5/27/11 ride

[PunyJuney]

I've been out of town most of May and I have missed riding my bike. Anyone want to go out Friday? Route/time TBD, pace = your own.

updated -> meet at MOCO at 10am, KSU 10:30 route? Estes for lunch weather permitting.

[Ninja2]

Welcome back! I might join ya. Thinking about taking a day or at least 1/2 day off, if I can. Will know by tomorrow evening. Got ya number. Will text.

[BC14]

I'll be out for a ride for sure on Friday, so I'm in :)

[Matty]

if it was for tomorrow, i'd be down.

[Ol'Skool]

Yes! Now that graduations and other things are out of the way, I need to ride.

[PunyJuney]

Meet at Moco around 10? How's P to P looking? Can we get up to Estes for lunch?

[OUTLAWD]

I'm down! P2P has some potholes north of Ned, but not bad if you aren't hauling the mail

[Swift]

I have an interview @ 11AM and a photo shoot to do following that so count me out.

[GuitarX]

I have an interview @ 11AM and a photo shoot to do following that so count me out.

Dude..selling the Beemer? Looks like somebody wants to get all sporty! Woo hoo! :up:

[Swift]

Yup, time to move on. Can't really progress on this bike without making bad habits for when I do get a supersport. Better to change now then later.

[PunyJuney]

I have an interview @ 11AM and a photo shoot to do following that so count me out.
:? You were never counted in.

cross posted here
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_153272914711838&ap=1

Those counted 'in'
Brian
Dave
Erik
?Mark
el Jefe & Ann :makeout:
?Rabea
?Carrie
?John
Gary & I :slap:

certainly enough people to have a faster group and a slower group (me) and should be noob appropriate and all are welcome*.

*the no misunderstandings/no hurt feelings conditions are as follows...
If you're an asshat don't join us. If you don't have plates, registration or insurance, run from the cops or are generally unsafe don't come anywhere near us. If you plan on stunting please pass on our group of mature riders and go elsewhere. :horse: Please wear appropriate gear. I'm sure Jefe would also appreciate if it were fashionable gear. He has a substantial gear closet and we can all count on seeing the up and coming trends. :eyebrows:

[BC14]

We need an "asshat" emoticon.... that'd be quite useful, especially as of late :idea: :yes:

[MetaLord 9]

Be careful out there. Holiday weekend means amateur hour on the roads.

[NUTZ]

We need an "asshat" emoticon.... that'd be quite useful, especially as of late :idea: :yes:

Somthing like this http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z311/ramlynn/Suga%20Sigs/smiley_-_azzhat.gif

[Ninja2]

Hi June, unfortunately, I cannot take tomorrow off. Too much to do. But hey, at least I get to go to Vegas - so no complaining.
You all have fun and be safe out there! Hope to see you on the north meets south ride.

[50sGrl]

Laura's off and may be along as well.

[50sGrl]

el Jefe & Ann :makeout:

Gary & I :slap:

certainly enough people to have a faster group and a slower group (me) and should be noob appropriate and all are welcome*.

*the no misunderstandings/no hurt feelings conditions are as follows...
If you're an asshat don't join us. If you don't have plates, registration or insurance, run from the cops or are generally unsafe don't come anywhere near us. If you plan on stunting please pass on our group of mature riders and go elsewhere. :horse: Please wear appropriate gear. I'm sure Jefe would also appreciate if it were fashionable gear. He has a substantial gear closet and we can all count on seeing the up and coming trends. :eyebrows:

You're in rare, fine form this morning, Juney!
And I'll be there in the back with you.

[OUTLAWD]

I don't have any day-glo yellow gear, but I will try my best to be fashionable

[PunyJuney]

Somthing like this http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z311/ramlynn/Suga%20Sigs/smiley_-_azzhat.gif

That's awsome Brian! Have fun in Vegas Rabea and we'll see you Sunday.

[BC14]

Somthing like this http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z311/ramlynn/Suga%20Sigs/smiley_-_azzhat.gif
I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Perfect.

