NoCo n00b ride!!!

[mtnairlover]

Ok, so I'm borrowing Brian's (McVaaaagh's) words for this thread to keep things straight. So here goes...

It's time for the annual noob ride.

For those that don't know, there's a couple of reasons we put this ride on every year:

1) Introduce new members of the club to old members of the club.
2) Introduce anybody to group riding
3) Give people that are new to riding the opportunity to ride at their own level and not feel pressured to "keep up". At the same time these newer riders will hopefully learn a little something from the more experienced riders.


Anybody is welcome to join in on this ride, but I'm going to say this several times between now and then. THIS IS A SLOW-PACED RIDE. If you simply can't handle going at or below the speed limit this ride is NOT for you. There will not be slow/medium/fast groups on this ride. All groups will be at a slow pace. Remember the purpose of the ride.

Gear is required! At the minimum you need helmet, jacket and gloves. If you show up with your helmet strapped to the tail of your bike I'm going to ask you to skip this ride. :squid:


Details:

Sunday May 17
Time: Pre-ride at 9:45, leaving at 10:00
You need to be ready to go before 9:45. That means gassed up and ready to roll. First group will roll out at 10:00am and no we're not waiting for you because you're nursing a hangover or got up late or forgot gas or whatever.

Start: South Loveland King Soopers parking lot on the Starbucks side (southside) -- there's a gas station in this parking lot as well
1275 Eagle Dr
Route: Will be shared at time of ride
End: Blackhawk, or Central City, which ever is closer...:D
Note: You may go on to Gibby's in Aurora from that point to meet other CSC'ers for MotoGP if you wish...http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forum...ad.php?t=29966 (http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/../forum...ad.php?t=29966)

Please post up if you plan on attending.

We'll need several leaders and sweepers as we tend to get quite a few bikes involved in this ride, even on the North side, and need to split into groups of about 8. If you can lead or sweep please post up and PM me.

I look forward to seeing you all at this! :up:

[crazyhammer10]

hey there is a possibilty that i will be able to lead or sweep depending on my kids birthday that day may not be able to do the whole ride

[mtnairlover]

Ok Calvin, thanks. No problem on cutting out early. And if you can't make, that's fine too. There'll be plenty more rides.

[chad23]

I am in. Just let me know what you need

[mtnairlover]

How bout comic relief?

lol

Lead or sweep is fine by me. Of course riding in the middle of a group would be just fine, too.

We'll see what the day brings and how many people show up, k.

[daemon]

i might be in....

[Think]

Possibly in...

[asp_125]

I'm in, lead or sweep or middle.

[OUTLAWD]

I'll be there...wherever it is we meet..haha

hopefully by then I'll have a new ride and get to be a gixxer :squid:

[MikeG]

I can neither confirm nor deny about my whereabouts as to whether I'd lead, sweep or just ride. In other words, it's a definite maybe

[Wintermute]

In like Schwinn.

[mistykz]

I may be there, depending on whether or not I can get work off that morning

[Think]

Well since this isn't on Saturday, I've decided I'm in. I could probably sweep if need be.

[Nimijneb]

Im in. Will do whatever needs to be done.

[BigE]

I could be a possible definite maybe.........:D

[chad23]

come on guys and gals there is a lot of you in the Ft. Collins area that should come on this ride. You know you have nothing better to do. Think get your buddies on board with this

[sag]

since i am unemployed lol im down. can i bring a nussie if she doesnt have a jacket and gloves? shell have a lid and be dressed as appropriate as possible.

[brennahm]

I have a girls jacket Size S if my +1 isn't interested that day (she prolly won't be). You're welcome to it plus I have some gloves. PM me.

[chad23]

since i am unemployed lol im down. can i bring a nussie if she doesnt have a jacket and gloves? shell have a lid and be dressed as appropriate as possible.
I am sure between all of us we can round up some gear for her. I have an extra mens jacket, some lids, hell I even have a pair of ladies gloves.

