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    Firecracker 500

    Yes folks, it that time of year again.
    The umpteenth "official" Firecracker 500.
    I have been doing this run for over
    100 years now so it really is not new to me.
    Drift coined this ride some years ago and it
    kinda stuck.

    Here's the drift, if you get my drift.
    The route is 500 miles, completed in
    one day, during daylight, on July 4th.
    We meet somewhere and go for a ride.
    The route is a large loop basicly to the Black Canyon
    and back. If you have not been, you should, as
    it offers some of the best that Colorado has.

    This ride is not for the meek, timid, unsure, or just
    plain slow. Sorry, thats the way it is. "The Pace" is used
    for the entire ride.
    You and your bike will be stressed for the entire day,
    both will need to be in top shape.
    Entry will be limited.
    Meeting details will follow later.

    There always have been some questions about this ride.
    "The Pace" will be used. If you need to ask what that is, this is not the ride for you. If you want to know what that means, google it, or look on our front page of this site, it is there.
    There is usually sub 60hp motorbikes going on this ride, so it is not about going fast, but rather maintaining a good "pace" all day.
    If you think your possibilities are high to get a ticket, this is not the ride for you.
    Yes, people have gotten tickets on this ride, but it is the chance everyone takes if they choose to exceed the posted limit.
    This ride will not enhance your possiblity of getting one, unless you choose to.
    This ride is longer than most, so the stops will be infrequent and short.
    This is a chance to go on a ride and explore different scenery than what is offered on the Front Range.
    That is about it, so please don't PM me with stupid questions.
    If you want to go, great! You will need only a good machine and a great attitude, and a degree of common sense.


    OK people, here's the meeting spot;


    Jan's Restaurant

    304 US Highway 24 South, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-6940 ‎

    http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...41136737684357


    We will meet @ 8:00 AM
    We will depart no later than 9:00 AM.
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Mr. Basher if I can work a miracle with the better half, I'm in.
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Can I PM you stupid questions?

    I'm in, 90% sure, pending medical issues this coming week.

    And then the second week of July is my 900 mile trip (3 days) so it'll be a good warm up.
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Matty,
    Or you could bring her along???

    I found a exerpt from Pharmerkyles wife's blog a few years back of the ride, from the backseat perspective......

    "Things I Learned Today
    Share

    Yesterday at 8:55pm

    Today we went for a really long motorcycle ride. I rode two-up with Kyle. The route took us from Springs, to Canon City, to Salida, to Gunnison, to Paonia, Aspen, over Independence Pass, down to Buena Vista, and back home. I learned some things along the way.


    • I am still a pretty good passenger.
    • It was absolutely the right decision to go as a passenger, I maybe could have handled the first 200 miles driving and then it would have seriously fallen apart.
    • 500 is a lot of miles to do in one day.
    • Colorado is fantastically beautiful and I feel grateful beyond words to live here. OK, so that's not so much something I "learned" as something I realize oh pretty much every time I step out my front door. But it's much easier to hang onto while standing overlooking the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
    • I still remember one or two things from nursing school. For example, it only takes 2 hours to form pressure sores. By hour 12, I was worried about my ischial tuberosities from the seat and my ears from the helmet. Probably I am being a whiny baby, but still. Ow.
    • The gender distribution for a big ass ride like this still skews heavily male. At one point I was the only girl in the group of 12. At a different point I was one of 2 out of 14. I was treated like one of the guys, privy to all the burping, swearing, and generalized hooliganism. I am not sure what my point was.
    • Kyle needs a new seat on his Beamer if he ever wants me to ride with him again.
    • Really weird stuff happens to time when you're on a motorcycle. It took the first 4 hours to get the first 200ish miles. It took another 7 almost 8 hours to get the other 300ish.
    • 500 miles is a lot. Oh, wait, I already said that. True, though.
    • Riding in the rain sucks. Well, I already knew that too, but I wanted to share.


