No group rides planned? wtf
04-25-2014, 12:26 PM
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No group rides planned? wtf
Wow! I haven't been on here in a while. What happened? Starting to get nice out and nothing going on. I guess I'll have to plan something. Getting chain and sprockets replaced this week so I'll post soon with a pa,de,md route. Anyone up for that? Tim
04-26-2014, 08:16 AM
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Tim, over the years I've found it's difficult (and sometimes frustrating) to try and get a bunch together from here. I kinda gave up postin because of the lack of interest.
There is a GTG on May 4th. 8:30 breakfast @ the Golden Corral in Frederick MD on route 355 south of route 70 at 5621 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD.
I can post up more local stuff if there is an interest.
There is a GTG on May 4th. 8:30 breakfast @ the Golden Corral in Frederick MD on route 355 south of route 70 at 5621 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD.
I can post up more local stuff if there is an interest.
04-27-2014, 10:08 AM
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Yeah I'd do a ride, if nothing else conflicts.
BUT
really got away from group rides with strangers - Why - pretty much every ride I went on, someone crashed, cause they don't ride, their own ride (style) & tried to hot rod. One must know their limitations.
With that said, I'd love to ride with some other VTRs. Maybe at a rest stop we could yell at one another for not having enough chrome and dirty bikes.
BUT
really got away from group rides with strangers - Why - pretty much every ride I went on, someone crashed, cause they don't ride, their own ride (style) & tried to hot rod. One must know their limitations.
With that said, I'd love to ride with some other VTRs. Maybe at a rest stop we could yell at one another for not having enough chrome and dirty bikes.
04-27-2014, 07:31 PM
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The YZF forum I belong too has a group meet at Deals gap every year the last full weekend of July. Its a lot of fun, everybody kind of does there own thing, we have groups that ride different areas, locals take non locals to some of the best roads and places to go in the general area with "geezer" groups and more spirited paces (I'm normally in the geezer group, I'm good enough to know I'm not that good lol). We all stay at the Iron Horse lodge and after the Prime rib dinner Saturday night we gather around a fire outside, drink too much beer, and tell old war stories all night long. While everyone rides the roads, the comrodery around the campfire Saturday night is why most of us go, I along with a few others go bike-less the years we don't have bikes just for the comrodery and conversation Saturday night (but the prime rib is worth it too )
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04-28-2014, 06:06 PM
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04-29-2014, 07:33 AM
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Ill be riding from the boston, MA area to reading, PA for a couple days then to mechanicsville, VA for a couple days in about 3 1/2 weeks...
I do have alterior motives however, not just a joy ride
I do have alterior motives however, not just a joy ride
05-01-2014, 09:21 AM
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powdercoating in april/may?? that should've been done over winter!! It's ok...I'll rack up some miles for ya. I might break 10,000 this month.
05-02-2014, 08:33 AM
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ok, I'm back
I'm having issues with my password. I'm back now. I'm up for any ride within a reasonable distance from my area. Fridays are iffy for me (Saturday or Sunday is best), but if I have a window of opportunity, I'll take it for sure. Bike is in the shop now so I'll be back next week hopefully. Testing out a new shop since the one I did use has shut down. New guy seems to know his stuff about Superhawks so I think it should go pretty good. Once I get it back, I'll be ready to get something together. I'm thinking west towards Prettyboy Res, then north up around Gettysburg or Jefferson. Wolv, if you know any good roads in the country around there, list them. I'm always up for some different scenery. I know 10 north from Rt. 1 towards Maple Grove Speedway is fun and 273 out near Quarryville is good too. I try to stay away from city areas where the idiot drivers are more concentrated. To all who posted, keep in touch and I'll do the same. Looking forward to getting something going. Tim
05-02-2014, 08:39 AM
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Damn Wolv, I gotta sleep in a little more than that on my day off. Gotta sleep off the hangover a little bit. If it was 10am or so, I'd be in. How long do you guys hang out there? And yes, there is an interest. I hate riding alone.
Tim, over the years I've found it's difficult (and sometimes frustrating) to try and get a bunch together from here. I kinda gave up postin because of the lack of interest.
There is a GTG on May 4th. 8:30 breakfast @ the Golden Corral in Frederick MD on route 355 south of route 70 at 5621 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD.
I can post up more local stuff if there is an interest.
There is a GTG on May 4th. 8:30 breakfast @ the Golden Corral in Frederick MD on route 355 south of route 70 at 5621 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD.
I can post up more local stuff if there is an interest.