[Think]

since i am unemployed lol im down. can i bring a nussie if she doesnt have a jacket and gloves? shell have a lid and be dressed as appropriate as possible.
You fool, you know I've got an extra jacket, might be a bit big but it's better than nothing. And who is you bringing?

come on guys and gals there is a lot of you in the Ft. Collins area that should come on this ride. You know you have nothing better to do. Think get your buddies on board with this
Haha, you should ask sag, he's the one that has probably ridden with every college kid in town (mmm sounds dirty). I've only ridden with him and people off this board.

[sag]

You fool, you know I've got an extra jacket, might be a bit big but it's better than nothing. And who is you bringing?

Haha, you should ask sag, he's the one that has probably ridden with every college kid in town (mmm sounds dirty). I've only ridden with him and people off this board.

i would never want to be the one responsible for bringing that crew to a group ride. 90mph standups and running from the cops and this place wouldnt mix :squid: ill invite the few i know that might be interested

ill hit you guys up about girlie gear when its nearer

[OUTLAWD]

Pretty much I've only ridden with greg and ted. I'm trying to convice my roomate to come out, but we'll see. there is a chance I will be 2 up as well.

Another buddy has got a zx10, but he's not much for riding :confused:

[denver_whitest185]

I think i'll be able to make it. it really depends on whether im down in denver that day or not...

[mtnairlover]

I've got a ladies medium jacket and some gloves, men's small (ladies medium).

Just wanna make sure that everyone understands that horseplay and stuntin will not be tolerated. If anyone thinks they can do that on this group ride, I will ask you to leave.

[crazyhammer10]

so a 150 passing 10-12 rv's is out of the question even if i do it in 2 turns and not 1

[ekim12144]

I'm in, just don't know how pretty my bike will be at the time. lol

[srod287]

I'm in, just got the bike back together...

[chad23]

I've got a ladies medium jacket and some gloves, men's small (ladies medium).

Just wanna make sure that everyone understands that horseplay and stuntin will not be tolerated. If anyone thinks they can do that on this group ride, I will ask you to leave.

so should I just not show up to safe you the headache

[mtnairlover]

so should I just not show up to safe you the headache

Oh yeah...what was I thinking, this ride is also not for smart-ass, shocker throwin', prilia sellin, yammi lovin goons...

Now, take yer shiny new pretty blue two-wheeled toy and go home...

...and I say that with all the love I have left in my cold black heart...

[BeoBe]

Man i really wish that i could make it... timing sucks this year on everything

[chad23]

SOOOOOO can I go or what? I wont ride dirty if that helps any, but Calvin might

Oh yeah...what was I thinking, this ride is also not for smart-ass, shocker throwin', prilia sellin, yammi lovin goons...

Now, take yer shiny new pretty blue two-wheeled toy and go home...

...and I say that with all the love I have left in my cold black heart...

[mtnairlover]

lol...no, you can't go Chad...sheesh!

Damn, I've been serious way too long...I'm gonna have to add the unsarcasm (/sarcasm) ending to everything I type, huh?

Chad, I wouldn't have it any other way than you and Calvin along for the fun...we'll just have to keep Calvin on a tight leash for a little bit and let him loose later in the day.

[chad23]

I'll get the shock collar charged (1 mile range)
lol...no, you can't go Chad...sheesh!

Damn, I've been serious way too long...I'm gonna have to add the unsarcasm (/sarcasm) ending to everything I type, huh?

Chad, I wouldn't have it any other way than you and Calvin along for the fun...we'll just have to keep Calvin on a tight leash for a little bit and let him loose later in the day.

[mtnairlover]

lol...that should do the trick...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsiFcriNjU&feature=related

Of course, if tempted, it might interfere with his riding ability just a tad...hmmm...maybe not much of a difference anyway, huh?

[crazyhammer10]

can i at least get a 2 mile head start than im kinda slow on the straight aways and if there is any say can we hit that nice road heading to winter park and then turn around and head back down by the way im a courteous driver and will show everyone the proper way to follow i was a newbe last year remember

[denver_whitest185]

Just wanna make sure that everyone understands that horseplay and stuntin will not be tolerated. If anyone thinks they can do that on this group ride, I will ask you to leave.

