Italian Ride MAY 22 - Details

[aerofaze]

For those of us CSCers who ride fine Italian machinery, or those who are of fine Italian descent, or those who are dating or married to fine Italians… join us for an Italian Ride on SUNDAY, MAY 22! This is in the spirit of spdu4ia's thread (http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39404).



Agenda
Meetup: MOCO (http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=38272) 10:30AM, kick stands up 10:45AM.
Destination: Estes Park
Route: Most likely Golden Gate Canyon and P2P
Eat: Sweet Basilico (http://www.sweetbasilico.com) (reservation under SARAH), chosen based on price, location, online reviews, and Sunday availability. Never eaten here, so don't blame me if it ends up yucky.


Alternate Agenda: In the event that the northern conditions are not ideal, we'll move the routes south to Colo Spgs. If ALL of the Front Range sucks on the 22nd, we'll postpone the Italian Ride to June 4. Details TBA.


To my fellow Neapolitans (Dirty Southies):
If you want to ride up to MOCO as a group on the 22nd, I plan to be at the 7-11 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2434+Briargate+Pkwy+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80 920&sll=38.967258,-104.782475&hl=en&gl=us&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2434+Briargate+Pkwy,+Colorado+Springs,+Color ado+80920&ll=38.966767,-104.784669&spn=0.00538,0.010504&z=17) on Briargate Pkwy (b/w Chapel Hills Dr & Lexington Dr) at 9AM. KSU 9:15AM.

[CaneZach]

It's a 7-11 on Briargate Parkway between Lexington and Chapel Hills.

[aerofaze]

It's a 7-11 on Briargate Parkway between Lexington and Chapel Hills.

Thanks! :D I knew it had changed sometime ago but couldn't remember if it went from 7-11 to Conoco or the other way around. Either way, the address is the same but I've updated the post.

[CaneZach]

Just didn't want folks rambling around Briargate looking for a Conoco ;)

[Reyven]

Way to exclude the rest of us :cry:

[OUTLAWD]

Way to exclude the rest of us :cry:


be happy you aren't one of them... :)

[salsashark]

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/9e93b8fe-85f1-45c7-a04a-18d78999922e.jpg

boo on date pick...

Oh well, now maybe I will take my friend's 999 for a spin when I get to DC. Italian ride by proxy! :lol:

have fun all.

[Sarge]

Date works for me, I'll be at the 7-11 at 0900.

[Reyven]

be happy you aren't one of them... :)

you do pose a good point once its presented in the correct light.

[aerofaze]

boo on date pick...

Oh well, now maybe I will take my friend's 999 for a spin when I get to DC. Italian ride by proxy! :lol:

have fun all.

Damn, was hoping your DC trip was later that week... At least it'll be a great excuse to do this again when you get back. ;)

[salsashark]

Flying out on Sunday 22nd...

no worries, this doesn't have to be the only CSC Eurotrash festivity for the year.

[spdu4ia]

Thanks Sarah. Glad someone with better planning skills stepped up for this. I cant make the date but i'll be available any day that week 23-26th if anyone wants to meet up for a smaller ride just PM me.

Don't eat too many Canollies guys/gals... those leathers may be a little tight on the ride home. :D

[Sarge]

spdu4ia, just let me know when you wanna get together and take a few pics. I can probably do this weekend (it's supposed to be sunny and warm!) if you're free.

[aerofaze]

Thanks Sarah. Glad someone with better planning skills stepped up for this. I cant make the date but i'll be available any day that week 23-26th if anyone wants to meet up for a smaller ride just PM me.

Don't eat too many Canollies guys/gals... those leathers may be a little tight on the ride home. :D

It sounds like a makeup ride will need to be planned after this one so you and salsashark participate!

[longrider]

I wanted to be there but May 22nd is MRA at Pikes Peak

[Sarge]

This is the day after the Noob ride that I planned on attending, but it's still two days before my surgery and I won't be able to ride for a few weeks after that so I'll be all over it.

[Graphite675]

I wanted to be there but May 22nd is MRA at Pikes Peak

I think that counts me out as well.



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[Mntntoproc]

Yahoo! Count me in too!!!

