DC/VA/MD Riders

[gogoKawi]

I've been riding the zx6 to work. But, the weather will be decent this weekend. If I get the 250 back out of the shop, I may head out for a quick spin to Luray.

[gogoKawi]

Has everyone retired for the year? I'm still riding. If you want to go on any rides, I'm down and I will organize.

[heylookitsfranco]

I WOULD still be riding, but i got pulled over last night for expired tags. guess my baby's gonna be grounded 'til her paperwork goes through

[hoodadooda]

I still ride, but I can't do any trips until the end of my school semester. MAD busy this time of year.

[robmilchling]

I just retired the bike today. Honestly it doesn't really bother me too much to ride in this weather but, frankly, I don't enjoy it nearly as much as I should and the extra effort involved really makes it not worth it to me. So, come early march, I'll pull the bike back out once again.

feelsbadman

[Momaru]

I'm still riding, but trips are a bit shorter; don't have all the heated gear my skinny self needs to keep from freezin.

[hybridkid]

I rode yesterday...its getting too cold and the holiday traffic is starting to get thick. I plan to retire my bike this week after changing the oil...

[hybridkid]

I lied...Still haven't put the bike up...riding every week. Paired a ride to Mt Vernon today from Ffx. Anyone else still riding?

[heylookitsfranco]

ooh yeah. turns out the law can't stop me! actually the officer kinda told me it wasn't a big deal. he asked that I just keep the ticket he gave me on my person in case I get pulled over again. Though, the more I ride, the more I'm willing to invest in some clip-ons and heated grips. maybe a new windscreen, too. also I'm all kinds of excited because I put air back in my front tire (hadn't noticed it was way flat until my rim touched ground on a turn into my house). I only need to think about leaning and the bike's already done it. I'm such a noob lol

My limit seems to be if it's below 45ish. or if there's lots of ice on the road. or if there's lots of sand on the road (so, right after it snows). or if I wake up late for work. or if it's raining and I really don't feel like getting wet that day....

[robmilchling]

I may have to pull the bike out tomorrow....

[Live2ride]

My battery died . Maybe I'll get a new battery this week and ride on one of these nice 60F winter days

[hybridkid]

Anyone down for a morning ride tomorrow? I'm thinking around parts of Mclean => Great Falls or similar suggestions.

[heylookitsfranco]

I would be, but I have work at 11 :/ I'm apparently free on sunday though, if maybe you wanna do that...

[robmilchling]

Link to original page on YouTube.

From new years day.

[hybridkid]

Originally Posted by heylookitsfranco

I would be, but I have work at 11 :/ I'm apparently free on sunday though, if maybe you wanna do that...

Sounds good Franco. An early morning ride is a good look. Let me know what time works for you and if meeting around Oakton works for you. Curious about some of the roads in Old town Vienna.

[hybridkid]

Originally Posted by robmilchling

http://youtu.be/RQSO60b6W9k

From new years day.

Nice. How are you liking the go pro? I was torn between the newest model, contour hd, and the newest drift cam

[heylookitsfranco]

Originally Posted by hybridkid

Sounds good Franco. An early morning ride is a good look. Let me know what time works for you and if meeting around Oakton works for you. Curious about some of the roads in Old town Vienna.

morning's aren't normally my friend, but for the sake of riding, I think I can make an exception . oakton sounds fine. one of my best friends lives there (I forget the name of the road, I think it's Vale Rd?) where abouts did you wanna meet...? movie theater? where the baha fresh and moby dick's restaurant is? I can't bring to mind what else is there. (ps, you might have to lead since I have a downright AWFUL sense of direction) lol

[hybridkid]

Originally Posted by heylookitsfranco

morning's aren't normally my friend, but for the sake of riding, I think I can make an exception . oakton sounds fine. one of my best friends lives there (I forget the name of the road, I think it's Vale Rd?) where abouts did you wanna meet...? movie theater? where the baha fresh and moby dick's restaurant is? I can't bring to mind what else is there. (ps, you might have to lead since I have a downright AWFUL sense of direction) lol

Yeah we can meet up there if that is central for you. Right in front of baha fresh is good. How's 1030 sound? Not too early right?

[robmilchling]

Originally Posted by hybridkid

Nice. How are you liking the go pro? I was torn between the newest model, contour hd, and the newest drift cam

I'm really liking the GoPro, even with it being the lowest model. I looked into the Contour but went with the gopro just just because of the number of mount possibilities and general video/audio quality, I found to be a little better. I dont know what format the other shoot in though, as gopro shoots in mp4 and I've had troublr trying to edit it, I'd like to get a good editing program as thats the main thing holding back the quality of the test video that I made.

[heylookitsfranco]

Originally Posted by hybridkid

Yeah we can meet up there if that is central for you. Right in front of baha fresh is good. How's 1030 sound? Not too early right?