Awh. i wanted to show off how my 250 can do wheelies...

sad panda:(

[Think]

can i at least get a 2 mile head start than im kinda slow on the straight aways and if there is any say can we hit that nice road heading to winter park and then turn around and head back down by the way im a courteous driver and will show everyone the proper way to follow i was a newbe last year remember
Haha, that road will either be covered in snow or sand.

Awh. i wanted to show off how my 250 can do wheelies...
I've seen a 2fiddy do a wheelie.

[sandboxshooter]

Man....would love to, but might be wore out from flying in from Baghdad on 1 May.....might if my body feels up to it.....definitely something after that date.....

[mtnairlover]

Man....would love to, but might be wore out from flying in from Baghdad on 1 May.....might if my body feels up to it.....definitely something after that date.....

Well, a big pre-welcome back! Get all the rest you need, there will be more rides a coming.

[Think]

Man....would love to, but might be wore out from flying in from Baghdad on 1 May.....might if my body feels up to it.....definitely something after that date.....
Thank you for your service. Dumb question, but is the PGR crew setting up some kind of welcome back for you guys?

Oh, and if you end up coming on the ride and heading to the MotoGP event afterward, I'll definitely buy you a beer.

[sandboxshooter]

That'd be better for the military guys. I'm retired military, but here of my own free will as a civilian doing protection work for govt.

[Think]

Well since this isn't on Saturday, I've decided I'm in. I could probably sweep if need be.
Well after reading threads about leaders and sweepers, I'm in no way qualified to sweep according to those. But I'm still in regardless.

[chad23]

greg thanks for trying to help but just show up and have fun you don't need to take on any other responsibilities than just ride and don't hit the bike in front of you

ride sally ride

[Hi11Zone]

I'll represent the green so im in. I can lead or sweep.

[Triskat]

Hey, count me in on this ride! I have been riding for over a year but this will be my first group ride so it will work out great! :)

[chad23]

welcome, you will have a blast and get to meet a lot of local riders

[mtnairlover]

Welcome...we'll have us an enjoyable day for sure!

[Featherhead]

If my work schedule says I'm off then I'm in with the girlie on the back. I'll post back with a fo' sho' when I know. Werrrrrd.

[R6Blake101]

I'm in... I'll be in the back tho.

[Zach929rr]

Blake! Whadup mang? How was 'waii?

[R6Blake101]

its beautiful weather as always. Just got back from sydney this past monday, flew from Maui to Sydney to visit my dad stayed there for about a week. What's happening dude?

[Zach929rr]

Same old. Good to see you're back in the 48. Should be able to catch up with you on the newb ride.

[cdbouncer]

I wanted to play but I'm out -- won't get back from road trip until early sunday morning. Probably should get at least 8 hours of sleep before I try to do anything productive...:cry:

[mtnairlover]

I wanted to play but I'm out --

Awe man! I haven't seen you in like forever. Fine! We'll just have to do lunch, or ride some other time, or something.

Have a good trip, tho!

[Wintermute]

In like Schwinn.

Sorry MtnAir, I think I'm going to other meet-up. The 120th Conoco is closer to me than Loveland.

[mtnairlover]

Sorry MtnAir, I think I'm going to other meet-up. The 120th Conoco is closer to me than Loveland.

Not a problem...hope you enjoy the ride!:)

[honda919]

Man....would love to, but might be wore out from flying in from Baghdad on 1 May.....might if my body feels up to it.....definitely something after that date.....
shut up pansy ass you can crash at my play saturday night if needed(ps my apartment has a hot tub and pooll........) fag stop thinkin that way hahaha

Count me in for the ride.. Cathy if you need me to do anything as in sweep or middle or just to be me let me know

[sandboxshooter]

shut up pansy ass you can crash at my play saturday night if needed(ps my apartment has a hot tub and pooll........) fag stop thinkin that way hahaha

Count me in for the ride.. Cathy if you need me to do anything as in sweep or middle or just to be me let me know

When my PTSD kicks in, you're the first...............

We'll see if I make it if weather cooperates, .....hopefully.