[CaneZach]

I wanted to be there but May 22nd is MRA at Pikes Peak


I think that counts me out as well.



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Yup. That's why I can't help out with the newb ride either. If you all happen to make your way out to PPIR, give me a shout!

[GuitarX]

I'm in, thanks for taking care of posting this Sarah. As long as the weather cooperates I'll be taking the Ferrari to STM for a complete suspension setup the weekend before so this will be SWEEEEEET! If only I could get fresh tires before all this but there's only so much time....

[Ninja2]

If you all happen to make your way out to PPIR, give me a shout!
Would you also like us to bring our pom poms to cheer you on?

Sorry, Sarah, for the thread-hijack.

[Ninja2]

Ahhh, and it looks soooooooo good to have a Ninja post in the Italian ride section.:lol:

[OUTLAWD]

Would you also like us to bring our pom poms to cheer you on?



yes. ;)

[CaptGoodvibes]

Excluded again...

Have fun!

[CaneZach]

Would you also like us to bring our pom poms to cheer you on?

Sorry, Sarah, for the thread-hijack.

Absolutely! I need all the cheering on I can get!!

[Airreed]

I should be able to rock my new 'Duc in this ride of Italian machinary.

[stubbicatt]

sounds like fun. MOCO is the Morrison Road Conoco I guess. :)

[GuitarX]

sounds like fun. MOCO is the Morrison Road Conoco I guess. :)

Exactly right. The one just off the 470 Morrison Road exit.

[Briniker]

I'm in.

[Ayato]

ill be there on the 1100s

[aerofaze]

Excellent. I count 8 Italians as of tonight, and we're still seventeen days out.

[DevilDuc]

Well then, I will tenatively make it "9" italians. :-)

[grafix]

Im of Sicilian/Italian Descent and I am looking at buying an italian bike in the next few weeks so possibly make it 10 ;)

[GuitarX]

Bump! :hibye:

[Geology Rocks]

I might be able to make this...100% Italian riding a Multistrada.

joe

[GuitarX]

This weekend is bogus. Let's hope for better weather next weekend for the ride, I'm really looking forward to getting out with you all.

[Matty]

If I can sneak out. Add one more!

[LivingPools]

Can a ST4S jump in on this ride?

If the weather cooperates, of course :|

[aerofaze]

Can a ST4S jump in on this ride?

Of course, fellow Ducster. :D And here's hoping for good weather.

[Titus]

woot!

[Joe]

There is still a FINE Hypermotard 1100 sitting in the "For Sale" section,
In case anybody wants to ride with the cool kids.

[spdu4ia]

There is still a FINE Hypermotard 1100 sitting in the "For Sale" section,
In case anybody wants to ride with the cool kids.

i'd love to add this to the stable too :banghead::cry:

[LivingPools]

Of course, fellow Ducster. :D And here's hoping for good weather.

Nice, looking forward to it!

[GuitarX]

So far it seems the weather gods seem to enjoy Italian motorcycles. Let's hope it stays that way. As long as the world doesn't end on Saturday I'll be enjoying some pasta fagioli with you all on Sunday.

[aerofaze]

Doing the "Clear the roads" dance and keeping an eye on road conditions. I hate these last-minute assessments.

Here's to hoping and good pasta...

[Matty]

Looks like I might have my permission slip signed by Sunday!!!! Hope tje weather holds out.

[Mntntoproc]

So 3.6" of snow in Estes projected for tonight but the weekend still looks good... looking forward to riding with you all!

[Sean]

Austrian is better!!!!!!






(quick, runs and hides)

[GuitarX]

We can always play the route by ear. It'll just be fun to get the horses out of the stable.

[GuitarX]

Austrian is better!!!!!!






(quick, runs and hides)

Sean, I'll let you get away with that only because I'm dying for an RC8R lol! :cheers:

[aerofaze]

Austrian is better!!!!!!






(quick, runs and hides)

:lol: You're on the WRONG side of the Alps. ;)

[Sean]

:lol: You're on the BETTER side of the Alps. ;)Fixored! :slappers:
Have a good ride kids!

[aerofaze]

Fixored! :slappers:
Have a good ride kids!