    So, there you have it. Motorcycles. Big ride. No tickets, no crashes. Camaraderie.Hanging out with my husband doing something fun. It was a good day. Happy Fourth of July"
    * Bash, Bashasaurus, Ms Bash, his neighbors or friends are not responsible for any incidents, accidents, or accusations, that might result from you being squidish, squid like, squirting ink, or waving your non-covered tentacles about in a squidy fashion. Nor is he or his associates responsible for any citations as a result of you hanging with SoCo. Any attempt to coerce, blame, question, or pin your loser-riffic behavior on any of us, or those who are considered us for the night, as well as people we like, to include Salma Hayek and Nicky Hayden, among others, will result in a profanity stricken series of post that mock and taunt you incessantly, as well as many of us adding such insults to our signature lines. Avoid taking SoCo before bedtime. Do not use if you experience faintness, dizziness, inverness, difficulty urinating or blotchy skin. If I steal a line, quote, avatar or image from a post you make on the internet, you're not getting credit.*

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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Erm what do you do about wrist pain?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vellos View Post
    Erm what do you do about wrist pain?
    Play through the pain son.


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    Been waiting to do this ride. So I should be in as long as I am moved in by then.
    Imma girl....so what! What's your next question?

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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    Play through the pain son.
    By play do you mean take drugs?
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Quote Originally Posted by Vellos View Post
    By play do you mean take drugs?
    Mitol if you need it


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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    Play through the pain son.

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    Re: Firecracker 500

    500 is a lot?
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Quote Originally Posted by BC14 View Post
    500 is a lot?
    not for some of us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vellos View Post
    Erm what do you do about wrist pain?
    Don't jack off so much?
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Man, sounds like fun, I'd love to do it, but I've got my little 4 yr-old for the 4th weekend this year. You guys have fun and be safe!
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Unfortunately, it falls on a Monday, so I'll be working this time around.
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    Yet again this year, I am not ready for this. ARG! Have fun, post up pics!
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    OK people, here's the meeting spot;


    Jan's Restaurant

    304 US Highway 24 South, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-6940 ‎

    http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...41136737684357


    We will meet @ 8:00 AM
    We will depart no later than 9:00 AM.
    * Bash, Bashasaurus, Ms Bash, his neighbors or friends are not responsible for any incidents, accidents, or accusations, that might result from you being squidish, squid like, squirting ink, or waving your non-covered tentacles about in a squidy fashion. Nor is he or his associates responsible for any citations as a result of you hanging with SoCo. Any attempt to coerce, blame, question, or pin your loser-riffic behavior on any of us, or those who are considered us for the night, as well as people we like, to include Salma Hayek and Nicky Hayden, among others, will result in a profanity stricken series of post that mock and taunt you incessantly, as well as many of us adding such insults to our signature lines. Avoid taking SoCo before bedtime. Do not use if you experience faintness, dizziness, inverness, difficulty urinating or blotchy skin. If I steal a line, quote, avatar or image from a post you make on the internet, you're not getting credit.*

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    Re: Firecracker 500

    this ride was def a blast...but as bash noted...not for the timid...last year I ended up with ~800 on the day

    I'm def up for it again

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    Just talked to the lady... HAD to check with her, and I am in!
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    This sounds like a cool idea, and it's a throwback to the days when my buddies and I would meet at 5:45am for breakfast & bullshit, leave by 6:30am and get home around 8 or 9pm that night...

    Unfortunately, I think I'll be out of town for the weekend of the 4th, and not getting back until the 4th itself...if that changes, I'll post up & show up.

    Otherwise, have a blast!
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Basher, is this on the 4th or are you planning on riding this on the Saturday before the 4th?

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    Re: Firecracker 500

    Quote Originally Posted by Vehicle 1 View Post
    Just talked to the lady... HAD to check with her, and I am in!
    Taking the 636?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vellos View Post
    Taking the 636?
    Yep, she feels left out lately... too much tardation.
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    Re: Firecracker 500

    The route is 500 miles, completed in
    one day, during daylight, on July 4th.
    It can't be the firecracker 500 on any other day.

    I am thinking about it, last time was a bit hard on my vag, but I was also thinking track day @ HPR. Hmmmm.


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