05-02-2014, 09:11 AM
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Check out the link to view map for potential ride. This will be the first leg of the ride. Second leg in the making if all are happy with the route so far. Tim
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Whit...62c006!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Whit...62c006!1m0!3e0
05-02-2014, 12:03 PM
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OK. I appreciate any suggestions. Not familiar with that area and don't want to end up on a cratered up PA road so just stuck with the main ones. I kind of wanted to go a little further west but no direct route to get there. I figured the second leg would probably go across Susquehanna river just north of Lancaster and try to make one huge 200 mile loop. Anyone else near this area that knows of some good roads for the second leg feel free to add to this. Once we get a nice completed route, we can try to make it a weekend that accommodates everyone's schedule. I'm thinking last weekend in May. How's that look for everyone else?
05-05-2014, 12:21 PM
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Tim, there's an Open House at Twigg Cycles in Hagerstown this Saturday. That's a nice ride from where you are. Take surface streets around to 70 West or all the way there. Food, music, etc. once you get there. ARAI has a new sun visor on the market and I'd like to pick one up if possible. Sunday, the City Market is open where 83 begins (or ends) Downtown. Head down there for a unique breakfast experience and you can park on the sidewalk next to me. There's a shop, JnB MOTO in Wrightsville that hosts a first Friday get-together. Map out the roads nearby and you'll see plenty of awesome goodness. The road to Indian Steps is my favorite. Also, for the ultimate group ride in our area, ROLLING THUNDER is in a couple of weeks. That's a BIG group to get in with. As I currently find myself "between jobs" I'm hoping to get down to D.C. for that event. Also, look up JALOPY SHOWDOWN in Lattimore Valley. That's in, I think, 2 weeks. A nice ride and big fun once you get there.
05-05-2014, 12:53 PM
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2) I am very familiar with the areas to the north and west of Lancaster and can help plan the Susquehanna Valley leg.
Last week in May is a good weekend for me!
05-07-2014, 08:01 AM
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Thanks for this info on these events. Sunday depends on what time. Pm me and I'll give you my cell # if I haven't given it to you yet. Wrightsville is just a few miles from my work. How often do you go there? I know Indian Steps very well as it is an alternate route for me sometimes. I'd be in for Saturday but already have plans and it looks like rain that day anyway. Just pm or call me on the weekends to ride if you decide to do a random cruise up my way. Thanks again, Tim
Tim, there's an Open House at Twigg Cycles in Hagerstown this Saturday. That's a nice ride from where you are. Take surface streets around to 70 West or all the way there. Food, music, etc. once you get there. ARAI has a new sun visor on the market and I'd like to pick one up if possible. Sunday, the City Market is open where 83 begins (or ends) Downtown. Head down there for a unique breakfast experience and you can park on the sidewalk next to me. There's a shop, JnB MOTO in Wrightsville that hosts a first Friday get-together. Map out the roads nearby and you'll see plenty of awesome goodness. The road to Indian Steps is my favorite. Also, for the ultimate group ride in our area, ROLLING THUNDER is in a couple of weeks. That's a BIG group to get in with. As I currently find myself "between jobs" I'm hoping to get down to D.C. for that event. Also, look up JALOPY SHOWDOWN in Lattimore Valley. That's in, I think, 2 weeks. A nice ride and big fun once you get there.
05-08-2014, 01:30 PM
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First leg revised route
This should be a little more interesting than the previous. Now we have to get from Boiling Springs to the Lancaster side. Any suggestions?
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Whit...ad4516!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Whit...ad4516!1m0!3e0
05-08-2014, 01:50 PM
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second leg suggested route
Not quite sure on this one but it's a start. I'm definitely going to need new tires before this ride. You guys/girls think we need to make a stop somewhere and make this a two day'r?
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/1499...79661e!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/1499...79661e!1m0!3e0
05-29-2014, 09:30 AM
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I just wanted to follow up on this so I'm not leaving anyone hanging. As I've stated before, my tires are near their end and I'm just trying to get by as long as I can before I have to get new ones. If anyone that was interested still wants to get together to ride 50 miles max, I'm in, but this planned one turned into a pretty extensive ride. This would have been a go but my daily driver cage is in need of some top priority maintenence + I blew the engine in my play car. I wish I could get them all fixed in one shot but current finances will not allow. At least I got the chain, sprockets, rear brakes, & battery out of the way so I can still ride to work on the nice days. Sorry to disappoint but this ride will happen. Just later than sooner. Tim
05-29-2014, 05:15 PM
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Understandable Tim. House work and my kids ball games have severely limited my two wheel time this year. I'd love to do a meet/photo shoot. Like I said earlier, getting everyone together is a challenge.
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