Clever maneuver! :D But thanks for the well-wishes- perhaps we shall have a bigger, more inclusive Euro ride next time and see your bike there.

[aerofaze]

I've listed you below because you expressed interest in joining the Italian Ride on Sunday the 22nd! If there more people or if the below is incorrect, let me know (you'll get a PM from me with my contact info, too).

Meeting in COSprings at 9:00ish (unfortunately, I'm thinking we'll take the superslab on the way up):
Sarge, Mntntoproc, Me

Meeting at MOCO 10:30:
GuitarX, Airreed, Stubbicatt, Briniker, Ayato, DevilDuc, Grafix, HpiRally>HippyRob, Matty, LivingPools, Titus, Jason_ON*, Memnoch*

*Maybe

[Jason ON]

Maybe... I'm going out drinking Saturday night.

[Sully]

I like Italian food and want an Italian bike... does that count? :puppy:

[GuitarX]

Sully, you can go because you're as delicious as chicken parmigiana! :drool:

[Mntntoproc]

Is it Sunday yet!!! I'm ready to ride... just started to pour here in CSprings.
:jawdrop:

[spdu4ia]

hell its hailing at my house right now. Wish I could make this ride but I'll be at work ... hating all of you :(

[Sully]

Sully, you can go because you're as delicious as chicken parmigiana! :drool:

lol... maybe one day I will have an Italian Stallion in the stable... :eyebrows:

[aerofaze]

hell its hailing at my house right now. Wish I could make this ride but I'll be at work ... hating all of you :(

There's a tornado where I'm at (see post in Dirty South). Stuck at work cuz they won't let us leave!

[Titus]

I've listed you below because you expressed interest in joining the Italian Ride on Sunday the 22nd! If there more people or if the below is incorrect, let me know (you'll get a PM from me with my contact info, too).

Meeting in COSprings at 9:00ish (unfortunately, I'm thinking we'll take the superslab on the way up):
Sarge, Titus, Mntntoproc, Me

Meeting at MOCO 10:30:
GuitarX, Airreed, Stubbicatt, Briniker, Ayato, DevilDuc, Grafix, HpiRally>HippyRob, Matty, LivingPools, Jason_ON*

*Maybe


I actually live in Lone Tree now, so I'll be going straight to MoCo.

I might be bringing a passenger. Is anyone else going 2-up?

[Memnoch]

Hey all, new to the forum, just moved back to Denver about a month ago...

Just picked up my '10 RSV4, so I guess I'm going to have to switch from the 'Japanese' crowd to the 'Italian' crowd (even though I'm Irish...)

I'm tentatively in, going to be doing the noob ride on Saturday to get a few miles on the bike (only have about 60 on it right now) and I'll see how the butt holds up after that ride.

-Joe

[Airreed]

Memnoch- I'll be riding in both rides, tentatively i'll be leading a group on SAT, so look for my '11 Duc 848.

[Memnoch]

Memnoch- I'll be riding in both rides, tentatively i'll be leading a group on SAT, so look for my '11 Duc 848.

Will do, I'll be there bright and early...

-Joe

[aerofaze]

I actually live in Lone Tree now, so I'll be going straight to MoCo.

Fixed.

[aerofaze]

As of tonight, www.cotrip.org (http://www.cotrip.org) shows our preferred route to be all dry towards Estes Park, high of 64ish. Let's hope this holds up as there is a 20% chance of thunderstorms up there in the afternoon (according to www.estesparkweather.net (http://www.estesparkweather.net)), though Accuweather seems a bit more optimistic than that.

Worst case scenario: we still meet at MOCO, but we'll do a Deckers run and get lunch in Woodland Park or the west side of Old Colo City instead.

See ya all tomorrow!

[BadR6Man]

I may be in. let's see what time I wake up in the am.

[Sarge]

Sorry guys, some stuff came up at home and I won't be able to make it. To BadR6Man and whoever else made it out today though, I had a blast, especially with the Southies. ;) We'll have to get some more Southie rides going so the 15+ or so of us down here don't have to start our rides with an hour commute...