Hey man I'm not gonna make it tomorrow morning I'm sorry something came up so I'll be tied up for the morning

[robmilchling]

Well guys, the weather looks to be warming up slightly so with any luck in the next few weeks most of us can get back on the bikes!

[kcaja1]

Nothing has really stopped me from riding/commuting except for that one afternoon that snowed and my wife had to pick me up from my office (forecast that day was just rain but turned out snowing) and one day that it was 12F. I rode at 17F last Monday and it was COLD but it was bearable for my 25min commute.

[gogoKawi]

I hate salt on the roads. I'm hoping this rain tomorrow will wash most of it away. Until, no riding for me. It's too cold to be washing the bike every other day.

If it is a good rain, I will be riding on Saturday. Mid-50's, which is super comfortable riding weather!

[hybridkid]

Still riding every week since I got the bike in September

[Canopr360]

I am a rookie I just b0ught my bike 6 days ago, and I need to practice since I am noob :s. After I take my MSF in the next week I think that I can go and ride more to explore that world if need jsut send me a PM.

BTW if any could give me tips or any day give me a training I would aprreciate it.

[heylookitsfranco]

congrats on getting your bike! the main thing is practice clutch control and slow speed maneuvers (u turns & slalom) and emergency stops. that's what they'll be focusing on at the MSF. start getting used to balancing your rear brake, throttle, and clutch. those are skillz fo' lyfe. lol.

[koenigcitizen]

I live in Ocean City MD (Eastern Shore), if you guys do a ride somewhere on "my side" of Bay Bridge, I would love to join you at least once for a large ride.

Also keep in mind the huge bike week event that we have here (in Ocean City) in September. It would be awesome if we could have a bunch of Ninjettes here zipping around on Bike week!

[SlyVet]

I'm in Northern Maryland, any rides, meets, or just ride to explore, hit me up I would also like to get in on them.

[koenigcitizen]

If anyone wants to plan a little event, who is close to Ocean City.

There is a spring bike fest with the dates of April 26-29.
http://www.oceancitybikestothebeach.com/

[robmilchling]

Originally Posted by koenigcitizen

If anyone wants to plan a little event, who is close to Ocean City.

There is a spring bike fest with the dates of April 26-29.
http://www.oceancitybikestothebeach.com/

I would want to come down for this if I knew a few other 250s would be there.

[koenigcitizen]

Originally Posted by robmilchling

I would want to come down for this if I knew a few other 250s would be there.

I will be here, and SlyVet (from this forum) is likely to be here as well

[hoodadooda]

Fantastic weather we have been having as of late! A little on the warm side at stops, but great otherwise. I'm thinking it's time for a group ride to help break in the new season.

Just need to get a meeting place, time, and route down. Anyone want to help me out with this one? I'm not a terribly good planner~ BUT I'm thinking somewhere towards the mountains as far as a route & meetup place is concerned. As far as a good time to meetup... most likely a day out of the weekend?

[kaiserz]

Wow can't believe this thread is still active. Sup guys

[robmilchling]

Now that I've had a few weeks to brush off some of the rust on my skills, I'd say it's just about time for a group ride.

Perhaps next weekend?

[SlyVet]

I agree with Rob, let's get some rides going!!

[hoodadooda]

I'm all for it, but I should get used to my new bike first... hope you guys don't mind me being on a 600 when we do get a ride set up.

[kaiserz]

who wants to set one up?

[robmilchling]

I would, but all the areas I know are north of me and you all seem to be coming from the south to begin with. I don't really know of many good roads down that way.

[robmilchling]

Ok, gauging some somewhat short term interest. Next weekend is looking very nice from the 10 day forecast, approx 70* a few days in a row. So I'm thinking either Friday 4/6 or Sunday 4/8

Options:

North Baltimore County, starting in Towson, MD, a ride through the Loch Raven area then heading north to Pretty Boy Reservoir

or

Another ride near Frederick, just this time I'll have gps and will show up on time as to not miss everyone like last time

What do you think guys? I'll start a seperate thread once we get an idea going.

[Boomstick1491]

I am definitely interested in a noob friendly ride if anyone wants to help me out. I live right downtown, dumped my brand new (well, new to me) bike on 16th St. yesterday (see separate thread), and need to learn how not to die in DC while I learn to ride. Anyone who would be willing to take me out and teach me some things would be greatly appreciated. I'd be absolutely thrilled with the idea of a group ride out of the area, but I feel like I would die on the way there.

Tomorrow morning (probably circa 8-10 AM), I am going to take myself up to the hospital parking lots north of the McMillan Reservoir (Google Maps coords: 38.927954, -77.012556) to practice. If anyone is around, please come by.