[NUTZ]

I'll see what the mods can do about adding it. Don't know much about that stuff... :silly:

[AOK303]

Noob here, is this an easy run or moderate ride? I have yet to ride with more then one other rider, and i do have insurance plates and license endorsement

[Ninja2]

Noob here, is this an easy run or moderate ride? I have yet to ride with more then one other rider, and i do have insurance plates and license endorsement

Bravo!
But - here it comes - the multi-million$$$$ question: will you outrun the the trooper????

[NUTZ]

I'll be taking it :turtle: and easy. Come and join us, it will be a good time!

[WolFeYeZ]

I may join in. Still looking at 10am at MOCO?

[PunyJuney]

If you are near me it will be slow, if you're up at the front you will likely be going faster. You decide. We are a "ride-your-own-ride" group and I agree with Nutz, you should come out and enjoy yourself.
Yes, Moco @10, KSU 10:30

[AOK303]

Bravo!
But - here it comes - the multi-million$$$$ question: will you outrun the the trooper????

hmmmm..... no i prefer not to piss off all those that are around me,
and it nice to know i don't have to paint my bike between each ride

[Cap'n Crunch]

I've got a rare Friday off and tommorow is looking like the best day of the weekend, so I'm thinking I'll join you guys (and gals). See you at MoCo in the morning.

[asp_125]

Noob here, is this an easy run or moderate ride? I have yet to ride with more then one other rider, and i do have insurance plates and license endorsement

That's ok, come join us. You won't have to sit in the corner this time.

[Zach929rr]

Sumo invasion possible.

[HOTCARCASS]

Does anybody want to link up like 12 maybe lyons or sandies. Im up north and wont be able to get out till lunch. I have the rest of the day. Maybe in estas or whatever. Any ideas?

[Bueller]

Sumo invasion possible.

Don't wear you asshat

[Jdmluvr]

Count me in guys. I was planning on taking a noob on a ride just me and him but I think more noobs might make him more comfy. He's legal and geared up. So, me + 1! See you guys at 10am!

[Survivalism]

Damn my bike!!! You guys better keep having kick ass rides when i finally get her fixed up, im tired of missing these!

Have fun, ill see you guys soon enough i hope.

[Briniker]

Trying to rearrange a meeting I have at 11, if so I am in

[OUTLAWD]

I don't like rolling solo in the canyons much.

you are way out in front anyway man...might as well be alone


I will be rolling at my normal 40-ish% but may adjust my leap depending on how froggie others are feeling

[50sGrl]

For any early risers, Jeff and I are planning on being at TNT in Morrison for breakfast around 9 am. (It's just west of the Blue Cow)

[BC14]

When did this become a n00b ride? I'll be riding my usual pace, slow(ish) and steady. My only big peeve is those that ride too close to me.

[Zach929rr]

Don't wear you asshat

The straw makes my ass itch anyway.

[TC626]

I am in. Anyone heading out from Aurora?

[Thrill Hill]

I'm in for a few hours. I have to be back in Arvada by 1:30.

Ryan
Yellow Bimmer

[Reyven]

Jealousy. New shade of green, I think.

Enjoy :D

[Mother Goose]

I get to leave work early today, but not that early. :(

[oh10raven]

I get to leave work early today, but not that early. :(

Me too damn, I really want to get some riding in today. Anyone want to do a later in the afternon ride?

[Thrill Hill]

It was a nice easy slow-paced ride up Golden Gate canyon until we passed two sheriffs parked on the side of the road in their white pick-ups. They pulled the entire second group over near the cop shop at the top of the canyon. The sheriff said the first few bikes were speeding, so he gave us the speech (slow down)!

I hope the rest of the ride went well. I headed back down Coal Creek because I have to work tonight.

Ryan
yellow s1000rr

[Sully]

The Po-Po will be everywhere this weekend because of the Holiday... watch your speed folks! Oh, and don't drink and drive :) :cheers:

[Mother Goose]

I didn't hit any cops, but I did pass a bunch of crazies on sportbikes!

[50sGrl]

And we saw a lone, scary, hooligan-lookin guy in black.