[BadR6Man]

Sorry guys, some stuff came up at home and I won't be able to make it. To BadR6Man and whoever else made it out today though, I had a blast, especially with the Southies. ;) We'll have to get some more Southie rides going so the 15+ or so of us down here don't have to start our rides with an hour commute...


We ride almost every weekend down here. The weather is getting better now so just keep an eye out for rides. Post up a ride and peeps will come out.

[Sarge]

Yeah, I'm going to be out of commission for at least a week or two though, I'm having surgery on Tuesday and I'm literally going to be on my back for a while. But I'll probably be haunting some of the local bike nights in the coming weeks, places the wife can drive me to. ;)

[GuitarX]

Hey Sarge, so sorry to hear about the upcoming surgery and that you'll miss the ride. Hopefully we can get the eye-talians out together another time.

[spdu4ia]

^ hopefully I can make the next one

[Ninja2]

Have fun and be safe! Make sure you to share some pics.

[aerofaze]

I may be in. let's see what time I wake up in the am.

Jason and I still plan on being at the Briargate Pkwy 7-11 around 9ish, but I'm sure you'll catch up even if you get up later this morning. :)

[salsashark]

I'll be taking the 757 out for a cruise in a few... Have fun and be safe all. I'll catch you on the next one.

[Geology Rocks]

Hope you guys had a good ride. sorry for not letting you all know before now, wifes family had an unexpected death today....:(

joe

[Briniker]

Sorry I missed it, hope you all had a great ride. Ill try to make the next one.

[Matty]

Hope you guys had a good ride. sorry for not letting you all know before now, wifes family had an unexpected death today....:(

joe

sorry for the loss.....


Sorry to leave you guys in Nederland... I was cold and not feeling it.

Hope y'all had a good ride.

[Geology Rocks]

sorry for the loss.....


Sorry to leave you guys in Nederland... I was cold and not feeling it.

Hope y'all had a good ride.

thanks. 32, head on crash took her too early.:(

joe

[aerofaze]

Gary (GuitarX), THANK YOU for leading this thing. It was a great, fun ride! I counted max 13 bikes in the group. Chilly near the top as expected, but Estes Park had beautiful weather and lunch at Sweet Basilico was actually decent. CO-7 into Lyons was perfect, as always.

Obviously, Mntntoproc and myself are back in the Springs. Pics will come soon.


Sorry to leave you guys in Nederland... I was cold and not feeling it.

No worries, we're glad you were able to make it out regardless.

[Sully]

Glad you guys had a great ride! All those bikes were dead sexy! :eyebrows:

[GuitarX]

HpiRally - so incredibly sorry to hear about your loss. What a horrible thing to happen, I can't even imagine. I hope your family makes it through this ok.

Matty - I wish you went with us. It ended up being a great ride once we got to some decent roads. Everybody took a vacation today and P2P and 7 were pretty much empty. It warmed up too.

Sarah, can't wait to see the pics! Thanks so much for taking the lead on setting up all the details. It was so cool to see all the Ducatis and even a couple MVs together. Where were the Aprilias? None showing doesn't look good on you Priller owners... :-)

Good choice on the restaurant too. I think I'd go back just to see the waitress again. LOL

[GuitarX]

Glad you guys had a great ride! All those bikes were dead sexy! :eyebrows:

Sully, that was too funny catching up with you on GG. I saw that light blue jacket and started laughing. You can't get away from me, no matter how hard you try! I didn't want to freak you out when I pulled next to you but I didn't know if you'd recognize the MV or the red helmet I wear on that bike.

Awesome weekend full of great rides, I'm looking forward to next weekend now!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I'd have liked to go with ya Gary and crew, but this was my weekend with a beautiful blue-eyed blonde.......my 4 yr-old daughter. :) Glad you had a great time, unlike the n00b ride fiasco......

[Titus]

Condolences for your loss Hpirally.

Good riding with you guys; looking forward to the next one!

[Graphite675]

Sounds like I missed a fun ride. If you ever do another "Viva Italia" ride lets try and shoot for a none race weekend, I would love to tag along.


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[aerofaze]

That is terrible news, HpiRally. My condolences. :(

[LivingPools]

Great to ride with you all today, best group ride I've been on in awhile!