[sag]

well looks like i cant go as i will be out of town for a memorial service :/ damn

[pannetron]

Would an old timer (FOG?) get any bonus points for lapping the field on a ride like this? ;-)

[honda919]

We'll see if I make it if weather cooperates, .....hopefully.


you gonna ride the gpz or the 10? cause if you take the gpz ill ride the 10 for ya hahah

[Think]

Weather ain't looking like it's going to hold up.

[BeoBe]

I wasn't on my bike but i was just up the canyon this weekend and it was amazing... didn't see many other bikes quite yet but yea..

[asp_125]

Cross our fingers: (forecast for Nederland CO)

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

[OUTLAWD]

whats the big deal...is everyone running slicks or something :dunno:

...or planning on having the wicked witch of the west on the back?

[asp_125]

No a big deal for you and I, just precautionary for those who just got their license. Plus if it's cold/wet, they might not have nice overpants. :D

[BeoBe]

yea the only thing that i noticed while cruisin in the canyon is ALOT of loose rocks, it didn't rain hard at all and alot of rocks were coming down.. So if you guys do by chance go after or during a rain be very careful for the falling rock on the blind curves and as always stay safe..

For the noobs just make sure you "Ride your own ride"

[asp_125]

7 was pretty clean yesterday morning. +1 for the odd loose rock right in your line. :shock:

[Pandora-11]

...or planning on having the wicked witch of the west on the back?

Speaking of this: I want to go, but won't have taken my course yet. Is there a FOG who wants to pony up? PM

SOCO?

[OUTLAWD]

No a big deal for you and I, just precautionary for those who just got their license. Plus if it's cold/wet, they might not have nice overpants. :D


Yeah...I know...I know...and don't be grouping me in with you old folk...I'm a n00b, remember...

+1 on the fallen rock on the shoulder...when I came up thru lyons and estes the other night it was interesting...forewarning to people who ride tight to the shoulder on the inside

[BeoBe]

so i made a call for you guys requesting a timeline when they were going to start laying down the netting for the fallen rock.. They stated that they were going to try and get it s tarted t his weekend if weather prevails... So if not for falling rock watch for falling workers.

[Sir Bacon Lube]

See you there!

[chad23]

so i made a call for you guys requesting a timeline when they were going to start laying down the netting for the fallen rock.. They stated that they were going to try and get it s tarted t his weekend if weather prevails... So if not for falling rock watch for falling workers.
cant miss the falling worker they are bright yellow and tend to be squishy when you hit them

[Nimijneb]

So, if the weather doesn't blow, who is down to head over to Gibby's and watch the races and hang with other riders?

I'm getting pretty excited for this!

[sandboxshooter]

I'm going to Gibby's whether I get to ride or drive my truck.

[Nimijneb]

Oh I hope we can ride!

[chad23]

why dont we try to get buffalo wild wings or hooter or someone local to host a race event.....

[OUTLAWD]

If the weather fails us, I might be up for caging it down to Gibbys, but meeting up here would be a nice change of pace...

[Nimijneb]

why dont we try to get buffalo wild wings or hooter or someone local to host a race event.....

That sounds great too.

Gibby's just sounded fun because of all the events and what not.

But it would be nice to get into the home area sooner then later.

Although Im sure four days isn't enough to plan such a thing..

[Think]

I'm down for BWW or Hooters. If there's no basketball on Sunday we might be able to plan with one of them to host us.

[chad23]

If I can get time today i will see if i can put something together

[crazyhammer10]

have fun guys wont make it do to my youngest birthday party and i have baseball clinic for coaches that day have fun and be safe

[mtnairlover]

Welp, according to the forecast on 9News, this is what's in store for Sunday...Sunday: Partly cloudy, breezy and cool. A few showers possible. Morning lows will be from 35 to 40 degrees, highs from 57 to 62 degrees.

Let's wait for official word from McVaaahhh (Brian) in the main N00b thread about the ride. Just cuz it's gonna be around 60 in our area, doesn't mean it's gonna be like that up in the hills. This is the forecast for Blackhawk on Sunday...http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCO0033.html.

