3rd Annual Newb Ride - Sunday May 13th (new condensed thread)

[Zanos]

I will stop by for the ride. I work the evening; therefor, I may need to cut off. I would be more than happy to sweep as I may be doubled up.

[firegixx600]

is that early enough, i really dont want to speed down the interstate or anywere a cop can ticket and individual... ( )
Brat

I know it doesn't take an hour and a half, so we should have plenty of time. Should take just under an hour to get there...i'd say we could take 105, but I havn't been on it and don't want to be showing up fashionably late We won't have to hurry or anything so don't worry bout the smokeys

[pilot]

Interchange Update - C470 and Morrison Exit:

Just came from a ride down Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen to Morrison. CDOT has traffic flowing southbound on C470 exiting at the Morrison offramp. Northbound (didn't get a real good look) appears to be exiting at Morrison. On ramp from Morrison to Southbound C470 open. Looks the same for on ramp to northbound C470.

Basically the overpass is closed for paving work.

[Brat]

so this is the exit to get to bandimere? right? that gas station as you enter bandimere?
good looking out on the road condition post too eh. if 105 is the road the goes to denver from castle rock on the west side of I-25 i know the way, and it connects with 470. shizaym
Brat

[CanyonCarver]

I will be showing up for the ride also.. I can't ride long, I will have to cut out early guys...

[Shea]

so this is the exit to get to bandimere? right? that gas station as you enter bandimere?
good looking out on the road condition post too eh. if 105 is the road the goes to denver from castle rock on the west side of I-25 i know the way, and it connects with 470. shizaym
Brat

Actually it is 85/Sante Fe that you are referring to. 105 goes from Sedalia to Palmer Lake/Monument.

[mtnmax]

What is the anticipated return time to denver, I have to be downtown by 1:00pm for other plans. I have never been on a larger group ride so I have no idea as to how long they generally take, the most I have ever ridin with is two other bikes.

[rforsythe]

Well, assuming we leave at 9:30, I estimate it taking about an hour and a half at the most to get to Palmer at our slower pace (it's about ~45 min down I-25 from there). So times two, I'd say we will be back to the south end of Denver at about lunchtime, 12:30 or so. That's just a guess though.

[dm_gsxr]

Well, we may be bailing. We took a ride over to Co PowerSports in Boulder and then did some running around and she's more interested in going up Peak to Peak (plus the 500 she was looking at is in Ft Collins and she wants to take a look).

We'll be there in the morning but we'll head on up to Peak to Peak.

Carl

[Cars-R-Coffins]

I'm not an inexperienced rider but ever since I broke my leg in April I've been trying to get back on the bike so I think I'll tag along and attempt to rehabilitate it I'm looking forward to meeting some new riders! See you in the AM

[MUSHMEAT]

Went down with some Noobs to Deckers and back, seemed like it's all they could handle on a HOT day. Had fun. Goin there tomorrow again.

[Brat]

firegixx why so early in the am? if 9am is depart time? but i should still be in! +NINJA IF he can

[firegixx600]

firegixx why so early in the am? if 9am is depart time? but i should still be in! +NINJA IF he can

I'm just guessin on the time...I figure leave here by 7:30 get there round 8:30-45? I'm just very punctual and am never late(usually early for that matter)! Ur welcome to roll out 30 or so later than me

[Terra]

Count me in...

I guess I'll be the cop magnet and keep them busy for a spell...

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Terra

[Sully]

Well, we may be bailing. We took a ride over to Co PowerSports in Boulder and then did some running around and she's more interested in going up Peak to Peak (plus the 500 she was looking at is in Ft Collins and she wants to take a look).

We'll be there in the morning but we'll head on up to Peak to Peak.

Carl

Just be careful .. heard that from Nederland to 7 is sandy !

[Devaclis]

Perhaps, yes. It will depend largely on the demographics of the riders who show up. It won't be parade pace by any means, but we are going to have some very new riders on this thing, and will stay within everyones' limits. If a subset wish to pick up the pace and meet at the next checkpoint that's fine with me, but we'll always have leaders there to hold back with the ones who aren't comfortable with that.



The last noob ride I went on, was 2/3 experienced riders, and 1/3 noobs. It was also a messy experience and we witnessed a lot of stupidity with new riders trying to do the same things the experienced riders were, which almost ended badly. So if this seems like hand-holding to you Jeff, then this isn't the ride for you. This ride is for new (i.e. intimidated, impressionable, possibly scared) riders to get some time under their leathers with experienced people in a safer way. This isn't the ride where experienced riders demonstrate how fast they can go, or how tight they can pass that car - it's where experienced riders teach the new ones, remembering that those new riders have but a fraction of the experience or acquired skill.

It isn't hand-holding, it's education. And as I've said to everyone already, this is not a typical CSC weekend ride - don't show up expecting anything different. If a bunch of experienced folks want to have a different ride somewhere else it won't hurt our feelings any; we just don't want to mix one of "those" rides with this one.

You were slow and inexperienced once too Jeff, and the "but it was the 1800's and we didn't even have bikes then" excuse doesn't cut it.



Yes! Pre-ride meeting will be at 9:10 sharp, please be parked and lid-off by that point. Ride leaders/sweepers be in the same condition by 8:45 so we can all chat beforehand.

Thanks Ralph. You said it MUCH better than I could have

You wanna go on a regular ride, don't go on this one. You want to help some new riders WANT to become comfortable with regular rides, come and help us out!! Really, I was a newb not too long ago. Having a group or individuals like this is what made me want to become better and made me all happy in the pants to be a part of this community

Can't wait to sse you peeps tomorrow. Get there safe!

[dirkterrell]

Is this Conoco station at C-470 and Morrison Rd.? I was originally going to be with a group coming down from the Northern lands but the thread seems to have died once Cathy bailed so I'm not sure what it going on. In case I don't hook up with anyone who has actually been to this place, I'd like to get a better idea of where I'm going than just "Morrison Conoco"

Dirk

[Sully]

I don't know the exact address.. but you could probably mapquest or google it under the Bandimere Raceway .. it's the same exit

[pilot]

Is this Conoco station at C-470 and Morrison Rd.? I was originally going to be with a group coming down from the Northern lands but the thread seems to have died once Cathy bailed so I'm not sure what it going on. In case I don't hook up with anyone who has actually been to this place, I'd like to get a better idea of where I'm going than just "Morrison Conoco"

Dirk

Yes, that is the place- Conoco/Circle K. There is a clock tower in the parking lot (not pictured).

[dirkterrell]

I don't know the exact address.. but you could probably mapquest or google it under the Bandimere Raceway .. it's the same exit

Ok, I think I see where it is. I'm sure I'll see all the bikes. Thanks Sully (edit: and Pilot).

Dirk

[Brat]

damn look at that pic, i dont see a single bike as old as mine... damnit. lol. firegixx i am gonna swing by id rather bikavan there, that way if i get lost i can blame you.. see ya in the a.m.
Brat

[ZX Rider]

I'll be there.
I can sweep if needed.

[dirkterrell]

I'll be there.

Excellent!

Dirk

[Sully]

Remember to give yourself some extra time due to the lane closures at the Morrison exit....