[asp_125]

+1 on that hooligan guy, we were probably caught on his GoPro. ;)

Good ride everybody. *burp* still full. ... and to the noobs: keep on practicing.

[Cap'n Crunch]

Great day to get out. Thanks everyone that was fun.

[asp_125]

Great day to get out. Thanks everyone that was fun.

Same here, good to meet some new faces.

[Slo]

Great ride, was good seeing some old friendly faces, and meeting some new ones as well.

[NUTZ]

Good ride today guys & gals! It was great to see some new faces, as well the old faces.

[AOK303]

thanks for the great ride and ridding tips, hope to ride with you guys/gals again soon

[Finklestein87]

Weather was pretty much perfect and it was awesome riding with everyone. For those that gave me some pointers, thanks a bunch. Video will be posted soon.

[Jdmluvr]

Yeah, great ride guys. Thanks for welcoming my friend also (blue cbr600). He said he will be joining CSC soon!

[vort3xr6]

We (the first group) passed those cops behind a taurus and we were going 34mph. There is no possible way he could have thought that we were speeding. Because we weren't.

[asp_125]

Our group got flashed by an oncoming Volvo so we cruised past the two cop cars at 35mph too. :lol: Ironic that the "slow" group got pulled over. I guess those Gilpin sheriffs needed something to do.

[asp_125]

Pictures...

[asp_125]

Moar: At Lyons

[cbrjohnny]

looks like a good group... stupid work! maybe see some of ya saturday early!

[asp_125]

looks like a good group... stupid work! maybe see some of ya saturday early!

Yeah, I'm surprised at the number of Friday slackers who made it out. Must've been the 4 day weekend crowd.

[Finklestein87]

A few clips from todays ride.

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

[PunyJuney]

Our group got flashed by an oncoming Volvo so we cruised past the two cop cars at 35mph too. :lol: Ironic that the "slow" group got pulled over. I guess those Gilpin sheriffs needed something to do.

I was going a whopping 37! Busted!!! The best part was the lecture about the local people and their families with little kids that don't appreciate having to LISTEN to bikes tearing up and down THEIR road. I thought it was our tax revenue that made roads possible, but maybe Gilpen county kids are plated and pay taxes that support the road. What do I know?

[asp_125]

Oh geeze who's that in the black and yellow.. what a hooligan.

[PunyJuney]

A few clips from todays ride.

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

HOLY SHIT, couldn't you get any farther up Maria's ass!?! :shock:

[50sGrl]

Enjoyed the ride and the company. Pics here (https://www.facebook.com/#%21/photo.php?fbid=10150641036445595&set=at.10150641036355595.686493.801105594.57979658 2.53902419.604716291.669660927.31500553.650937099. 1722799094.100000385011760&type=1&theater).

[PunyJuney]

agreed, good ride and good people!

[Swift]

Someone was trying to pick daisies while taking that right hander.

[AOK303]

agreed, good ride and good people! +1

when we saw you all pulled over one guy kept walking half way in the lane thought he was gonna wave the last 4 of us over glad that was the only hiccup in today's ride. I want to ride tomorrow damn work... I did more turns today on the ride up to Ned then i think i may have done total in the 800 miles i have put on before this ride. Wish there was a curvier way to work.

[Swift]

+1

when we saw you all pulled over one guy kept walking half way in the lane thought he was gonna wave the last 4 of us over glad that was the only hiccup in today's ride. I want to ride tomorrow damn work... I did more turns today on the ride up to Ned then i think i may have done total in the 800 miles i have put on before this ride. Wish there was a curvier way to work.
I'll trade you since you seem to need a commuter more than a super sport. :drink:

[AOK303]

I'll trade you since you seem to need a commuter more than a super sport. :drink:

if only i hadn't fallen in love with my bike already i would consider it

[Swift]

if only i hadn't fallen in love with my bike already i would consider it
Good answer. :silly:

[OUTLAWD]

if only i hadn't fallen in love with my bike already i would consider it


I have also fallen in love with your bike ;)

great ride, nice pace, nice peeps, no drama considering the group size...lets do it again!