We'll reschedule along with Brian if that's what he decides and I'll see you guys on that ride. Oh and Chad, I still owe ya, so expect breakfast along with that Latte, ok?:)

[Sully]

Please be sure to wear name tags ! :D

[mtnairlover]

Ok guys...it's official. There has been a date change to the n00b ride day (http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30732). Same meet up place for us (up in the Great White North) as in my first post in this thread, just a different date. So, if you show up this Sunday, I'm not gonna be there.

Chad, show up a little early and I'll buy ya a Latte and breakfast...or, I could buy ya lunch.:)

[Sully]

Don't forget that 303Cycles tech day is the Saturday before :up: 5/16

[OUTLAWD]

+1...so get your shit fixed up so no sweeps have to fix it on the side of the road...

I'm out for the 17th, I'll be out of town for a conference. But I will be riding this sunday noobs or not :cool:

[mtnairlover]

Don't forget that 303Cycles tech day is the Saturday before :up: 5/16

Gonna put that in my calendar so I don't forget. Thanks.:)

[Think]

I'll be leaving to head back to MD on Sunday so I won't make it. You all have fun though.

[OUTLAWD]

I'll be leaving to head back to MD on Sunday so I won't make it. You all have fun though.


Haha...I'll be in DC sat-tues, too bad its for work and I'll have no time to ride

[chad23]

and i switch work schedule that week, I will now have Thurs-Sat off. Working Sun to Weds. no noob ride for me. I will tell you the road details from saturday

[crazyhammer10]

so no more breakfast runs on sunday then im gonna miss those biscuits and gravy

[chad23]

so no more breakfast runs on sunday then im gonna miss those biscuits and gravy
and why cant we do that on Saturday morning

[daemon]

and it looks like it will be the CFRSR steamboat ride the day before.
no definitive date so far,but i may not attend the newb ride due to the fact that i wll be worn out from the day prior.
i'm torn.

[chad23]

mike are you saying that that ride on Saturday, Oh hell I dont know if I will do that one, we'll see if I show I may just find my own ride for that day

[Think]

and i switch work schedule that week, I will now have Thurs-Sat off. Working Sun to Weds. no noob ride for me. I will tell you the road details from saturday
If you ride Saturday I'm down.

[mtnairlover]

Hey, keep me in the loop as well with when, where, what time to ride. Chad, if you remember the guy with the FZ6, he says he would like to join us, as well.

[chad23]

cool Think I let you know.

Cathy you will always know about the rides...and we will just have to change thing with the biscuit and gravy, but only the day we go. still the most fun I can have on a bike with some good friends, I aint giving that up

[crazyhammer10]

oh i cant wait biscuits and gravy oh yeah

[chad23]

Biscuits and gravy may be postponed for a little while, call it a hunch...at lease for me

[crazyhammer10]

you will jusst have to miss out or we can call the wambulance and have it take you there we can put shocks on the bed so you can lean in the corners lol

[mtnairlover]

Lol...I'm thinking "Super Chair" oughta do it. Check out the casters on this baby!!!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/super-comfy-chair.jpg

[chad23]

paint it blue with some braided lines and stump grips and its on, sad thing Calvin I am still faster in the chair...

[crazyhammer10]

you keep telling yourself that and maybe just maybe with a little bit of fairy dust that might come true

[chad23]

Its my pain pill delusion with fluffy bunnies so dont go fuckering it all up

[mtnairlover]

Ok everyone...who's gonna show up and ride with us Northies on the 17th? We'll still need to figure out leads and sweeps. Sweeps should have some mechanical knowledge. I'd like a couple of us to have some first aid kit basic necessities, as well. Not like I think anything bad is gonna happen...I just want to err on the side of caution.

If you haven't read the first post yet to find out the details of this ride, then check it out...http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showpost.php?p=435507&postcount=1

If there are some who are south of us that don't want to meet up at MoCo, then we might be heading down to Lyons to pick up a few people...just let us know.

[CHRISTIAN COWBOY]

i want to go!
See ya there.

[asp_125]

Sunday... SUNDAY... SUNDAAAYYY The noob ride!
Meet up point in Loveland. http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=chrome&q=1275+Eagle+Dr,+Loveland,+Larimer,+CO+80537&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=xkYGSoyxJIqNtgfHh5CBBw&z=16

[mtnairlover]

Thanks for posting the map, Jeff. I'm definitely looking forward to this ride.

