Noob Riders Golden/Denver Area?

50sGrl · August 2nd, 2010, 03:28 PM

Hey,
I've been riding my 250r for about a month, almost every day, and I have definitely been bitten by the bug. I've been on the twisties a few times and still a bit conservative on the tight turns, but I get better and more confident with every ride. In any case, I'm not interested in any speeds at which I'd attract a cop's attention. I'd love to meet up with any like-minded area riders, weekday or weekend.
Ann

00NissanNinja · August 2nd, 2010, 03:46 PM

, I'd be interested in a group ride, I'm in denver. I started a thread to get us colorado riders together you should post in there too, just so all of those who posted in there can get to know you and you can get to know them. We are planning to do something on the 14th of August if you are interested. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50624

50sGrl · August 2nd, 2010, 03:51 PM

Hi,
Yeah, I saw your thread and was tempted to post there, but I noticed that you're talking about going to the track which, at this point, is out of my league. Plus, on the 1 larger size group ride I've been on, nearly everyone was much more experienced than I and needed to wait for me at every break. I just didn't want to subject you guys to that.
Ann

00NissanNinja · August 2nd, 2010, 03:57 PM

Oh that's coo... A few of the riders in there said they are fine riding with less experienced riders, I've only been riding for like three months. We may just end up doing a group ride or something instead of heading to a track depending on the availability, and it doesn't mean you have to get on the track either, I'm still thinking whether I would or not. But if you want to ride sometime you can pm me or some of the riders on the other thread

Delta107 · August 2nd, 2010, 08:58 PM

Welcome!

Not to sound experienced, But I've only been riding 8 months now (1,200 miles). Just because its a "Race Track" doesn't mean its out of your league. You don't have do go fast, just think of it as a way to safely learn stuff. without having to deal with retarded cars all around you.

spooph · August 2nd, 2010, 10:11 PM

50's girl,

D is right. If you have the time available, you should come out to the track. It doesn't cost anything to spectate, and it's pretty cool to see (unless you're used to the track, in which case, you know what to expect).

I'm in Boulder, and down 93 is but a wee hop for me.

Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a route of desire? If so, post it up. If not, let me know a time. I can lead, you can lead, we can go any speed, doesn't much matter to me. I just wanna ride with some 250's...

50sGrl · August 3rd, 2010, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I did look up IMI and, tho I see the point to practicing at a track, it's farther than I'm willing to ride, especially considering the type of roads to get there. I've been playing in the twisties (went on a leisurely 3-hour ride this morning -- it was glorious!) and I'd gladly meet up for something like that, as long as you all are aware that I'm a card-carrying member of AARP and you don't mind riding with your grandmother.

Spooph, I've seen your posts on CSC, and you other guys, if you don't know about Colorado Sportbike Club, you might check out their site as well.

spooph · August 4th, 2010, 05:52 AM

50sgirl, I just figured out who you are on CSC... I don't mean your handle, I mean in the pics. It will be a pleasure to shake your hand one day!

50sGrl · August 4th, 2010, 10:58 AM

Ditto, spooph. Perhaps you've met my daughter, Laura, who goes by WingZero993. I have her to thank (blame?) for getting me into the world of 2 wheels (I'm riding her Ninja 250 cast-off).

spooph · August 16th, 2010, 08:15 PM

If I haven't met, I'm sure I will eventually... :P

taikahn · June 15th, 2011, 07:39 AM

I know this is old, but bump for denver rides and meets....

August 2nd, 2010, 03:28 PM	#1
50sGrl Midlife Noob Name: Ann Location: Golden, Colorado Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r, 09 Yamaha FZ6R Posts: 15	Noob Riders Golden/Denver Area? Hey, I've been riding my 250r for about a month, almost every day, and I have definitely been bitten by the bug. I've been on the twisties a few times and still a bit conservative on the tight turns, but I get better and more confident with every ride. In any case, I'm not interested in any speeds at which I'd attract a cop's attention. I'd love to meet up with any like-minded area riders, weekday or weekend. Ann

August 2nd, 2010, 03:46 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	, I'd be interested in a group ride, I'm in denver. I started a thread to get us colorado riders together you should post in there too, just so all of those who posted in there can get to know you and you can get to know them. We are planning to do something on the 14th of August if you are interested. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50624 __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 2nd, 2010, 03:57 PM	#4
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Oh that's coo... A few of the riders in there said they are fine riding with less experienced riders, I've only been riding for like three months. We may just end up doing a group ride or something instead of heading to a track depending on the availability, and it doesn't mean you have to get on the track either, I'm still thinking whether I would or not. But if you want to ride sometime you can pm me or some of the riders on the other thread __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 2nd, 2010, 10:11 PM	#6
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	50's girl, D is right. If you have the time available, you should come out to the track. It doesn't cost anything to spectate, and it's pretty cool to see (unless you're used to the track, in which case, you know what to expect). I'm in Boulder, and down 93 is but a wee hop for me. Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a route of desire? If so, post it up. If not, let me know a time. I can lead, you can lead, we can go any speed, doesn't much matter to me. I just wanna ride with some 250's... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

August 4th, 2010, 05:52 AM	#8
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	50sgirl, I just figured out who you are on CSC... I don't mean your handle, I mean in the pics. It will be a pleasure to shake your hand one day! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

August 2nd, 2010, 03:51 PM	#3
50sGrl Midlife Noob Name: Ann Location: Golden, Colorado Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r, 09 Yamaha FZ6R Posts: 15	Hi, Yeah, I saw your thread and was tempted to post there, but I noticed that you're talking about going to the track which, at this point, is out of my league. Plus, on the 1 larger size group ride I've been on, nearly everyone was much more experienced than I and needed to wait for me at every break. I just didn't want to subject you guys to that. Ann

August 2nd, 2010, 08:58 PM	#5
Delta107 ninjette.org member Name: Delta Location: Colorado Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R - BLUE Posts: 139	Welcome! Not to sound experienced, But I've only been riding 8 months now (1,200 miles). Just because its a "Race Track" doesn't mean its out of your league. You don't have do go fast, just think of it as a way to safely learn stuff. without having to deal with retarded cars all around you.

August 3rd, 2010, 10:56 AM	#7
50sGrl Midlife Noob Name: Ann Location: Golden, Colorado Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r, 09 Yamaha FZ6R Posts: 15	Thanks for the welcome, guys. I did look up IMI and, tho I see the point to practicing at a track, it's farther than I'm willing to ride, especially considering the type of roads to get there. I've been playing in the twisties (went on a leisurely 3-hour ride this morning -- it was glorious!) and I'd gladly meet up for something like that, as long as you all are aware that I'm a card-carrying member of AARP and you don't mind riding with your grandmother. Spooph, I've seen your posts on CSC, and you other guys, if you don't know about Colorado Sportbike Club, you might check out their site as well.

August 4th, 2010, 10:58 AM	#9
50sGrl Midlife Noob Name: Ann Location: Golden, Colorado Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r, 09 Yamaha FZ6R Posts: 15	Ditto, spooph. Perhaps you've met my daughter, Laura, who goes by WingZero993. I have her to thank (blame?) for getting me into the world of 2 wheels (I'm riding her Ninja 250 cast-off).

August 16th, 2010, 08:15 PM	#10
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	If I haven't met, I'm sure I will eventually... :P __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

June 15th, 2011, 07:39 AM	#11
taikahn ninjette.org member Name: Tai Location: Englewood Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja, 71 Honda Cafe Posts: 41	I know this is old, but bump for denver rides and meets....

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