[Finklestein87]

HOLY SHIT, couldn't you get any farther up Maria's ass!?! :shock:

She yelled at me already :slap: during the ride. Plus the fish-eyed lens makes it worse. I'm still learning.

[Zach929rr]

HOLY SHIT, couldn't you get any farther up Maria's ass!?! :shock:

If he is an average white male, I'm guessing another 5.5 inches.

[Mother Goose]

:spit:

[Frankie675]

I'm guessing yall where the group I rode up on at the 119 - GGC intersection on my red Daytona? Thanks for the heads up on the cops!

I'm still a newbie on this forum and probably should have checked to see if any rides were scheduled.

[NUTZ]

She yelled at me already :slap: during the ride. Plus the fish-eyed lens makes it worse. I'm still learning.

What ever http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z311/ramlynn/Suga%20Sigs/smiley_-_azzhat.gif

[Jdmluvr]

I was going a whopping 37! Busted!!! The best part was the lecture about the local people and their families with little kids that don't appreciate having to LISTEN to bikes tearing up and down THEIR road. I thought it was our tax revenue that made roads possible, but maybe Gilpen county kids are plated and pay taxes that support the road. What do I know?

I'm pretty sure he said 57mph..... maybe it was just me.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

If he is an average white male, I'm guessing another 5.5 inches.
.....sounds like you're giving him about 5" too much credit......just sayin'......:D

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

A few clips from todays ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqeRHzizguI
Just out of curiousity, are you a n00b? Not that there's anything wrong with that as we all were at one time, but I watched your video and honestly, it looks like you're pretty erratic with your lines, and it looks like you overshot the stop and almost clouted Maria a good one. I can understand being all excited to ride on some real roads with real people, and want to get a "closeup" for the video, but I totally see Maria's point (especially as she's a friend). This is not a game we play here, it can be deadly. And let's just say that if you HAD clouted her, things would have ended very badly here for you. My advice? Hang back more until your skill level increases. Take that or leave that as free advice, but I'm sure I'm not the only one here who'd tell you that. I wouldn't tolerate someone I didn't know and trust 100% to ride that close to me.

[Mother Goose]

Here's a couple screen shots from the video I got.

Juners
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248367_10150273505090928_669660927_9188720_1146847 _n.jpg

Gary
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255559_10150273505160928_669660927_9188724_5847826 _n.jpg

Dave, Laura, Ann, Slo and a Eric? Aaron? I forget your name, sorry. And a n00b I don't know. :D
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248676_10150273505055928_669660927_9188718_4718465 _n.jpg

Johnny?
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250278_10150273511465928_669660927_9188793_2302518 _n.jpg

Brian
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249796_10150273511500928_669660927_9188794_5511973 _n.jpg

Lars
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255752_10150273511430928_669660927_9188791_3690771 _n.jpg

[Finklestein87]

Just out of curiousity, are you a n00b? Not that there's anything wrong with that as we all were at one time, but I watched your video and honestly, it looks like you're pretty erratic with your lines, and it looks like you overshot the stop and almost clouted Maria a good one. I can understand being all excited to ride on some real roads with real people, and want to get a "closeup" for the video, but I totally see Maria's point (especially as she's a friend). This is not a game we play here, it can be deadly. And let's just say that if you HAD clouted her, things would have ended very badly here for you. My advice? Hang back more until your skill level increases. Take that or leave that as free advice, but I'm sure I'm not the only one here who'd tell you that. I wouldn't tolerate someone I didn't know and trust 100% to ride that close to me.


Yes I am a "noob" as you would like to call it. I was a riding too closely at times, absolutely. She knew as well as I knew - I was not doing it on purpose or to be cool, an asshole or get a closeup shot. I am still learning the pace of things and she brought it up to me and I apologized to her directly.

Jeff ( I believe thats his name) was very nice and politely mentioned the same thing about my lines politely. He gave me some pointers and let me follow him for a bit. Thank you. Its guys like him, that are encouraging, supportive and friendly, who make group riding fun and exciting.

[Mother Goose]

Its guys like him, that are encouraging, supportive and friendly, who make group riding fun and exciting.