[sandboxshooter]

:cry:

I'll be there for my last ride before heading back to the ole Sandbox for the ENTIRE summer..............

[mtnairlover]

:cry:

I'll be there for my last ride before heading back to the ole Sandbox for the ENTIRE summer..............

:(...welp, we'll do our best to show you some more fun roads before you leave again.

[Sully]

I'll see you kids at the MoCo ! I'll be the one wired up on caffeine....:crazy:

[Sean]

I'll see you kids at the MoCo ! I'll be the one wired up on caffeine....:crazy:"Chip, I'm all jacked up on Mt Dew!"

[mtnairlover]

I'll see you kids at the MoCo ! I'll be the one wired up on caffeine....:crazy:

Dunno if we're gonna head down to MoCo...hmmm...

Ok guys...post up, or let me know one way or another if you want to head down to MoCo, cuz if you do, then we'll have to meet up in Loveland an hour earlier.

[Sully]

ohhhhhhhh.... no worries if you don't make it down, I will see you the following Sunday :)

[mtnairlover]

ohhhhhhhh.... no worries if you don't make it down, I will see you the following Sunday :)

Ok...you can count on it sweet-cakes...it's a date! lol...you know what I mean.:D

[Sully]

:eyebrows:

[mtnairlover]

I'll see you wild 'n crazy guys on Sunday!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9SaKYFR6ms

[SiouxBe]

What time and place to pick-up riders in Lyons???

[sag]

see ya guys there

[asp_125]

What time and place to pick-up riders in Lyons???

Leaving Loveland at 10am, should put us in Lyons around 10:30am. We will pull into Diamond Shamrock next to Red Hill Motorcycles. There will be a brief rider's talk for the Lyons group before heading up the canyon.

[asp_125]

Fastest noob ride ever!! :D Sorry I had to bail at Oskar Blues, have a dinner date. See you at the Memorial Day ride. :up:

[CHRISTIAN COWBOY]

shhhhhh!!! We were suppost to go sloooowww,:turtle: remember....:lol:
Thanks Cathy for the noob ride and was nice meeting all the dirty south boys at Blackhawk.
Cant wait tell next weekend.

[Nimijneb]

Twas a very good ride. Nice meeting you guys.

[mtnairlover]

First...

Sorry, sorry, sorry if we missed anyone who went to Lyons. A friend of mine got his wires crossed and ended up at the wrong King Soopers, so we waited for him, which delayed us by 30 minutes.

Next...it was an amazing day and I hope if we missed anyone, you rode anyway.

Now...on to the photos.

Oh and sorry, I don't think we stopped too much for those photo ops. Next time, for sure. Can't wait for the MemDay ride...crossing fingers and toes for kick-ass weather like today.

Pic time!!!

...wtf...everyone's got their backs to me...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/backofgroup.jpg

Now, that's better...smile purdy everyone...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/groupshotfront.jpg

How's about a bug-splattage contest?...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/shmooshedbees.jpg


Thanks for the fun today guys. You "Dirty" guys will have to join us next Sunday. We'll ride for a bit longer (weather permitting). Good meeting everyone and seeing everyone today...yeah, even the gimp.:)

[CaneZach]

Hey Northies (or is it Damn Northies lol). I had a great ride today and meeting up with you all for lunch was very cool. If I'm not working sunday, i'll be riding again. Hope to meet up with you guys soon.

[mtnairlover]

Hey Northies (or is it Damn Yankees lol). I had a great ride today and meeting up with you all for lunch was very cool. If I'm not working sunday, i'll be riding again. Hope to meet up with you guys soon.

Fixed it fer ya!

Cool...weather permitting, we'll see ya next Sunday. I may have a route planned for after lunch that you guys might like, too...maybe...we'll see.

[daemon]

i'm glad you guy's and gal's had a hella good day.

please bring yourself to the memorial day ride next sunday!!

saturdays ride left me with very little energy to attend today's activities!!!
hope to see some of you next weekend!!!