, couldn't fall asleep until about 0530 this morning.
Maybe next time, looking forward to meeting a few of you and can't wait for my first group ride.
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June 21st, 2010, 07:03 PM | #154 |
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Please do not hesitate to set something up without me!
due to a recent, another one, turn of events... I am going to be busy for the next few weeks/weekends. All depends on how the dice fall... Sadly partly due to the loss of a family member. (The sole reason for moving to MD in the first place... So there are a few new things to consider)
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June 21st, 2010, 09:48 PM | #155 | |
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June 23rd, 2010, 03:42 PM | #156 |
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Thanks Andre. I am not sure if we are going to CA just yet.. I doubt it. For now anyway. The job market being what it is and all.
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June 24th, 2010, 02:24 PM | #157 | |
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June 24th, 2010, 02:29 PM | #158 |
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I've got a bike now that does 90 in 1st gear, but still have love in my heart for the littlest Ninja. Wouldn't mind going on a nice paced group ride sometime.
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June 25th, 2010, 07:20 PM | #159 |
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Sorry for the short notice. I'm going on a group ride tomorrow at 10am. It will be a long ride, from Montgomery County to WV to VA and back to MC. If anyone wants to join in, let me know.
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June 25th, 2010, 07:21 PM | #160 |
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Sorry for the short notice. I'm going on a group ride tomorrow at 10am. It will be a long ride, from Montgomery County to WV to VA and back to MC. If anyone wants to join in, let me know. We'll be leaving from Fredrick, MD.
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