[sprtbkbabe]

Where were the Aprilias? None showing doesn't look good on you Priller owners... :-)


Hey! I would have represented on the RSVR ...if you had followed the race schedule for this season :drink:


LOL! Viva Noale, IT!!!

[GuitarX]

Hey! I would have represented on the RSVR ...if you had followed the race schedule for this season :drink:




LOL! Excuses, excuses... :silly: (Simoncelli Face)

[GuitarX]

I'd have liked to go with ya Gary and crew, but this was my weekend with a beautiful blue-eyed blonde.......my 4 yr-old daughter. :) Glad you had a great time, unlike the n00b ride fiasco......

Damn, she's almost old enough for me to date! Can I call you "Dad", Frank? :devil1:

[spdu4ia]

Hey! I would have represented on the RSVR ...if you had followed the race schedule for this season :drink:


LOL! Viva Noale, IT!!!


same here sorta. I worked in the AM then went out to PPIR. So all the Apes were at the track :drink:

[BC14]

Damn, she's almost old enough for me to date! Can I call you "Dad", Frank? :devil1:
Nice, extra creeper there :shocked:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Damn, she's almost old enough for me to date! Can I call you "Dad", Frank? :devil1:
Gary, I AM yo daddy! :)

[Mntntoproc]

HpiRally, truely sorry to hear about the family tragedy! Our thougths are with you! Be well!

[Mntntoproc]

Sarah - Thanks for organizing the ride and leading the way up to MoCO. Another good event!

[Mntntoproc]

Gary - Thanks for leading and shopwing off the MV! Beautiful bike!

[Mntntoproc]

All - it was a pleasure to see familiar faces and meet new riders.

I think that is easily the most Italian bikes I've seen anywhere at one time! Have a great week everyone! See you at another ride in the near future!

BTW, clear riding until the last 5 minutes before we got home! Then came the rain! Good reason to clean the bike tomorrow night!

[aerofaze]

...I think I'd go back just to see the waitress again. LOL

I'm with you on that one. ;) Her name was Lilli.

My photos: the first 2 pics are of the southern Italians: Duc... Duc... Agusta!!

Then in Moco and beyond, there was definitely $$ in the group (Matty estimated approx $150K worth).

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I'm with you on that one. ;) Her name was Lilli.

My photos: the first 2 pics are of the southern Italians: Duc... Duc... Agusta!!

Then in Moco and beyond, there was definitely $$ in the group (Matty estimated approx $150K worth).
Nice pics, but, Gary, maybe you should edit out the chicken strips instead of just your license #......just sayin'......... :)

[aerofaze]

Some more. Wish I had thought to move the chair away on that last one!

[aerofaze]

Nice pics, but, Gary, maybe you should edit out the chicken strips instead of just your license #......just sayin'......... :)

I edited his plate for him, along with the other two. No one asked me to, I just went ahead and did it. Should've thought about the chicken strips!! ;)

[aerofaze]

And the last photos you'll get from me. Taken in Estes Park at Sweet Basilico Italian restaurant.

Mtntoproc and I be post whores on this thread. ;)

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I edited his plate for him (no one asked me to, I just went ahead and did it).
I know. I'm just bustin' mah "son's" ballz a little. :)

[GuitarX]

Gary, I AM yo daddy! :)

LOLOLOLOL!!!! Why was I expecting that answer from you? :cheers:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

LOLOLOLOL!!!! Why was I expecting that answer from you? :cheers:
'Cause I have so many other illegitimate children across the US? :)

[GuitarX]

Gary - Thanks for leading and shopwing off the MV! Beautiful bike!

Thanks Jason! I'm loving it as you can relate! :leghump:

[GuitarX]

All - it was a pleasure to see familiar faces and meet new riders.

I think that is easily the most Italian bikes I've seen anywhere at one time! Have a great week everyone! See you at another ride in the near future!

BTW, clear riding until the last 5 minutes before we got home! Then came the rain! Good reason to clean the bike tomorrow night!

It rained on us for a few minutes around the Nederland area. After that it was smooth sailing. The bike needs a wash now for sure.

