Intermediate ride next weekend, Saturday 4/3

[sckego]

I'm planning leading an intermediate ride on either Saturday or Sunday next weekend, depending on how the weather shapes up. Current weather shows highs in the 70s and 40% chance of rain for both days. Assuming one day or the other starts to clear up, we'll head out in search of the Best Hamburger In Texas.*

This will be a faster-paced ride, so please only plan on joining if you've been on at least one ride with us before, and if you think you'll be comfortable keeping a more elevated pace through the rural twisty bits.

Final date and time to be decided once the weather situation becomes clearer, hopefully by mid-week. And if both days stay nasty-looking, well... maybe I'll flip a coin.


*As declared by a popular local publication's readers' poll

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Details!

Saturday, 4/3/10
Meet at the Sonic on Clifford Street in White Settlement. Riders brief at 8:40, rolling out at 8:45... show up early if you want coffee or a bite to eat. I'm planning on getting there about 8:15. Lunch should be at around 1130-noon, and we should be back in the Metroplex by 3 at the latest. We'll be doing ~250 miles, with 80 miles between gas stops, so please show up with a full tank and refill when you get the chance! Proper attire is also highly encouraged.

See you guys there...

[double_d]

Man sounds really good, but I have not been on a ride with you guys yet. :( Plus Easter weekend.

[Blizzard_1708]

I'll probably have plans since its easter weekend, and only possibly have my bike back by then anyway.

[U-Turn]

Hopefully I can have my tires mounted by Saturday and I can use this as a review-ride.
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[dufremle]

I'm in. Almost over the flu.

[Sneeki2]

I'm going to try and make it on this one. Need a front tire though. After an attempted theft (having my ignition wires cut), I'm finally on two wheels again.

If I can find a decent deal on a front before the weekend I'm definitely in.

[sckego]

I'm going to try and make it on this one. Need a front tire though. After an attempted theft (having my ignition wires cut), I'm finally on two wheels again.

If I can find a decent deal on a front before the weekend I'm definitely in.

Yeah, I saw your bike at Cyclewerkz a few weeks ago and they told me what happened. Sucks, but at least you still have your bike and are back up and running!

[Bird]

I have tentative plans to spend an hour flying aerobatics on Saturday, but if that falls through, I'm in.

[Blizzard_1708]

damn, that sucks Sneeki, glad your bike came through alright!

[djrtx]

Bird, I didn't know you flew. Now the handle makes more sense.

I have a 1947 Cessna 140 for sale if you are interested. Or if you know someone who is, send them my way. This puppy is in terrific condition.

Daniel

[Blizzard_1708]

I dont think Bird flys, I think he is going up in someone elses plane.

The handle actually comes from his old bike, he had a Blackbird before the 1000RR.

[djrtx]

Okay, that makes sense too.

[WillK675]

Possibly in, may have to work this weekend.

[Blizzard_1708]

over oversleep

[Bird]

I dont think Bird flys, I think he is going up in someone elses plane.

The handle actually comes from his old bike, he had a Blackbird before the 1000RR.

The 'Bird' IS from my first (somewhat) sport bike ... like the 'Busas, we referred to her as a Sport Pig ... but she WAS FAST. I haven't flown in years and never got licensed. Next weekend is an INTRO flight with me flying most of the hour, doing aerobatics until I lose my cookies or we run out of gas ... whichever comes first. REALLY looking forward to it after doing aeorbatics under a para-glider in New Zealand last year. There's just something about that adrenaline rush that I can't shake. Next thing you know, I'll be wanting to snap roll the Viper.

[sevorg]

Shay bud.... weather.com says zero percent both sat and sun and that good friday be scaterd thunda storms. looks like you dont need that coin no mo.

[sckego]

Haha, indeed. Leaning towards Sunday, just in case the storms from Friday decide to show up late. I want to call the place tomorrow to be sure they'll be open on Sunday, though... I'll post up final details by tomorrow night.

[Firewa11]

I can do Saturday, and would love to go, but Sunday I wouldn't be able to play long, Thriller is coming in from out of town that afternoon.

[Grinner]

I wouldn't suggest goin out on easter sunday! Not only do you have church traffic, but now you will have 2-3 times as much as normal church traffic plus all those doin some sort of Easter brunch blah blah blah thing!!!
Just my 2cts...
:D

[Firewa11]

Ah, good point Grinner! More reason to do it on Saturday so I can go!

[Sneeki2]

[quote="Blizzard_1708"]damn, that sucks Sneeki, glad your bike came through alright![/quote]

Insurance covered it and now its as good as new. Hopefully my new tire will be in soon. I don't trust the one on there now. It's ok for cruising around town but at speed out in the countryside...not so sure.

Fingers are crossed.

[sevorg]

Easter Traffic, really?

[Blizzard_1708]

easter sunday traffic is worse than normal sunday drivers, they all think Jesus will be resurected again.

[sckego]

Alright, we'll skip Easter and ride on Saturday. See first post for details.

[Firewa11]

Saweet! I'm in!