Werd. I figured someone in that group would have mentioned it if they thought it was too close. :up:

[PunyJuney]

I'm pretty sure he said 57mph..... maybe it was just me.

He said I was doing 58 when I asked "what's the problem officer", then when I reminded him that I had pulled up and stopped to wait for my group right behind his truck a mile or so back he altered the story for the rest of the group saying I was riding at the appropriate speed and the two bikes after me were flying. Gary and I have Cardo helmet communicators. His bs story didn't work on me so he took it down the line to yell at the others. I could hear his entire rant of shit through Gary's helmet com. I had already told Gary when I pulled off that there were cops waiting and he was paced accordingly coming around that corner and over the rise that they were sitting on the other side of. I'm sure he was just wound up about 20+ bikes going by on the road that he owns and his neighbors children play on. With no reason to pull us over except personal angst he asked nobody for paperwork and just ran off at the mouth to feed his own ego. He was rude and obnoxious on top of being completely wrong. Unfortunately douches like him continue to give cops a bad name.
Pull me over to protect someone's safety = fine, bust me for speeding or doing something that endangers anyone = fine, but to pull me over into soft gravel for his personal reasons is an abuse of power and why cops continue to erode any level of respect I have for the badge.

[Finklestein87]

Werd. I figured someone in that group would have mentioned it if they thought it was too close. :up:


:cheers:

[AOK303]

[Dave, Laura, Ann, Slo and a Eric? Aaron? I forget your name, sorry. And a n00b I don't know. :D
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248676_10150273505055928_669660927_9188718_4718465 _n.jpg
yes my name is erik and im on the Cbr, you were at the lunch i went too, were you the one standing on the rock taking pics

[BlueRanger]

Damn that music, hurt my ears. I prefer Vellos's This will Destroy You music. But overall, nice vid.

[asp_125]

Here's the view from the back. Sweeping up Golden Gate. Yes Finklestein was erratic and following too closely. He would have no room to avoid if something were to go haywire. I spoke to him on top of GG. and he calmed down later that ride. We were all noobs at some point, gotta start from somewhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAwaIg2u4y8

Zach... ROFLMAO!

[50sGrl]

Yes I am a "noob" as you would like to call it. I was a riding too closely at times, absolutely. She knew as well as I knew - I was not doing it on purpose or to be cool, an asshole or get a closeup shot. I am still learning the pace of things and she brought it up to me and I apologized to her directly.

Jeff ( I believe thats his name) was very nice and politely mentioned the same thing about my lines politely. He gave me some pointers and let me follow him for a bit. Thank you. Its guys like him, that are encouraging, supportive and friendly, who make group riding fun and exciting.

So happy to see this positive outlook and attitude, Fink. Come ride with us again, and the group will turn you into a safe twistie ace yet.

[Vellos]

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

Who was the guy you were behind at the very end of the video?


Plus the fish-eyed lens makes it worse..

Not at all, the GoPro makes everything look farther away.

[Jdmluvr]

He said I was doing 58 when I asked "what's the problem officer", then when I reminded him that I had pulled up and stopped to wait for my group right behind his truck a mile or so back he altered the story for the rest of the group saying I was riding at the appropriate speed and the two bikes after me were flying. Gary and I have Cardo helmet communicators. His bs story didn't work on me so he took it down the line to yell at the others. I could hear his entire rant of shit through Gary's helmet com. I had already told Gary when I pulled off that there were cops waiting and he was paced accordingly coming around that corner and over the rise that they were sitting on the other side of. I'm sure he was just wound up about 20+ bikes going by on the road that he owns and his neighbors children play on. With no reason to pull us over except personal angst he asked nobody for paperwork and just ran off at the mouth to feed his own ego. He was rude and obnoxious on top of being completely wrong. Unfortunately douches like him continue to give cops a bad name.
Pull me over to protect someone's safety = fine, bust me for speeding or doing something that endangers anyone = fine, but to pull me over into soft gravel for his personal reasons is an abuse of power and why cops continue to erode any level of respect I have for the badge.