[GuitarX]

Nice pics, but, Gary, maybe you should edit out the chicken strips instead of just your license #......just sayin'......... :)

Dude, I know you're just messing with me but I have to stick up for my manliness here. If you can find chicken strips on that bike (front or rear), I'm buying you some spaghetti! :321:

I'll go down to the garage and take pics right now dammit!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Dude, I know you're just messing with me but I have to stick up for my manliness here. If you can find chicken strips on that bike (front or rear), I'm buying you some spaghetti! :321:

I'll go down to the garage and take some sandpaper to them right now dammit!
Fixored! :)

[GuitarX]

Fixored! :)

Damn, you caught me! :loop:

[Swift]

Jebus Zach how many friggin bikes do you have!?

Looks like you guys had a blast today.

[TwistyRydr]

Ahhh, and it looks soooooooo good to have a Ninja post in the Italian ride section.:lol:

:slappers:

[Geology Rocks]

Thanks for the condolences everyone. Kind of a crappy way to start what was going to be an awesome day. Can we get another one of these set up for June 5th of the 12th? I would love to join the ride. :)

photos look great! My multi would have loved to meet some of its relatives.

Joe

[stubbicatt]

Man I'm sorry I missed your ride. My dad was admitted to hospital Saturday night. He's fine now.

He insisted I come along with you guys, I decided to disobey.

Looks like you had a great time. I hope I can make the next one.

[spdu4ia]

Great pics, Im loving that Brutale. Good thing I didn't come, wouldn't want to disturb the red theme you got going on ;)

[GuitarX]

Thanks for the condolences everyone. Kind of a crappy way to start what was going to be an awesome day. Can we get another one of these set up for June 5th of the 12th? I would love to join the ride. :)

photos look great! My multi would have loved to meet some of its relatives.

Joe

Joe, I'm always up for stretching the MV's legs so count me in.

Stubbicat - you made the right decision. :-)

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Damn, you caught me! :loop:
:) I remember a really funny article in one of the motorcyclist mags years ago where they showed how to scuff your tires up with 80-grit sandpaper, and a wood rasp. Then they said to complete the "fast guy" look, you'd get some black silicone RTV and put it on the edges of your tires to make it like the rubber was all balled up like a race take-off. It was hilarious.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Looks like a great ride with sexay motorcycles, and great peeps, sorry I had to miss it. Love the pics! Also sorry to hear the bad news, and best wishes to all affected.

[GuitarX]

:) I remember a really funny article in one of the motorcyclist mags years ago where they showed how to scuff your tires up with 80-grit sandpaper, and a wood rasp. Then they said to complete the "fast guy" look, you'd get some black silicone RTV and put it on the edges of your tires to make it like the rubber was all balled up like a race take-off. It was hilarious.

I need to find some pearl blue spraypaint for the edges too, to give it that good "heat-cycled" look!

[Cap'n Crunch]

Awesome Pics! There's no doubt that the Italians make some beautiful bikes.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Awesome Pics! There's no doubt that the Italians make some beautiful bikes.
.....and cars, and art, and architecture, and food, and women........

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I need to find some pearl blue spraypaint for the edges too, to give it that good "heat-cycled" look!
Hah! No doubt.

Or, you could just take a torch to 'em and heat 'em up a bit!

[CaptGoodvibes]

.....and cars, and art, and architecture, and food, and women........

But for some reason, ugly chairs and sofas...

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

But for some reason, ugly chairs and sofas...
Guess I've never seen any of them. But, don't forget, they also make LOUSY beer too! Even I can't drink a Moretti......

[aerofaze]

But for some reason, ugly chairs and sofas...

I'll ride their motorcycles, drink their delicious vino, and have a siesta on a fugly sofa. :)

(or is it 'pennichella??')

[Ninja2]

Thanks for the pictures. Everyone is looking great.



Oh, and so do the bikes. Hoping to get one them Italian Stallions some day.
Until then, I'll keep ridin' my bony pony.

[spdu4ia]

this makes me mad I missed the ride even that much more :( , great pics

[Memnoch]

this makes me mad I missed the ride even that much more :( , great pics

Ya same here, I just wasn't up for Riding at the time... Next time for sure though!