Yeah, it was total bullshit. I have that radar on my bike and it was on highway mode which gives me a 1/2 heads up as long as they're radar is on. When I came over the hill I was doing 45ish and slowed down. My radar didn't sound until I was about 100 yards away. That kind of makes me wonder if the sheriff facing north was radaring.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Yes I am a "noob" as you would like to call it. I was a riding too closely at times, absolutely. She knew as well as I knew - I was not doing it on purpose or to be cool, an asshole or get a closeup shot. I am still learning the pace of things and she brought it up to me and I apologized to her directly.

Jeff ( I believe thats his name) was very nice and politely mentioned the same thing about my lines politely. He gave me some pointers and let me follow him for a bit. Thank you. Its guys like him, that are encouraging, supportive and friendly, who make group riding fun and exciting.

Well, it's what everyone here calls it. No offense, we all were at one time or another, some of us longer than we care to admit. I'm sure there's plenty of people glad to help out, and glad you're willing to listen to them. Just be careful here, the mtn's do not suffer fools, and have humbled, maimed, or killed many riders over the years. The worst fear is getting hit by someone else, so that's why she was so upset.

Best of luck.

[gtn]

I'm sorry I missed this one. I was on an A319 flying back from Phoenix. The irony of good jobs is while they finance many good times, they also interfere. :D


When did this become a n00b ride? I'll be riding my usual pace, slow(ish) and steady. My only big peeve is those that ride too close to me.

I simply can't help but respond to the word in bold above with HWY-105 last fall. Slow(ish) me arse. And how can I say this? I was right behind you. I can agree, however, that it was steady. :headbang:

[Finklestein87]

Who was the guy you were behind at the very end of the video?



Forgot

[CaptGoodvibes]

Who was the guy you were behind at the very end of the video?



El Jefe

[Finklestein87]

Here's the view from the back. Sweeping up Golden Gate. Yes Finklestein was erratic and following too closely. He would have no room to avoid if something were to go haywire. I spoke to him on top of GG. and he calmed down later that ride. We were all noobs at some point, gotta start from somewhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAwaIg2u4y8

Zach... ROFLMAO!


This video shows the distance I was following very well and it was close indeed. Definitely glad I learned this lesson now and not the hard way (taking someone else out). Thanks everyone for your input.

[Rhino41]

LAUGH

[asp_125]

El Jefe

No, I think the very end was another noob on a red and black R6.

[Vellos]

The very last clip at the end, where the dude like leans hard off his bike and turns, then straightens up mid turn, and does it again. :lol: Looked like the back of a Yamaha.

[CaptGoodvibes]

No, I think the very end was another noob on a red and black R6.

Oh, I missed that part. I was talking about the (almost)knuckle drag going down 7 ;)

Nice!

[asp_125]

Oh, I missed that part. I was talking about the (almost)knuckle drag going down 7 ;)

Nice!

Hooligans!! ;)

[BC14]

This video shows the distance I was following very well and it was close indeed. Definitely glad I learned this lesson now and not the hard way (taking someone else out). Thanks everyone for your input.
Guess I should have amended the below comment to read, "NO ONE likes people riding too close to them."


When did this become a n00b ride? I'll be riding my usual pace, slow(ish) and steady. My only big peeve is those that ride too close to me.

[BC14]

I'm sorry I missed this one. I was on an A319 flying back from Phoenix. The irony of good jobs is while they finance many good times, they also interfere. :D



I simply can't help but respond to the word in bold above with HWY-105 last fall. Slow(ish) me arse. And how can I say this? I was right behind you. I can agree, however, that it was steady. :headbang:
105 is an easy road, so was just covering ground on that ride.

[Nvr2late]

HOLY SHIT, couldn't you get any farther up Maria's ass!?! :shock:


She yelled at me already :slap: during the ride. Plus the fish-eyed lens makes it worse. I'm still learning.


Finklestein87 and I did talk at the top of Golden Gate Canyon. I did try to advise him to stay back during the beginning of the ride as he was trying to ride side by side on the road. I hope you get in plenty of riding this summer and hopefully I'll meet up with you again.